YEAR OF PROGRESS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20510, 28 May 1938, Page 21 (Supplement)

YEAR OF PROGRESS

ton. I was later elected to the Dominion Advisory Board and have since attended two meetings, one in Wellington in October and one in Christchurch in March, also an interprovincial conference at Ashburton of the Canterbury executives. I was impressed by the amount of work being done by our organisation.” NGAHINAPOURI BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Ngahinapouri branch of the Wemen’s Division was held in the local hall recently, Mrs Thomas presiding over a large gathering. The report and remits from South Auckland provincial executive were read and special points stressed. An interesting and useful demonstration was given by Miss Eyre on rug-making with various coloured felt hats. Members accorded Miss Eyre a hearty vote of thanksDuring the afternoon a presentation was made by Mrs Thomas to the retiring president, Mrs J. McWhannel. Mrs Thomas spoke of the untiring service Mrs McWhannel had given the brancli during her two years of office. In reply, Mrs McWhannel, who was the recipient of a crystal rose bowl, thanked the president and members for the gift. Mrs Blakey entertained the branch with two delightful songs prior to the serving of afternoon tea. The hostesses were Mrs Moore and Mrs McGregor. The flower competition was won by Mrs Fitness. HAMILTON BRANCH The next monthly meeting of the Women’s Division will be held on Tuesday, June 14. Delegates will be elected for the forthcoming conference and remits for the conference will be considered. Moneys from the Winter Show’ stall should be handed in at the meeting.

PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT SOUTH AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL “We have had a wonderful year,” stated the president, Mrs Ryburn, in presenting her report at the annual meeting of the South Auckland Provincial Council of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, held at Te Awamutu recently. “Much visiting has taken place between the branches, helping to form friendships, and much benefit accrued from Mrs Drake’s visit. “During the year one new branch has been formed at Arohena. With the honorary organiser, Mrs W. Godfrey, I have visited many branches and found them functioning successfully. “Evidence was given by several of our members to the Maternity Services Committee which sat in Hamilton in September last, and appreciation was expressed of the contribution of the Women’s Division housekeeping scheme in rendering practical help to country and expectant mothers.” Referring to social evils, the president stated that the main cause was the changing of the moral standard, and remedy had to be sought in raising this from infancy. The primary responsibility rested with parents. “I think this is essentially work for the women of the country,” she said. “Our co-operation with the New Zealand Farmers’ Union has been of the greatest assistance. Provision of Housekeepers “■The housekeeping branch of our work shows a marked increase, 98 housekeepers being supplied during the year as against 59 for last year. As the success of the scheme depends largely on the housekeepers, members of the Division in the district are urged to do all they can to facilitate their work. Our provincial scheme for the benefit of members is now in operation and up to the present all requests for housekeepers have been supplied. Headquarters granted us a donation of*£2s from the community chest fund and a further donation of £SO will be available shortly. Many branches have sent in contributions for this special scheme. “Last July, with Mrs Mclntosh, I attended the Dominion executive meeting and annual conference in Welling-