WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22414, 30 May 1938, Page 7

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION

, ; ■... ,/'V-'...: OXFORD BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Oxford, branch of the Women’s-Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held recently, . with Mrs P. K. Thompson presiding. Mrs R. Russell. and Mrs W. Holder were appointed delegates to the country women’s week in Christchurch. ' Mrs W. E.'i Minty gave demonstrations on Italian quilted cushions and wool craft toys. > The competitions results were:—• Bloom, large, Mrs M. H. Johnston 1, Mrs K. D. Henderson 2; bloom, small, Mrs M. H. Johnston 1, Mrs T. Mehrtens 2; chrysanthemums.* Mrs M. H. Johnston 1, Mrs K. D. Henderson 2, Mrs C. W. Anderson 3; beet, Mrs W. E. Minty 1, Mrs F. Loffhagen 2 and 3; apple jelly, «Mrs W. J. Gilchrist 1, Mrs E. Russell 9, Mrs F. Loffhagen 3; tomato sauce. Mrs T. _Mehrtens 1, Mrs R. C. Thompson 2, Mrs P. K. Thompson 3; Victorian sponge. Mrs Inwood 1. Mrs K. D. Henderson 2, Mrs M. H. Johnston 3; child study, Mrs W. E. Minty and Mrs K. Smith (equal) 1. Mrs D. Cook and Mrs Inwood (equal) 3, Mrs A. Titheridge 5; animal study, Mrs A. Titheridge 1. Mrs T. Mehftens and Mrs A. Titheridge (equal) 2, Mrs T. Mehrtens 4; sandwich plate. Mrs P. K. Thompson 1, Mrs K. D. Henderson 2 and 3. KAIKOURA BRANCH ivirs R. Hugonin. president of the Kaikoura, branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, presided at the annual meeting of the branch. ' The report of the year’s work was most satisfactory. . , A letter of thanks was requested to be sent to the Masonic Lodge for the use of its social hall for the meetings, and a letter of thanks to Mrs M. Leitch for assistance. r ' • , The following officers were elected: —President, Mrs R. Hugonin; vicepresidents, Mesdames G. D. Smith and R. G. Johnston; secretary, Mrs N. C. Lee; assistant-secretary. Mrs W. A. Hopkins: treasurer, Mrs G. G; Newton; trustees. Mesdames R. Hugonin and G. G. Newton: committee. Mesdames R. Hugonin. G. G. Newton, C. Wareham, R. Mclvor. T. Lane, A. B. Clark, and Miss F. Bullcn. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had assisted the division in any way. Hostesses were Mesdames W. A. Hopkins and N. C. Lee.

HANMER SPRINGS BRANCH The annual meeting of the Hanmer Spring-, branch of the Woman’s Division cx the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held recently. The following pfHcers were elected: Mrs W. Hanmer Atkinson; vice-presidents. Miss E. Hodges and Mrs P. Morse; advisory members. Mrs G. O. Rutherford. Miss N. Trott; delegate to provincial executive. Mrs G. O. Rutherford: auditor. Mr J. Manson; secretary. Miss A. Lahmert; competitions, Mesdames Ensor, Malaquin. and Peek; sales table, Mesdames Mansfield and Graves. Mrs Nutt, vice-president for Canterbury, and- Mrs Coop, of Kaituna, addressed the meeting. RUSSELL’S FLAT BRANCH The second birthday of the Russell’s Flat Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was celebrated by an afternoon social, Mrs Colin Mclntosh (provincial president) presided. She congratulated the branch on th? process it had made and oh the satisfactory creditbalance shown. Miss Duncan presented her with a shoulder spray of flowers. Mrs Henry presented Mrs Palmer with a bouquet, and Miss E. Duncan and Mrs Mcllraith with shoulder sprays. Miss G. Searle and Mrs F. Scott were hoste£e& A birthday sake.

(made and given by Mrs Palmer) was cut by Mrs Mclntosh (West Eyretoh). Visitors extended greetings from their branches. . Items were given by Miss Nettie Ferguson (piano solos) and Mrs ;McElwninney (songs).;.-and; an amusing story competition was held. The following officers were elected: —President. Mrs C. Palmer: vice-pre-sidents, Mis W.Black and Mrs Olorenshaw; secretary and treasurer,_MissKDuncan; assistant-secretary, Mrs Me* Ilraith;. points manageress, Mrs Mata er. - « HORORATA BRANCH _ Mrs w. Thwaites presided at the monthly meeting of the HorWJh branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers? Union-. Vs Gemmeli gave a demonstration on quilt-making. The results of competitions wens— Bloom, large: Mrs JR. G. Keith l and 2. Bloom, small: Mrs R- G. Btith J. Mrs H. Oliver 2. Hostesses were Mesdames F. S. Barrett, Fleming and Dalmer. BIRTHDAY AT KAIKOURA The sixth birthday party of the Kaikoura branch of the women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held recently. The first part of the evening was devoted to progressive euchre, the winners being Mrs G. G. Newton and Mr E. J. Williams. Consolation prizes were won by Mr and Mrs W. A. Hopkins. Mrs G. M. Hugonin lit the candles on the birthday cake, made by Mrs C. W. Lee and iced by Mrs J. Washington, and cut the cake. Bouquets ■ were presented by the treasurer (Mrs G. O. Newton) to the president (Mrs Hugonin). the secretary (Mrs Lee), and the president of the Women’s Institute (Mrs W. F. Perrin). Mrs M. Leitch was presented with a posy and a pair of slippers. Songs were sung .by Mrs V- Firkin. Mrs F. S. H. Warner was accompanist. A word-building, competition was belli.