SOCIAL CLUB PARTY

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 67, 21 March 1939, Page 9

SOCIAL CLUB PARTY

ENTERTAINING THEBLIND A social afternoon was held recently at the rooms of the Wellington Social Club for the Blind, sixty members being present. Mrs. Knox Gilmer, in welcoming new members, said that a very heavy parcel had been handed to her, whiqh, she understood, contained halfpennies amounting to £2, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Blakeway, in forwarding the gift, wished it to be used in the further- - ance of the good work for the blind. Mr. Broadfoot, acting- director, of the institute in Auckland, gave an interesting talk describing the instruction given to pupils from the age of six years. Young children were soon able to make use of both the Braille and Moon systems for reading, writing, and arithmetic. Of past students six had attained their B.A. degrees and two their M.A. degrees. Two pupils were now studying for their matriculation examinations. Lady Gay, Mr. Brian O'Brien, and Mr. Stan Asquith, from 2ZB, entertained with musical items, also Miss Clarice Brown, a talented member of the club. Afternoon tea was served by lady members. Among those present were Mrs. Israel, Mrg. Gordon. Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Wilson Downes (Braille Club), Mr. M. S. Galloway. Dr. and Mrs. Beaumont, Mr. H. M. Smith (club manager). Mr. D. Ridley and Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Vrede, and Miss O'Shea.