GOLDEN WEDDING

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27400, 13 July 1954, Page 2

GOLDEN WEDDING

MR AND MRS H. H. MEREDITH Last week a wide circle of relatives and friends gathered with good wishes on the occasion of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs H. H. Meredith, of Mere Mere avenue, Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Meredith were married on June 29, 1904, in Hastings, where Mr Meredith was manager of the Heretaunga Co-operative Dairy Company. Ten years later they moved to a farm at Waikakahi, South Canterbury, where they lived for 34 years before retiring to Palmerston North. During that time Mr Meredith took a leading part in the affairs of the Waimate district. He was chairman of directors of the Waimate Co-operative Dairy Company for 25 years, and a director of the South Island Dairy Association for 25 years, for 11 of which he was chairman. Mr Meredith’s interests also extended into the social life of the district and he and his wife were well-known for their hospitality. Mrs Meredith is a keen social worker, and numbered among her interests are the Womens’ Institute and the Plunket Society. She is the possessor of a certificate from the Plunket Society commending her 30 years’ loyal and devoted service. Of Mr and Mrs Meredith’s two sons and two daughters, one daughter died some time ago. They have eight grandchildren.

Many members of the family were present at the anniversary. Mrs Meredith made the cake, and was assisted in decorating it by Mrs M. Winchcomb, who was the bridesmaid at her wedding, and who is at present spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs Meredith.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Styx.—The June meeting of the Styx branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held in the Papanui R.S.A. Hall. Mrs Rule presided. Competition results weresewing: Mrs Bach 1, Mrs Spencer 2, Mrs Tonkin 3. Tumbfer: Mrs Spencer 1, Mrs Bach 2, Mrs Stirling and Mrs Smith (equal) 3. Spike or cluster: Mrs Fielding 1, Mrs Spencer 2, Mrs Smith and Mrs Stirling (equal) 3. Largest potato: Mrs Stirling 1, Mrs Bach 2. Mrs Chapman 3. Single bloom: Mrs Smith 1. Harewood.—Mrs Preece presided at the June meeting of the Harewood branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers and welcomed two new members. The provincial executive report was read and discussed. Competition results were:—small bloom: Mesdames F. Nicholls 1, W. Kellar 2, and J. Sharp 3. Large bloom: Mesdames L. Watson 1, R. Blair 2, Nicholls 3. Cluster: Mesdames J. King 1. W. Nun week 2, Sharp 3. Vase: Mesdames Kellar 1, W. Nunweek 2, Blair 3. Scones: Mesdames J. Sharp 1, G. Preece 2. E. Kensington 3. Worked tea towel: Mesdames G. Preece 1, Sharp 2, L. Feutz 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Sharp, Evans, Lynn, H. Reynolds. Dunsandel.—There was a fair attendance at the June meeting of the Dunsandel branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers?. Mrs W. R. Hope presided. Three visitors were welcomed. Mrs Hope read the president’s annual report from the provincial executive and then the monthly newsletter. Final arrangements were made for the twentyfourth birthday party on July 22, and a church parade at the Methodist Church, also this month. It was decided that the Dunsandel branch would send a voting delegate to the conference in Wellington, Mrs J. A. Mackie being elected. An interesting coloured film on knitting wools was shown by the Rev. Mr Hume. Monthly competition results were:—large bloom: Mrs W. J. Balloch 1, Mrs J. Mackie 2, Mrs Bell 3. Small bloom: Mesdames J. Mackie

1, Scott 2. Balloch 3. Small cluster: Mesdames Scott 1, Mackie 2, Balloch 3. Decorative (berries and leaves): Mrs Wright. Shrubs: Mesdames Scott 1, Wright 2. Preserves (melon jam): Mesdames A. T. Wright 1, F. Bishop 2, Mackie 3. Saucer fancy butter: Mesdames Wright 1, Hope 2, Bishop 3. Darfield.—Mrs J. Blamires presided at the June meeting of the Darfield branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Millar, rural sociologist from the Department of Agriculture, gave an interesting talk on housing in England. It was decided to hold the division silver anniversary celebrations on August 31. Competition results were:—novel hat: Mrs Bradshaw 1. Mrs Ashwell 2, Mesdames Williams, Blamires, and Oldridge (equal) 3, Two .onions: Mrs R. Gunn 1, Mrs Bedford 2, Mrs Bradshaw 3. Lemon honey: Mrs F. Cridge 1, Mrs Clinton 2, Miss Gillanders 3. Large bloom: Mrs Blamires 1, Mrs Gunn 2, Mrs Oldridge 3. Small bloom: Mrs Gibson 1, Mrs Rutledge 2, Mrs Oldridge 3. Kaitiina.—Mrs S. Patten presided at the monthly meeting of the Kaituna branch of the Women’s Division oi Federated Farmers. Remits to the annual Dominion conference - were read and discussed. Prizes won during the year were presented to the following: Mrs P. de Pass, Mrs J. Tinnis-Wood, Mrs S. Pattern, Mrs L. Cooper, and Mrs Lee. Monthly competition results were:—Bed socks for Red Cross Society: Mrs A. Birdling 1, Mrs L. Cooper 2. Fruit jelly: Mrs F. Coop 1, Mrs S. Patten 2. Posy flowers: Miss B. Coop 1, Mrs L. Cooper 2. Diamond Harbour-Purau.-—The monthly meeting of the Diamond Harbour-Purau branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held at the home of Mrs Jackson, Purau. Mrs Hunter spoke of her holiday in the North Island, which included a short visit to “Scotlands” Rest Home. Competitions resulted as follows: Arrangement of chrysanthemums: Mrs Jackson and Mrs Pritchett (equal) 1, Mrs Hunter 2. Best bloom in the garden: Mrs Hunter 1. rMs Jackson 2. Cookery: Mrs Wood 1, Mrs N. Gardiner 2, Mrs Bingham 3. Darning: Mrs Bingham 1, Mrs Curtis 2, Mrs Jackson and Mrs Ghent (equal) 3. Scargill-Motunau.—Mrs R. C. Overton presided at the annual meeting of the Scargill-Motunau branch of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers. The annual report and balance-sheet both revealed the of a good year’s work. Officers were elected as follows dent. Mrs R. C. Overton; vice-presidents, Mesdames H. V. Murray, A. Gardner, and T. McKenzie; secretary, Mrs George Gardner; committee, Mesdames G. Annear, B. A. Coe, T. Mosley, B. A. Nicholls, and L. J. McNaughton; advisory members. Mrs R. C. Overton and Mrs W. H. Brown; delegate to Hurunui executive, Mrs A. D. Fox; delegate to conference, Mrs R. C. Overton; delegate to hall committee, Mrs A. Gardner; co-ordinating member. Mrs G. O. Pannett. Supper was served by Mrs L. Roberts and Mrs A. Stone, junr. Greenpark.—The monthly meeting of the Greenpark branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was well attended. It was decided to write to Mrs W. C. Millar, of the Motukarara branch, who has been ill in hospital. Mrs J. Feicken, of Tai Tapu, spoke on floral arrangements. Competition results were as follows:—Spike: Mrs Thornley 1, Mrs Carr 2, Miss Macdonald 3. Cluster: Mrs Woods 1, Mrs Hubbard 2, Mrs Thornley 3. Small bloom: Mrs Thornley 1, Mrs Carr 2, Mrs Stalker 3. Large bloom: Mrs Watson and Mrs Dulieu (equal) 1, Mrs Watson 2, Mrs Carr 3. Unusual container: Mrs L. Dulieu 1, Mrs K. Fisher 2, Miss M. Woods 3. Berries and leaves: Mrs Gibb 1, Mrs L. Dulieu 2, Mrs Thornley and Mrs Watson (equal) 3. Handwork: Mrs Stalker 1, Mrs Fisher 2, Mrs Thornley 3. New Brighton-Aranui.—Mrs-Moses presided at the June meeting of the New Brighton-Aranui branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, held in St. Faith’s Hall. Birthday greetings were extended to several members, and each received a spray made by Mrs Elder. The annual report of the provincial executive

was read by Mrs Moses. Arrangements to visit the Christchurch Cathedral were left in the. hands of Mrs Moses. Mr De Roo, Inspector of Health, gave a health talk. Competitions resulted as follows: large bloom: Mesdames Olorenshaw 1, Buschl 2, Crowe 3. Medium bloom: Mesdames Crowe 1, Buschl 2, Rollett 3. Small bloom: Mesdames Buschl 1, Crowe 2, Osborne 3. Cluster: Mrs Osborne 1. Spike: Mesdames Crowe 1, Buschl 2, Moses 5. Apron: Mrs Osborne 1, Miss Park 2, Mrs Moses 3.

Stewart’s Gully.—The June meeting of the Stewart’s Gully branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held recently, Mrs Phipps presiding. One new member was welcomed. Mrs Hanright was appointed voting delegate to attend the Dominion conference at Wellington. A talk on her life in South Africa was given by Mrs Ferguson. Competition results were:—Article from old felt hats: Mrs Cooper 1, Mrs N. V. Smith 2. Preserving jar of winter decorations: Mrs Perkinsori 1, Mrs Ledsham 2. Bottled tomatoes: Mrs Phipps 1, Mrs Wrigglesworth 2. Large bloom: Mrs Ledsham 1. Mrs Hall 2. Small bloom: Mrs Bradshaw 1, Mrs Ledsham 2. Spike or cluster: Mrs Ledsham 1, Mrs Wrigglesworth 2. Ran gio ra.—The monthly meeting of the Rangiora branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was presided over by Mrs G. Loffhagen. A birthday party invitation was received from the Amberley branch. It was decided that the president should attend the annual conference to be held at Wellington. Mesdames Doyle and Hassall were appointed voting delegates to replace the president and Mrs Gibson on the Canterbury North provincial. It was decided to revert to monthly competitions. Mrs Benjes was thanked for making birthday and presentation sprays during the year. It was agreed to support the appeal of Mrs Ayers to make soup for old people during the winter. Miss Ensor was thanked for making peggy-squares knitted by members into a quilt for Boys’ Town. It was stated that a cot quilt made by Miss Ensor had been given to the Red Cross. The aims and objects of the division were explained by Mrs Loffhagen, and Mrs Gibson spoke on the meaning of International »»5r «o 4 the ftw iriendahls fcox.