Crippled Children Entertained By 2ZB

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 33, 27 January 1939, Page 5

Crippled Children Entertained By 2ZB

HROUGH the generosity of 4 Wellington resident, who insists on remaining anonymous, 2ZB recently organised a full day’s outing for over 500 crippled children and orphans from various Wellington suburban institutions. The party began at the studio at 10. a.m., the visitors moving on to the neighbouring "Dodgems" for two lively hours. After a round of soft drinks they were shepherded into five large railway buses and five’ trams, which took them to Newtown Park, where they were met by an official party, including the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, Mrs. P. Fraser, wife of the Hon. P. Fraser, Mr. H. Bell, secretary to the NCBS, Myr. M. Bullivant,Director of 2ZB, and members of the station staff, After lunch, the entire party was shown over the Zoo by the park attendants and other helpers, following which the trams and buses transported them to the King’s. Theatre to see "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The day ended with more rides in motor cars, the children almost. hidden by paper hats, balloons, and other devices of pleasure. The organisation, which entailed a vast amount of detail work, particularly in regard to catering, was handled. by Robbie, 2ZB’s hospital sessionist, who was assisted by members of the staff of 2ZB. All concerned are especially grateful. to the civie authorities the traffic officers, police, the Caledonian Pipe Band and _ the Boys’ Institute Band, all of whom rendered fine assistance in giving 500 children the day of their lives.