WOMEN'S DIVISION.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12616, 7 April 1934, Page 2

WOMEN'S DIVISION.

PAHIATUA BRANCH

The annual report of the above states:

‘-Although the past year has. been one of considerable anxiety to everyone the members of the Division have, through their untiring efforts and endless energy enabled themselves (in i\p small way) to help others, and to answer to every call made upon them. “The monthly meetings have been fairly well attended throughout the year, and a considerable amount of interest has been aroused both within and without the Division in the work and assistance given to needy cases in our own district. The membership now stands at 73, several new members having joined up during the j:>ast few weeks.

“Our senior housekeeper (Miss Cole) has filled nine' positions, while four by the junior and three by the casual have been filled during the year. In every case gratitude and satisfaction have been expressed. “Two very enjoyable social afternoons have been held during the year, a bring and buy stall being held in conjunction with them. A number of dances and a shop held in December all helped to improve the financial position of the Division a great deal. Lectures were given during the year by Mr F. White, of Tane, his subject being “The Stone of Destiny,” Mr Ivey, of Palmerston North, on Flock House and its work, and by Mrs C. Jackson (Dominion vice-presi-dent) on the aims and ideals of the Division, all of which were very much appreciated by the Division. “During the year the .Division has sent £5 to the Community Chest Housekeeper Fund, £3 to the Wairarapa Provincial Council, and £l3 spent on wages, etc*., locally as well as several other smaller amounts. There has been a fair demand for household guides during the year and 23 copies Have been sold. Several parcels of clothing and other assistance has been given the necessitous cases. “Thanks to the untiring efforts of the members under the guidance of their committee, the treasurer has reported the balance-sheet to be very satisfactory and the Division to be in a sound financial position . “In conclusion the committee would like to thank Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Whitcombe and Mrs Paterson for donations to the Division, the chairman of the Pahiatua County Council for the use of the Assembly Hall for the monthly meetings, the Pahiatua Herald, Mr J. R. Tait for auditing the books, Mr G. Oxley for the use of bis shop, Mrs A. East for personal help and supervision and the use of crockery, and anyone else who has assisted in any way, and lastly the members of the Division who are asked not to be weary in well doing. We desire to wish tl lem a more happy and prosperous year than the one they have just passed through.”