WOMEN’S DIVISION

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 26 April 1937, Page 10

WOMEN’S DIVISION

OF FARMERS’ UNION TAKAKA BRANCH The annual meeting of the Takaka W.D.F.U. was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Mrs C. Wilkinson presiding over an attendance of 40 members. Seven new members were enrolled. The treasurer read the balance sheet which showed steady progress. It was

decided to donate £ 1 to the Takaka Coronation fund. The president react her annual report. The election of officers resulted as follows: President. Mrs C. Wilkinson, vice-presidents, Mrs Cummings and Mrs Dave Mason: secretary, Mrs R. Audley; treasurer. Mrs Small: committee, Mesdames F. Rose. E. Stent. O. Roberts, F. Peacock, and Miss S. Stent, executive, Mesdames Wilkinson. Gumming and D. Mason; advisory members. Mesdames A. Newlove and A. Sparrow; entertainment committee. Mesdames V. Page, J. Cashman. A. Sparrow, E. Stent, and D. Mason; housekeeper secretary. Mrs F. Rose. The president on behalf of the members presented Mrs R. Audley. secre-

tary. with a beautiful Doulton vase, as a mark of appreciation for her services to the Division. Mrs Audley suitably returned thanks. A presentation was also made to Kirs J. W. Small as a token of appreciation of her work as treasurer. Mrs C. Wilkinson presented Joyce! Audley with a gift from herself for willing help towards the W.D.F.U. through the year. Mrs A. Newlove spoke a few words of appreciation of the president's good work and hoped she would have a very successful year. The hostesses. Mesdames If. Homan, j J. 11. Small. P. Gibbons, served a dainty; afternoon tea. WAIMEA BRANCH The following report was presented at the annual meeting of tire Wnimea branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union:— Nine meetings were held during the year: the various competitions being well contested. We have, as a result, a good stock of baby garments in the branch emergency box. Two members were presented with gifts for their respective infants. Donations were sent to Provincial Executive funds. 2ZR. the Leper Fund. Queen Mary Portrait Fund. Community Chest, and to the stall held at the A. and P. Association’s Show at Richmond. The president represented this branch on the Health Camp Committee and personally canvassed the residents of River Terrace. Wairoa Gorge and Lee Valley, a handsome sum being collected and handed to the treasurer of the local committee. As usual the birthday party was a success. A show of baby garments donated by members was kindly judged by Mrs Green who remarked on the high standard ol some of (he work. The members attended church parade at St. Paul’s, Brightwater, when the Rev. Canon F. Quintreli preached an appropriate sermon. All Provincial Executive meetings were

attended except that held at Motucku. The president represented this branch at the Dominion Conference held at Wellington ii> July. It is pleasing to note that members who have availed themselves of the services of the Division housekeepers, have clone so at their own expense without calling on branch or community chest funds. The balance sheet for the year shows a most satisfactory credit. In conclusion I wish to thank our worthy secretary for her careful work, all members, the Press for unfailing courtesy, Mr Walker who kindly consented to audit our books and for the use of his room: Mrs Green and those members of the local branch of the Farmers’ Union who helped to make our social a success. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs J. S. Hildyard: vice-presidents, Mrs H. K. Johnston and Mrs G. Robinson: secretary and treasurer, Mrs K. Gerrish; trustees, Mrs Pearless, Mrs Kerr; advisory members, Mrs Pearless, Mrs H. K. Johnston; delegates tc provincial executive, Mrs Kerr, Mrs Murcott; general committee, all members.