‘Basket of love’ at 100 years
By
DAVE WILSON
What do you buy a man on his hundredth birthday? Staff and patients at the Rannerdale War Veterans Home in Christchurch decided that 100-year old Mr George Crimp deserved a basketful of love. A “love in a basket" combining wine, chocolates, cheese, biscuits and other tasty tidbits was a surprise gift for Mr Crimp during birthday celebrations at the home yesterday. The World War I veteran, who served with the artillery in France and was also a crack shot with a rifle, found himself the centre of attention with the home’s 62 residents. Although his sight is poor and he is hard of hearing, Mr Crimp retains a razor-sharp mind, according to the home’s manager, Mr Bill Walker. Everybody, from the Queen, the GovernorGeneral and local political leaders sent cards and messages of good will. Mr Crimp, born in Melbourne, had relatives from all over New Zealand by his side as one of his four great-grandchildren lit' the candle on the birthday cake.
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Press, 13 April 1989, Page 7
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