WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27631, 12 April 1955, Page 2

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Bolleston.—Mrs Pearce- presided at the February meeting of the Rolleston branch of the woman’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made for the fourth annual ball. A general competition given by Mrs Buchan was won by Mrs. S. Pearce. Hostesses were Mesdames Roberts and Brosnahan sen. Competition results were as follows:—Spike. Mrs P. Davison 1, Mrs M. G. Wilson 2, Mrs E. Lowe 3. Cluster: Mrs Davison 1, Mrs Lowe 2. Mrs A. Morrison 3. Large bloom: Mrs D. Newell 1, Mrs Lowe 2, Mrs J. Brosnahan jnr. 3. Small bloom: Mrs J. Brosnahan jnr. 1, Mrs Lowe 2, Mrs Brosnahan jnr. 3. Uncooked cakes: Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs S. <Pearce 2, Mrs Newell and Mrs Brosnahan jnr. (equal) 3. Runner beans: Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs Newell 2. Decorated sand saucer made in 15 minutes: Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs Pearce 2, Mrs Brosnahan jnr. 3., x ~ Hororata.—Mrs* Oakley presided at the February meeting of the Hororata branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made for the group display to be held in March. Mrs Oakley gave her report on the monthly provincial meeting. Competitions resulted:— Jar raspberry jam: Mrs Derrett and Mrs Oakley (equal) 1, Miss Hockridge. 3, Mrs Rowe 4. Darned sock: Mrs Derrett 1, Miss Hockridge 2, Mrs Oakley 3. Presentation box flowers: Miss Hockridge 1. Large bloom: Miss Hockridge 11, Mrs Bruce 2,* Mrs Brown 3. Small bloom: Miss Hockridge 1, Mrs Mitchell 2, Mrs Derrett 3. Spike: Mrs J Oliver 1, Mrs Oakley 2, Miss Hockridge 3. Cluster: Mrs Oakley 1, Miss Heckridge 2, Mrs Brown 3. Clarkville-West Eyreton.—Mrs W. Martin presided over a Well attended meeting of the Clarkville-West Eyreton branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs I. L. M. Coop and the Pearce family. A report on the Canterbury North provincial executive meeting was read. It was decided to give '£2 2s to the provincial funds towards the inter-provincial conference expenses. It was decided to hold the annual picnic at the Pines Beach cn March 17 .to coincide with the visiting of Bay of Plenty members. Birthday sprays were presented to Mrs G. Brown, Mrs W. Martin and Miss J. Smith. Competition results were:—Cus-

tard squares: Miss G. Burgess 1, Miss Smith 2, Miss H. Smith 3. Single bicorn: Mrs Merrin 1, Mrs A. Hassall 2, Mrs J. Ferguson 3. Spike: Mrs J. Frost 1, Miss Burgess 2, Mrs J. Holland 3. Floral union jack: Mrs J. Frost 1, Miss J. Smith 2, Mrs Holland 3. Three potatoes, three pods of peas and a sprig of mint: Mrs Sutherland I, Mrs Frost 2, Mrs Jiolland 3. The monthly cup was won by Mrs Frost. The hostesses were Mrs W. Robson and Mrs J. Tozer.

Darfield.— The monthly meeting of the Darfield Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held recently at which Mrs W. McKay presided. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Mrs Dale. Members were reminded of the inter-provincial conference at Rangiora March 8. Arrangements for the group display to be held at Hcrorata on March 17 were made and members were allocated to do the decorative work required. Mrs R. S. Gunn and Mrs Berwick were appointed to take charge of the bay at the group meeting. Mrs G. W. Fairweather was to be * the guest speaker for that day. The collection for charities totalled 12s. Mrs B. Bedford then gave an interesting demonstration of glove making. Mrs H. Ede, of Waddington gave a humorous and instructive talk on her recent trip to Australia. Competition results were:—Raspberry jam: Mrs J. Gunn 1, Mrs L. Ash well 2, Mrs W. McKay 3. Madeira cake: Mrs L. Ash wed 1, Mrs B. Bedford 2, Mrs J. Borwick 3. Decorated tea pef: Mrs R. Gunn' 1. Mrs Ashwell 2, Mrs A. BriAgans 3. Baby’s pillow case: Mrs Ashwell 1, Mrs Bringans and Mrs Dillon (equal) 3. Large bloom: Mrs R. Williams 1, Mrs R. Gunn 2, Mrs Bringans and Mrs Dillon (equal) 3. Small blocm: Mrs Ashwell and Mrs Jenkins (equal) 1, Mrs Bedford and Mrs Gunn (equal) 3. Belfast.—There Was a* good attendance at the February meeting of the Belfast branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. One new member was welcomed and one resignation acr cepted. Arrangements were made to hold the annual picnic at Governor’s Bay on March '3. Mrs Freeman gave an interesting talk on her trip to Norfolk Island. Competition results were:—Large bloom: Mrs Farquhar 1, Mrs Taylor 2. Small bloom: Mrs Farquhar 1, Mrs Barnes 2 Floral gift for« hospital patient: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Deavol 2. Christmas cake: Mrs Ludwig 1, Mrs McCormick 2. Jug cover: Mrs J. Chilton 1, Mrs Deavol and Mrs Crawford (equal) 2.