Children of Amy Louisa and Alexander Wheeler Patching

But late in the afternoon she [Mrs Paul Cadbury] was enticed over to the White Elephant stall as a potential customer for Mrs. Hotham Cadbury.

"This is a beautiful box," said Mrs. Hotham Cadbury, as she showed her cousin an old-fashioned writing-box. But there was no sale.

"Never mind," added Mrs. Hotham Cadbury, "we have had a very good day and have made about £100 for Y.W.C.A. funds."

Mrs. Hotham Cadbury

An Appreciation

Throughout her life, Mrs. Hotham Cadbury sought to serve people. She was well equipped to do this for she had natural gifts of sympathy and understanding, a keen sense of humour and was not easily shocked.

In addition she had been trained to teach domestic subjects, which indicated a practical approach to life. Since she was an active and practising member of the Society of Friends, she was always aware of the needs of others.

In her work as Divisional Commissioner for the King's Norton Girl Guides she found great satisfaction in furthering such a worthy cause. Another outlet for her practical enthusiasm was her chairmanship of the Y.W.C.A. hostel in Moseley.

Other people's misfortunes affected her deeply and she was glad to be able to serve on the Rubery Hill Hospital Management Committee from 1951 till her death.

During her long association with the National Council of Women in Birmingham she was able to expand her knowledge of the changing social needs of her native city, especially as chairman of the Citizenship Section. While she was president, the Birmingham Branch celebrated its 70th anniversary.

For the past 11 years she had been president of the Fifty Club of King's Norton, a position she graced with her charm and held with her quiet efficiency.

No appreciation of Mrs. Cadbury's public achievements or of her personal character would be compete without a tribute to her physical courage. During all the years she was so busy working for others she was afflicted by a progressive and painful disability, which she bore with patience and dignity.

By her example she has illumined the path of duty for her friends, and fortified her daughter and three sons.

L.F.

Estate of Mrs M.P. Cadbury

Mrs. Margery Patching Cadbury, of Russell Road, Moseley, who died in January, Left £13,330 (£13,254 net). Duty of £1,063 has been paid.

Among several bequests was one of her kitchen chair, £300 and sufficient furniture to be selected by her trustees to furnish a bed sitting-room for "my help" Miss Margaret Fahey.

Miss Fahey was a domestic help to Mrs Cadbury for more than 25 years. She is leaving the family's employment shortly.

Mrs. Cadbury, who was the widow of Mr. J. Hotham Cadbury and daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Patching, left £100 to Eunice Gryllis Wilson, of Cheltenham, and £50 to Dorcas M. Kenning, formerly housekeeper to her father.

Subject to bequests to the executors and a few family bequests, the residue of the estate is left to her sons, Mr. Michael, Mr. Kenneth and Mr. Antony Cadbury and to the children of her sons and daughter.

DENIED BEING THERE.

That he was in Felpham at the time when he was alleged to have been obstructing South-terrace, Littlehampton, with his car, on August 30th, was the statement made by Donald Brook Patching, Brighton, when he was summoned at Littlehampton County Bench on Monday. After hearing from a police officer that the car was in South-terrace at 5.15 when the defendant said he was leaving Felpham, the Bench imposed a fine of 7s. 6d., and for driving with an expired licence he was fined a further 5s.

WORK CAME FIRST

When he was stopped by the police for speeding at between 40 and 44 miles an hour on Brighton road on March 11, Donald Patching, of Highcroft Villas, Brighton, replied, "I didn't realise it. I was thinking about my job."

He admitted the offence at Worthing on Friday, and added. "Had I been less pre-occupied I would have realised my speed. I had no occasion to hurry."

He was fined 50s. and had his licence endorsed.