Monsoon Whist Drives are a new happening organized by the Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s hall. The Whist Drive on Thursday evening, 25th August, was under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, and Stan Baptista, Managing Committee Members. Gilroy Henriques played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play with eight tables by the thirty two participants in two sessions of six card games each. The thirty two happy participants were eagerly applying their minds and skills at this enjoyable card game to pleasantly pass the Monsoon blues away in friendship and cheer. Hot tea and biscuits were freely served at the half time break.
Attractive cash prizes were awarded to many winners from the highest to even the lowest scores. The delighted recipients – Mr. Noel Viegas, with 90 points was the first prize winner with highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was awarded to Mrs. Judith Gore with 51 points and the prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to Mrs. Elda Monteiro with 48 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mrs. Joy Henriques (69 points) and the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Jeffrey Fernandes (67 points). They all received the gifts to much applause from all the others present.
Mr Gerard Viegas, thanked the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function, besides the Trustees & Management of St. Isabel’s High School for the use of their premises. He also thanked our generous sponsors for the Cash Donation, the piping hot tea served at the break and the key chains given to all the participants. Smiling contented guests asked Committee Members to organize such Whist Drives regularly before bidding “Good Night”.
Photographs Courtesy – Stanislaus Baptista
