TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 August 1939, Page 7

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

MEETING IN MASTERTON. AN INTERESTING DEBATE. The Townswomen’s Guild held its monthly meting yesterday afternoon in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, when Mrs. Judd presided over a good attendance of members. The principal business was the discussion of resolutions which are to come before the annual meeting of the council of the Dominion Federation of Townswomen’s Guilds to be held in Wellington in September. The roll-call, “Sing, Say or Pay” was answered with a variety of quotations stories, hints and readings. The results of the competitions were as follow: Something new from something old, Mrs. Lyttle 1, Mrs. Coe 2, Mrs McWhinnie 3; eggless cake, Mrs Snowsill 1, Mrs. Coe 2, Mrs. Burke 3.

The potatoes for the potato growingcompetition were distributed, each member receiving two. After afternon tea had been served, a debate was held, the subject being. “Which Brings most Happiness—Flowers or Music?” Members of the Garden Circle (Mesdames Shortland, Scharnweber and Snowsill) spoke in favour of Howers, and members of the Singing Club (Mesdames Burke. Taylor and Dagg) urged the claims of music. The debate was most interesting and instructive. The Circle leaders reported on meetings held during the month. At the Garden Circle meeting, Mr Fairbrother gave an address on Japanese floral art. and the roll call was "Things I like best in the Garden in the Evening.”

The Arts and Crafts Circle held demonstrations in connection with pewter work, a petal-dressed doll and a taffeta doll.

The Bridge Circle reported that it had held weekly meetings in the room at the now Ladies’ Rest Rooms.

The Drama Circle had been engaged in practising for the play, “Fetters.” which they produced so well at the annual social evening.

The Singing Circle had been busy as they gave two glees at the social and also journeyed to Woodville during the month to the Women’s Institute festival at which they secured a certificate for third place in glee singing..