WOMEN’S DIVISION

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20734, 18 February 1939, Page 18 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S DIVISION

HAMILTON BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Hamilton branch of the Women’s Division was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Tuesday, February 14, Mrs Wills presiding over a g-ood attendance of members. The meeting opened with the reciting of the Greed and a motion of sympathy was passed to Mrs Cox, in the loss of her mother. Apologies were received from Mesdames Chapman, Bath, Webb, Davidson and Cox. Two new members were elected and the president extended a warm welcome to both. The quarterly inter-provincial meeting will be held next Tuesday and all members are invited to attend. Mrs Blunt reported having sent 21G magazines to the Mental Hospital. Mrs Brown then gave a very interesting talk on first aid, "What to do in case of sickness till the doctor comes." TE PUN!NGA BRANCH The Te Puninga branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union held its first meeting of the year in the local hall recently, Mrs D. Donald, vice-president, occupying the chair. There was a large attendance of members and a pleasant afternoon was spent. The entertainment programme was provided by Misses N. Kerr, R. Donald. A. Martinsen and Kerr. A competition for the best battle of preserved plums was won by Mrs Grimes with Miss Martinsen. 2 and Mrs Patterson and Mrs Singers •” equal . A competition for a house frock was won by Miss Martinsen. Mrs Grimes being 2 and Mrs Hines Tlie afternoon concluded with a deI cious aflbrnooii tea. served by the eldest members of the branch.

KORAKONUI BRANCH The February meeting of the Korakonui branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union took the form of a picnic held at the Poplars. The meeting was quite informal. only the necessary business being done, and the members all enjoyed a chat after the holidays. It was ideal weather and many of the members enjoyed a swim in the river. The billy was boiled in true picnic style and afternoon tea was partaken of under the trees. KARAKARIKI BRANCH The usual monthly meeting of the Karakariki branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held recently, Mrs Magner presiding. The meeting opened with the reading of the Creed. The roll call was “Tomato Recipes” and met with a good response. The competition (jumbled songs) was won by Mrs Hastie, and Mrs Gilder 2. A visitor from Auckland, Miss Bradshaw, was also present. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Gilder and Mrs Hastie.

THE QUIET LIFE What pleasures have great princes More dainty to their choice Than herdmen wild, who careless In quiet life rejoice, And fortune's fate not fearing Sing sweet in summer morning? All day their flocks each tendeth; At night they take their rest; More quiet than who sendeth His ship into the East, Where gold and pearl are plenty, But getting, very dainty. For lawyers and their pleading, They esteem it not a straw; They think that honest meaning Is of itself a law; Where conscience judgeth plainly They spend no money vainly. Oh, happy who thus liveth, Not caring much for gold; With clothing which sufficeth To keep him from the cold! Though poor and plain his diet, Yet merry it is, and quiet. —Anon., 158