Dear ALL
Here is an update from Vijay Khurana on the fund status and assistance being provided to Mrs. DeMellow
Update on the fund for the benefit of Mrs DeMellow. August 1, 2012
There is never a dearth of effort for a good and worthy cause. Mrs DeMellow’s plight has touched a cord with so many that the contributions continue to pour in.
We acknowledge, with thanks, the following amounts received in the last few weeks:
Mr Deepak Atal – Rs 10,000
Ravi Inder Singh (Ibbetson 1965) – Rs. 3,000
The Australian Anglo-Indian Association Benevolent Fund – Rs 10,800
Mr Deepak Atal is not an OC but a friend of Chittaranjan Gauba (Lefroy House 1959) who sent in his contribution with a note, which is reproduced below. [via a link].
Ravi Inder Singh is the younger brother of Param Inder Singh who now resides in Dehradun. No, he never played tennis. That is the more sports oriented R I Singh (Lefroy 1961) and also “Ravi Inder” !!
The Australian Anglo-Indian Association Benevolent Fund is represented in India by the editor, Mr Harry MacLure, of “Anglos in the Wind”. This publication is based in Chennai. They will be happy and delighted to carry any contributory article that is relevant to the Anglo-Indian community, which is unfortunately a dying breed in this country. They formed an important teaching force in the years immediately after independence and the quality of this teaching pool was distinguished. It was of a high order – very dedicated and very committed. Their numbers have dwindled with migration and all that remains as evidence of their presence is the occasional tribute to their unique cuisine which can be found in several parts of the country. In all such cases only the discerning can identify those unique origins !!
We have an Anonymous donor, who has sent in a sum of Rs 1500, which he proposes to continue on a monthly basis. He had earlier sent in a lump sum of Rs 10,000.
K S Dugal, (Ibbetson, 1961) has decided to send in a sum of Rs 1500 per month until Mrs DeMellow survives and is in need.
Brig Arun Kochhar (Curzon, 1963) has sent in his contribution but we are still trying to locate that cheque at the office of the OCA. It will turn up and be counted !!
Thank you all, yet again.
For your information, Deepak Lamba and Breda Dayal visited Mrs Coralie DeMellow and have taken action to install a full time help during the day time. Mrs DeMellow, Jane as she is commonly called, is emphatic and clear headed in what she wants though not necessarily what she needs ! She has to be patiently persuaded (not easy!!) but these guys have been handling her well often with the support of Mr Bhatia, the one person Jane trusts implicitly. So, there is action from our end to provide support and the funds are also being directed to ensure that she has food and provisions to cater to her needs. This monitoring will be an ongoing procedure under the guidance of Mr B M Singh.
The updated accounts will be posted later this month when we call for the bank’s statement.
Once again, thank you all for your support. I am sure Melville DeMellow will be satisfied with our initiatives though we will never hear his voice again except what was previously recorded !!
Cheers
Vijay Khurana
LETTERS FROM MR ATAL and MR MACLURE