WOMEN’S DIVISION

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20731, 15 February 1939, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION

NGARUAWAHIA BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Ngaruawahia branch of the Womens Division was held in the Parish Hall recently, the president, Mrs Empson, presiding over a good attendance of members and visitors. After the reciting of the Creed, the minutes were read. The roll call, “Health hints, was well answered. A discussion took place about sending in a remit. Delegates appointed to represent the branch at the Hound Table Conference, were Mesdames Rickard and DuxTield. Ihe competition (plum jam) was vvon b) Mrs McCorquindale with Mrs A. Paterson second. The judges were Mesdames Wickham and Duxfleld. This meeting was an important one as the branch had the honour of a visit from the Dominion president, Mrs J. Wickham, of Wanganui, accompanied by the Advisory Board member. Mrs F. Ryburn, Mrs Clements, president of the executive of South Auckplace by a coronet of orange blossoms and formed a second train. The bridesmaids, Miss Georgia de Montalk, of Auckland, and Miss Doris Yandle, sister of the bridegroom, wore frocks of cyclamen taffeta. The full skirts, stand-up collars and sleeves, were trimmed with rows of cording. They wore coronets of toning flowers. Their bouquets were of pompom dahlias and gladioli. The flower-girl, Pauline Thompson, was dressed in pale cyclamen crepe ninon. The best man was Mr Bill Burkitt, of Putaruru, and the groomsman was Mr Archie Crabb, of Matamata. The reception was held at the rooms of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union of Putaruru, where the guests were received by the bride’s mother, wearing a frock of black ring velvet trimmed with a cyclamen velvet spray and toning hat. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of navy blue lace and georgette and a navy hat trimmed with white ospreys. Her bouquet was of polyanthii, rosebuds and maidenhair fern. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs E. F. Thompson, of Auckland, wore a navy tafTeta frock with ecru lace sprays. A navy hat, veil and accessories completed the costume. Her bouquet was of carnations, rosebuds and maidenhair fern. The bride travelled in a froek of black wool georgette with a studded gold belt and a hat to match. The invited guests were: —Mr and Mrs J. R. O. Lochhead, Mr and Mrs A. L. Mason, Mr and Mrs G. M. Newton (Te Awamutu), Mr and Mrs J. P. de Montalk (Auckland), Mrs Vandee (Te Awamutu), Mrs W. .1. Thompson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs X. A. Egginton, Mr and Mrs .). 1. Hay, Mrs F. C. Barnett, Mr a*nd Mrs .1. E. Francis, Mrs .1. Hyland (Waiuku), Mr and Mrs T. Appleby (-Auckland), Mrs O. Johnson Waiuku), Mr and Mrs R. Thompson (Auckland), Mrs Marr i.Waiuku), Mr and Mrs T. F. Valentine, Mr and Mrs G. A. Howland, Mr and Mrs 11. Robinson, Mrs Kimber, Mr and Mrs T. J. Cotter, Mr and Mrs 11. L. Martin, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and M«s P. L. Guillard, Mrs Bathe. Miss Eunice Yandle, Miss K. Cleary, Miss Z. Barnett, Miss X. Hyland (Te Awamutu), Miss Valentine, Miss E. R. Ashton, Miss C. Scott, Misses G. and X. Howland, Miss H. Weighfman. The Rev. P. Cleary, Mr K. Day Auckland). Mr 11. Gillain Hotorua), Mr l>. Cruiekshank Cambridge), Mr X. Barnett. Mr J. Barnelt. Dr. G. C. Mac Diarmid. Mr l>. Hyland Te Awamutu . Mr K. Bathe. Mr M. Cory Auckland . Mr i;. Tild.itls Auckland . Mr 15. Alexander. Mr 15. Scott, Mr X. Robinson. Mr Truss Xual-.i . Mr L. Gross. Mr R. Stephenson, Mr J. Howland, .Mr B. llowiand.

land, Mrs Godfrey, organiser, and Mrs Wells, president of the Hamilton branch. After Mrs Empson had welcomed the party an adjournment was called for luncheon. Mrs B. Mear, accompanied by Mrs Martin, entertained with a solo. , Mrs Wickham addressed the gathering and expressed pleasure at being able to meet the members and their friends. She outlined the scheme the Division has now undertaken, the rest home “Ivianga Moi” at Palmerston North. “The Women's Division,” said Mrs Wickham, “is a unique organisation and there are now 22,000 members.”

At the conclusion of Mrs Wickham’s address Mrs Empson presented her with a bouquet from tlie members on behalf of the Huntly branch. Mrs Holland, president, thanked Mrs Empson for the invitation to be present. Mrs Crimp, on behalf of Pukekapia. spoke likewise. Mrs M. Loughnan, president of the Ngaruawahia Women’s Institute, thanked Mrs Wickham for her interesting address, Mrs D. R. Welch, president of the Ngaruawahia Plunket Society, and Mrs G. B. Isdale, president of the Girl Guides, also expressed pleasure at hearing the Dominion president speak. Mrs Ryburn spoke on the amazing increase in the work, and as Advisory Board member felt it her duty to keep in touch with the branches. Mrs Clements, president of the South Auckland Plunket Gen tre, and Mrs Wells, president of the Hamilton branch, also made short speeches. Mrs Godfrey endorsed the remarks of previous speakers, and impressed on members the necessity of always wearing their badges. The hostesses were Mesdames Clark, Given, Fleming and J. C. Gerrand. MORRINSVILLE BRANCH The Morrinsville branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union resumed its meetings, for the year recently, when Mrs R. A. S. Browne presided over about 40 members in the Masonic Hall. There was a splendid display of dahlias in the floral competitions, which were judged by Mr G. S. Brown. For tlie decorated bowl of dahlias Mrs 11. Wilcox was first and Mrs W. Wilcox second. For the vase of specimen dahlias Mrs H. Wilcox was first and Mrs J. McNaughton second. Good business was done at the stall where Mesdames P. J. Cooper and R. Gallichan were in charge, while the librarian, Miss M. Turnbull, also had a busy time. Since the previous meeting six housekeepers have been engaged in the district. At present there is an acute shortage of housekeepers. The branch is sending a letter of appreciation to Miss Fraser, who recently retired from the position of senior housekeeper. Mrs Browne gave a report on the recent meeting of the Piako Provincial Council of the Division at Morrinsville. The Piako district members were hostesses. Mrs G. Fromm, of Kereone, sang two solos playing her own accompaniments. Letters of sympathy are to be sent to Mrs J. R. West, who is in hospital, and to Mrs J. Simpson, whose husband has been ill. A letter was received from the postmaster thanking the Division for assistance in connection, with the sale of health stamps. Donations received included a china cup and saucer from Mrs W. Smith, and books for the library from Mrs Swayn. A demonstration of a vacuum cleaner by a representative of the makers was followed with much interest.