HOW DOES THE THE LEAGUE WORK? The Te Puea Trophy for the best report of Maori Women's Welfare League activities was won by the Heretaunga District Council this year. Delegates at the Palmerston North conference were very anxious to have this winning report printed so that their membership could study it at their leisure. To outsiders, the report gives a good picture of the work the League is doing. The Trophy. (Photography by Russell Orr.)

MEMBERSHIP Officers: Patroness, Mrs Reremoana Hakiwai; President, Mrs Maata Hirini; Vice-Presidents. Mrs Tina Ripene and Mrs Mary Christie; Secretary, Miss Ahi Heperi; Treasurers, Miss Ahi Heperi and Mrs M. Logan. League Branches: (a) Senior. (12): Aotea, Karamu, Mangamaire. Moteo, Omahu, Porangahau. Pukehou. Takapau. Te Awhina. Te Haroto, Waipatu, Waiohiki. (b) Junior (2): Porangahau and Takapau. Total membership (financial): 178. Executive meetings were held quarterly.

EDUCATION Bursaries: In the past years the various branches have been raising funds for Education purposes. One branch has two children attending Boarding School and has raised towards their upkeep, £30, by way of dances, bring and buy and raffles. The members of this particular branch appreciate very much the Government subsidy. A young branch raised £50 towards assisting two children in their area. One of their parents is a pensioner and the other is buying a new home; if it had not been for this kindly help the children would have had to leave school and both are very brilliant. School Affairs: We encourage our members to become members on School Committees and Parent and Teachers Associations and get an insight into the work that is being done for the betterment and welfare of our children. The following figures show the very satisfactory number of mothers who have resigned: Porangahau 4, Omahu 2. Mangateretere 2. Parkvale 2. Te Hauke 2. Pukehou 2. Takapau 2. Adult Education 1957: Classes so far have not been arranged through Adult Education, but our Welfare Officer. Mrs Otene, has been keeping the branches active in weaving, pottery, home furnishing, upholstery and millinery and the members appreciate very much her efforts to keep the work ahead. Scout Jamboree: One of the highlights of the year was the selection of a member's son to attend the Scout Jamboree in England. The branches were so proud that they gave donations amounting to £26 towards the cost of the trip.

HEALTH Crippled Children: Two members have been most co-operative with the Officers of the H.B. Crippled Society in having their children attend the Physiotheraphy for “Falapes.” I am pleased

Books Having had the pleasure of displaying and selling books to League Members at the recent Palmerston North Conference we feel we can now understand some of the needs and demands of the Book Buying Maori People who do not have good bookshops close to home. We can supply books on

ALL MAORI SUBJECTS ARTS AND CRAFTS. HOBBIES in fact if you want a book of any description, write to G. H. BENNETT & CO. LTD. Booksellers P.O. Box 138 Palmerston North Your enquiry will receive prompt attention