WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24399, 10 September 1940, Page 10

WOMEN'S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS' UNION

liepurts of meetings ol branches are requested but they should he furaished promptly for llie publication nt reports that are not supplied within a neek from the date of the nnpetinK cannot be promised.

Mrs F. Clark (vice-president) presided at the monthly meeting of the Livingstone branch held on Wednesday last. The roll call was "A conundrum," and "A wash-day dinner." A competition. " bloom," resulted: —Mrs F. Clark 1, Mrs J. J. Cook and Mrs W. Barnes (equal) 2, and another competition arranged by Mrs R. C. Cook was won by Mrs J. W. Cook. Mrs A. E. Kennedy was hostess.

ARTICHOKE SOUP One quart of stock, and this should be Flavoured with onion moderately. Put in 12 artichokes, if small; If they are large, six will be all You need for this. Boil in the stock For 60 minutes by the clock. Press through a strainer; next you can Return the liquid to the pan. Then add the milk — one pint is rightTwo teaspoonfuls of sugar (white), Thicken with flour, but first be sure To mix till smooth with milk. Once more Bring to the boil, and serve. You'll find This soup is liked by your mankind! FRIED VEGETABLE MARROW Marrow prepared this way is considerably more, interesting than it is served other ways, and will fill a gap admirably when a light luncheon dish is wanted. Peel, cut, and seed, then boil your marrow in salt and water until tender. Drain well and cut again if necessary. Coat each piece generously with egg and breadcrumbs and fry in hot fat until nicely browned.

The Clinton branch met on Thursday, Mrs McHaffie presiding. Miss Ethel Roy gave a valuable talk on her Work in the hospital and clinics for mothers and babies, and Mrs Sutherland gave two interesting readings from Fay Inchfawn. The roll call was "A name and its associations." Miss McPherson and Mrs Melton were the hostesses. * * * Mrs W. B. McCone presided at the monthly meeting, of the Tokarahi branch. The roll call was "Favourite author or authoress." Mrs McCone gave a talk on "Books I Have Read." The competition, " cut flower," was won by Mrs G. L. Grant, with Mrs Patrick second. The supper hostesses were Mesdames J. Simpson and R. Ruddenklau.

The Ngapara branch held its meeting on Wednesday last, when Miss Butt presided. The roll call was "My earliest recollections." The competitions resulted:—Onion—Miss N. Watson. 1, Mrs Butt 2; thrift article from old silk stockings—Mrs A. Eckhold 1, Miss N. Watson 2, Mrs Butt 3; worked apron—Mrs E. Morrison 1, Mrs A. Eckhold 2; mixed sweets—Miss N. Watson 1, Mrs A. Eckhold 2; bloom—Miss McCulloch and Mrs Butt (equal) 1, Miss E. Morrison 3. The hostesses were Mrs J. McCulloch and Miss Butt.

The September meeting of the Omakau branch was held at the home of Mrs Scorgie, who presided. The after-

noon was spent in crocheting squares to make woollen quilts for refugee children. Mrs Charles reviewed the executive meeting held in Dunedin recently. Members decided to support to the best of their ability the Fighter Plane Fund sponsored by the W.D.F.U. Mrs H. Glassford and Mrs Truesdale jun.. were the hostesses.

The Poolburn-Moa Creek branch met on Thursday last. Mrs Nevill presiding. The motto was "Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness." Mrs Mcintosh attended to the sale table. A patchwork cushion, made by the members, realised 375. and was won by Miss McDonald. The sum of £6 was given towards the soldiers' Christmas parcels, and £2 to the W.D.F.U. appeal for fighter planes for Britain A total of 15 Balaclavas have been sent in. Miss Kathleen Harrex gave a recitation. Mrs Buchanan and Mrs Noone were the hostesses.

The monthly meeting of»the MilburnClarendon branch was held on Friday last, Mrs Elliott presiding. Interesting talks on gardenine were given by Mrs Ashworth and Mrs Whittaker. The roll call was "A sixpenny supper." The competitions resulted: —Darn on flannel—Mrs Young 1; bloom—Mrs Elliott 1. Mrs Cullen 2. Mrs Young 3; spikeMrs Cullen 1. Mrs Young 2. Mrs Elliott 3. The hostesses were Mrs Kane sen., and Mrs Cook.

At the monthly meeting of the Hawera Flat branch Mrs Scott presided and Mrs Nottage gave an interesting talk on "Life in the New Hebrides." The competitions resulted:—Thrift article—Mrs Gray 1. Mrs Scott 2; lower—Miss Jopp 1. The hostesses were Mrs Gray and Mrs and Miss Halliday.