W.D.F.U.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 24 September 1934, Page 7

W.D.F.U.

WAKAPUAKA BRANCH There was a fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the Wakapuaka branch of the W.D.F.U. Mrs A. Whitwell presided and members read the Women’s Creed. One new member was enrolled. Mrs Whitwell feelingly spoke of the loss both the relatives and branch have sustained in the death of Mrs Dodson, and members stood in silence for a moment in sympathy with the relatives. An invitation -was received from the Korere branch to their birthday party. It- was decided to have a Christmas party for the children of the district, and arrangements were made to raise funds for that purpose. Dancing assemblies are now being held to raise funds for the Community Chest. Mrs Whitwell reported on the provincial executive meeting, and arrangements made _ for the garden party in October. The roll call, an article costing not moro than 6d and sold for Is, was well responded to, and the proceeds helped to swell community chest funds. The singing of the N.Z. National Anthem closed the meeting. RICHMOND* APPLEBY BRANCH MONTHLY MEETING The usual monthly meeting of the Richmond-Appleby branch of the Women’s Division of the Fanners’ Union was well attended, over 40 members being present. Mrs Thomas presided and the meeting opened with the New Zealand Anthem and the reading of the W.D. Creed. The president (Mrs Thomas'! then asked the meeting to stand in silence as a, mark of respect to a late branch mem- j ber, Mrs J. A. Pringle, whose death oc-1 curred at Westport recently, and Mrs I IT. Dodson, of the Wakapuaka branch, I who died during the month.

Afternoon tea was then served by the hostesses, Mesdames J. White, Kelly, Woqds senr., Poole, .Tanner, S. Croucherj Lushty and Hockey. Miss Alison Kerf- delighted: those present with two solos, “Thess,” and “Pale Moon,” playing her own accompaniments. A very pleasant afternoon was. brought to a close with the. National Anthem.