WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24483, 17 December 1940, Page 10

WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

deports of meetings of branches are requested hut they should be furnished promptly for the publication ot reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meetlnß cannot be promised

The final meeting of the Olakou branch was held on Thursday, December 12. Mrs H. Harwood presided, and the roll cal] was “A farmyard sound.” The competitions resulted: “ Best rose bloom ” —Mrs H. Harwood 1, Mrs T. Harwood and Miss B, Harwood (equal) 2, Miss L. Burns 3; “ biscuits ” —Miss L. Burns 1, Mrs H. Harwood 2, Miss B. Harwood 3, and Miss N. Douglass 1 (junior section). Arrangements were made to hold a dance on New Year’s Eve. The centennial edition of the “ Household Guide ” was on sale. Christmas parcels to the value of 2s fid were exchanged, and the hostesses were Misses N. Kaahu and B. Harwood.

Mrs Yuill presided at the monthly meeting of the Enfield branch. It was decided to hold a meeting in January, when arrangements would be made for the garden party in February. Mrs Woodgate (Oamaru) gave a demonstration and lecture on dressmaking problems. The competitions resulted:— Rose (seniors): Mrs D. Malcolm 1. Mesdames D. Manson and Meek and Miss Paton (equal) 2. Sweet pea: Mrs McCone 1. Gooseberries: Mrs Yuill 1. Shortbread: Mrs W. Malcolm 1, Mrs McNally 2 Miss McNally was the winner in the junior section. The hostesses were Mesdames Meek and W. Malcolm, and Miss Yuill.

Mrs Harvey presided at the monthly meeting of the Weston branch, which took the form of a party, to which the old identities of the district were invited. The roll call was_ “ Early Reminiscences,” and each visitor was presented with a floral spray. Mrs Frew the oldest grandmother, and Mrs Chalmers, the grandmother with the most grandchildren, were presented with small gifts. Mrs Martyn contributed a pianoforte solo, and a playette was presented by Mesdames Third Laney, A. Harvey, Tale and Coe, and Misses Allan. Weaver and Falloon Antiques were displayed, and a small bring-and-buy sale realised £4. A Christmas cake made by Mrs Chalmers and iced by Mrs Innes was cut by Mrs Joseph Mitchell. A presentation was made to Mrs John Mitchell in appreciation of her services. Miss Thompson won the lucky cup prize, and Mrs Martyn occupied the lucky seat.

When making an apple charlotte with bread, see that the pieces are all the same width, so that a knife will slip easily between the slices when turned out of a mould. If not, the crispy bread crushes under the pressure of the knife, and it is difficult to dish up a neat serving.

Stale plain cake or sandwich cake with jam and icing removed makes excellent rusks if cUt into fingers and dried in a cool oven until light brown.