W.D.F.U.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 215, 9 August 1940, Page 9

W.D.F.U.

The monthly meeting of the Palmer- . ston North branch of tlie Women's ■ Division of the Farmers’ Union was held at Messrs Collinson and Gunning-1 liaine’s yesterday afternoon. Airs W. F. Field presided. I It was decided to hold a social after- 1 noon in September, each member to bring a gift for the patriotic shop. Airs Field reported that a beautifully worked layette had been received and it was decided to hold a competition to raise funds for the needy. A further donation of a tray from Airs H. Alillard was gratefully received lor competition in aid of tlie sewing circle. Airs AV. Alontgomery reported on the activities of the sewing circle, which had been meeting at the home; of Airs Hodgson. The work was going’ very well and offers of outside help had been received. She commended the work of the secretary (Aliss AI. Alatheson), who had lent valuable assistance.' Aliss Alatheson announced that 72 gar- ! ments for women, girls, men and hoys woro ready for despatch. A vote of thanks was accorded Airs j Hodgson and all who had helped with goods and service, particularly those who wore not members of the branch. | Airs Alontgomery appealed for further i gifts of clothing to the circle. | A letter of thanks for the goods sent to tlie P.D.C. was received from Airs Major Dick and it was decided that the circle would continue sending goods to Airs Dick’s committee. Airs Screech and Aliss Alatheson re- j ported on the hospital visiting. Aliss j Alatheson also reported that three sol-' diers’ parcels had been packed and sent away. Thanks were expressed to those who had contributed giiigernuts. It was suggested that small tins of mustard he included. Airs Field reported on the housekeepers’ engagements. Airs Wilkinson and Aliss Cameron ; were elected new members. _ | Airs Alontgomery appealed for old ■knitted garments to be unravelled and made into children’s socks, and old sheets or cotton material.

Afrs Field reported on the last_ meeting of the National Council of Women. It was decided to support the National Council’s remit that tlie hours of sale for drink be reduced. A mother of seven wrote '- appreciatively of a parcel of clothing. An invitation to the birthday party of the Malcombe-Kakariki branch was received.

Prior to the general meeting a committee meeting was held, Airs Field presiding. Also present were Alosdames S. Avery, A. Adcock, R. A. Bond, D. Buchanan, C. Eglinton, H. H. Harris, R. Hodgson, E. B. Jennings, H. Alillard, W. Alontgomery, Aluir, Aliddleton, W. Murray. J. AleMahon, R. Robertson, W. G. Shannon, F. Seymour, A. Tomlinson, and T. Taylor, Alisses S. Stewart, A. llawstron, N. Stewart and AI. Alatheson.