WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26560, 24 October 1951, Page 2

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Cooper’s Creek.—The Cooper’s Creek branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers held its monthly meeting in the Cooper’s Creek Hall, Miss Lowe presided over a' good attendance of members. The roll call 'was a sandwich filling. The guest speakers were Miss Lowe and Mrs Frizzell. Competition results were as follows;—cabbage: Mrs McGrath. Shortbread: Mrs Bowman' 1. Mrs Hill and Mrs Marsh (equal) 2. Apron: Mrs Marsh 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs McGrath and Miss f ree (equal) 3. Christchurch.—Mrs A. E. G. Lyttle presided at the August- meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women’s Division Of Federated Farmers. Miss Morrison read letters of thanks from people in England who had received food parcels from the branch. The hostess was Mrs Clarke. Greenpark.—Mrs D. Watson presided at the August meeting Of the Greenpark branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made for the sixteenth birthday party to be held in September. The president reported on the recent Dominion confer-, ence and congratulated Mrs I. L. M. Coop on her election as Dominion president. There was a good response to the appeal for tinned food to be forwarded to elderly people in Britain. Competitions resulted as follows:—jug cover: Mrs L. Eden 1, Mrs Rickerby 2, Mrs L. Dulleu 3. Marmalade: Mrs E. Stalker 1, Mrs Washbourne 2, Mrs E. J. Bennett 3. Flowers In egg cup: Mrs Rickerby 1, Mrs Dulleu 2, Mrs E. Stalker 3.

Boon Hay.—Mrs Rountree presided at the August meeting of the Hoon Hay branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers and gave a report on the Dominion conference. After the general business of the meeting, an interesting talk was given by Mrs Timms on her visit to America. Competition winners were Mesdames Brown, Keith, and Rountree.

Woodend-Waikuku.—Mrs R. Borland gave a demonstration on pottery at the monthly meeting of the Woodend-Waikuku branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Shea presided. An invitation to attend the Belfast birthday party was received. Competitions resulted ,as follows:—large bloom: Mrs Kerr 1, Mrs Ballinger 2, Mrs Little 3. Small bloom: Miss Dawkins 1, Mrs Forbes 2. Spike: Mrs Ballinger 1, Mrs Forbes 2. Mrs Forbes 3. Cluster: Mrs Kerr 1, Mrs Ballinger 2, Mrs Turner and Miss Dawkins (equal) 3. Carrots: Mrs Vaughan 1, Mrs. Edger 2, Mrs Kerr 3. Re-covered umbrella: Mrs Ballinger. Ginger cake: Miss P. Goodwin 1, Mrs I. Eder 2, Mrs Kerr 3. Port Levy.—The monthly meeting of the Port Levy branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held in the school. Competition results were as follows:—large bloom: Mrs Williams 1, Mrs Steele 2. Small bloom: Mrs R. Jenkins 1, Mrs Field 2. Best carrot: Mrs C. Jenkins 1, Miss L. Richfield 2. Flowers in an unusual container: Mrs Williams 1, Mrs Field 2. Tea dish, to be eaten by the fire: Mrs R. Jenkins 1, Mrs Steele 2. Mrs Williams and Mrs R. Jenkins tied for the monthly cup. The roll call was a fabric cleaning hint. Hostesses were the Misses L. and N. Richfield and Mrs Steele.

Darfield.—The twenty-second birthday of the Darfield branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers was held recently, when the members of the Country Girls’ Club, under the directorship of Mrs F. Cridge, presented an international pageant in which every country that was represented at the conference of the Associated Country Women of the World, held is Copenhagen recently, was represented in national costume. The pageant was very colourful, and much appreciated by the audience, many of whom ware visitors from the surrounding branches of the Women’s Division or Women's Institutes. Mrs F. Cridge, president of the branch, welcomed the guests. and Mrs A. A. Stott, president of the North Canterbury executive, thanked the Darfield branch on behalf of those present for the invitation to be present, and wished them many more years of prosperity. A feature of the afternoon was the cutting of the beautifully iced twenty-second Birthday cake. During the afternoon cups and trophies won for the year were presented. Amurl.-At the August meeting of the Amurl branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers, a motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Geo. Johns in fee death of her brother. Mrs M. Bethell reported on the Dominion conference held recently, and also gave an interesting talk about the origin of Flock House training farm and explained how it functions.'Miss Betty Preston was appointed as dressmaker to the branch. Musical items were given by Misses Gladys Wilson, Barbara Addjss, Mavis Clement, and Dawn jjockett, and an elocutionary item by Mrs p. Christopher. A competition for a bowl of mixed flowers was won by Mrs A. G. Black, wtth Mrs R. A. Hoban second. Russell’s Flat.—The September meeting of the Russell's Flat branch of the Womens Division of Federated Farmers was held in the Russell's Flat* Hall. Mrs Collier presided. Mrs J. D. Clark gave ? r , e £°'l e ,ast provincial meeting in Christchurch. The wandering shilling was won by Mrs Palmer. Mrs Soulsby gave a talk on Africa. The Leper Trust Fund appeal met with good response. 'Hie competitions for the month, judged«by , Mrs Wason and Mrs Buxton, resulted as follows:—Senior section—large cluster: ! MrsHawke 1. Mrs Palmer 2, Miso Bloor 3. Small bloom: Mrs Palmer 1, Miss Bloor 2. Mrs Clark 3. Small cluster: Mrs Hawke < 1. Miss Bloor 2. Indoor section; Mrs Clark I, Mrs McLean 2. Large bloom: Mrs J. D. Clark 1, Mrs Hawke 2, Mrs Soulsby 3. Apron: Mrs Reed 1, Miss Bloor 2, Mrs . Clark 3. Junior section—tea cosy: Miss ' J. Sutherland 1, Miss E. Hawke 2, Miss M. 5. 1 . 00r J- ? mall clu «ter: Miss Hawke 1, Miss Hawke 2, Miss Sutherland 3. Small bloom: Miss fa. Bloor 1, Miss Hawke 2, Miss M. Hawke 3. Large bloom: Miss i Hawke I, Miss Hawke 2. Miss GCterk3 1 Large cluster: Miss Hawke 1. Miss Hawke < 2, Miss Sutherland 3. RedcUftx—The Redcliffs branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers held its seventeenth birthday party recently in the Methodist Sunday School. Mrs C. Williams presided over a large 1 attendance of members and friends, inMrs Stott (Canterbury provincial | president), and Mrs Chapman and Mrs Orchard (members of the Canterbury executive). The hall was decorated by , Miss Foster, and a feature at the afternoon was a display of work done by members. Humorous items were given by Mrs Collins and Mrs Hindle, and songs were ®ung by Mrs Colthart and Mrs Swallow. 1 Kaituna.—At the September meeting of the Kaituna branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, Mrs H. A. Nutt < presided over a big attendance of memb®!£. « m £ tlo P. °? sympathy was passed , with Mrs David Anderson in the death 1 of her husband. Arrangements were . made for a picnic to be held at "Otabuna. Mrs Oliver, of Tai Tapu, gave an interesting talk on her recent tour of England, Scotland, and Europe, and Miss Betty Coop thanked her for her address. Competit'on results were as follows: i cooking (kisses): Mrs P. de Pass and Mra A. H. Nutt (equal) 1 Mrs Curty 3. Craft ' <hed socks): Mrs Klavins 1, Mrs A. H. Nutt 2. Spring bulbs; Mrs P. de Pass 1, Mrs S. Patten 2.

HalsweH—A film on the handling of foodstuffs was shown by Miss Cunningham, of the Department of Health, at the September meeting of the Baisweil branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Lang presided over an average attendance, and welcomed one new member. The balance-sheet of the combined ball showed a satisfactory amount, which would be paid into the building fund. Members were reminded that October was Leper Trust appeal month Competition results were as follows:—Small boy’s summer pants: Mrs Saunders 1. Large bloom: Mrs Hunt 1, Mrs Silvester 2. Medium bloom: Mrs Slack 1, Mrs Talbot 2, Mrs Hunt 3. Small bloom: Mrs Silvester 1, Mrs Slack 2, Mrs Rogers 3. Spike or cluster: Mrs Slack 1, Mrs McDermott 2, M's Hunt 3. Greenpark.—Mrs Watson presided at the October meeting of the Greenpark branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Members decided to bring eggs to J? e ~^°X ember meeting for the Glenelg Health Camp. The president reported that two food parcels had been packed and sent to Britain. Members enjoyed an inter- ? stl 2S,. ta , lk by „ Mrs D - Brown on her trip to Britain. Competition results were as follows:—Chriatmas cake: Mrs E. J. Stalker 1. Mrs E. Thornley 2, Mrs N. Keast 3. m® l , and J K>l ® ies: T , Mr^stalker L Mrs IThornley 3. Child’s smocked frock: Mrs Dulieu 1, Mrs N.

Brooklands.—The monthly meeting of the Brooklapds branch of the Women's Di vision of Federated Farmers was held at the home of Mrs Simmons. Mrs Scott presided. A demonstration on the preParation of hand-painted wooden articles was given by Mrs Simmons. Birthday P reBen l ed to Mrs Green and Mrs Hutchinson. Competitions resulted:— L Reidford and Mrs,Scott L 2, sa < ht 2 - Sewing: Mrs McLeod 1, Mrs Black and Mrs Green .Competition: Mrs Black 1, Mrs LJm*!? 2 i, Small bloom: Mrs McSimmons 2. Spike or cluster. Mrs Black 1, Mrs Sullivan 2. Large “°°m : »/ S r aBh J and Mrs Low® (eaual) 1, Mrs McLeod 2. Fernside.—Mrs Havill presided at the 2 cto -,®. r met ,P g of the Fernside.branch of the Womens Division of Federated Twenty-nine dozen eggs were collected and forwarded to the Glenelg health camp. Mrs Howe Won the competition for the afternoon. A sale of plants was held. Competitions resulted as follows:—cluster: Mrs Morris and Mrs Wilson (equal) 1, Miss N. Evans 2, Mrs Rowe 3. Large bloom: Mrs Havill 1, Mrs Brosnan 2, Mrs D. Smith 3. Small bloom: Mrs Thomson and Mrs Chapman (equal) 1, Mrs Ferguson 2, Mre Carpenter 3. Hyacinth: Mrs Havill 1, Mrs Morris 2, Mrs Sinclair 3. Apron: Mrs Brosnan 1, Mrs Chapman i, Mrs Wylie 3. Three heaviest eggs: Mrs Meaclem 1, Mrs Purvis and Mrs Morris (equal) 2, Mrs Carpenter, Mrs Chapman, and Mrs Brosnan (equal) 3. Southbrook - Flaxton.—The nineteenth birthday party of the Southbrook-Flaxton branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was celebrated in the Southbrook Hall recently. About 150 guests attended. Including the provincial president (Mrs J. Scott). Items were given by Mesdames H: Sparks, A. V. Wright, Billington, Hogarth, and Misses Heather and Barbara Smith. The birthday t.-ake was made by Mrs ■■£. Kolkman. Prizes . !or the year were presented to Mrs C. Kolkman, Mrs C. M. Archer, and Mrs A. Henderson. ' I