WOMEN’S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS’ UNION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 291, 8 December 1928, Page 16 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS’ UNION

Wanganui branch held its usual monthly meeting uu Wednesday and at its close, had a very successful meeting at the Victoria League’s rooms, when an address, both instructive and enjoyable was given by Air Walter Hall, lecturer in Psychology. At the conclusion, on the motion of Mrs Wickham (president Wanganui branch), seconded by Mrs Lilburn, a hearty vote of thanks was given to Air Hall. Tea was served and the afternoon was greatly enjoyed by those present, some forty in number. The Hawera branch has sent in an interesting account of its activities, stating that its meetings have continued to be well attended, with often twenty to twenty-live members present. They have constituted every third Thursday in the month Hospital Day, when the head sister of the Public Hospital gives interesting talks on subjects selected by members and dealing for the most part with first aid subjects, such as bandaging and artificial respiration. She also deals with mothers’ questions, and her lectures have proved of great value, as it is not possible for country women to spare time for a proper ambulance course, although the need for skill in such matters is probably greatest in the country. A movement has also been set on foot by these ladies for a maternity ward at the Public Hospital and the matter is under the earnest consideration of the Hospital Board. The Hunterville branch reports a most enjoyable afternoon .spent at its meeting for November in the Anglican Sunday school room, when there was a large attendance of members and visitors presided over by Mrs J. D. Lilburn. The chief feature of the afternoon vzas a lecture given by Airs Haswell Paine, B.se., of llalcombe, on the subject of food values which proved of great interest to all those present, who gleaned much useful information. The lecturer, it is interesting tu note, is the daughter of Airs C. K. Wilson, president of the Pio Pio branch. Other items of interest were two much appreciated songs sung by Aliss Mavis Lowric. A very dainty afternoon tea provided by the members was served.

The Oaniaru branch reports that its rest tent at the show was a great success, the ladies in charge being Mesdames Corbett, Frew, and Burdett, the last-named being one of the vice-presid-ents of the branch, ami a former resident of Wanganui, who, when Aliss Sarah Coombes lived at Brunswick and For dell.

The North Otago branch has a cookery book in preparation, and Lady Alice Fergusson has graciously consented that it should be inscribed to Her Excellency.