W.D.F.U.

Otaki Mail, 24 March 1939, Page 3

W.D.F.U.

MANAWATU PROVINCIAL. The quarterly meeting of the Manawatu Province W.D.F.U. was held in Levin recently, Mrs. McLeavey presided and there was a good attendance of branch delegates. The chief interest of the meeting was the new rest home, “Kainga Moe, ” at Palmerston 'North, and a full description of the opening was read. The new venture should prove of infinite value to members and others, who are lucky enough to enjoy a holiday rest in these beautiful surroundings. The Maori name means, “Home of Sleep,’’ and that is exactly what is needed by so many of the worn-out country women of the present day, when any help in the home is so hard to obtain. The meeting passed a vote of sympathy to Mrs. Smith, the general secretary, in the loss of her sister. The various branch delegates then gave a report on the work done. The summer quarter is usually an “off” time for meetings, but the work goes on, and the five branches represented were njl able to report interest- I ing and useful activities. Ohau is arranging a sale of work to be held in March, and had enjoyed an interesting travel talk from Miss Wall, on “An Island Trip.” Shannon held a Christmas party for members’ children, about eighty children attended and enjoyed tea and a visit from Father Christmas. A gift of a jar of preserves, from each member, was sent to help the “Kainga Moo” pantry; an excellent idea which might be copied by other branches. H Otaki-Te Horo has had an interest® ing time, including an account by tin® President of what had been accomplish® ed at the Home Science short course foil girls at Massey College, and a “Sing® Say or Pay” afternoon; the singing® saying, and paying all being equally® satisfactory. Another day a gardening® talk by Mr. Witchell was much enjoyed® and a bring and buy stall helped the® funds. A shop day also helped the! finances. A beautiful cushion, donated by a member of the Otaki-Te Iloro branch, was competed for in a guessing contest and was won by Mrs. M. E. Johnson, Te Horo. The President has visited lonely patients in the sanatorium and taken them for drives and meals in her own home. Levin and Paraparaumu have also dene useful work, and emergency house keepers have been supplied to many homes in need of such help.