WOMEN’S DIVISION.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19887, 16 May 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION.

PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE. SOUTH AUCKLAND CONFERENCE THE PRESIDENTS REPORT. An interesting: and progressive year is reviewed by Mrs F. J. B. Ryburn, president of the South Auckland Provincial Executive of the Women’s Division, in her annual report presented at the recent meeting: of the executive at Te Awamutu. In opening the report remarks the passing of the late King George, a monarch universally esteemed. The organisation has made satisfactory progress throughout the South Auckland Provincial area,' continues the report. Individual branches have done excellent work, and nearly all show increased membership and steady growth of their activities in their respective districts. The presidents and executive officers are to be congratulated on the practical help that has been given, following the high ideals of service inspired by the foundation members. The president personally attended meetings at Huntly, Hamilton, Cambridge, Pukeatua, Korokonui, Ohaupo, Te Awamutu, Raglan and Te Mata, and also met by appointment the presidents of Te Hutuwai and I’ukekapia branches and had been much impressed by the capable and « fficient manner in which these meetings were conducted. She had visited Cio Waikato Land Settlement at Karakariki. where a branch had since been fornc d by Hamilton members. Two new branches, one formed by the Domini'mi president (Mrs Wilson), at Xgaruawahia, and one by Mrs Ryburn nail members of Te Awamutu branch, at Korokonui, were functioning most successfully and hopes were held for more branches in the northern area before long, there now being fifteen branches in the South Auckland Executive. Housekeeping Work. “I wish to pay tribute to our housekeeper secretaries and branch advisory members, for their unselfish labour of love, behind the scenes. The amount of work which a single call for help sometimes entails is beyond the comprehension of the average member,” says the report. The appointment of a provincial sewing woman had been greatly appreciated by the branches and she had constant employment since her arrival in March. The value of co-operative action : with the Farmers’ Union has been of ; the greatest assistance, and the com- ; bined meetings had been found most i helpful. Congratulations were extended to the Farmers’ Union on its year’s work. It was to that organi- ■ sation that the division must look for , any real solution of its difficulties. Increasing interest was being shown (

by members in the deeper subjects and problems of the day. New ideas are being put forward and it was up to the women to take their share of responsibility, individually, socially, nationally and internationally. Much could be done by women to promote the cause of peace. Women and Children on the Land. The greatest problem at the present time \> the position of the women and children on the land and the Farmers' Union was supporting the efforts of the Division to have it made unnecessary for farmers to use the unpaid labour of women and children in the milking sheds. The president urged Women’s Division members to endeavour to make conditions for farm labourers more attractive by providing good quarters and reasonable return for labour, to encourage young men of good character, education and ability, to make successful farmers in the future. The January Dominion executive meeting in Hamilton had passed off most successfully and a great deal of valuable work hail been accomplished. The report paid tribute to the members of the provincial executive for they loyalty, helpful assistance and inspiration during the past year and especially the secretary, Mrs Thomas, and in conclusion, stated, “It has been a pleasure to work with women who try to maintain the high ideals of our creed.”

HAMILTON BRANOH. The monthly meeting- of the Hamilton branch of the Women's Division was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Tuesday, when there was a good attendance presided over by the president, Mrs Clements. After the reading of the -Creed, the general busi- ; ness was dealt with. Mrs Chapman, the branch’s repre- j sentative to the National Council of Women, gave a report of their last meeting. Mrs Cox reported a visit to the Waikato Land .Settlement and also spoke of the suooess of the combined function of Farmers’ Union and Women’s Division held at Te Kowhai. During the afternoon elooution by Mrs Fahey and songs by Mrs Chapman were much appreciated. Arrangements are well in hand for the Winter Show stall. Members are reminded to save any soraps of wool for making baby quitls. Owing to lack of time the lamp shades demonstration was postponed to a future date. CAMBRIDGE BRANCH. The ninth annual birthday party of the Cambridge branoh of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Oddfellows’ -Hall on Monday. There was a very large attendance -of visitors, including representatives from the New' Zealand Farmers’

!• A HAPPY DAY. j A heart full of thankfulness, I I A thimlble full of care, j A soul of simple hopefulness, j ) An early morning prayer. J j A smile to greet the morning ! ! with, | * A kind word as a key | To open the door, and greet the * j day j ! Whatever it brings to thee. ♦ | A patient trust in providence j j To sweeten all the way, i All there, combined with J | thoughtfulness, J I Will make a “ happy day.” • ! i

j Union, the Methodist Ladies’ Guild, the Trinity Ladies’ Guild, the Mothers’ Union and neighbouring Women’s In- i stitutes. Miss Olive Marshall, president of | the Cambridge branch, welcomed the 1 visitors and expressed her pleasure at j seeing such a large attendance. Miss i Marshall explained that the smallness j of the hall had made it necessary to limit the number of invitations, and , remarked that the branch was very ; pleased to see the president of the j South Auckland Provincial Executive, Mrs P. Ryburn, of Paterangi, present, I and also representatives of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Ryburn, who has returned from j the girls’ educational week held at : Tauranga recently, spoke most inter- j

estingly on this subject. She said there were over 60 girls from different provincials and each day, from Tuesday to Friday, was mapped out with a most interesting programme,, which included lectures, physical culture, sight-seeing trips and entertainment at night. The president of the Waikato Provincial Farmers’ Union (Mr S. N. Ziman) spoke on Ihe relationship of the Women’s Division and the Farmers’ Union. During the afternoon several items : were enjoyed, including solos by Mrs Young and Miss E. Feisst, and elocu- j Hon by Miss K. Goodwin. Miss Gwenda Niekla was accompanist. A j paper-hat competition was won by Mrs ! o. Shale, with Miss Gwenda Nickle j second. Before afternoon tea little Helen Ariell and Gwen Jackson presented Mrs Cooper (past president) with beautiful posies. The presentation of I a rug was also made to Mrs J. Cooper J for her untiring work as president of j the branch last year. Margaret Bromwich, of Ngahinapouri, blew out the candles on the birthday cake. A sales stall was popular, Mrs Young and Mrs J. Blackman being in charge 1 I OTOROHANGA JUNIOR BRANCH. A .junior t>ranr]i of I lie Women’s Division or Uic New Zealand Farm- - .TS' l uion has been formed at Otoro- j hanjra. ami the following officers ; elerted: —President, Miss E. Trott ■ Kio Kio ; vice presidents, Misses E King ami .1. Carter; secretary and ' Ire.. >ur.-r. Miss W. Bowyer (Te Raumauku) ; supervisors, Mesdames deland , I ’Hue Lira !a ). IVterson (Maihiilii'. and llornenian tWltnwharuai. I - branc will function under the