WOMEN’S DIVISION

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20914, 20 September 1939, Page 5

WOMEN’S DIVISION

COMBINED PROVINCIALB HAPPY DAY SPENT A happy function was held by the combined provincials and representatives of the branches of the W.D.F.U. and their friends, yesterday, in the Y.M.C.A., when a display of articles for selection for inclusion in the Centennial exhibition was on view, and j an interesting programme was pre- j sented. Mrs A. J. Clements presided and welcomed the North King Country, Piako, Thames Valley and South Auckland Provincials and the representatives of the numerous branches. After the serving of lunch Mrs Lewis Nicholson, of Te Awamutu, gave an interesting demonstration on the making of blinds from flour bags painted with a solution of motor tyres and inner tubes melted in linseed oil, which was much appreciated. This was followed by an inspiring address by the president of the Piako Provincial, Mrs Wallace, who spoke of the necessity of women quietly and efficiently doing their duty as outlined by the ideals of the W.D.F.U. in these troublous times. Songs by Mrs G. Clark, who played her own accompaniments were thoroughly enjoyed, and Mrs McCready provided much amusement by relating some humorous stories. Miss A. M. Tizard, of Te Aroha, gave a talk on the art of making flowers, and exhibited some exceptionally beautiful specimens of her own handiwork. One of the most interesting items was a demonstration by Mrs Newton, of Raglan, a Maori member, of the craftmanship of the Maori women and the articles exhibited by her were examined with much interest. It is hoped Mrs Newton, who is an exceptionally intelligent and beautiful woman, will represent the W.D.F.U. in the Maori section at the Centennial exhibition. Mrs Whatu then gave a short talk and explained her contribution to the display, a greenstone toki found by her grandfather in the sacred cemetery at Taupiri when the country was being surveyed for the railway, and used by the Maoris for carving. The programme concluded with songs by Mrs L. Wells, who was given a hearty round of applause.

If all birds were exterminated the human race would only survive for seven years, according to scientists. Insects would have multiplied so rapidly that they would devour all the world’s vegetation, White potatoes often become poisonous if long exposed to the sun.