W.D.F.U.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 28 April 1934, Page 2

W.D.F.U.

dovedale branch annual MEETING At the annual meeting of the Dovedale branch of the Women’s Division pi the Farmers’ Union Mrs A. Silcock (president), was in the chair, and there was an attendance of seventeen. The meeting iopened with the reading of the creed, after which the annual report 'and balance sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected tor the ensuing vear: President, Mrs A. Silcock (re-elected) vice-presidents, Mesdahi.es S. Win and P. Jordan ; secretary and treasurer, Mrs L. Hall (reelected)-; committee, Mesdames N. A. Win, J. A. Davies, F. J. Win, and J. Fowler; advisary committee, Mesdames N. A. Win and F. J. Win; delegates to provincial executive, Mesdames S. Win and E. J. Win; auditor, Mr J. Fowler; agent for N.Z. “Countrywoman,” Miss Laura Win; reporter, Mrs J. Fowler. Two new members were enrolled. It was decided to send a donation to the community chest,_ also tb collect a parcel of warm clothing to send to the. poor. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Mrs A. Silcock (president) and to Mrs L. Hall (secretarvt for the very able manner in which they had carried out their duties. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the dispensing of supper, at which members of the Farmers’ Union were entertained.

ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report stated: “Again we have come to the end of a very successful year. The number of financial members has increased from 17 to £4. Eight meetings were held during the year, none being held in February and March on account of the tobacco harvest. During the winter we held a wool and fancywork display and a dance, these proving very successful functions in every way. At the beginning of the winter an appeal was made to members for warm clothing. This brought an excellent response, with the result that two large parcels were sent to Nelson for distribution among the poor and needy. “Our second birthday was celebrated on 31st August, when a very happy and largely attended party was held, the guest of honour being our provincial president, Mrs Forsyth. A number of competitions have been held during the year, the member gaining most points being Mrs J. Fowler, with Mrs P. Davies second. To add to the interest of meetings, roll calls were initiated, much useful information being gathered in this way. Two demonstrations have been given, one or poultice-making by Nurse Stewart, and the other on the making of bags from motor tubes by Mrs M. Cozens. During the year one member was assisted under the houskeeper auxiliary scheme. “Our thanks are clue to the Dovedale branch of the Farmers’ Union for a donation of £1 towards the wool display ; to Nurse Stewart and Mrs Cozens for demonstration; to Mr Fowler for auditing the books, and to all others who have assisted us in any way during the year.”

JUNIOR BRANCH

At the annual meeting of the Dovedale iunior branch of the W.D.F.Ui, the president. Miss R. Snook, was in the chair and there was a large attendance of members. The meeting opened with the reading of the Creed, followed by the adoption of the balance sheet. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss E. Fowler; vicepresidents, Misses V. Burnett and Rona Win: secretary and treasurer. Miss Connie Win (re-elected); committee, all active members: auditor, Mr J. Fowler. iFual arrangements were then made for a dance to be held shortly, and a pleasant afternoon was brought to a close by the dispensing of afternoon tea. Woods’ Great' Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, never fails.