WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21990, 27 June 1933, Page 12

WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

The monthly meeting of the Cromwell branch of the Women's Division was held last Wednesday. A large number of members and several visitors were present; Miss Fogo and Miss Johnßon, of the Home Science Department, gave an interesting lecture on " Diet,' and ably demonstrated the cooking and serving of the homely potato in many different ways. .Several new potato recipes were sought after by the members. At the close of this, Mrs J. F. Smith, who presided, thanked the ladies for the interesting demonstration they had v given. Final arrangements were made for the holding of a " bring and buy fair," the proceeds of which will go to help those in need.

'On Thursday the Hawca Flat branch held its monthly meeting, when there was a record attendance of 47 members, six new members being welcomed. Miss Johnson, accompanied by-Miss Fogo, both of the Home Science Department, attended the meeting and gave an interesting and instructive discourse on " How to Enlarge Patterns and Fit Frocks," all members being keenly interested. _ Miss Gawn, who had represented the division at the conference, gave, a resume of the business conducted at the _ annual assembly. A scone competition resulted in Miss Molly Kane gaining the honours, with Miss Winifred Rowley in second place, the judges being Mesdames Kingan and Halliday. In consideration of the distances travelled by some of the members, it was decided to hold the next meeting at Pembroke. Mrs Kingan and Misses M. Kane and I. Watkins were hostesses. :'f sjf *

Despite a cold night, last Tuesday saw a record attendance at Miller'a Flat, when the branch attended a splendid demonstration given by two of the Home Scienqe girls—Miss H. Johnson and Miss M. Fogo—on the many ways to cook potatoes. The girls, well equipped and full of cooking knowledge, entertained the members and several friends and visitors for two hours, cooking and preparing many potato dishes, which were sampled by all. The majority of members were positive in saying that it was one of the finest demonstrations yet received from the Home Science Extension. A lucky cup was won by Mrs Hainsworth, the Ettrick president, who had brought with her several Ettrick members to enjoy a pleasant evening's programme. During the month two boys from this district attended the Young Farmers' Educational School in Dunedin, these being C. Tainblvn (Island Block) and A. Moir (Teviot). A floral tribute and letter of sympathy was sent by the Miller's Flat branch to Mr E. Hughes on the death of his wife, Mrs Hughes being one of the branch's ex-members.

The Otago members of the Women s Division who wore associated with the Farmers' Uniou in sending young farmers to the educational course which has just closed and which was organised by Mr A. (!. CiunerOn will be gratified to learn that the course has been an all-round success. The young farmers were very enthusiastic about every session, the speakers eulogistic, and the hostesses pleased, with the manner and behaviour of their gueste. For those ladg who had no friends with whom to stay the following members of the Dunedin branch of the Women's Division were hostesses: —Mesdames James Begg, A. C. Cameron, J. R. Brown, S P. Cameron, I. W. Cowie, John Begg, Donald Keid, sen., F. Z. Moore, W. Leathara. Misses A. E. Mee, G. Kensington, and Hallum, most of the foregoing taking two lads. Following a visit to the pictures on Wednesday evening, the party were also the guests of the Dunedin branch of the Women's Division at supper at the Vedic. Mrs James Begg (president Dunedin branch) welcomed the ruests, and hoped their stay would continue to be educational and enjoyable. Other speakers were Mrs J. F. Drake (Otago provincial president) and Mr E. H. Murney. Mr J. Craig (Greenfield) replied on behalf of the young farmers, and thanked the members of the Dunedin branch for their kindness. On every hand the Dunedin people were not only interested in the young farmers and the course, but also gave of their time and experience in order-that the representatives of the many Otago districts might return with - a fuller understanding of town problems and activities.