FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 October 1938, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

WOMEN’S DIVISION (“Times-Age” Special) The members of the Women’s Division of the Farmer’s Union held their monthly meeting in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday afternoon. Mrs Wakely occupied the chair, there being a good attendance. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Bergh, Aitken, Cuff, and Charles. A collection for lepers, amounted to £1 6s 6d and a small parcel of goods. It was decided to donate £5 to the Wairarapa Community Chest. A very interesting address was given by Mrs Carter, of Lower Hutt, on gardening. She also demonstrated budding and grafting. Mrs Carter was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, and was presented with a shoulder spray by Mrs Wakely. The competitions resulted: —Flower shrubs, Mrs Charles, 1; Mrs Wakely, 2; Mrs Lynski, 3. Cut blooms, Mrs Wakely, 1 and 3, Mrs Charles 2. Bulbs, Mrs Charles 1, Mrs Lynski, 2 and 3. Cooking: Bran Gems, Mrs Lynski, 1; Mrs Lowell 2. Biscuits, Mrs Lowell 1. An invitation was received from the Pihautea branch to a birthday party on Thursday next. The tea hostesses were Mesdames Brophy, Luke and Smith. Croquet Club. The Featherston Croquet’s Club’s season was opened on Saturday in fine weather. In a happy little speech the Mayoress, Miss Card, declared the season open. The president (Mrs Saunders) also briefly spoke, both ladies being presented with posies. Competitions were played, the winners being as follow:—French, Mrs Tutbury; golf, Mrs Leslie; ladder, Miss Baker. Afternoon tea was served during the afternoon. Welcome Rain. After a spell of very dry, windy weather, and with pastures beginning to show the want of moisture, a welcome rain set in yesterday afternoon, continuing throughout the night. The rain will be appreciated, particularly by those farmers in the Lower Valley, whose land was silted during the last flood, and require a good rain to wash the grass clean. DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB Owing to the heavy wind on Saturday, the competition for Mr L. G. Benton’s Trophy was abandoned. Next Saturday’s competition will be for the Williams and Bidwill Cups. Painting Contract. Mr Fred O’Neale has secured the contract for the painting and renovating the school master’s resident and will commence the work within the next few'days.