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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14375, 21 May 1910, Page 3 (Supplement)

A charming story is told of our Dowager Queen, which, if correct, is yet another proof of her consideration for others, even for anyone so unimportant in the eyes of manv people as a poor child. The "Queen was visiting a school, and, while she was talking to one of the children, she asked her where she lived. The cnild perhaps did not realise the identity of her questioner, or she was not troubled with shyness, for she at once replied, " Near Whiteley's, my lady." and then added, "Where do you live?" "Near Gorringe's," replied Her Majesty. It may safely be said that one of the most charitable women in the country is the Queen.' Prdbably no one but her friend and confidant, the Hon. Charlotte Knollys, and her private secretary, know the full extent of her bounty. She does not, however, give indiscriminately; all claims are carefully, investigated, and many inquiries are made in order to ensure that only those who are really deserving shall benefit. , Nor does Her Majesty confine herself to charities in England only. ■ She often sends substantial help to her native Denmark, and other countries. Quite lately during the terrible Paris floods, she contributed £1000 to the relief fun&