PUKEATUA NOTES

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 61, Issue 4320, 16 August 1940, Page 5

PUKEATUA NOTES

WOMEN’S DIVISION MEETING

On Tuesday last the monthly meeting of the local branch of the Women’s Division took place as usual in the Public Hall. Considering the prevalence of colds and influenza there was a very good attendance. Mrs Reynolds, president, gave a very interesting account of the proceedings at the recent meeting in To Awamutu of the Provincial Council of the W.D.F.U. The need was stressed to further augment the funds of the Division in support of the welfare work in which the Division engages. Activities in the way of raising money have recently been devoted to patriotic purposes and in the course of her remarks the president disclosed that £23 had been forwarded to the Red Cross, and £lO had been spent on wool for knitting comforts for the soldiers. Fifteen parcels of knitted articles had been presented or forwarded to soldiers on active service, who had previously lived in this district. Quite a number of parcels of clothing had been handed in for refugees.—This was considered very satisfactory. At future meetings ladies with considerable knowledge of gardening have agreed to give short talks on their experiences. Mrs Fletcher gave an interesting reading which was much appreciated. In the competition for the best hotwater bottle, Mrs Heddon was awarded the prize. The covers were handed in for the Red Cross. The prize J:or the best bowl of spring flowers went to Mrs McKee, with a lovely collection of early bulbs, primroses and violets. Afternoon tea, served by Mesdames Ferguson and Blackmore, brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close. FAREWELL SOCIAL On the evening of Saturday last two very popular young soldiers, Privates Benjamin Lowry and James Olsen, were tendered a farewell social in the Pukeatua Hall. There was a large attendance of friends and a very pleasant evening was spent. Vocal duets by Mrs and Miss Lowry, made a pleasing break during the dancing. Both young men were the recipients of a wallet and eversharp pencil from the settlers and a parcel of knitted articles from the Women’s Division. Auld Lang Syne concluded an enjoyable evening.