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Page 6 he tries -unsuccessfully- to shut off alarm. In desperation, he investigates master alarm panel at front door - about which he knows nothing. Presses "Reset” button once, twice .... coloured lights flash like a TV game show and bell still rings unabatedly ... three times. Silence! Ear-splitting silence! CONCLUSION: Fire alarm works. It is the morning of January 9th. Volunteer on top floor remarks: "My but that flush from our toilet is noisy! For a minute there, I thought is was that jet plane overhead!" Second volunteer: "What jet plane overhead?" BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Surely one of the most exciting press releases put out to the media by our Society is the one dated January 5th, 1992: "Thought you would be interested to learn that West Vancouver’s modest philanthropist, Kay Meek, has made another generous gift to her community. Recipient organization this time is the West Vancouver Museum and Historical Society, the moving force behind the restoration of the Gertrude Lawson Heritage House. The $50,000.00 donation from the Kay Meek Foundation is specifically designated for display cabinets and other furnishings for that section of the Gertrude Law-son House set up as a museum." Jim MacCarthy Publicity In the note accompanying her cheque, Kay Meek writes: Dear Sirs, Nov 30/91 I am enclosing a cheque for $50,000.00 from the "Kay Meek Foundation Fund" which I wish to donate to the "Gertrude Lawson Heritage House Museum" specifically for the furnishings required. I am so delighted and proud with the restoration work that has been accomplished by your hard working members. The Museum will become a tremendous asset to West Vancouver in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Kay Meek And what better place or time to announce this prodigious donation than at the Christmas Party? Kay Meek has our assurance that the monies will be spent exactly as she intends. Over the next several months, the Chairman and members of the Development Committee will be meeting with professionals to plan and custom design the cabinetry and furnishings for the Museum. Some time ago, the following unsigned poem was found in the Lawson papers. Since it is known that Gertrude, amongst her other talents, wrote poetry, it is suggested that these verses could be hers. The hand writing is clear and easy to read except for the fourth word in the second verse. We've tried ’shivery' and 'shimmy' (as in "like my sister, Kate"). Since the author seems to disapprove of the music, it is unlikely to be 'shining'. What's your guess?