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No 217 : July 12, 1972

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$200 Raised

Two hundred dollars was raised for the Crippled Children Society from a parade of historical English dresses, made and compered by Molly Cook, and modelled by Alice Graham, both of Wellington. The gowns, from Edward III to Elizabeth I, were correct in every detail. The parade took place at a wine and cheese evening.

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Introductory speakers were Mrs Esme Tombleson, M.P., and Mrs John Hawks-worth, wife of the Society president.

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Molly Cook describes the first costume, worn by Alice Graham.

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Enjoying the parade are Sally Bridge and Julie Graham.

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Pictured at the function were Mesdames H. V. Baker, R. Charteris, F. Booth, P. Hall, and Messrs Hall and Baker

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Mesdames B. Bridge and B. Chrisp

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Mr and Mrs P. Rawlings

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Mrs B. Aitken, Mrs J. Aitken, Miss J. Russell and Mrs I. M. Jones

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