THE N.Z. COUNTRYWOMAN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 133, 7 June 1934, Page 2

THE N.Z. COUNTRYWOMAN

i Something of interest to all members Pof the W-D.F.U. is to be found in the May issue of The N.Z. Countrywoman. It opens with the Dominion president’s helpful message, in which she urges branches to visit at least one other branch a year. She stresses the need of assisting the Farmers ’ Union. The latter part of Mrs. Ward’s mesI sage will not only interest country 1 women, But all women. She writes: “I i wonder if you all feel as apprehensive and confused as I do over world affairs. Has it come to you that war is being organised again? There seems to be so much distrust, so much talk of armaments, and so much preparai tion for war. that one cannot help feeling that the world is being made to think along wrong lines, which will •end in destruction upnless we can counter this propaganda by spreading the new gospel that war is wrong, that it is unnecessary, that it is futile, and that it is a destroyer that will destroy us unless we can destroy it. Do see that your branch does its bit to support the League of Nations. , Other items of interest are “The I Things That are Happening in The : World,” and the winning essay in the i recent competition. It is most original and was written by Mrs. C. K. Wilson, of Pio Pio, the title being “In the Year Two Thousand.’’ The judge’s remarks, too, are particularly interesting and i helpful. There are the reviews of the year’s activities among branches throughout i New Zealand, gardening and other use- ; ful hints. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES i HIHITAHI WOMEN'S INSTITUTEThe first meeting of the Hihitahi Women’s Institute was held in the school on Saturday, June 2, and preI sided over by the president, Mrs. SamI ways. Eleven members were enrolled, 1 several others being unable to attend. ' The flower chosen for this institute was | the Iceland poppy, and the colours , orange and lemon. A most interesting demonstration on raffiia work w r as given by Mrs. Speedy, of the Rangiweae Institute. Afternoon tea was then served i by committee ladies, followed by an • amusing competition, which was won Iby Mrs. Canton. The competition, I “The most useful article from a sugarI bag,” was yon by Mrs- Murdoch, with Mrs. Newton second and Mrs. Canton third. A hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. •Speedy was proposed and warmly seconded, and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. The I competition for the next meeting will j be “Something new from something , old,” and the hostesses Mesdames Murdoch and Ennes. A demonstration will be given by Mrs. Robinson, senr., on rag-mat making. MATABOA. A well-attended meeting of the instij t ulc was held on Thursday, May 31, i Mrs. Gill presiding. | The meeting opened -with the singing i of the Ode to Friendship, after which a considerable amount of business was attended to. Owing to future absence ; from the district, two members of the ! committee handed in their resignations, and Mesdames Ross and Duffin were cleted to fill their places. It was decided to hold a social and dance on Saturday, June 30. Two new members . were welcomed, also two intending members from Tiriraukawa. A very interesting demonstration on making seagrass stools were given by Mrs. Ginnane, of Mangaweka. This was followed by a humorous play arranged by Mrs. Smythe, those taking part being Mrs. Smythe and Misses Morrison, Garmonsway, and Davis. A competition for the best shortbread resulted In Miss Siddle gaining highest points, with Miss Elva Davies second, and Mrs. Scott third. After a dainty afternoon tea, served by the hostesses, Mesdames Scott and Blockly, the meeting closed 'with the singing of the National An them.