Miss. IVINSON presided over the monthly meeting at which two new members were admitted.

Mrs. BRAGG gave a useful demonstration on “short pile rugs,” and was thanked on the motion of Mrs. MARTIN, seconded by Mrs. GRAINGER.

A competition for home-made chutney was judged by Mrs. BRAGG and Mrs.   NORMAN, and the prize was won by Mrs. M. B. IVINSON.

Later a very successful whist drive was held in aid of the children’s  
Christmas treat, twenty-nine tables being in use. The prizes were won by:  -

Mrs. NORMAN

Mrs. ISMAY

Miss. NAYLOR

Mrs. MARTIN

Miss. BREW

Mr. W. HODGSON

Mr. J. DALTON

Mr. TODHUNTER

Mr. BOYLE

Mr. W. BENSON

 Mr. Fred BARTLE, the M. C. was then thanked on the motion of Mrs. H.   IVINSON. Supper was served and a cake given by Mrs. IVINSON, was drawn for,   realizing about 20s, and being won by Mr. H. MALLINSON.