STAFF WELFARE
97. Welfare work in everyday affairs is limited by the heavy duties and long hours required of the staff. Nevertheless relief was afforded by the maintenance of the leave rosters so far as possible and in continual investigations of ways and means of easing the congested conditions of work.
98. Principal welfare measures are, however, vested in the Post Office Recreational Club which provides an excellent antidote to the normally dusty working conditions by attracting the staff to the fresh air at little cost and in congenial surround- ings.
99. Four film shows given at the Club attracted very appreciative audiences, whilst the Annual Childrens' Party held on 2nd January, 1956, proved as popular as ever. After the usual races, 250 children were each given refreshment and prizes and a very efficient Father Christmas had a busy time in the distribution. During the proceedings the children-and parents!
-were royally entertained by Mr. Chung Wai Ming of Rediffusion with story telling and the Young Bros. Magicians, who produced gasps of wonderment from young and old alike.
100. Sports. Two teams were entered in the Colony Tennis League and both acquitted themselves creditably.
101. The Club Swimming Team came second in the inter- departmental relay sponsored by the Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants Association.
102. The small football team managed to take fifth place in a competition also sponsored by the above Association.
103. The Annual Competition for the "Saville" Table Tennis Cup again attracted a large entry and keen competition. At the prize giving on 20th January, 1956, the leading Colony players enhanced the proceedings with some excellent games.
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