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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 62, 14 March 1934, Page 13

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Mothers' Club. The Mothers' Club of-the Taranaki Street free kindergarten held its first meeting for the year" recently. Mrs. Jacobs, president, -welcomed "the new members and explained the- various activities of the club. An interesting report from the Health Department on the medical examination of: free kindergarten children during the past year was read. Hiss Scott delighted everyone with an amusing talk on some of her adventures during her tour of kindergartens in England aud America. Recluse's Fortune. Probate of the will of a friendless old woman who, with a dog as her only companion, lived in apparent poverty in one of the poorest parts of Teddington and died recently, has just been granted, says a London exchange. Her property has been valued at £03,277, with net personalty of £52,0(i4. She was.Mrs. Emily Smith, the daughter of a former keeper of the Hampton Court maze. In her will Mrs. Smith did not forget her canine companion, for she made bequests of £500 each to the Dogs' Home, Battersea, and the R.S.P.C.A. She also left £500 to the Teddington Hospital. Her husband died shortly after their marriage, and testatrix's nearest relatives, believed to be a nephew and niece, are not beneficiaries under the will. Mrs. Smith, who was between 70 and 80, inherited the bulk of her fortune from her father, Mr. Richard Dobson. Mr. Dobson was rewarded for exploits in the Crimea by being allowed to collect for himself the pennies paid by trippers for admission to the maze, and his fortune was largely increased by the astuteness of his daughter. Bouquet Returned.' Recently 165 of : the oldest residents of Hornse}-, England, were entertained by the local branch of the V.M.C.A., states an exchange. The oldest of them all, Miss Mary Ashley, aged 99, was deputed to present a "bouquet to the Lady Mayoress of -London. But .she misunderstood. She thought the bouquet was for her, and • refused to part with it. "I'll give it to you now," Miss Ashley said when the mistake was explained to her, "but you must give it back to me later." The Lady Mayoress accepted the. bouquet smilingly, and returned it at the end of the party. Pre-Wedding Party. Miss Marjorie Scheele was the guest of honour at a pleasant afternoon party given by Mrs. F. ~N\ Norling at her liodr' in Kelhurn Parade. Many pretty und useful gifts were, brought for the bride-elect. ,\vho showed much pleasure at the kind thought of her friends. Amusing competitions helped to pass the time, and the opening of the parcels was of much interest. Mrs. Norlinsf was in blue marocain with figured trimming, and Miss Scheele wore powder blue crepe de chine. A Pleasant Party. Lady Margaret Shaw was. hostess at a very pleasant little party yesterday, given in a small elubroom", the tables being charmingly decorated .with a bowl of pink and Tnanve. asters. Lady Margaret, received her. guests . wearing an ensemble of champagne . tint, made with, a cape effect, and a wide cream coloured hat. Hor daughter, Miss Jean Shaw, was in rust colour and brown, with a brown hat. Among those present were Mrs. Turrell, Mrs. C. White, Mrs. N. Falla. Mrs. Aiken, Mrs. Farrer, Mrs. Lan Duncan, Mrs. and Miss Wheeler. A Saturday Party. Another garden party will be given on Saturday next, when lovers of flowers will have an opportunity of seeing the beautiful grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland at Karori. The begonia house is in full beauty, and another conservatory has been added lately to the many attractions of the place. This party will be- in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Orphanages, which shelter and. bring up so many young people happily and in a religious atmosphere, which is so valuable to them in after life. The function will

be opened at half-past two in the after-' noon. It is hoped that lovers of beautiful gardens, as well as those interested in good works, will make an opportunity of visiting "Homewood" on Saturday. Amusing "Mr. Punch." In speaking recently at the Women's Auxiliary of the Reform League, Mr. Gordon referred to the time when Douglas Jen-old was editor of "Punch." Jerrold was author of "Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures," and the speaker was of opinion that quite a number of people would nowadays be interested in those quaint talks. Dean Hole was one, who, from his wide experience among people and things", supplied the materials fora number Of .jokes. It w:is decided early in the flays of "Punch" that "mother-in-law" so-called jokes were quite-pre-historic, and it was time they were dropped, and, therefore, "Punch" did not at any time perpetrate any of these. "Punch" also rejected anything to do with death, and sonic "little widow" yarns arid others of the same class were among the discards always. "Punch" as a "prophet" also shone, for in IS7B there were pictures of wireless music and of the butler uncorking "bottled music" in the cellar. Dance at Lyall Bay. A very enjoyable dance was held on Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Driller's residence, Lyall Bay; when Miss Elsie Driller entertained a number of friends. The party was in aid of the Bed Cross Garden. Fete, which is to" be held in the grounds of the Red Cross Hospital, 80 Hobson Street, shortly. ,- Competitions were wen by the Misses Hutchins, Camp and Knight, and Messrs. Jackson, Croskery, and Henderson and the winners ■of the "Monte Carlo" were Miss Peggy Robertson and Mr. Bob Gibson. Central League of Mothers. A well-attended meeting of the League of Mothers/ took place recently at the lecture room of the-Y.W.CA when Mrs. F.v T. Clarke presided! Musical items and , recitations were given by Mesdames Mouseby and Stinson, and much enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Millar, Sappin, Townley, Clarke, and Piaggi. A recently returned traveller from abroad gave some account of her visits to other countries, and spoke of the good work done by women and their helpfulness to each other and to the children of the world. Votes of thanks to the speaker and to those who had contributed items were given with great heartiness, and the singing of the Doxology closed a successful meeting. Sticking Tumblers. To separate tumblers which have become stuck together, pour cold water into-the inner one and stand the outer glass in a bowl of warm water. The ' inner glass will contract and the outer one expand, so that they can be separated without difficulty.^ !