WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27055, 2 June 1953, Page 2

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Walrakel.—Mrs Kolkman presided at the May meeting of the Wairakei Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, at which there was a good attendance. One new member was welcomed. Competitions resulted as follows:—jar of chrysanthemums: Mrs Veitch 1, Mrs Marks 2, Mrs F. Johnson 3. Best bloom: Mrs Kolkman I, Mrs. Marks, sen. 2, Mrs F. Johnson 3. Handkerchief made from a salt bag: Mrs Ashby .1, Mrs F. Johnson 2. Mrs Pengelly 3. Hostesses were Mesdames McKeown, Smith, Simpson. ' '

Spreydon.—Mrs W. W. Connor presided at a recent meeting of the Spreydon branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Advice was given by Mrs J. Poulton on the care of feet. Competition winners for best bloom werS: Mrs C. Steere 1, Mrs F. Hegsden 2, Mrs L. F. Adams 3. Amberley.—Mrs J. Retallick presided at the May meeting of the Amberley branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Mr J. Hepburn gave an interesting talk on experiences he encountered while living in London. Arrangements were made for holding the branch’s birthday party in June. Competitions resulted as follows;—Small bloom: Mrs Russell 1. Mrs A. George 2, Mrs M. Morrish 3. Large bloom: Mrs R. Thomas 1. Mrs A. George 2, Mrs J. Retallick 3. Cluster: Mrs A. George 1, Mrs J. Retallick 2, Mrs R. Thomas 3. Spike: Miss Bristow 1, Mrs A. George 2, Mrs Russell 3. Plain scones - Mrs H. Kidd 1, Mrs M. Morrish 2, Mrs R. Thomas 3. Apricot jam: Mrs R. Thomas 1, Mrs A. George 2, Mrs H. Kidd 3.

Russell’s Flat.—The monthly meeting of the Russell’s Flat Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held at the home of Mrs D. Stott, with Mrs McLean presiding. Mrs Chapman gave an interesting demonstration on remodelling hats. Mrs Stott demonstrated making nylon flowers. Mrs Lohrey won the wandering shilling. Two new members were welcomed. The hostesses were Mesdames Buxton and Adams. Competition results were:—Large cluster: Mrs J. D. Clark 1, Mrs G. Adams 2, Miss A. Bloor 3. Large bloom: Mrs Collier 1, Miss Bloor 2. Small bloom: Miss Bloor 1. Mrs C. Reed 2, Miss M. Hawke 3. Small cluster: Mrs- Clark 1. Miss G. Clark 2. Miss Bloor 3. Prettiest butter dish: Miss Gladys Clark 1, Mrs Collier 2, Mrs J. D. McLean and Miss Edna Hawke (equal) 3. Apple jelly: Mrs E. Hawke 1, Mrs J. D. McLean 2, Miss Bloor 3. Indoor section: Miss Clark 1. Mrs H. A. Searle 2, Mrs Clark 3. Hororata.—Mrs W. Oakley presided at the May meeting of the Hororata branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. A letter of thanks was received from the matron of the St. Saviour's Home. Arrangements were made for the birthday party to be held in June. Mrs Rowe gave a demonstration on the making of tapestry. Competitions resulted as follows:—Small trough of flowers: Mrs Hockridge 1, Mrs Perrett 2, Mrs Rowe 3. Jar pickles: Mrs W. Oakley 1, Mrs Derrett 2. Coathanger: Mrs Rowe 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2. Mfs Hockridge 3. Large bloom: Mrs Hughes 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2, Mrs Rowe 3. Small bloom: Mrs Derrett 1, Mrs Rowe 2, Mrs Hughes 3. Cluster: Mrs Hockridge 1, Mrs Derrett 2. Mrs W. Oakley and Mrs Hughes (equal) 3. Spike: Mrs Rowe 1, Mrs Hockridge 2. Greenpark.—Mrs L. Dulieu, president, presided over a well-attended monthly meeting of the Greenpark branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. The secretary (Mrs Stalker) was asked to write to Mrs Friend, who has been ill. Mrs Watson gave an interesting report on the Avonhead branch birthday party, which was held at the Sign of the Takahe On Miss Macdonald's suggestion, it was decided to approach the park committee regarding the planting of a pin oak by the divsion to commemorate the Coronation, Mrs Dulieu presented Mrs Watson (past president) with a sheath of chrysanthemums and irises, on behalf of the branch, for her good work in the past years. It was announced that several members attended the twenty-first birthday party of the North Canterbury provincial executive, held at the Agricultural and Pastoral show grounds, Christchurch. Mrs Stalker presented Miss Doak (school mistress) with a cup, saucer, and plate in appreciation of her services, and wished her success in her new position. The results of the competitions were as follows:—Large bloom: Miss M. Woods 1, Mrs Washborne 2, Mrs Watson 3. Small bloom: Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Fisher 2, Mrs Thornley 3. Cluster: Mrs L. Dulieu 1, Mrs Washborne 2, Mrs Bennett 3. Spike: Mrs Thornley 1, Mrs L. Dulieu 2, Mrs Fisher 3. Handwork: Mrs F. Eden 1. Mrs Stalker 2. Cooking: Mrs Stalker 1. Mrs Thornley 2, Mrs Washborne 3. Beetroot: Mrs I. Dulieu 1, Mrs Fisher 2. Flowers: Mrs Washborne 1, Mrs L. Dulieu 2, Mrs Fisher 3. Crocheted gloves: Mrs F. Eden 1 ind 2.

Amur!.—Mrs M. Bethell presided over a good attendance of members at the twenty-fourth annual meeting of the Amuri branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. Three new mem bers, Mrs Colin Douglas, Mrs Harrison, and Mrs Frame, were welcomed to the meeting. Mrs Bethell rear! a full' report of the year’s activities, which said that members gave 1201 b of tinned foodstuffs for distribution among the aged and needy In England. The membership was now 113. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £62 18s Bd, including monetary donations of £49 9s. The election of officers resulted as follows: president, Mrs M. Bethell; vice-presidents, Mrs Boag, Mrs Gruebel, and Mrs T. C. Robinson; secretary, Mrs Peter Davison; tieasurer, Mrs S. Maxwell; committee Mesdames W. J. Dickel. L. H. Davison C. Douglas, A. Hare, P. Rivers, D. Christopher. R. A. Hoban, L. Johns, S. Popplewell, E. Burrows, J. Burrows, E. Roberts sen., R. Milne, A. It. Ormond, A. V. Baker, G. Reid, R. E. Hiatt, A. A. Macfarlane, A. G. Wilson. G. K. McLaughlan, L. D. Hartnell, N. Harrison, and M. Fitzgibbon and L. R. C. Macfarlane: delegate to Dominion conference, Mrs W. Christopher; delegates to Hurunui .executive, Mrs Boa? and Mrs D. L. Rutherford. Hoon Hay,—Several new members and two visitors were welcomed at the Mnv meeting of the Hoon Hay branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. An interesting talk on her visit overseas was given by Mrs R. T. Tosswill.