TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
MEETING IN MASTERTON. AN INTERESTING ADDRESS ON CHANNEL ISLANDS. The general meeting of the Masterton Townswomen’s Guild was held yesterday afternoon in the Y.M.C.A., when Mrs E. J. Burke presided ovei - a record attendance of members. Members stood in silence for a few moments as a mark of sympathy with Mrs McWhinnie, whose son was killed in action in Crete. A fair amount was raised by voluntary contribution for the A.N.A. Club in Wellington. Mrs Judd, the Guild’s Dominion Federation representative, reported on the executive meeting which was recently held in Wellington, and also on the Patriotic Committee. She appealed for old socks which would be made into mittens. A summary of the war work and patriotic efforts was given by Mrs Judd, who spoke of the activities fron March, 1940, till the present time. Mrs Lyttle reported on the Red Cross Society’s activities, stating that a shop day would be held on August 1. Mem bers were invited to give it their sup port. Mrs Burke explained the Emergency Hospital scheme and many member: handed in their names as helpers. Members were invited to bring alon: to the next meeting clothing and mat erial for the Lady Galway Guild. It was decided that a social gather ing will be held on August 20 in th Savage Club rooms. Two much appreciated pianoforti duets, “Fleurs d’Oranger” and “Tram way,” were played by Mrs and Mis M. Graham. The competition for the “Best hand worked throw-over” was won by Mr Finlayson, with Mrs Milne second. Afternoon tea was served, afte which Mrs E. M. Church gave an ad dress on the Channel Isles. Mr Church, who was born in Jersey, visit ed there again in 1916. She related ho\ the island was famous for its potatoes which were sent to England in bar rels. It was noted also for the beaut; of the glowworms which lit up the sid of the valley. The Germans invade Jersey 11 months ago, but Mrs Churc expressed the hope that the Britis flag would soon again be hoisted then Mrs Church concluded her address b displaying family heirlooms —a beau tiful Paisley shawl, 3£ yards by 1 yards, over 80 years old, a bread-knif with the year 1700 stamped on it, an“ a silver spoon dated July 28, 1833. Mrs Church was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and presented with a shoulder spray. The roll call, “My cure for a fit of the blues,” proved very entertaining.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 July 1941, Page 2
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