WOMEN’S DIVISION

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 March 1939, Page 8

WOMEN’S DIVISION

MASTERTON BRANCH MEETING. OPENING OF REST ROOM AT FLOCK HOUSE. The monthly meeting of the Masterton branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held in the room, Chilton Buildings, on Wednesday. Mrs Ken Groves presided, and the following members were also present: Mesdames Alex Donald, Gawith, Ross, K. Stewart, Cottle, Cameron, Pike, McKenzie, Neil McKay and the hon secretary (Mrs Rue). Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Wright, Engstrom, Burling and W. Taylor. A report was received from the Dominion Secretary in reference to the official opening of the Rest Home at Palmerston North on Saturday, February 18, at which approximately 400 members and friends gathered to honour the occasion. From Hamilton and Te Aroha in the north, Hastings and Dannevirke in the east, and New Plymouth, Hawera and Stratford in the west enthusiastic members travelled by car, bus or rail, and from Wellington, Manawatu, Wanganui and Wairarapa most branches sent full representation. Mrs F. H. Dagg, president of the Wairarapa Provincial Council, who was present at the official opening, also gave a very interesting account of the proceedings, in which she expressed every confidence in the future success of the undertaking. A progress report including the president’s message and the activities of provincial executives and branches in December was received. The report contained a contribution from the world president of the Associated Country Women, in reference to the purpose of the Million Member Campaign, in which she expressed the hope that it would make every member far and near realise that her affiliation to her local country-women’s society was the beginning of her world-wide membership. She had made her community a better place and had worked to make hers a better nation. Her signature would pledge her to make- a better world. For ten years they had worked in the A.C.W.W. with all their resources and all their strength for friendship among tne world’s countrywomen. They had got it. Now they must make that friendship a lever to raise their fellow citizens from lethargy about world affairs. It was decided to hold the annual meeting of the Division on Wednesday, April 12, when the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. It was resolved to send a letter of sympathy to Mrs A. B. Smith in connection with her recent bereavement. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Donald and Gawith. /