WOMEN'S DIVISION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23355, 25 May 1939, Page 5

WOMEN'S DIVISION

Clevedon. —A successful year, both socially and financially, was reported at the annual meeting of the branch. On behalf of the members, Mrs. Bryan made presentations to the retiring president, Mrs. C. C. Munro. and secretary, Mrs. J. Luke. The points prizes were presented by Mrs. Munro. Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Driver, the winners being as follows: —Thrift: Mrs. Wilson, 1; Miss F. Stephens, 2; Mrs. barren, 3. Best bloom: Mrs. Sutherland, 1; M iss M. Sutherland, 2. A presentation was made to Mrs. Kenderdine by Mrs. Munro. The following officers were elected: —President. Mrs. Bryan; vice-presidents, Mrs. Driver, Mrs. McPherson. Mrs. Sutherland; secretary,: Mrs. Hasten; treasurer. Mrs. Driver; committee, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Bhmdell, Mrs. Kenderdine, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. D. Shaw, Miss F. Stephens, Miss E. Scott.

_ Xgahinanouri.—Mrs. R. Thomas presided at the monthly meeting and details of the South Auckland provincial dressmaking classes were given. Mrs. McGregor demonstrated the making of organdie lavender sachets. The monthly competitions* wore both won by Mrs. Fitness, who also won the yearly points prizes for flowers and monthly competitions. Sirs. Bronuvich won the points prize for. increase of knowledge, ihe hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Mcintosh and Mrs. Chapman. ihe following officers were elected st the annual meeting: President, Mrs. B. Xewdick; vice-presidents and advisory committee, Mrs. McA\ hannell, Mrs. j. J. Hvbnrn and Mrs. McGregor; secrctarv, Mrs. Wing; committee. Mrs'. Mills. Mrs. Bromwich and Mrs. Xoilsonj thrift tin and exchange table.. Mrs., Stringer; clothing, Mrs. MeWhannell; competitions, Mrs. BromJ'ich; books and periodicals, Mrs. r. McGregor; Kuropean refugee box, Mrs. Bromwich. Bav of Plenty.—The guest of honour it the first' ajmual meeting held bv the Bay of Plenty provincial executive was the Dominion president, Mrs. Wicknam. The 'president. Mrs. Haullam, Welcomed Mrs. Wickham and presented her with a bouquet which had wen made by Mrs. Hill. Following are the results of the election of ofiicers: President, Mrs. E. C. Haullam (Awa*eri); vice-presidents, Mrs. Martin (Opotiki) and Mrs. Hill (Taneatna); secretary, Mrs. L. Grcv (Ajvaken); housekeeping secretary, Sirs. r. Maun(Awakeri); committee, Mrs. A. "fll (M'lirnpara), Mrs. Mitchell (1 aneatua). Mrs. Law (Opotiki) and Mrs. Jamieson (Te Teko). Mrs. Wickham S®.*'® a short*address, and presented the jVil Challenge Cup to Mrs. L. Grey t°r gaining the. largest number of points at the recent autumn show. She also Presented the miniature to the holder wr the previous year, Mrs. J. Peebles, j