WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27193, 10 November 1953, Page 2

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Harewood.— The October meeting of the Harewood branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers welcomed two new members—Mesdames Jones and Kensington. Picnic arrangements were made and a visit to Glenelg arranged, members to take gifts to assist the home. The leper appeal was also supported Birthday gifts were distributed to four members. Competition results were as follows:—Small bloom: Mesdames Sharp 1, Evans 2. Nicholls 3. Large bloom: Mesdames Nicholls 1. Blair 2. Mclntosh 3. Cluster bloom: Mesdames Blair 1, Sharp 2. Evans 3. Vase yellow tonings: Mesdames Evans 1. Nicholls 2; Scarlett, Kellar 3. Mixed sandwiches: Mesdames Nicholls 1. Scarlett 2. Feutz 3. Bag apron: Mesdames Roseveare 1. Ostler 2. Nicholls 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Feutz, Barker, and Shrimpton. View Hill.— Mrs R. C. Taylor presided at the monthly meeting of the View Hill branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. An appeal for the lepers was well supported. Eggs were sent to the local hospital. Results of competitions were:—Six egps: Mrs Thorne and Mrs H. Taylor (equal) 1, Mrs L. E. Taylor 3. Bowl of spring flowers: Mrs Gorton 1. Mrs Latter 2. The hostess was Mrs Taylor. Rolleston.—Mrs S. Pearce presided at the monthly meeting of the Rolleston branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made for the annual picnic. An interesting demonstration on making Christmas gifts was given by Mrs Boulton. A competition was won by Mrs Carlyon. The hostesses were Miss A. Lowe and Mrs D. Newell. Competition results were as follows:—Large bloom: Mrs D. Newell 1, Mrs E. Lowe 2. ivlrs E. Lowe 3. Spike or cluster: Mrs Painter 1. Mrs P. Bell 2. Mrs Lowe 3. Small bloom: Mrs Lowe 1. Miss L. Willetts 2. Trough of flowers: Mrs M. G. Wilson 1, Mrs Bell 2. Mrs A. Morrison 3. Presentation box of flowers: Mrs Lowe 1, Miss Willetts 2, Mrs Bell 3. Premier bloom of polyanthus: Mrs Lowe 1. Miss Wdletts 2. Llrs Bell 3. Afternoon tea tray i set for two pepple: Mrs Wilson Miss' Willetts 2. Mrs Newell 3. Belfast.—Mrs Gower presided at the monthly meeting of the Belfast branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. A donation was made to headquarters. Invitations were received from several branches to their birthday parties. Results of competitions were:— Large bloom: Mrs Gower 1, Mrs T. Farquhar 2. Small bloom: Mrs Gower 1. Mrs Taylor 2. Special bloom. Mrs J. Crawford 1. Mrs Gower and Mrs Kemothorne (equal) 2. Decorative: Mrs Farquhar 1, Mrs Kempthorne 2. Sewing: Mrs Ai. Farquhar 1, Mrs Don 2. Cooking: Mrs S. Farquhar 1. Mrs Ludwig 2. Marshland.—Mrs C. Ching presided at the September meeting of the Marshland . branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made for the forthcoming flower show. Members listened with keen interest to a garden talk by Mrs Peter. Several helpful hints on gardening were given, and Mrs Peter also brought with her many plants and cuttings which were bought 1 members, the proceeds being devoted to the branch’s funds. Competition results were as follows:—Small bloom: Mrs S. Lawson 1, Mrs S. Watson 2. Large bloom: Mrs Robertson and Mrs J. Sheppard (equal) 1. Mrs N. Treleaven 3. Cluster: Mrs. Watson and Mrs J. Sheppard (equal) 1. Mrs L. Stead and Mrs Lawson (equal) 3. Shrub: Mrs Stead 1. Mrs E. Quaid and Mrs Treleaven (equal) 2. Summer gloves: Mrs Lawson 1. Mrs Quaid. and Mrs M. Chapman (equal) 2. Cooking: Mrs C. Ching and Mrs Sheppard (equal) 1, Mrs Chapman 3. Darfield.—Mrs W. McKay presided over I a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Darfield branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers.. Mrs W. Andrews was the guest speaker, who gave an account of a recent holidav spent on Norfolk Island. Mrs J. Blamires thanked the speaker. The branch decided to send £3 for the special appeal to headquarters. A collection for the Leper Fund realised £2 3s 9d. The president reported attending a meeting to arrange for a gala in December for the hall, and members were urged to give it'their wholehearted I support. Winners of the monthlv com- ' petitions:—sponge roll. Mrs L. Ashwell 1. Mrs L. Rutledge 2. Mrs W. McKav 3. Bed socks: Mrs Ashwell 1. Mrs R. Gunn 2. Mrs A. Bringans 3. Ranunculus: Mrs S. Oldridge 1. Small bloom: Mrs Evison 1. Mrs Oldridge 2, Mrs Rutledge 3. Large bloom: Mrs Evison 1. Mrs Rutledge 2, Mrs Bedford 3. Ha warden.—Mrs M. E. Philpott presided over an attendance of 13 members at the September meeting of the Hawarden Women s Division of Federated Farmers, fhe speakers for afternoon were Mrs Mouatt. oi Cheviot, who gave a report the Dom nion conference held at Auckland. and Mrs Bethell, who talked on the housekeeper scheme and the rest home, ■Melrose, ’ in Nelson. It was decided to contribute 10s to the Crippled Children Society. £2 2s to the leper appeal, and £2 2s to the Mission to Lepers, and £1 Is to Heritage. Competitions resulted:— Spring flowers: Mrs Pawsey 1. Mrs Sidev 2 Dr. Wood 3. Scones: Mrs Sidey 1. Mrs J. Pawsey 2. Mrs Fincham 3. It was left secretary to make arrangements with the headmaster for the formal pre- I sentation of the flag on United Nations .One visitor was welcomed. Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Sidey were hostesses for afternoon tea. Hororata.—The October meeting of the Hororata branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held in the hall. Mrs W. Oakley presided. Mrs J. Oliver reported on the last meeting of the provincial executive. Mr Manson gave a talk on the making of bread. Competijons:—Article from tin: Mrs Green 1. Mrs King 2, Mrs Roue 3. Flora! carpet in lid of shoe box: Mrs Rowe 1. Mrs Ward 2. Mrs W. Oakley 3. Large bloom: Mrs DerHockridge 2. Mrs Hockridee 3 Small bloom: Mrs Derrett 1, Miss rlockndge 2 Mrs J. Oliver 3. Cluster: Mrs Hockridge 1. Mrs Derrett 2. Mrs J. s P jke: Mrs Brown 1, Mrs Derrett 2. Mrs Hockridge 3. Canterbury North Provincial Executive. —The Canterbury North Provincial Executive met at Oxford. Mrs M. D. Frizzell presided. Mrs Skurr welcomed the guests and presented Mrs Frizzell with a shoulder spray. Motions of sympathy were passed with Mesdames M. Leech E. Carpenter. Turner, Vickery, Petrie, Kirkland. T. Jordan. McQuillan, and Parlane, was decided to accept the invitation of the Bay of Plenty provincial to visit them in March. The secretary stated that three housekeepers had been engaged ior a period of five weeks. It was reported that remits for the inter-provincial in Timaru. were to be to hand by November 27. A panel of speakers entertained with a discussion the . N Z - Housewife zffic ‘cnt. Those who took part were Mrs Mclinosh. son ' MlSses J - Smi,h - and E - 4 . Motukarara.—The Motukarara branch of the Women s Division of Federated FarmufSlts nionth, y meeting with Mrs H. Stephens presiding over a large attendance. A bring and buy sale was held as a special effort to raise funds for the rest homes. Mrs J. Miller won a competition. The annual report of the provincial executive was read and discussed. Peggy squares were handed in to be made into a blanket to be sent to the bo<s’ home in Manila. Competitions resulted‘as follows:—posy bow! of flowers: Mrs J. Miller 1. Mrs A. Gebbie 2. Mrs H. Miller 3 Three different kinds of biscuits: Mrs Fletcher 1 The hostesses were Mesdames W. C. Miller and D. Miller. Amberley.—There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Amberley branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, held in the town hall. Mrs Retalhck presided. Visitors from the Leithfield-Balcairn branch were present. A demonstration of cake-icing was given b> Mrs Ron Croft. Competition results were:—large bloom: Mrs Thomas 1. Mrs Ron Croft 2. Mrs H. Kidd 3. Small bloom: Mrs George 1. xMiss G. Bristow 2. Mrs Morrish 3. Cluster, tyrs Thomas 1. Mrs D. Russell 2. Mrs Morrish 3 Spike - Miss Coleman 1. Mrs George 2. Mrs Thomas 3. One pound jar of bulbs: Mrs George 1, Mrs E. Hislop 2. Mrs Thomas 3. Bottle tomato sauce: Mrs Schroeder 1. Mrs George 2 Mrs D Russell 3. Childhood photograph: Mrs George. Christchurch.—Mrs H. A. Denham presided at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers, and reported that two trees had beet planted in the Shirley Church of England grounds to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Mrs Chapman gave an interesting demonstration on hat-making and also making plastic tags. Competition results were:—an article made from one yard of material: Mrs Wolff 1. Mrs Lund 2, Mrs Gallery 3. An article made from a sugar-bag: Mrs Richardson and Mrs Gallery (equal) 1. Mrs Bull 3. An article knitted from loz skein of wool: Mrs TemPieton 1, Miss Clucas 2. Miss Morrison 3. Doll’s set in crochet from one skein of wool: Mrs Lund. Large bloom: Mrs Clark L. Mrs Denham 2. Mrs Mason 3. Small bloom: Mrs Brown’ee 1, Mrs Mason 2. Large cluster: Mrs Mason 1. Mrs Denham 2, Mrs Clark 3. Small cluster: Mrs Mason L, Mrs Denham 2.