WOMEN'S E.P.S. SECTIONS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXII, Issue 217, 13 August 1942, Page 2

WOMEN'S E.P.S. SECTIONS

At a meeting of the executive of the women's sections of the E.P.S. Mrs A. E. Mansford (Mayoress) was in the chair. Mrs S. G. Northey reported on behalf of the Canteen Section. Mrs Mansford suggested that Mrs Northey, the secretary (Mrs G. C. Petersen) and herself visit the headquarters of the canteen section and report to Mr Day on accommodation available. Miss Warburton reported on behalf of the house patrol section; first-aid classes were commencing on Thursday, and anyone interested would bo welcome. Mrs M. Aifchison reported for the women and children section; it had now enrolled 43 members. Mrs" Howes for the sewing section said that with clothing already prepared at least 400 people could be clothed._ Miss E. E. Stephens said the organisation of the school wardens' section was now complete. Mr Day said that each house patrol should visit her block at least once a month, and suggested that all patrols should meet and discuss the size of blocks. A circular was received from the National Servi.cc Department regarding uniforms. The uniform available is the same as the W.W.S.A.'s. Certain conditions of attendance at meetings were to be complied with before the uniform could he issued. The general feeling of the executive was that a uniform was unnecessary, and all sections agreed not to adopt the uniform. Mrs 'Mansford thanked Mr Day for his attendance and help to the executive.