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Residents of Whareama Home, Stoke, who have had birthdays in recent months, were guests of honour at a birthday party at the home last month. Here. Mr Albert Light, who was 97 on November 26, and Miss Emma Slater, whose birthday occurred closest to the party day, prepare to cut the birthday cake.

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Not a birthday girl, but the oldest resident nonetheless, was Mrs Barbara Ritchie, who will be 99 in March.

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Mesdames Gladys Harris and Marjorie Nightingale, of the Nelson Women's Club, sing for the guests

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Mrs Julia Maclain had her birthday on September 3.

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Another "birthday girl", Mrs Jane Tremewan (centre) flanked by Ces Moore and Mrs Ann Russell

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Look at the twinkle in the eyes of birthday guests, Mesdames Agnes Burk and Avice ("Gran") Duff.