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Presentation to Secretary

12.6.1953 WHo Chalet

There was a touching scene at The Chalet old people’s home at Westward Ho! on Coronation night when, at a special celebration dinner arranged by the old people and staff, the toast to the Queen was honoured on the proposal of Col J E Cruickshank.
The eighteen residents of the home had all subscribed towards such a dinner and with the help of the staff, led by Mrs Nichol, matron, competitions run and a whist drive organised to help swell funds.
The opportunity was also taken at the dinner of making presentation on behalf of the residents and staff to Mrs Cruickshank in appreciation of her services. She received her gift of a cut-glass salad bowl from the hands of the matron and was accorded glowing tributes to her services.
Earlier in the day the residents of the home had watched the television of the Coronation, a receiver having been hired for the day.
The full Gazette article is dated 12 June 1963

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