WOMEN’S DIVISION

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20737, 22 February 1939, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION

REST HOME OPENED W-D.F.U. ACHIEVEMENT For a number of years it has been the dream of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union that rest home for tired country mothers should be established. Now the dream has come true, and it was a happy and proud day for the Dominion president (Mrs J. C. Wickham) and other officials of the W.D. on Saturday, February 18, on the occasion of the official opening of “Kianga-Moi” (formerly Girls’ Flock House) near Palmerston North. There was a very large and representative gathering at the function, people from all parts of New Zealand being present.

Apologies were received from Her Excellency Lady Galway, the lion. Lee Martin and Mrs Martin, the Hon. P. Fraser and Mrs Fraser, all of whom sent greetings and good wishes. Telegrams and letters of greeting were also received from numerous branches of the W.D. in all parls of New Zealand, also officials and many interested supporters of the organisation. A welcome was extended to the following visitors: Mr and Mrs A. Sutherland (trustees of Flock House), Mr and Mrs J. Moore (Makuri), Miss Warburton (associated with Flock House), Mrs E. 0. Bond, Mr and Mrs L. I. Plimmer (Farmers’ Union), Miss Kinross (Turakina Maori Girls’ College), Mr» and Mrs Barnhill, Miss D. Wright (Old People’s Home), Miss E. Aitken (Crippled Children’s Association), Mr and Mrs Stuart (trustees), Miss Hazel Johnson (Sarah Ann Rhodes Fellowship), Mrs W. G. Black (Crippled Children’s Society), Mr and Mrs Mansford (Mayor and Mayoress, Palmerston North), also to the speakers, officials and visitors from branches. The speakers included Mrs J. C. Wickham, Mrs 11. Paterson, of Pahiatua (representing the National Council of Women), Miss Grant (North Wellington Federation of Wonlen's Institutes), Mrs Mansford (Mayoress of Palmerston North), Professor Peren (Massey College), Miss Banks (matron of hospital), Mr Lees, Major Hume' and members of the Farmers’ Union. The Hon. E. Newman performed the opening ceremony.

NGAHINAPOURI BRANCH

Mrs R. Thomas presided over the monthly meeting of the Ngahinapouri branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union recently. V*-*—

apologies were received from absentees. The roll call, "Tomato dishes,” brought forward some interesting and appetising breakfast or lunch dishes.

The general business of the meeting being dealt with, a proposal to hold a garden party was discussed. Mrs J. McWhannel has kindly offered her garden for this party, which will be held on March 9, at 2 p.m. The branch committee will make the final arrangements for a programme and the tea. The secretary has been instructed to issue invitations to neighbouring branches to attend. An interesting talk on the interprovincial meeting held in Hamilton on February 3, was given by Mrs McIntosh, and members accorded her a hearty vote of thanks.

The flower competition was won by Mrs Mills and the hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Moss and Johnston.