WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26515, 1 September 1951, Page 2

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Yaldhurst.—There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Yaldhurst branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. A new member was welcomed by Mrs T. A. Crawford, who presided. Invitations to attend their birthday parties were received from the Riccarton and Belfast branches. It was decided to give £3 to the housekeeper fund, £2 to community chest, and to renew the subscription to the Crippled Children Society from the branch's special fund. Competitions resulted as follows: bloom: Mrs Guy 1, Mrs Inch 2. Miss Peagram 3. Handwork: Mrs Guy 1, Mrs Inch 2, Mrs Crawford 3. Styx.—Mrs Rule presided at the monthly meeting of the Styx Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Invitations were received from the Belfast and Rigcarton branches to attend their annual birthday parties. A demonstration on mopmaking was given by Mrs O'Rourke. ComS etition winners were Mesdames Smith, 'avis. Harper, Bash. Marsh, and Aitkens. Darfield.—Mrs F. Cridge presided at a meeting of the Darfield branch of the Women's Division of Federated Fanners. It was reported that £2O had been made in catering for the farmers' school, and a donation of £5 had been received from Federated Farmers. It was decided to give £lO from the takings to the . division’s building fund. Arrangements were made for celebrating the twentysecond birthday of the branch, competition results were as follows: bed cover: Mrs J. McLaughlin 1. Mrs M. Houston 2, Mrs M. Jenkins and Mrs A. Bringans (equal) 3. Scones: Mrs L. Clinton 1 Mrs J. Gunn 2, Mrs H. Stone 3. Carrots: Mrs L. Rutledge 1, Miss B. Jenkins 2, Mrs J. McLaughlin 3. Large bloom: Mrs C. Evison 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2. Mrs L. Rutledge 3. Small bloom: Mrs J Dillon 1, Mrs S. Oldridge 2, Mrs B. C. H. Bedford 3.

Southbrook-Flaxton.—The guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the SouthbrookFlaxton Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was Mrs Frozell, who is a member of the Provincial executive. Mrs Frozell gave an Instructive talk on the housekeeping scheme and the aims and objects of the Women’s Division. Mrs R. Dunlop and Mrs A. Royfee each won a competition during the meeting. Other competitions resulted as followslarge bloom: Mrs G. Brady 1, Mrs Henderson, sen. 2, Mrs C. M. Archer 3. Small bloom: Mrs C. Kolkman and Mrs C. M. Archer (equal) 1, Mrs L. L. Smith 3. Shortbread: Mrs C. Atkinson 1, Mrs Kolkman 2, Mrs Withell 3.

Harewood.—Mrs H. G. Broadhurst presided over a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Harewood branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Winners of competitions were:—decorated egg-cup: Mrs Johnstone 1, Mrs Collison 2, Mrs Evans 3. Small bloom: Mrs Blair 1, Mrs Evans 2, Mrs Collison 3. Large bloom: Mrs Nunweek 1, Mrs Collison 2, Mrs Evans 3. Article from two skeins of wool: Mrs Nunweek 1, Mrs Collison and Mrs Hardy (equal) 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Broadhurst 1, Mrs Johnstone 2, Mrs Nunweek 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Frazer and Nunweek.

Glenroy.—Mrs Gray presided at the monthly meeting of the Glenroy branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. 1 A number of garments were handed in for the Red Cross. An interesting demonstration on making dolls was given by Mrs Peryman. Monthly competitions resulted:—date loaf: Mrs Pearce 1. Mrs Hunt 2, Mrs Ballagh 3. Small bloom: Mrs Davies 1, Mrs Marsh 2. Mrs Ballagh 3. Large bloom: Mrs Marsh 1, Mrs Davies 2. Mrs Gray 3. Cluster: Mrs Hunt 1, Mrs Dennis 2, Mrs Pearce 3. BroadfleM.—The monthly meeting of the Broadfield branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was presided over by Mrs Tilson. An interesting demonstration on several attachments for sewing machines was given. Results of the competitions were as follows:—sand saucer: Mrs Warren 1, Mrs Wearing 2. Mrs Butcher 3. Shortbread: Mrs Butcher and Mrs Tilson (equal) 1, Mrs Aitken 3. Article from one yard of print: Mrs Brown 1, Mrs Zuppicich 2, Mrs Warren 3. Pickled onions: Mrs Warren 1. Mrs Aitken 2. The hostesses were Mrs Creelman and Miss S. Tilson.

Rolleston.—Mr B. Smythe, of the Adult Education Department, was guest speaker at the August meeting of the Rolleston branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Three new members were welcomed by the president. The monthly competition was won by Mrs R. Hall. Competitions resulted:—large bloom: Miss L. Willetts 1, Mrs E. Lowe 2. Mrs A. Gregg 3. Small bloom: Mrs Lowe 1 and 2. Mrs Gregg 3. Prettiest butter dish: Mrs Gregg 1. Miss 'M. Brosnahan 2, Mrs Wilson 3. Article made from sugar-bag: Miss Willetts 1 and 3. Mrs Wilson 2. Mrs E. Lowe was hostess.

Russell’s Flat.—Mrs Henry gave a demonstration of crochet gloves at the August meeting of the Russell’s Flat branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Collier presided. Competitions, judged by Mrs Watson and W. J. Smith, resulted as follows:—scones: Mrs Rooke 1, Mrs McLean 2, Mrs J. D. Clark 3. Indoor section: Mrs Clark 1, Mrs Hawke 2. Small cluster: Miss A. Bloor 1. Mrs Hawke 2. Large cluster: Mrs Hawke. Large bloom: Mrs Clark. Junior section: Miss 3. Sutherland 1. Miss E. Hawke 2. Large cluster: Miss G. Clark 1, Miss Hawke 2. Small bloom: Miss Hawke 1 Small cluster: Miss M. Bloor I, Miss Hawke 2, MiSs M. Hawke 3. Hostesses were Miss Hawke and Misses E. and M. Hawke. Clarkville-Eait Eyreton.—Mrs T. Rowland presided at the August meeting of the Clarkville-East Eyreton branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Barrett was elected secretary. She succeeds Mrs W. Frost, who has left the district. The guest speaker was Mrs Stott, provincial president of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Competition results were as follows:—gloves: Mrs V. Giles 1. Mrs Hullen 2, Mrs J. Frost 3. Best bloom: Mrs V. Giles 1, Mrs T. Rowlands 2, Miss G. Burgess 3. Eggcup of flowers: Mrs T. Rowlands 1, Mrs J. Frost 2, Mrs H. A. Barrett 3. Two leeks: Miss G. Burgess 1, Mrs G. Hassall 2, Mrs J. Frost 3. The cup competition was won by Mrs V. Giles. Lyndon-Waiau.—Mrs Harrison presided and welcomed four new members at the August meeting of the branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. A demonstration of icing a cake was given by Mrs 3. K. Forbes. Competitions resulted as follows:—jar of fruit: Mrs Black 1, Miss Smale 2, Mrs Foster 3. Posy in eggcup: Mrs Bowis 1, Mrs Black 2. Greenpark.—Mrs Watson presided at the July meeting of the Greenpark branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, and welcomed Mrs Lancaster (Levin). It was decided to accept the invitation from the Tai Tapu branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers to attend the annual church service at the Lincoln Presbyterian Church. The programme for the coming year was arranged. Competitions resulted as follows: bottle of apricots: Mrs Stalker 1 Mrs Woods 2, Mrs Rickerby 3; article from 1 yard 36in material, Mrs E Watkins; three potatoes, Mrs E. J. Bennett.

Governors Bay-AHandale.—Mrs Lainborn presided at the July meeting of the Governors Bay-Allandale branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers at her home Arrangements for the birthday party to be held at the home of Mrs Tracey were discussed. Mrs Pickup gave another talk on her recent visit overseas.

Kaituna.—Mrs H. A. Nutt presided at the July meeting of the Kaituna branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, held at the home of the Dominion president (Mrs I. L. M. Coop) Miss Betty Coop and Mrs Nutt reported on tne Dominion conference. It was decided to send parcels to a Latvian girl sponsored by the federation, who is in hospital in Germany. Competitions resulted as follows: tomato sauce, Mrs Roy Barclay 1, Mrs N. Gardiner 2; hot water bag, not knitted, Mrs Roy Barclay and Mrs V. Klavius (equal) 1; mantel decoration (not flowers), Mrs Peter de Pass 1, Mrs S E. Patten 2.

Hals well.—There was a record attendance at the July meeting of the Halswell branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Fanners. One new member was welcomed. Mrs Lang presided and gave a resume of business dealt with at the annual conference. Arrangements were made to hold a ball in conjunction with the local branch of Federated Farmers. A donation of £lO was voted to the community chest funds and another of £lO to the housekeeper fund. Competitions resulted as follows:—knitting for Red Cross: Mesdames Robertson, Day, Lang. Marmalade- Mesdames Saunders, Hayes, Hann. Medium bloom: Mesdames Gates, Silvester, Hunt. Small bloom: Mesdames Talbot, Rogers, Smith. Spike or cluster: Mesdames Silvester, Hunt, Rogers. Amuri.—Mrs Gouber presided at the July meeting of the Amuri branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers, and welcomed one new member. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Miss Mona Lake. An interesting demonstration on the use and care of the electric and treadle sewing machines was given by Mr Campbell.. Solos were sung by Mrs J. Draper. Fernside.—Mrs Havill presided at the August meeting of the Femside branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Havill reported on the Dominion conference held in Christchurch in July. The guest speaker was Mrs Denis Chapman, who gave an account of her trip to Great Britain and the Continent. The hostesses for the afternoon were the mauve group. Competitions resulted as follows:—cluster: Mrs Morris 1, Mrs Havill 2, Mrs W. Smith 3. Small bloom: Mrs Purvis and Mrs D> Smith (equal) 1, Mrs Roy Sutherland 3. Egg cup of flowers: Mrs Ballagh 1. Mrs Chapman and Miss N. Evans (eqirtl) 2. Saltbag handkerchief: Mrs Havill and Miss R. Milne (equal) 1, Mrs Purvis 3. Sausage rolls Mrs Gott 1. Mrs Havill and Mrs H. E. Evans (equal) 2. '• Carleton-Bennetts —Mrs Dewar presided at the August meeting of the Carle; ton-Bennetts branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Constable gave an Interesting demonstration on weaving One new member was welcomed Preparations for the birthday party were discussed. The Hollv group were hostesses Competitions resulted as follows: —Face cloth: Miss C. O’Loughlin 1. Mrs Harding 2. Mrs Skurr 3. Bottle oreserved apricots: Mrs E. Benentt t, Miss! McKeage 2, Mrs Skurr 3. Cabbage: Mrs I Dewar 1, Mrs McKeage 2, Mrs Dewar 3.