WOMEN’S DIVISION.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19890, 20 May 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION.

SOUTH AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL. The annual meeting of the South Auckland Provincial Counoil was held in the Parrish Hall. Te Awamutu, on May i 3. The meeting was a very successful one. and was presided over bv the Provincial president,. Mrs t. JRyburn, who welcomed delegates. The branches represented were Cambridge, Hamilton, Pukeatua, Taupiri, Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Kawhia, Ohaupo, Ngahinapouri and Korakonui, as well as Te Awamutu delegates. Following the Creed sympathic reference was made to the passing of the late King George and the loss the nation had sustained. Members paid a silent tribute, also to members of the executive who had suffered bereavement, special mention being made of the loss to the Executive of the Women’s Division of the late Mrs \V. Macky, who, as housekeeping secretary to Te Awamutu branch for many years had been a loyal delegate for five years In the interests for the welfare of both housekeeper and employer. Dominion President’s Address. During the afternoon Mrs C. K. Wilson, Dominion president, received a very 'cordial "welcome, and later addressed members upon the subject of the proposed amalgamation of the Women’s Division and Women’s Institute, also other matters of interest to the working of the Division. Correspondence containing all necessary information was dealt with; also reports from branches. The president mentioned three new branches which had been formed, namely, Korakonui, Ngaruawahia and the Waikato Lands Settlement, thus making 15 branches linked with the South Auckland Provincial. Visits were made to other districts with a view to forming branches. The annual report submitted by the president was received with applause. This showed much had been achieved. The Dominion Executive, having been held in Hamilton, entailed a considerable amount of arranging, all being accomplished with great success. The financial statement reviewed, as shown by the secretary, revealed satisfactory credit. Housekeepers have been kept very busy and the difficulty has arisen on many occasions to supply the requests for these ladies, who give such valuable help, and do a noble work. The housekeeping report stated that 47 applications had been filled. Mrs Mclntosh, delegate to the National Council of Women, reported about the different subjects brought under discussion at this meeting, such as the League of Nations Union, Child Welfare Act, mothers’ rights, women police, and other subjects, and mentioned a remit of interest in connection with the International Council of Yugoslavia. Miss 0. Marshall and Mrs W. Godfrey, delegates to the Farmers’ Union meetings, gave interesting reports. The importance was stressed of assisting the Farmers’ Union in all problems where their co-operation and •help were needed, as their service on the Division behalf for the benefit of women and children was very unselfish. Very warm tributes were paid to Mrs Ryburn and Mrs Thomas, Mrs Ryburn having acted as housekeeping secretary in addition to her presidential duties, which this year had been very strenuous. Remits submitted were much discussed. These were varied, some bearing on branch interests, others upon the economic and national importance and general welfare work. Te Awamutu members were hostesses for luncheon and afternoon tea. Election of Officers. The election of officers was as follows:—President, Mrs F. J. Ryburn (re-elected) ; vice-presidents, Mrs Cooper, Mrs McWhannell; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mrs R. Thomas (re-elected) ; committee, Mesdames W. Godfrey, Jenkinson, Froggatt; organiser, Mrs W. Godfrey; delegates to Farmers’ Union, Mrs Godfrey and Miss Marshall; delegates to National Council, Mrs Mclntosh, Dr. De La Mare; housekeeping secretary, Mrs F. J. Ryburn; conference delegate, Mrs F. J. Ryburn. TE AROHA BRANCH. Mrs D. S. Farrier presided at the May meeting of the Te Aroha branch of the Women’s Division. Mrs Foster showed two delightful letters from the English link, one describing Charring itself, with its famous church, and the other the Jubilee procession. Mrs Prenton spoke on the work of the Drama League. The Te Aroha banner had been adjudged first, with Waharoa second. The month’s competition was won by Mrs Kennedy, second award going to Mrs Foster. Much amusement was caused by the whistling competition. Each member whistled a tune, and the prize was gained toy Mrs Foster for listing the names of the tunes sucoessfully. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Graham, Laurie, Kennedy and Foster. TOKOROA BRANCH. The Tokoroa branch of the Women’s Division celebrated its birthday on Wednesday afternoon at Tokoroa, and visitors were present from Lichfield and Putaruru. A most enjoyable time was spent by all present. A small programme was arranged and songs were given by Mrs Shine, Mrs Tullock and Mrs Morcombe, and elocution followed. Mrs Tullock won the competition in which members represented certain books. A short and interesting address was given on the subject of the amalgamation of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union and the Women’s Institute, by Mrs C. K. Wilson, Dominion president of the Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union. At afternoon tea lime there was a beautiful cake in honour of (he occasion. Mrs Sloper, the president, making the first cut.

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