THE Eighth Christmas Party, given to poor children by the staff of the Institu- tion's Storeyard at Broomfield Street, Poplar, with the help of the staff at Headquarters, took place on 19th December at the Bromley Public Hall.

One hundred and fifty children were pre- sent. After the tea there was an enter- tainment, which included community singing, conjuring, and a sketch entitled '' Maritana Bung, the Pirate's Daughter.'' At the end, Father Christmas presented each child with a toy and a bag of fruit.

Three days later the annual tea was given to 200 children at the special school for the defective in Piggott Street..