W.D.F.U.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 192, 15 August 1931, Page 2

W.D.F.U.

•USE MORE WOOL’’ It is being realised that increased consumption of wool is imperative if national prosperity is to be restored. Women are beginning to give the mattre serious thought and “use more wool” campaigns are being organised in Australia and New Zealand. Afuch interest in being aroused in Wanganui and rurrounding districts, in the wool display organised by the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, which will be held in St. Paul’s Hall, next Wednesday, August 19. u Use more svool in more ways” is the slogan of the members of the W.D.F.U., and the display will include a variety of articles showing the many uses to which wool cau be put. Some of the exhibits already sent in are most interesting and unique. Competitors are reminded that the closing date for entries is Afonday next, August 17, and that the parcels may be left at Warnock’s. Competitors are also asked to note that they must be responsible for the return of their own exhibits. While the committee will take every care they cannot accept responsibility. Arrangements arc being made to exhibit the flax articles, including the new wool b. le. Important developments have been taking place in regard to flax, which shows the possibility of an important industry. The display should be of j| rtictilar interest to farmers as well as citv folk.

Arrangements for the musical programme and an enjoyable afternoon tea are well in hand. While the official opening will not take place until 2 p.m., it is hoped that the farmers will visit the display any time after 10.30 a.m. The W.D.F.U. will also celebrate its fifth birthday on Wednesday, and the birthday cake will be cut by the president, Airs J. C. Wickham. The W.D.F.U. does valuable work for the assistance of the women living in the back-blocks in New Zealand. Its bushnursing scheme provides experienced nursing to people living in outlying districts, and it provides visiting housekeepers for the relief of women living on the land, where regular domestic help is inadequate. The more widely the work of the women’s divisio. becomes known, the more it is appreciated and the greater support it receives, for this is a work no other organisation has taken up. The membership had increased to 8000 at the beginning of the sixth year. Folk dancing is very popular among the Taranaki branches and the records and books donated by Air Whitby are in great demand. Folk dancing is included in the business of the day when the Toko branch meet. Something in the way of prizes was evolved by a president of Taranaki branch namely, an attractive box containing a dozen assorted jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys. These were donated by 12 members. The W.D.F.U. is of opinion that empty municipal and Government buildings could be utilised as hostels for unemployed men.