WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 161, 10 July 1930, Page 12

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

TE ATATD. - The monthly meeting of the Te Atatu Women's Institute was held in- the Methodist Church. It took the form of an open meeting. Mrs. Chadwick presided. Miss Melville, on behalf of 'the New Zealand Manufacturers' Association, gave an address on buying New Zealand-made . goods. . A number of lantern slides were shown, depicting the various industries in the Dominion. TE UKU. The Women's Institute met -in s Te Uku Hall on-July 3. A demonstration by Mrs. J. Dent.of basket making from field rushes was interestingly followed by the members. During the afternoon two musical items were rendered, a piano solo by Mrs. Robinson, and song by Mrs. Bromich. A motor car guessing competition was won by Miss Cutfield and Miss Ross, i TE HOE. The monthly meeting of the Te Hoe Women's Institute was held on Wednesday at Mrs. Twining's residence. Mrs. Cuff presided: It was decided to hold; a bring and buy social in the Te Hoe Hall. A parcel of clothing made by, members of the institute was forwarded to Sister Esther. During the afternoon 500 was played. Mesdames Green and Twining were the tea hostesses. , HENDERSON. The monthly meeting of the Henderson Women's Institute was held in the; Foresters' Hall, Mrs. Stuart presiding. Miss Elsie K. Morton gave an informative address on "Early Auckland." During the afternoon a shawl parade was held, many fine old shawls being displayed by members. Mrs. James was awarded first prize, and Mrs. Holborow second by the judges, Mesdames Carter and George. A solo was rendered by Mrs. Osborne, Miss Hart being accompanist. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mesdames Ozich and Eason. NEW LYNN. The New Lynn Women's Institute held their monthly meeting oh Monday afternoon. A debate was held on the respective merits of coal, gas and electricity for household purposes. The decision went in favour of coal. Parcels of material supplied by the Hospital Auxiliary were distributed among members, who will make them into various articles of clothing. Mrs. Howson, president, gave two short readings, and afternoon tea was dispensed by Mesdames Ainsworth, Batt and Dalliniore. WHAKATANE. Over two hundred ladies attended the Women's Institute group meeting held in Whakatane last- Tuesday, Miss McElwee explained that the purpose of the meeting was primarily to bring together the various institute members. Miss Lewis explained the rule of procedure at meetings for the benefit of all members, and made many valuable suggestions. Reports from the institutes represented at meetings at Opotiki (which has now a membership of 83), Waimana and Nukuhou, Waiotahi, Otakiri ,Whakatane, Edgecumbe, 'Matata, Manawahe and Rangitaiki were received. Mrs. ' Burt, acting as spokesman for the Maori Institute explained that their main object was to revive the '-handicrafts of the Maoris. The question of the advisability of sending delegates to the Dominion conference in Wellington was discussed. A display of handwork clone by the various institutes was inspected. Especially interesting was the Rangitaiki exhibition of mats and kits, expressly done for the meeting. . Poi dances were contributed by members of ■the Rangitaiki institute, while friends from Manawahe showed what an' institute meeting should not be like by presenting the one-act play "Institute in Concord." Mrs. E. Armstrong gave some very good elocutionary items. Whakatane members entertained the visitors.to afternoon tea, bringing an instructive and entertaining day to a close. . . At the monthly meeting of the Whakatane Women's Institute, the president Mrs. Buddie, presided over an attendance of 41 members. A demonstration by Mrs. Simpson (Matata), of wool rugmaking created great interest, used wool of different colours being employed, the whole blending , into an attractive pattern. The question- of opening an institute library with members' used books and magazines was discussed. Before the conclusion of. the meeting Mrs. Bullen read a paper upon the subject of Miss Melville's' recent address, "New Zealand-made Goods." The hostesses, were Mesdames Hobin, Flowers, Smallfield and Le Lievre. ' .