FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19515, 14 June 1933, Page 4

FAIRLIE

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The Fairlie Women’s Institute spent an enjoyable afternoon at their birthday party on Wednesday, Mrs West presiding over a large attendance of members and visitors, 120 being present. The motto for the day read, “Be enthusiastic, it’s contagious.” A letter from the Fairlie Institute’s first president, Mrs MeWilliajn, conveying birthday greetings was received. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs Searle and Miss Binney in their illness. Mrs West, in a short speech, welcomed the visitors, amongst whom were Miss Macdonald, president of the Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union, Miss Aymes, president, Cave W. 1., Mrs Keenan, president Kimbell W. 1., Mrs A. Mackenzie, president Sherwood W. 1., and Mrs J. O’Neill, president Allandale W. 1., all of whom on behalf of their organisations, congratulated Fairlie on attaining its third birthday. Mrs West congratulated Mrs A. Hall and Mrs G. May on their success at the Fairlie Show. An attraction of the afternoon was an exhibition Of curios brought by the members. The roll call, “Household Hints,” brought forward some useful information. The birthday cake, the centre of attraction, was beautifully iced and of three tiers. Before lighting the candles the president thanked Mrs Welsh for her work in collecting the ingredients, Mrs Talbot for making the cake, and Mrs A. Hall for icing it so well. Tire three candles were brown out by the Institute's first baby, Lyn Isttt, and after a short speech, Mrs G. Macdonald as ope of the oldest residential members, cut the cake, which was afterwards handed round by the hostesses. Congratulations and a piece of cake was sent to Mr W. Wreford, who that day attained his 84th birthday. Games and competitions were played, the potato race resulting:—Mrs J. Annis I, Mrs CutliiU 2, and Miss Macdonald 3. The competitions for the best knitted garments resulted: —Mrs G. May 1, Mrs A. Hall 2, Mrs Chris. Jones 3. A vote of thanks was passed to the judges, Mrs Morrison (Gore) and Mrs Brown (Cave). Cheers were given for the hostesses, Mesdames Lyons, G. Manchester, Barnes, S. Gillingham, J. Anniss, Misses Creighton, Taylor, Lyons and K. Bell. Mrs A. Gillingham and Mrs Latimer acted as accompanists for the afternoon, and Miss Nancy Talbot gave two songs. FARMERS’ UNION. A meeting of the Fairlie Branch of the Farmers’ Union was held on Saturday. Mr T, MacDonald presided, The president and secretary reported on the finances of the Union. There were only 12 members financial for 1932 and one for 1933. The question of arrears was discussed, and Mr Campbell moved and Mr Whatman seconded that all subscriptions in arrears UP to April 30, 1933, be written off and that farmers be approached and asked to join up on a new basis. This was carried. A circular letter was received from the Blue Star Line, re shipping freights. Mr Macdonald reported on the business transacted at the last meeting of the South Canterbury Executive. Mr H. Tritt, who had given notice to move, moved “That the question of the ‘personal covenant’ be considered by the South Canterbury Executive with a view to its abolition.” Mr Tritt said he thought the problem was one of the most important at the present time. Many people had made contracts and through no fault of their own had got behind. He thought the time had now arrived when the personal covenant should be abolished. Mr Tritt mentioned that this had been done in New South Wales. Mr Whatman seconded the motion, and said he thought if they eould do something in the matter, the farming community would benefit. Mr A. F. Campbell supported the motion. The motion was carried. “WORLD PROBLEMS.” On Monday, the Parish Hall was well-filled when Mr Geo. Murray, M.A., secretary of the W.E.A., delivered a very interesting address on “World Problems.’’ During his address. Mr Manning touched on many points relating to the depression that had been affecting the world during recent years. He also answered a number of questions from members of the audience. At the conclusion of the meeting, a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Manning for what was unanimously considered a very instructive and interesting address.