WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23689, 22 December 1938, Page 18

WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

Reports ol meetings oi branches are requested but thev should be furnished promptly for the cublication of reports- that are not supplied within n week from the date ol the meetine cannot promised Mrs Hill presided at the monthly meeting of the Herbert branch, when the competitions resulted:—Christmas gift costing less than Is 6d—Mrs Campbell and Miss Campbell (equal) 1; single bloom—Mrs Beckingsale 1, Mrs J. Hill 2, Mrs Gerrie and Miss Campbell (equal) 3. ¥ ¥ * The monthly meeting of the Kia Ora branch was presided over by Mrs Third. The motto was " May the Christmas spirit fill every heart," and the roll-call " A humorous happening." Mrs Venan demonstrated on the making of knitted slippers. A competition was won by Mrs Dalziel, after which a game of " musical backs" was played. The competitions resulted: — Gooseberries —Mrs Kennedy 1, Miss P. Thompson 2. Mrs Dalziel 3; bloom—Mrs Morrison 1. Mrs Venan 2. Mrs McLea 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Searle and McLea. ¥ ¥ ¥ At the finai meeting for the year of the Bannock'ourn branch Mrs Smith gave a report on Country Women's Week. The hostesses were Mesdames Crombie, Smith, and Parcell. ?• ¥ ¥ A pleasant afternoon party for members and friends of the Omakau branch was given by Mrs J. Charles at her residence, " Brookdale." The younger folk played tennis, while others enjoyed competitions. After a delightful tea Mrs Charles presented Miss Buddie (A.C.E. tutor) with a Madeira suppercloth on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Miss Buddie, in acknowledgment, made mention of her happy associations among the different clubs.