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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 146, 18 December 1933, Page 13

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Dangers of High Heels. Judge Museowitzy, of Brooklyn, New York, has ruled that women who wear high heels have no redress in law if they, fall and injure themselves-(states a correspondent). Mrs. Agnes Hudson, aged 54, Avith a height of sft 3Jin, and list 61b in weight, sued the owner of a fishing vessel for £15,000 damages for injuries received when, she fell down tho companionway of his boat. The^ heels of her shoes were, 4ln high. Tho Judge dismissed the case. Residential Nursery. The Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins presided over the recent meeting of tho executive of the Residential Nursery, Owen Street. Special votes of thanks -were passed to Mrs. Dobson (Wellington South Circle), who organised a musical entertainment for the Nursery resulting in £2 2s being raised for Christmas cheer, and for gifts for-the nursery; also to tho Chilton House Old 'Girls' Association for its generous donation of £10, and to the Khandallah, Seatoun, and Kelburn-Northland branches for their generous gifts. A special vote of thanks also was passed to Miss Bennett for her voluntary help with the children. ■■'"; W.N.E. Welfare Branch. The secretary of the Welfare Branch of the Women's National Reservo has received letters of appreciation and thanks from the matron of tho Porirua Mental Hospital for hampers,'parcels, and papers sent'to women and children patients from the following:—Miss Tustin, Khandallah Branch, Palmerston North, Featherston, Kelburn-Northland, Feilding, Gisborne, Ha*wera, Island Bay, Berhampore, Wanganui, Mastertoh, ■Rarigiwahia, Levin Women's Institute, and Seatoun Branches of the Women's National Reserve. ' ■ Art Studio Party. A particularly pleasant social party took place recently { at the studio of Mrs. Pitt's, Isldn'd Bay, being a "breakup".for the year of her classes. .The-' exhibits of handwork-were many, and. were much admired, and a number of musical items; were given by Misses Newman and Castle (accompanied by Miss Keegan and Mr. TJ. Castle). There were many friends and pupils present, and all spent an enjoyable evening, ' Orphans' Christinas Tree. The annual "Christmas tree party" for the children at St. Joseph's Orphanage, Upper Hutt, which was to have been held tomorrow,' has been postponed till Sunday, December 24. , Two Kitqlien Teas. Mrs. Allen Donald entertained a number of friends recently at her home, ] in honour of Miss Rita Card, daugh-j ter ol' the May,or of Featherston, who | is to be married this month. Mrs. Donald wore, a bla'ek georgette and lace frock, and Miss Card was in pink j floral georgette. Prizes for bridge were won by Mrs. C. Rae and Mr. C. Ritchie, and after a dainty supper the numerous kitchen articles were opened by Dr. S. Sharp,'who caused much morriment in announcing the donors. Mr. Card replied for his daughter. The guests afterwards joined in community singing This afternoon thd tennis and golf clubs at Featherston entertained Miss Rita Card, and made presentations of wedding gifts to her, accompanied by many good wishes. Miss Phyllis Lewthwaite, on the eve of her marriage was given "a kitchen afternoon" by the ladies of the Petone Baptist Church in the church schoolroom.' There was a large 'gathering, and the guest received many useful articles. ■-< Musical items were rendered by Mesdames Inglis and Coleman and Miss Dick. Kindergarten "Break-up." '"Ngahau" Private Kindergarten and Preparatory School, Vogeltown, held its "break-up" party recently, when parents and friends were entertained by the children's singing, recitations, games, and dances. The children of the preparatory class received their reports, and then they and the "babies" presented their parents with neatlymado Christmas presents. A party tea. for tho children, and tea for the visitors, brought proceedings to a close. Carol-Singing. A novel way of raising money has been chosen by the Hataitai League of Mothers, who, in conjunction with tho Methodist Choir, will visit all the houses in the district tomorrow evening,, singing carols. Tho proceeds will be given towards the children's health camp at Otaki