PRESENTATION TO REST HOME

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25310, 9 October 1947, Page 2

PRESENTATION TO REST HOME

LIFE MEMBERS OF W.D.F.F. HONOURED

In honour of its first four life memoers, Mesdames J. D. Hall, Hi A. Nutt, Colin Mclntosh, and the late Mrs G. Henderson, the North Canterbury Provincial Executive of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers has § resented a chiming clock to the ivision’s rest home, Te Kiteroa.

The formal presentation was made yesterday at a meeting of the executive, ana the gift was accepted on behalf of the Te Kiteroa committee by Mrs I. L. M. Coop. Sprays were presented to the three life members, and to Mrs W. J. Trusttum, Mrs Henderson’s daughter. Many speakers paid tribute to the work done by the life members, who had all held presidential office, in laying the foundations of the Women’s Division in North Canterbury. The prestige which • the organisation now enjoyed had been built up by its early members, said the president of the executive (Mrs G. W. Fairw’eather). It was agreed that, in the event of the executive’s acquiring clubrooms, the clock should be removed to them.

CURRENT NOTES Included among the wives oL, delegates who will attend the annual conference of the New Zealand- Harbours Association next week will be Mesdames J. B. Donald (wife of the chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board), T. F. Doyle (wife of the chairman of the Bluff Harbour Board), Free (daughter of Mr Ott, member of the Bluff Board), E. C. Tapley (daughter-in-law of Mr C. B. Tapley, member of the Bluff Board). *G. Eddows (wife of the secretary of the New Plymouth board) Miss Cooper (daughter of the chairman of the Oamaru ’ Harbour Board), Mrs T. J. Guthrie (wife of the secretary of the Oamaru board), J. Renton (wife of the secretary of the Otago board). >N. G. Belton (wife of the chairman of the Pa tea board), G. J. Broket (wife of the secretary of the Pateu board), S. J Plummer (wife of Captain Plummer, harbourmaster for the Tokomaru board) E. L. Whimp (wife of the chairman of the Whangarei board), W. C. Smith (wife of the Secretary of Marine, Wellington), and A. D. Mackenzie (wife of the chairman uf the Melbourne Harbour Trust,-repre-senting Australian harbour authorities at the conference). Mr W. S. MacC’obon, chairman of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, and Mrs Mac Gibbon will be host and hostess.

A mobile repair unit which will service country homes has been set up through the efforts of the North Canterbury Provincial Executive of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. It will now be possible for division members in North Canterbury to have such work as painting, paperhanging, cement work or the mending of drains done at one time by one tradesman. Details of the service were announced yesterday at a meeting of the North. Canterbury Provincial Executive by the president (Mrs G. WJ Fairweather). The person operating the service had his own truck, caravan, and assistants, she said. It would be necessary for meals only to be supplied on the job. She emphasised that the scheme was not intended to provide cheap service. The award rates would have to be paid. The provincial executive had now done its share in the matter, Mrs Fairweather said, and the branches would have to organise the work which members wanted done in their own districts.

About £3O was raised at a successful and enjoyable musical party held in the Mayfair lounge by the Christchurch Harmonic Society ladies’ auxiliary. Combined with the party, a bring-and-buy Sale was held, and it showed satisfactory returns. The gathering was arranged by members of the committee, assisted by member of the auxiliary,, and the proceeds will be used for providing music for the Harmonic Society. An excellent programme, arranged by Miss Blanche Atkinson, was presented by Mrs Joan Davies. Mrs Gwynneth Caygill, Misses Joyce Evre. and Tui Uru. Messrs Robert. Taylor, and James Cruickshank (songs). Miss Marion Kidd* and Mr Trevor Ball (vocal duets). Mesdames J. Stubberfield and W. E. Olds (accompanists), and Misses Betty Burt and Colleen Coulter (sketches). Mrs M. E. Lyons (president of the’ auxiliary) thanked the performers, and the promoters. Miss Stella Purchas, who has been spending the last year in Christchurch, will leave to-day on her way to Shanghai, where she will re-enter office work for the New Zealand Church Missionary Society. Later she will probably go to Ning-po to take up missionary work. Miss Vivienne Opie, who arrived a few months ago on furlough. intends to leave Wellington at the end of February on her return to missionary work in India. The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges receipt of a case of eg«s from the Tai Tapu branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers for the children’s health camp, “Glenelg.” Cabled advice has been received Iron Montreal, Canada, of the engagement of Dr. Eleanor Robertson McKenzie, daughter of Mrs Stuart D. McKenzie, Montreal, to Mr Obert Peter Harpur, son of Squadron Leader and Mrs G. Harpur, Christchurch. The wedding has been arranged for October 18.

“Chrysanthemums” was the subject of an interesting talk given by Mr Jagger to members of the Mount Pleasant Garden Club. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs Smith, St. Andrew’s Hill, and Mrs Tiso presided. The assistant hostesses were Mesdame Carter and Inwood. Competition winners were as follows:—decorative, Mrs Buxton and Miss Hood Williams; specimen, Mrs Sladen and Mrs Buxton; vegetables, Mrs Sladen and Miss A. Menzies; fruit, Mrs McFarlane and Mrs Murphy. A talk on the “Save the Children Fund,” was given by Miss M. G. Havelaar at the monthly meeting of the Womens’ Section of the Christchurch Returned Services’ Association. Mrs H. A. Bishop presided. Members have decided to sponsor at least one child of an English returned serviceman. A presentation was made to Miss S. Sugi ue, a member of the office staff of the Christchurch Returned Services’ Association, who is relinquishing her position. Appreciative reference was made to her services for the committee of the Women’s Section. Mr J. B. Wilby spoke on Rose Day and members volunteered to help with the collecting. A musical programme arranged by Mrs K. Henderson included a violin solo by Mr G. Maddams. accompanied by Mrs S. Hodson, and songs by Mrs Agnes Leaman accompanied by Mrs W. P. Clifton Mogg.

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