WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27632, 13 April 1955, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FEDERATED FARMERS

Christchurch.—Mrs R. G. Wolff presided at the February meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women’s Division of Federated farmers. Motions of sympathy were passed with Mrs I. L. M. Coop ,in the loss of her husband. the relatives of the late Mr H. A. Nutt and Miss Desborough in th‘e loss of her brother. Mrs Wolff, who is leaving for a trip overseas, was presented with flowers. Mrs H. B. Clark will be president in Mrs Wolff’s absence. Competitions resulted as . follows:—large bloom: Mis Foley 1, Mrs Mason 2, Mrs Burrell 3. Small bloom: Mrs Mason 1, Mrs Foley 2. Large cluster: Mrs Denham 1, Mrs Mason 2, Mrs Foley 3. Small cluster: Mrs Mason 1.

Bangiora.—Two new members were welcomed at the February meeting of the Rangiora branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Loffhagen was in the chair. A motion of sympatny was passed to the relatives of the late Mrs Ashby. It was agreed to send a letter to Mrs Uru congratulating her on receiving a 12 years' service medal from the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The lady superintendent of the Christchurch Public Hospital wrote thanking the brancn J° r i a 8 l£t of scrap books. The ClarkvilleEast Eyreton branch wrote inviting members to attend its twentieth birthday party. Arrangements were made for the inter-provincial conference and for the entertainment of delegates. Mrs Gibson, who is to represent the branch at a speecn contest, gave a talk on “Madame Pandit." The monthly competitions resulted as folw sj~Kisses : Mrs Loffhagen 1. Mrs Nelmes ?’ Thompson 3. Needle case: Mrs Loffhagen 1, Mrs Bowman 2, Mrs Hutchinson 3. Trough of flowers: Mrs Loffhagen 1. Mrs Hutchinson 2. Mrs Nelmes 3. Members of the Iris group were hostesses. Southbrook-Flaxton: Mrs C. Shuttleworth presided oyer the January meeting of the Southbrook-Flaxton branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made for the annual picnic to be held next month. The meeting discussed remits for the inter-pro-ymcial conference. Mrs Dench and Mrs l. Smith won the monthly competitions. Competition results were as follows.— large bloom: Mrs Jarden 1. Mrs Scoltocx Mrs Mathison and Mrs Dunlop (equal) 3. Small bloom: Mrs Stanton 1, Mrs Scoltock 2. Mrs Dunlop 3. Jar of fruit: Mrs Matheson 1, Mrs Scoltock 2, Mrs Shuttleworth 3. Novelty posy: Mrs Scoltock 1. Mrs Duniop 2, Mrs Matheson and Mrs b. Smith (equal) 3.

Port Levy.—Mrs Ford presided at the monthly meeting of the Port Levy branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. A letter was received from the Fem street settlement thanking members P arce l* Mrs Ford read the report of the provincial executive meeting, and the remits for the conference at Rangiora. •Mrs Coop read a letter from the Austrian girl sponsored by the branch. Competition results were:—presentation box of lowers: Mrs Ford 1, Miss L. Richfield 2. Best spike: Mrs Ford 1, Miss L. Richfield Mrs Haley 3. Slice of Christmas cake: Mrs Haley 1, Miss L. Richfield 2. Tne monthly cup was won by Mrs Ford The -Richfield Were MrS Mathias and Misa L.

oa^® eld—The twenty-first birthday thl b w^ ns » °n- th 4 e . Broadfi eld branch of D l vlslon of Federated Fark F 1 ® form of a banquet. The foundpZ as t ut by Mrs GiUmore, n 016 branch. Items given P ivr Sh w’ rs Hender son, Mrs Golenj’oyec? W ‘ Ramsey were very much

♦ba ll S Flat ‘ — Mrs Buxt on presided at Flat F w^ ry - of the Russell’s s D,vision of Federated SeJSS Was a 5°° d attendance. s agreed to attend the 12 °X? ncl ?l conference at Rangiora in March. Arrangements for the group w SP ifiy Hororata were discussed. The in ag , reed to show films in the Russell s Flat school on May 12 and HonXfif C Th n c 2 n^cti^ n will be tak en up to ,t Rec L c ™ ss - Arrangements A or R T ed Cross bring and buy saltf at Mrs Lohrey’s home on February 19. After the meeting a presentation of a gift was made to Miss May Hawke who is to be married and who win be leaving the district. Competitions resulted as follows:—Best ironed shirt: Mrs McLean. Handerchief from salt bag: Mrs Pearce. Large cluster: Mrs Clark 1, Miss J. Sutherland 2, Miss E. Hawke and Mrs Adams (equal) 3. Large bloom: Mrs Adams 1. Miss J. Sutherland 2. Small cluster: Mrs Williams 1, Mrs Clark 2. Small bloom: Miss May Hawke 1, Mrs E. Hawke 2. Mrs Davies 3. Indoor section: Mrs Clark. Yaldhurst.—One new member was welcomed by the president (Mrs T. A. Guy) at the February meeting of the Yaldhurst branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Arrangements were made to attend the group picnic at Dunsandel, at the end of the month, and the the inter-provincial conference at Rangiora in March. Gifts were made to the Housekeeper fund, the provincial building fund and the special fund. Miss Dunne, of the Health Department, gave an interesting talk on the work of the department, and offered to show films at a later date. The results ‘of the homecompetitions were:—Best bloom: Mrs Guy 1, Mrs King 2, Mrs McArthur 3. Runner beans: Mrs Guy 1. Mrs Crawford 2, Mrs Franks 3.

Carleton-Bennetts.—The February meeting of the Carleton-Bennetts branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers was held at the home of Mrs R. Mehrtens. Members discussed arrangements for a bus trip to Christchurch in April. Nominations were received for officers for the annual meeting. Mrs J. Thompson presided. The following were the competition results:—Three tomatoes: Mrs R. Reed 1 and 2, Mrs Skurr 3. Bowl of dahlias: Mrs Thompson 1, Mrs McKeage 2 and 3. Child’s print frock: Mrs Harding 1. Mrs Jeal 2, Mrs Beer 3.. Ric carton.—Mrs H. E. Hamilton presided at the March meeting of the Riccarton branch of Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. Mrs Townsend, a member of the branch who is leaving to live in Wellington was presented with a posey of ever lasting flowers. The guest speaker (Mrs Abbott), gave a interesting talk on the life of Women in India. Competition winners were:—Mesdames R. A. Ambridge, Anderson, Black, Cole, Dines. A. Irwin, Joseph, Kirkwood, Palmer. Roseveare, Rickman, Smee, Westaway and Miss Turner.

Avonhead.—Members of the Avonhead Women’s Division of Federated Farmers met at “Hawthomdene” for the first meeting of the year. The president (Mrs H. G. Riches) spoke oft the Provincial meeting and on the conference to be held at Rangiora in March. A new member (Mrs Cridge) was welcomed. For its birthday party Avonhead will have an evening party where films taken by two members will be shown. As a special effort towards "Save the Children” funds, children of members will conduct a cake stall. Invitations to Hoon Hay and Rolleston birthday parties were accepted. For the competition an envelope was addressed by each member at the meeting and winners will be announced at the next meeting.