Townswomen's Guild

Hutt News, Volume 13, Issue 25, 29 November 1939, Page 5

Townswomen's Guild

PINAL MEETING OP YEAH* There was an unusually large attendance of members and friends at the final meeting, for the year of the Lower Hutt Townswomen's Guild, recently held in the R.S.A. Hall. • ' . " - Each -of the "Circles" formed within the Guild contributed .something to the afternoon's entprtain- . ment, either by an item "or competition, or by a display of work. Mrs. C. E. Moran, the president, was in the chair, and she asked ladies who were prepared tq extend hospitality to soldiers from Trentham Camp to notify comtaittec members. A bowl of iceland poppies and maidenhair fern was an attractive centrepiece on the presi- ' dent's table, and a variety of summer flowers grouped on the mantelpiece made a colourful display. An amusing elocutionary item, in costume, was presented by Mrs. E. J. Jones, and the Singing Circle, conducted by Mrs. A. V. Stamp and accompanied by Mrs. Trewern sang "Where'er YOu Walk," and ''Silent Night." Two Drama Circle members, Mrs* HurrelJ and Mrs. Craig, gave an amusing sketch entitled "District Visiting," which showed what may befall those who, with the best ol intentions, visit the sick and needy. Mrs. P. C. Watson, convener of the Sports Circle, and a number of circle members, were responsible for a hilarious guessing competition, which was won by Mrs. Burridge. As their contribution to the programme, the ladies of the committee vied with each other to see who was best able to dress a model i; newspaper, the time limit being ten minutes. Mrs. Itcss was acclainie the winner by popular vote. Mrs. Coker was in charge of the Garden Circle stall, which displayed entries for the "best flower in my garden" competition. Mrs. E. Luhrs was awarded first prize. The Ai'ts and Crafts stall, run by Mrs. J. Young displayed some beautiful pewter, papier mache, brass and .art felt work, and other interesting items on the same stall were hand painted brooches, moccasins and children's dresses and aprons. After the serving of afternpc: tea, Mrs Craig MacKenzie addressed the gathering on "The Work of the League of Nations." "Although the League has not been able to stop the present conflict, during the twenty years of its existence it has been instrumental in settling over forty disputes which, would otherwise have led to war," said Mrs. .MacKenzie. The League has done valuable work h other fields, by trying to organise markets, by studying questions of diet and nutrition, by research into the diseases of cancer, typhoid, sleeping sickness and plague. Scholarships are offered to doctors from all parts of the world; problems of child welfare and education , are dealt with and the refugee department does valuable work in repatriating refugees. In conclusion Mrs. MacKenzie appealed to her hearers not to lose heart, but to aim at building a new and stronger league when the war is over. Mrs. Moran thanked Mrs. Mac Kenzie for her interesting and inspiring address, and presented her with a spray of carnations. The afternoon concluded widi ! ; singing of "Hark, Lie llerald Angels Sing" and the National Anthem. WAIWHTEU GUILD The Waiwhetu Townswomen's Guild held its monthly meeting recently in St. Paul's Hall, \, mtes Line. After the usual business was attended to and reports received from the various circle leaders, the members took part in a competition which was won by Mrs. Gibbs, who also received the greatest number of votes for the best Christmas gift costing not more than 1/6. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs, P. Dowse, who gave a great amount of interesting information showing the urgent need for a hospital in the Hutt Valley, oiie was presented with a shoulder spray and a hearty vote of thanks was carped by acclamation for a most interesting talk. The meeting concluded with the singing of the New Zealand National Anthem.