FOR THE CIVILIAN BLIND

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12609, 20 November 1926, Page 19

FOR THE CIVILIAN BLIND

Despite the unpropitious nature ot the weather in the earlier part of the day on Monday, the Red Cross Society carried V>ut its arrangements for a picnic for the civilian blind, an<f from the apparent enjoyment of thf beneficiaries, was well rewarded. Th« party, comprising thirty-two all told, was transported by ’bus to Day’s Bay. On leaving the public library at l(i a.m. the sky was overcast ana threatening, but towards midday the sun broke through and smiled benignly down, and added that touch of warmth necessary to a thoroughly cnjoyabUouting.

Lunch was served m the pavilion, dut ing which Mr Clutha Mackenzie spoke of the work which was being done for the blind in training them in useful vocations at the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, and also the fund established as'a memorial to the late Sir Arthur Pearson was being used to afford help to necessitous cases outside the institute. Several of the blind present spoke in appreciation of what was being done. During the afternoon an excellent programme of music was dispensed by Mrs J. N. Isaacs and helpers, those contributing being Mr Fisher, a pianoforte solo, songs by Mrs Isaacs and Miss Rockstrow, and a number of tuneful glees by the lady pupils of Mrs Isaacs. Mr Mackenzie thanked the performers, after which all joined at afternoon tea, leaving for home at 4.10 p.m. The society desires to thank all those who contributed to making the outing possible. This one is the forerunner of several which have been planned for the summer. Further, the blind will be remembered when Christmas cheer is being distributed.