WOMEN’S DIVISION.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 9817, 22 February 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION.

OTOROHANQA GYMKHANA. The motor gymkhana organised by the Otorohanga branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union, eventuated on the Island Reserve under favourable weather conditions and was a financial success despite several counter attractions. CAMBRIDGE BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Cambridge branch of the W.D.F.U. wai held in the Oddfellows’ hall, Mrs J. Cooper presiding over a good attendance of members. After the recital of the creed all members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late King. A letter of thanks was read from Mrs F. J. Ryburn in connection with the lunch served to delegates, also from the secretary of the Auckland Returned Soldiers’ Association, thanking the branch for the parcel sent to mental hospital. It was decided that the branch would take the catering for the Sheep Dog Club at the trials to bt held in April. The president then gave the report of the recent conference and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Lambie was the winner of the “treasure hunt” and Mrs Campbell Smith won the competition. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Wallis, Perkins and Wallace. NGARUAWAHIA BRANCH. Mrs C. K. Wilson, Dominion president, addressed a well attended meeting of women, on the aims and objects of the organisation in the Oddfellows’ hall at Ngaruawahia on February 10. The Mayor, Mr Eyre, was present and introduced the speaker and members of Plunket Society, Women’s Institute, and Girl Guides also attended. It was decided to form a branch of the W.D.F.U. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs Empson; secretary, Miss Casey; vice-presidents, Mesdames Sherlock and Waugh; committee, Mesdames Carruthers, Hughes, Hendy, Hult, McCorkendale, Zimmerman, Kelum and Patterson. It is proposed to form a junior branch also and a suggested programme was drawn up under the following headings: Domestic science, drama, arts and crafts, sewing, first aid, cooking competitions, gardening, bee-keeping, poultry-raising, and fruit culture. A pioneer nurse was present who had a remarkable record, having during her career attended over five hundred mothers and never lost a life. She is Mrs Patterson, senior, of Ngaruawahia.