The Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association organised their Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School on Tuesday, 19th September 2017. Mr. Stanislaus Baptista ably handled this Whist Drive with support of the Mr. Gerard Viegas and Mrs. Carole Viegas. Braving the heavy rain twenty four participants and other guests were warmly greeted as they entered the hall. Participants, four a table, were seated at numbered tables to enjoy this competitive card game. The whist drive was in two sessions of six games each. Gerard Viegas summarized the rules and regulations. Stanislaus Baptista played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play. The Whist Drive started at 6.00 P.M. Stanislaus Baptista also captured these moments on camera for us. Light refreshments of piping hot tea, Vegetable Bread Rolls and biscuits were served at the break in sessions.
Highest scorers were awarded generous cash prizes. The delighted recipients – Mrs. Claire Fernandes, with 90 points was the first prize winner with highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was awarded to Mr. Noel Viegas with 50 points while the prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to Mrs, Dulcine Vaz with 47 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Ms. Marie Pereira (66 points) while the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Ignatius Fernandes (69 points). They all received the gifts to much applause from all the others present.
Mr. Gerard Viegas, thanked all the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function braving the inclement weather for this evenings function. He requested them to spread the word round so that we could have more participants. He thanked the Management and Trustees of St. Isabels High School, for allowing us the use of the Hall and other amenities for all our functions. The purpose of the Welfare Associations is to bring families closer together at these functions, by fostering a spirit of friendship and co-operation so as to strengthen and build the Catholic community.
