Morning Housie

Shekhawat (in muffler) announces tomorrow's housie

On Christmas Day tomorrow, the first game of housie will be played at the Garden under the aegis of Big Laaf. This would be followed by regular once-a-month sessions open to all, the idea being to generate revenue for the Club. The inaugural session shall be conducted by Monthi Serrao whose brainchild this is.
Making the announcement today, Shekhawat said that a decision to this effect was taken at the last general body meeting in Chhota Kashmir on December 13. “Tomorrow being a holiday, we will all assemble at the China Hut after the exercises for the first housie session,” he informed.

Prakash Motwani

“You are all invited to take part.”
A special request was made to Mallika Kagzi to organize tea for the participants. Monthi, who could not attend the exercises today (due to an eye infection), would be requested to officiate as the ‘chief guest’ for the inaugural session. Srichand Arora added that for the future, depending upon public response, the ‘morning housie’ shall be held on a regular basis -- preferably on the last Saturday of every month.
Separately, Razia Khan has been requested to bring the necessary booklet, tiles and board for tomorrow’s game. She has also agreed to assume charge of this important recreational activity, ensure its smooth conduct, maintain accounts and ensure that in the long run, this develops into an important profit centre for the Club. A separate profit centre is being developed on the excursion front under another senior member, with a similar set of responsibilities and duties.
Meanwhile, news comes in on the winter chill having taken a toll on the health of Prakash Motwani. He has turned a virtual recluse, refusing to leave home in the fear of aggravating his sinus and bronchial problems. According to his wife, this could be partly psychological because medical tests have failed to detect any ailment so far. Naturally, the family is worried. We can only urge him to gather the courage to visit us in the Garden and get his life back in gear.
Jagmohan Papneja:
We keep moving forward, opening new avenues and doing things for the betterment of Big Laaf. Tomorrow, a new beginning is being made with the playing of Hozzie. Do participate in it, not only for enjoyment but also for the benefit of the Club.