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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 55, 6 March 1934, Page 11

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Women's National Reserve. x Much business was transacted at a meeting of the executive of the Women's National Reserve recently. Mrs. L. O. 11. Tripp, who presided, reported mi the affairs of the Karori Memorial Cemetery. Miss Wiltshire reported on tlie Porirua Welfare branch, and Mrs. Porter on tho Residential Nursery. lieports were received from various subbranches, and from Auckland, the latter mentioning the much-appreciated rest room for women and children, and the work done for the families of exservice men. All reports were considered very satisfactory. Superior Housewife. Pew women can lay claim to winning 90 prizes in one show, but that is the record established by Mrs. M. E. Irving at the Ohura Agricultural and Pastoral Show last week, states the "Auckland Star." She had approximately 180 entries, and more than half of them were on the prize-list. In numerous classes she gained first and second. Mrs. Irving showed her versatility by exhibiting 'n six different sections, but each was connected in some way with domestic life. She scored in all 44 firsts, 48 seconds, and four thirds, while a number of other exhibits were highly commended. The most successful section, as far as Mrs. Irving was concerned, was for vegetables, in which she registered no fewer than 13 firsts, 14 seconds, and two thirds. In the cookery classes Mrs. Irving won more prizes than all the other exhibitors put together. The total of 28 prizes comprised 12 firsts, 15 seconds, and one third. The section for jams and pickles was not a very large one, but it was sufficiently large for Mrs. Irving to gain 17 prizes, including ten firsts and seven seconds. Cut flowers and pot plants gave her eight firsts, nine seconds, and a third. Tennis Club Dance. Tho Karori United Lawn Tennis Club hold another successful dance recently in tho Scouts' Hall, Karori. About sixty members and friends spent a very pleasant evening dancing. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ryde, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Nightingale, Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Donovan, Mrs. Robertson, Misses Neilsen, Carson (2), Gapes, Childs, Harper, Cook, Wiffin, Shaw, and Messrs. Cameron, Hamilton, Matthewson, Redgrave, Fernandez, McLaren, Clarke, and Munro. ' s ( Help for Farmers' Wives. Mrs. J. Pow presided over the recent meeting of the finance committee of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, when accounts were passed for payment from the community chest. From this fund housekeepers are provided for those who cannot afford to engage' them, and much help is consequently given to the wives of back blocks farmers. Upper Hutt Croquet Club.' A very pleasant afternoon was spent on the greens of the Upper Hutt Croquet Club ■ecently, when the members assembled to bid bon voyage to Mrs. J. MeHattie, who is leaving shortly with her husband and daughter for a holiday visit to Australia. Mrs. A. L. Harper, president, spoke on behalf of the club, and wished Mrs. MeHattie a very happy holiday and safe return. Competitions were won by Mesdames G. Benge, J. Pepper, and R. Butler. Tea was served in the pavilion. Brooklyn vV.C.T.TJ. Mrs. Brewer presided at the first meeting of the Brooklyn Women's Christian Temperance Union. Visitors were Mrs. Cameron (Blenheim), and Miss Fairless (Ashhurst). Mesdames Clift and Craig, former members of long standing, were welcomed. Members having "copper trail" cards were asked .to bring them, together with the "coppers," before the holding of the convention. Mrs. Norrio wrote thanking the union for a splendid parcel of "comfort bags" donated to the Seamen's Rest, Timaru. Mrs. Reed sent thanks for a similar gift to the Sailors Rest at New Plymouth. Mrs. Brewer was elected as delegate to the Dominion Jubilee Convention, and Mesdames Pearson and Pickering were appointed to- represent the branch on the committee of the National Fair. Remits were discussed, and with few exceptions supported. Mrs. Pickering spoke on the work of the hospitality committee, which is arranging for the accommodation of 200 delegates, ftlrs. Lynn outlined plans for the Jubilee Fair. She stated that workers are, needed, and all promised to help. Contributions were being received from all over the Dominion, also goods from Niue and Solomon Islands. There will be a stall of Maori exhibits. Mrs. Lynn was accorded a vots of thanks and appreciation. The Pres"byterian ladies were hostesses, and served afternoon tea. Thrown While Hunting. Tho Countess of Harrington was thrown and injured while out with tho Harrington hounds in the Derby country recently. The horse caught its legs in some- wire in taking a fence. Lady Harrington was unconscious when picked up, but recovered two hours after removal to Elvaston Castle, her homo. Sho was slightly injured on the face and forehead. The Countess of Harrington was thrown while hunting in November, 1932, and as a result of her injuries became blind in one eye. In the following April she had another fall at Blankney Point-to-point races, and afterwards found that the sight of the eye affected by the previous accident had been practically restored. Her husband, the Earl of Harrington, died from injuries received in the hunting field five years ago.