WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 66, Issue 49, 7 December 1945, Page 4

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

FAIRTON MEETING Miss Oram presided at the December meeting of the Fairton W.I. Miss R. Chappell was the pianist. Mrs G Nell read the inspirations. Members’ decided to hold their annual picnic at Timaru on January 17, and all arrangements were made accordingly. . After the business portion ol tne meeting a social half hour was spent. Competitions were won by Mrs Jordon, Miss Hannan and Mrs J. 'Dennison. Musical items, which were mucft appreciated, v ere contributed by Mesdames Jordon, McKeague and Miss K. Hannan. Community singing was also enjoyed. Mrs J. For( i m oved a vote of thanks to the visiting performers and also to Miss R. Chappell. Competitions judged by Mesdam.es J. Morton and J.. Ford, resulted. Best bloom,'Mrs. Dennison 1, Mrs Don nelly and Miss Chappell (equal) 4 Mrs Nell and Mrs Willis (equal) 4; jar of flowers, Mrs Willis 1, Miss R Chappell 2, Mrs Nell and Mrs Bennison (equal) 3; spring onions, Mrs Willis 1. Mrs H. Chappell 2, Miss R. Chappell and Mrs. Nell (equal) 3; Christmas mince, Mrs Bennison 1 Mrs Chqppell 2; Christmas gift costing 2s 6d, Mrs Nell 1, Mrs Chappell and Mrs. Bennison (equal) 2, Mrs Frazer and Mrs Brown (equal) 4. Hostesses were Mesdames J. Ford. IT. Slade and E. Frazer.