WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23811, 18 May 1939, Page 19

WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

Reports ol meetings oi crunches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the dale of the meeting cannot be promised

The Ettrick branch held its May meeting at the residence of Mi's W. Tonkin, who presided. Games and competitions were enjoyed, the winners being Mesdames Kelly and Hainsworth and Misses E. Gibson and K. Deans. Mrs Watt was the winner of the lucky cup. The hostesses were Mesdames Tonkin and Watt.

The members of the Tuapeka West branch had the pleasure on Saturday last of a visit from Miss Violet MacMillan, of Dunedin, who demonstrated the making of an eiderdown quilt. The hostesses were Mrs P. Fahey and Miss Belcher

At the monthly meeting of the Herbert branch, Mrs J. E. Hill presided. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr Mclvor. The competitions resulted: Chutney— Mrs John Budge I, Mrs Boutherway 2, Mrs Marshall 3. Nut loaf—Mrs Gerrie 1, Mrs Campbell 2, Mrs Vass 3. Single Bloom—Miss Irvine 1. Mrs Beckingsale 2, Mesdames Gerrie and J. E. Hill (equal) 3.

To reheat a joint, soak the remains of a coal joint for three minutes in cold water; then put it into a moderate oven. Allow it just to heat through and you will not be able to distinguish the meat from the first day’s cooking.