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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 84, 6 October 1936, Page 19

HERE AND THERE

Mothers'' Hctpers. Mrs. G. W. Guthrie presided at a meeting of the committee of the Mothers' Helpers yesterday afternoon. The secretary reported that the helpers had been exceptionally busy, ; every moment.,of time being occupied. The committee expressed regret that a number of applicants for help had had to be refused, not that they were not perfectly eligible for assistance, but on account of the demand for the services of the staff. It was felt that there is a serious shortage of domestic help which is becoming more and more apparent to the committee, so few girls entering domestic positions now. That the work can be made acceptable by consideration, stated hours, and adequate payment is demonstrated by the fact' that two of the staff of the Mothers' Helpers have been in their employ for ten years, and others for very considerable periods of time. The question of more help being needed was discussed by the committee. Surprise Party. .A,.delightful party was given in the Oriental Cabaret on Saturday evening by Miss Merle Mclvor, in honour of Miss Hazel Jorgenson. . An enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and playing games, and an excellent supper was served. Among the guests were Mrs. Beyer and Mr. D. Lawson (M.C.), Misses D. Biggs, T. Stone, C. Cashmore, 'M. Thomson. K. Thomas, I. Gunn, T. Avenall, A. Waldon, K. Reiver, M. Jefferies, E. and J. Hewitt, and Messrs.. J. Waldon, S. Brew, P. Pelham, H. Avenall, T. Tibbitt, P. Wareham, and L. Jefferies. Fencing Ball. ": Invitations haii > been issued by the committee of t» Wellington Swords Club, and great mterest is being-shown in their forthcoi ling ball, which will take place at tin Crow's Nest on Friday, October 16. Parties are now being formed, and all eady table bookings have begun, so ' hat early booking is advisable,, through Miss Zena; Clarke, 156'Lambton Quay. Additional attractions are fencing exhibitions and presentation- of prizes. ■ ■ ' ' ■ A Gift From New Zealand. , A visitor from New Zealand was looking at the Queen's Dolls' House in Windsor Castle recently (states an exchange). When she mentioned that she came from Wellington the guide pointed to a beautiful little lawn mower in gold and silver, j "That was presented to her Majesty for the Dolls' House by .the people-of New Zealand, and it was. made in ,Wellington," he said. "The Duke of Gloucester brought it home atlcr Iris visit to New Zealand." . The: lawn mower makes the tools and implements for. .the garden of the dolls' house complete. There is even-a.sprayer. The. gifts which have arrived for it since it was complete- fill several glass, cases. Hot water is- supplied by, electricity; there is an electric lift and a sewing machine. Sir Walfdrd Davies, the King's Music Master, has played on the miniature grand piano with matches on his fingers. A fleet of, motor-cars fills the garage.