WOMEN’S DIVISION

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 53, Issue 3822, 16 October 1936, Page 6

WOMEN’S DIVISION

NGAROMA BRANCH. The Ngaroma branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held its fourth birthday party at the residence of Mr T. Barker, Ngaroma, on 10th instant. In spite of the inclement weather a very successful function resulted, and was thoroughly enjoyed. The president (Mrs M. S. Gould) had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs H. Wilson, of Pio Pio, the Dominion president, and visitors from Korakonui, Te Awamutu, and Otorohanga. Mrs Wilson, who had cut the birthday cake, was presented with a basket of ferns by Mrs L. G. McDonald on behalf of the local branch. In reply, Mrs Wilson spoke on matters of W.D.F.U. interest commenting on the rapid growth of organised service to farming districts through the Division and of the general appreciation of the service. Mrs F. J. B. Ryburn, of Paterangi, president of S.A.P.U., also spoke, giving details of the Dominion conference held in Wellington. Mrs M. S. Gould replied, thanking the visitors for making the journey under such unfavourable weather conditions, especially Mrs Wilson, whose services to the Division must leave so little time for visiting the small branches, and the Ngaroma branch was appreciative of the compliment that had been paid to it. Mrs Gould gave an outline of the work of the local branch stating that although small in membership it was felt that a definite service to the Division as well as to its own district was possiMr Barker was thanked for the use of his beautiful lawns and gardens for the occasion. p f r shion „ parade ’’ was won bv Mrs R Connolly. A successful “ treanoklchU f v Wa , S held ’ Mrs A ' ReVn°!ds ’ Korakonui, being first to gather the necessary tokens. A limfcG Nein: C o e f t, T 0 e n K W awa WOn by MrS W ’ A display of wand drill by Miss c ™ b " d "' c-m r Pad jl’ s market ” was respona sum in K the Division f “"ds a sum in excess of £6. After afternoon tea had been served a very pleasant function was brought tn a close by Mrs Wilson, who called for musical honours for the Ngaroma bra " ch and said she was proud of such a branch.