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Topical Budget 279-2: Lord Mayor with the Crippled Children (1916)
 

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Title: "LORD MAYOR WITH THE CRIPPLED CHILDREN. The Lord Mayor and Sir W. Treloar spend Christmas with the children at the Alton Home".

A man dressed as Father Christmas approaches camera through herd of sheep. Children on crutches come up to him. Man leading donkey and cart carrying Father Christmas, with children watching. Close shot of Father Christmas giving out presents. Close shot of one boy with his presents.