WOMEN’S DIVISION

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1934, Page 19 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Lowgarth: The final meeting of 1934 was held recently, when there was an average attendance. Mrs. A. A. Piper presided. It was decided to forward £2 to the disabled soldiers’ association for goods received for sale, some of which are not yet disposed of. It was also decided to forward a donation towards a combined presentation to Lady Bledisloe. A demonstration on humpty making was given by Mrs. J. R. Stewart, Eltham. Mrs. Stewart has promised to visit Lowgarth and’ instruct the branch into the making of box ottomans. No meeting is to be held in January. The competition for a plate of currant scones was won by Mrs. R. Jones, with Mrs. L. Sulzberger second and Mrs. J. Kilbride third. Ohura: At a recent meeting sympathy was expressed with Mrs. W. T. McKay in the loss of her father, with Mrs. H. Craven in the death of her father, and with Mrs. Watts in the death of her sister. The cake competition was won by Miss Eva Koorey. From the proceeds 10s was sent to headquarters towards Honolulu expenses and Is towards the

country women’s presentation to Lady Bledisloe. A deputation from the public library waited on the meeting, asking the Women’s Division to take the library over.

Inglewood: The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Mrs. Adnams presided over a good attendance. Mrs. Adnams referred to the work of the late Mrs. Kirkby, who had been one of the very early members of the institute, and had served for several years as a committee member. Members present stood in silence as a mark of respect for Mrs. Kirkby. The motto for the day was “Joy germs are contagious; distribute lots and you’ll, catch ’em.” Once again basket work from the Blind Institute was displayed, and more articles were sold. A competition for the best soft toy was won by Mrs. Patton. Referring to the departure of Mrs. Sinclair from the district, the president expressed regret at losing the services of one who had capably carried out the duties of relieving secretary during the last few weeks. A debate “Should husbands and wives spend their holidays together?” caused much amusement. The affirmative side was strongly supported by Mrs. Dansie, Miss Trimble and Mrs. Peters, while those who endeavoured to negative the arguments brought forward by these speakers were Mesdames Porter, Adnams and Mackinder. A vote at the conclusion of the debate gave the verdict to the affirmative side. Tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Wood, Codd, Old, Moir and A. Gorney.

Awatuna: The monthly meeting was held recently. There was a large gathering and to close the year’s activities an afternoon tea was arranged for the visitors, schocl children, and competitors at the group judging of the boys’ and girls’ calf rearing competitions. A competition for a supper set was won by Audrey Bourke. Great interest has been taken in the white butterfly catching contest and this was finalised during the afternoon. R. Gargan (Riverlea) gained first prize with a total of 290 caught. Douglas Coxhead ’(Te Kiri) gained second prize with 221. Had the contest taken place after Christmas there would have been much higher figures. Ahititi-Tongaporutu: Mrs. H. L. Lewis presided at the monthly meeting last Thursday. A letter was received from the New Plymouth Red Cross Society thanking members for knitted toys forwarded for poor children. A picnic is to be held in the near future, and an invitation will be forwarded to the members of the Farmers’ Union to attend. The rollcall was “My favourite Christmas dinner,” a good response being made. A “pound” day was held, a large box of goods being received and forwarded to New Plymouth. Returned soldiers’ articles met with a ready sale. Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. O’Donnell and Miss Shaw were hostesses.

Huiroa-Kiore: The last meeting of the year was held on December 13, Mrs. Williams presiding over an average attendance. The competitions held recently showed a satisfactory profit. The two in connection with the dance were drawn on December 14, the knitted cushion being won by Mrs. R. Smith, Huiroa, and the hand-knitted socks and suspenders by Mr. Charlie Simmons, Te Wera. The branch decided to hold a seaside picnic some time during January, preparations for which were well in hand. There will be no meeting during January. Competitions in cookery and handwork for the next four months were planned. The competition for the afternoon, articles made from flour bags, was won by Misses Fraser and Taylor with a shady hat and an embroidered bag, Miss Williams gaining second and third place with a smart hat and an embroidered waggon set of two tray cloths, two d’oyleys and a cosy cover.