MOTHER’S WELFARE WEEK.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 288, 16 May 1929, Page 2

MOTHER’S WELFARE WEEK.

SUCCESSFUL EFFORT. By Putaruru Brandi W.D., N.Z.F.U. The Putaruru branch of the Women’s Division, who organised with | the object of raising funds in aid of ; the Obstetrical Society, carried out their specified programme on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. 1 Although full details of the

amount raised are not yet available, the result is considered to be quite satisfactory and the public generally are thanked for the support given to the movement. Attendance on the Tuesday was poor, but this to a certain extent was anticipated, as moth- j ers of families could hardly be ex- | pected to attend on both days. The i address given on that day by the 1 district Plunket nurse, however, was greatly appreciated by those present, while musical items rendered by Mesdames Lochhead, Alcorn and Tullock and Miss Thompson were greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Brown kindly contributed several pianola items. The poor attendance on this day, however, was more than compensated for on the Wednesday, when the Town Kail was filled to overflowing with mothers, a sprinkling of fathers, and a wealth of children of all ages and sizes. The first item on the programme was the decorated vehicles compet/tion, and while entries were not numerous, they were certainly of a high standard. Mrs. C. D. Brown gained first prize, while Mrs. Reid was successful in second place. The children’s competitions opened with the baby class, and in this Babies Hill and Pepperill shared the first prize, Dr. Haslett finding it difficult to give a more definite decision in favour of either. Baby Pranchard, .Tirau, carried off the second prize.

In the second class, aces from nine months to two years. Mrs. Renner’s baby was first, while the. second pr'ze went to Mrs. H. Worth’s baby. The results of the other two classed were as follows*—Two vears to five years, Mary White first, Blanche Ranger second. Five years to ten years, Joan Karl first, Betty Mentieth second. At the close of the competition Dr. Haslett announced the results and gave a brief explanation of the work dene by the Obstetrical Society, stressing the importance of the work and the need of public support. The results were well received, and applauded and great credit is due to Dr. Haslett for the able manner in which he carried out a most difficult and delicate work. Mrs. Voyce then introduced the following ladies as the guests of honour:—Mrs. Stanfield, the only known great grandmother in the district: Mrs. Toraalin, mother of six,

grandmother of eleven children; Mrs. Wheeler, mother of six, grandmother of five children* Mrs. mother of eight chiMren; Mrs. Benson, mother of eight, grandmother of three. All these ladies were presented with bouquets. During the afternoon a brisk business was done at both the produce stall and the cutting out competition, while the tea tables were, as v/'TI patronised. Generally speaking a very busy and profitable afternoon was sr>ent. Ip the cutting put competition, Mrs. Bond>ll gained first prize, Mrs. Dennis being second.