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KuUmpony, October 1, 1951).
ROAD CONDITION
ALTHOUGH 15 weeks have passed
still the public of Kalimpong are
not aware of anything regarding the
repairs of Rail, Road and Ropeway.
\)'e have heard that several representa-
tions and telegrams have been sent to
the authorities for immediate restoration
of the Kalimpong Ropeway but it seems
that no action has been taken nor any
response has been given. This delay-
has seriously affected the economic con-
dition of the general public, and the
In lo-Tibetan tradors have been put to
great hardship.
The exporting of perishable goods
like Oranges, Cardamom and Potatoes
is not possible unless through communi-
cation of Ropeway between Kaiimpcng
and Riyang is resumed. Assurances were
given and are repeatedly given to ns
hut no sign of the immediate workii g
of the Ropeway is seen and it is nit
even known iiom what date il wdl
start working. These are all keep 'secret'.
Recently a public meeting was held in
the local Town with Sri A. 15. Gurung M.P.
as the Chairman and it was decided in
that meeting that the Government should
be requested to take over the manage-
ment of tho Ropeway Company and
they should not be allowed to play
with the economic condition of local
public. This is a move in tho right
din-' I iott
Octobei 1, 1950
DR. GRAHAM'S HOMES
Celebrates Jubilee
By P. U. C.
Kalimpong, Sopt 25.
Over the week-end, -en the 25th
September, Dr. Graham's Homes celebra-
ted its Jubilee, having been founded iti
100" by the late Rev .1. A. Graham t»f
Scotland. The programme included a
swimming gala I'm' the children on Satur-
day, with a play in the evening, ''Lord
Richard in the Pantry," by , members of
the staff. The attractive stage setting and
lighting were arranged by Messrs Robins
and Carpenter. On Sunday, a Jubilee
Service was held at the {Catherine Graham
Memorial Chapel, the preacher was Rev.
H. C. Duncan, the Gcnerajl Superinten-
dent of the Homes.
Dr. Graham's Homes formerly known
as St. Andrews Colonial Homes, wag
first starter! on 20th February, 1900,
when a c ircular and appeal was circula-
ted the objects being, "to fitly educate anil
provide suitable openings for Anglo-Indian
and Etiroppan children by giving such
a course of instruction as will lit them
for emigration to the Colonies or make
them more robust for work in India."
On 17th August of the sarne war an
application was made to Government
for '00 acres of what was .practically
waste land. On the 2-Mli September,
1900, the first cottage, which wits rented
wai opened, on tie 30lh April. 1903,
Calcutta cottage was opened by .\lr>.
BourdilliOn, and the foundation stone of
Straehan cottage was hid by the lion.
J. A. Bonrdillon'i the first president of
the Homes. Goyernmfnt made further
giants of land and from then the Homes
developed rapidly till today it is a happy
and thriving township oi' children, with
llitmnlaaau uptmcJf
KuUmpony, October 1, 1951).
ROAD CONDITION
ALTHOUGH 15 weeks have passed
still the public of Kalimpong are
not aware of anything regarding the
repairs of Rail, Road and Ropeway.
\)'e have heard that several representa-
tions and telegrams have been sent to
the authorities for immediate restoration
of the Kalimpong Ropeway but it seems
that no action has been taken nor any
response has been given. This delay-
has seriously affected the economic con-
dition of the general public, and the
In lo-Tibetan tradors have been put to
great hardship.
The exporting of perishable goods
like Oranges, Cardamom and Potatoes
is not possible unless through communi-
cation of Ropeway between Kaiimpcng
and Riyang is resumed. Assurances were
given and are repeatedly given to ns
hut no sign of the immediate workii g
of the Ropeway is seen and it is nit
even known iiom what date il wdl
start working. These are all keep 'secret'.
Recently a public meeting was held in
the local Town with Sri A. 15. Gurung M.P.
as the Chairman and it was decided in
that meeting that the Government should
be requested to take over the manage-
ment of tho Ropeway Company and
they should not be allowed to play
with the economic condition of local
public. This is a move in tho right
din-' I iott
Octobei 1, 1950
DR. GRAHAM'S HOMES
Celebrates Jubilee
By P. U. C.
Kalimpong, Sopt 25.
Over the week-end, -en the 25th
September, Dr. Graham's Homes celebra-
ted its Jubilee, having been founded iti
100" by the late Rev .1. A. Graham t»f
Scotland. The programme included a
swimming gala I'm' the children on Satur-
day, with a play in the evening, ''Lord
Richard in the Pantry," by , members of
the staff. The attractive stage setting and
lighting were arranged by Messrs Robins
and Carpenter. On Sunday, a Jubilee
Service was held at the {Catherine Graham
Memorial Chapel, the preacher was Rev.
H. C. Duncan, the Gcnerajl Superinten-
dent of the Homes.
Dr. Graham's Homes formerly known
as St. Andrews Colonial Homes, wag
first starter! on 20th February, 1900,
when a c ircular and appeal was circula-
ted the objects being, "to fitly educate anil
provide suitable openings for Anglo-Indian
and Etiroppan children by giving such
a course of instruction as will lit them
for emigration to the Colonies or make
them more robust for work in India."
On 17th August of the sarne war an
application was made to Government
for '00 acres of what was .practically
waste land. On the 2-Mli September,
1900, the first cottage, which wits rented
wai opened, on tie 30lh April. 1903,
Calcutta cottage was opened by .\lr>.
BourdilliOn, and the foundation stone of
Straehan cottage was hid by the lion.
J. A. Bonrdillon'i the first president of
the Homes. Goyernmfnt made further
giants of land and from then the Homes
developed rapidly till today it is a happy
and thriving township oi' children, with
llitmnlaaau uptmcJf