WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21329, 23 November 1934, Page 23

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

MOI'NT SOMERS n Si t G- L. Hood presided over the n thlv meeting of the Mount Sorners c W ° n i pn'''- Institute, there being a large £ induct,.,;, , :tc,inber ol vi,- <• f , V Two new members were en- g i: °iiprf Metier..; of sympathy were f, 1 h with Mrs I- F. VVoocl and Mrs £ P aS Hn,vey in tla-ir recent bereave- r D- r. membci's standing in silence, e :D t' M Goodrich jtavc an interest- v >' rs pnQi-'t oi 11 io Soul!) Canterbury v l n Lrttion meet in;'. Held at Temuka a Fcd nonth- r " r Vlhll:h she w . as . tu> 13- 1 | iitai'lc vote 01. thanks. A I 'volition for' the best jar of mar- ' co y resulted: Mrs A. R. Beekley it <; E W. Robert.- - 2. and one for J. ' M 'p C . 'vork in ml outing stockings {W Mrrl- Mi;-s "• Wightman 1. Mrs J. _ f Whitman 2. A musical parcel J T. voii b -- Miss Peggy Dunn, I fi'af'nothcr resulted: Misses T. and i ?;Vor°»»'• r % sa,c:i tab A k: 1 d£fcircle was much aporeciated. ; , W,es-cs were Mesctanies H. ; J&aJdVc. Alexander. S. Bennett. and R. , I j ru.Mi i The monthly meeting of the Rimu, 1 Woodstock, and Kanieri branch of the ' Wom cn's Institute was held at Rimu, when Mrs Wells presided over a good , ♦♦onHance of members. She welled Mr. T. Maloney and Mrs W. nTonnor as guests of the evening, u was reported that the children's rhrktmas parly would be held on neccmber 15. in Hit.' Woodstock Hall. The hostesses were Mesdames J. Kelly, 0. Wildborc. and L. Inwood. > KOITERANGI At the monthly meeting of the Koi- • terangi Women's Institute Mrs Ashley (Hokitikai ably demonstrated cake icing to a large number ef members and visitors. The meeting decided to hold a Christmas tree party and dance on Friday, December 21. The music will be played byMessrs Cook and Ackers. The competition for the three best marigolds . resulted:—Mrs H. Dimmiek 1. Mrs S. Havill 2. Mrs Madson 3. A junior competition for pikelets resulted:— Miss P. Sparkes 1, Miss I. Godfrey 2. The hostesses were Mesdames W. and S. Havill) and Misses W. and A. Havill. i'AKNAsSL'S The monthly meeting of the Parnassus Women's Institute was held recently. Mrs J. Collard. president, presided. Mrs D. Sheffield gave a report on the half-yearly meeting of the North Canterbury Federation, which was held in Christchurch. The competition for the best frock made and worn, and not costing more than ss, was won by Mrs J. Collard, with Miss Barber second. A very interesting demonstration on cake icing was given by Mrs A. Williamson, Gore Bay. It was decided to give the children of the district a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Mrs E. D. Milne was in charge of the sales tables. The hostesses were Mesdames Thomas and Downs. The hostesses for the next monthly meeting, which is to be held in the Parnassus Hall, are Mesdames Angus and Lcaman and Miss Barber. SHERWOOD DOWNS Mrs Alister Mackenzie presided at the monthly meeting of the Sherwood Downs Women's Institute. Visitors from Fairlie Institute were welcomed, also Mrs E. Williams and her little son. Prize-winners at the recent Timaru and Wairnate shows were congratulated. An invitation was received from the Mount Nessing Institute to be present at its meeting on Wednesday, November 21, when Miss Spencer will give an address. Mrs A. P. Bray find Miss C. Macdonald agreed to care for the plot at the Aslnvick Flat monument. Discussion resulted in the hostess system for afternoon teas being retained. A travel talk will be given by Miss Riddle in the school on November 23. It was decided that a district picnic be held at Mr? Carter's. Te Puni. on December 15, toys to be provided as usual for the children. Miss A. Scott was accorded a vote of thanks l'or her interesting report of the recent federation meeting at Temuka. Great interest was shown in Use displays of Christmas novelties by Mrs West (Fairlic>. Mrs A. Mackenzie, and Mrs S. Harper. Votes of thanks I were passed to the demonstrators. i The competitions resulted as follows: -Home-made frock, costing not more than ss. judged by Mrs Latimer. Fairlie: Miss Laird 1. Mrs West. Mrs Mackenzie, and Mrs Gibson 'equal) 2. Best bloom, judged by Mrs West and Mrs E. William': Mrs Reid 1, Mrs GalV'ey 2, Mrs Anniss OUAIH | 'there v. as a good attendance at I Tie j monthly meeting of the Orari I Women's hutilute, when Mr: C. A j M. Macdonpld presided. I An addrcs.- on her travels was give p. by Miss J. Spencer, founder of the movement in New Zealand. All the original members of I lie Orari institute who were present were introduced to Miss Spencer, who was prc'■ont five years ago when the branch | vus formed, and who expressed her Pleasure at finding the branch so flourishing. u Members gsve good support to the ''cake and apron stall" in aid of the institute's finances, while a very In'erosting pi;iy was read by Mesdames Urwiii. P. IGerard, and 11. Rook. W AII'AIJA At the November meeting of the Waipara Women's Institute Mr.-> England (president) presided over a very Eood attendance of members and visitors. Members of the Drama Club Save three plays, which were much enjoyed. The following took part:—''Nine Green Peas," Mesdames McLachlan. Darrceh. Misses J. Darroch a nd J. T'otton: "Loclr of Hair," Mesdames Conway, Topp, Fi. Symonds, & nd Miss E. Parson: "Cupid in the Kitthen," Mrs Sheldon. Misses J. Ferguson and p. McGuekin. The competitions resulted lis follows;.-Bowl of roses: Mrs Gainsford 1. Miss M. Whyte Vase of roses: Mrs Darroch I, Miss E. Par.-,oii 2 Best single rose. Mrs B. Symonds. Uest double rose: Mrs Aden J. Mi.-s M Whvlc 2. Bowl *ny flowers: Miss M. Whyte I. Miss ars °n 2. Vase any flower: Mrs Con- !^' a y 1, Mrs Sheldon 2. Best single Woom: M , ss H Gainsford 1. Best Mrs Gainsford 2. Best double Womo: Miss H. Gainsford 1. Best Posy: Mrs Topp 1, Miss Potton 2. Shoulder spray: Mrs Conway 1, Mrs arroch 2. Article made from a yard cretonne: Mrs Topp 1 and 2. Plate Mrs Topp 1. Mrs Darroch and Mrs Forsyth 'equal) 2. The host£ses were Aden, E. J. Blake, arid ],. c ;ik ,. r

LEESTON J i Mrs J. Brooks presided over the ! monthly meeting of the Lees ton Wo- li men's Institute. Reports on the busi- °' ness dealt with at the federation meet- \i spnt^ eld T « in Chris tchurch were pre- " nlr ?> " w £ s decidcd t0 hold <> P' c - o nic at Coe's Ford on December 21 A n competition for the daintiest coat- v, hanger was won by Miss J1 * Candy with Mrs S. Candy second and ft Mrs E. S. Candy third. Miss Berg | C gave a demonstration on marquetrv ! d lor which she was thanked. Mesdames S b. Candy and H. A. Saunders were a responsible for a pleasant half-hours iV entertainment. A competition was j won by Mrs Graham. The hostesses i were Mesdames j'. Boag, D M Lill ! and J. Rowden. i LKEENDALE \ ,\ | V Mrs L. Early presided over a large j attendance at the monthly meeting of j q the Greendale Women's Institute. A'■ IV niulioii •.>.: sympathy was passed with' 1 ' Mrs A. Russell, jun., in the death ui' j u her brother. Mrs H. 15. Shipley read 'i' a report of the half-yearly meeting ol' h the North Canterbury Federation of n Women's Institutes. Arrangements ; [' were made tor the annual institute • j 1 picnic, which will bo held on Decern- I :' bcr 4 at 'M-Icmcbush," the home of ' Tv Mr James Dean;. A demonstration on '-j making chocolates was given bv Miss i a Riddell. A competition for the best ,tl dress, costing ss, judged by Miss Rid- : 1 dell, was won by Mrs K P. Adams I, Jo and Mrs L. Karly 2. Hostesses for the i* s afternoon were Mesdames G. H. Rid- ; d Ken. A. Russell. S. Worsfold. and i a C A. Ridgen. - : y I '■ t MAKONAN | ] : j (■ ; O The November meeting of the Maro- j j, nan Women's Institute was liekl in the; ~ schoolroom. Mrs Graham Scales pre- j j sided over a good attendance, inchid- | t j ing visitors from the Lismore, May- j P i field, and Staveley institutes. A wel- ! ' j come was extended to some members I ' who were attending the meeting for j ; the first time. Mrs Scales read a re- | I port of the half-yearly meeting of the j V. South Canterbury Federation of Insti- \), lutes held recently at Temuka, at !, J which she and Mrs Whiting had rcpre- ! \ sented the institute. It was decided ! J to write to Mrs J. Simpson expressing I the sympathy of the members in her j illness. Mrs Scales congratulated the; 1 : members on the success of the llower ' show, and the enjoyable dances ar- | J ranged by the institute during the win- i ~ tor. It was reported that Miss Me- j \ Cormick, a valued member, had leu | to reside at Wakanui. She had been presented with a small gift at a social ; ; v evening. Demonstrations on the icing;', of a cake and crystallising flower i petals were given by Mrs C. Dunstan. | ] Mesdames Dunstan, C. Sewell, ;,md G. I i Murdock awarded the prizes for the i competitions as follows:—Vase of ' flowers: Mrs G. Scales 1, Miss E. Gal- | $ lctly 2, Miss B. Galletly 3. Article I \ made from a sugar bag: Mrs G. Scale; I v and Miss E. Galletly" I'cqual) 1. Mrs , Hambcr and Miss M. Whiting (equal) , 3, Mrs E. Rhodes 5. Plate of biscuits: ' Mrs P. Ruck 1, Miss E. Gallellv 2, Miss \ B. Galletly 3, At the December meet- J ing a fish pond will be arranged for J the children of members. An offer ' of a parcel of gifts from Mesdames Hambcr and C. Dunstan, and a dona- I tion from Mrs P. Ruck were-accepted ; with thanks. ; (AVE '. 1 i The attendance at the November j j meeting of the Cave Women's In- i j stitute Vt'ii.; very good. Miss Amyes j ( presided. A report of the half yearly ' t conference was given by Mrs Squire, ' 1 who was accorded a vote of thanks. < [ Gardening notes for the month were J read by Mrs W. Little. An excellent I practical demonstration of seagrass i stool making was given by Mrs Me- i Innes, and a vote of thanks was passed to her. After afternoon tea was served j by Ihe hostesses, a talk about Chelsea I gardens was given by Miss Brown, ( who explained the origin of the gar- | dens, ana gave some interesting facts ] about the difficulties the early botan- , ists had in securing plants from ; . foreign lands, and in inducing them to ( , flourish. Members were very grate- ( fu! to Miss Brown for ther very inter- ] ', csting talk, and a vote of thanks was - accorded her. The, competition winners! '. were: Floating bowl, Mrs W. Little and \ ■ Miss Weavers equal 1; Mrs Brown and j. , Mrs Molthus equal 3, Miss Weavers - and Miss Scott equal 5; boys' shirt, [ Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mrs W. Littl. 2, and '. Miss Wisely 3; coffee cake, Mrs W. ! ' Little 1, Miss Wisely 2 and 3; hand- , ' made handkerchief, Miss Weavers, 1, ■ 2, and 3 : ; - - STI.nHOL.ME The November meeting of the Studholme Women's Institute was held in | ■ the Nukuroa Hall, Mrs W. Hayman j presiding over a good attendance, in- i ; I eludhig several visitors. It was de- | i rided to hold the children's parly at \ ■ Victoria Park. For the December j meeting members were asked to give; l . a parcel ot tovs for the children in i ; the mental hospital at Christchurch. Mesdames G. Hayman and F. Saund- ■ I crs presented reports of the Federation ■ meeting held at Temuka. The competitions for the afternoon resulted: Bowl of flowers, Mrs H. Hayman 1, Mrs G Murray 2. Mrs E. L- Saunders 3- specimen bloom, Mrs R. Hayman 1. 1 Mc-'tlc-m'-'S E. L. and G. Saunders 2, ' Mrs G.Murray 3: pikelets. Mrs Borth- | wick and Mrs W. Hayman equal 1, '■ Mrs V. Murrav 3. Mrs .!. Murray 4; j : chiids' dress, Mrs J. Kelly 1, Mrs E. 1 ! Rollenson 2. Miss J. Kippenberger .-. j < HEUTSKY . The monthly meeting of the Chert-1 - -ey Women's Institute was held in the! - Chcrlsey Hall, when Mrs A. P. Bruce I 1 presided over an attendance ol 'iO.i \ One new member was elected. Votes j of sympathy were passed lo Mrs Clark - in the death of her husband, and Mis, ". J Henry in her illness. It was agreed! : to write to Mrs Hedley Watson, and; ; also make a small presentation io hci \ I t .n her departure from the chsli --.. 'I A„ mvitalion ■ as received from U-Kokebv-Milel'.am Women s Division to their "l'n-t birthday. Mrs Doig ana 1 Miss Hood were asked lo aLcnd. t. i was arranuod to hold an evening meet- t I in." m November, when Mrs Dr. Me-, Laren would address the gathering., - ! It wa- also agreed to hold the io-e - the same night, the men to be, ,• invited lo attend. A.Taiigemcnls wcie made for the garden party to be heid| in December. A report was given y J j Miss Nancy Robinson on the halli vearlv federation meeting held at " Temuka. and Miss Flynn p™ «i» ac"count of the group meeting hole at Rakaia when Miss Jerome Spenc.ei ■ ! was the eue.-t of honour. Mrs John-, : ' '. .-on eave'a very instructive demon- - : ~ralio.i on knitting from the fle'ce ■ ' and showed samples of her work. M_. , ;■ I Crin proposed a hearty vote of hai , : .s. '' i The goods sold on behall o the dis- ' I j.blcd soldier:- met with good demand. • iTho results in the kmltn.u comue > nm I were as follow-.- Open ela,- Lnghs.i ; i wool' Rickerby. Miss Hanrahan, 1 M is;' M. Cameron, Mi.s D Walson. ■■> Open class, New Zealand wool. Mrs H. ' R Watson, Miss Rickerby. Mi* M--0 Cameron Miss O. Doig. Socks: New ■t Zealand wool, four-ply: Miss Magson. o Child's garment, English wool: Mis, W it Halliday, Mrs A. P. Lruce Childs I. garment, New Zealand wool. Air., W. •s Halliday. Mrs H. Copland M , A d Bruce. Mrs H. J. V/ilso,, the iudge= e in these classes were Miss Lo dill Smith and Mrs F. Johnson. A debiue - was held, the subject being !o\vn v. I. country, and tins wa:, won by the country side.

I AIRLIE J The November meeting of the Fairlie Women's Institute was presided jver bv Miss Foden. Three resignations were received with regret. Mrs Roberts, Winseombc, was welcomed as i new member. Mrs A. H. Giilmgham, jrganiscr of the hosDitality circle, announced that she had 10 members whose homes were open to visitors. A verv intern tting report on the federation meeting was given by Mrs r; Mav. The hostesses were Mesdamcs' Isitt. F. Isitt. Hammond, shanks, and Parr. A competition for c i seed cake resulted: Mrs Riddle 1. Mrs S. Braddick 2. l v AI.LANDAI.E c Al the uionihiy meeting of the ; Allandale Women's Institute Mrs R. c Vv'arenig presided over a good attend- L ,;nce of" members. A motion of sym- i outhv was passed to Mrs Shaw and family in their recent bereavement. Correspondence was received from Mount Nessing inviting members to v :heir December meeting, also from i Miss 1.-itt thanking the institute- for a , donation to the school, library. The resignation of Mrs J. Halt who is | leaving tno district, was received with ! : regret. Mrs Guilford and Mrs Rog- it ers gave reuorts on the n.'Cent tcderalion •meeling. Mrs Parr gave an interesting and instructive talk on home nursing;. During the social half hour Miss Br ice sang two Scotch songs. ;. 'The monthly competitions were won as follows: -Dress costing not more than (ss: Senior class, Mrs T. Crampton: junior class. Miss G. Hall. Iced chocolate cake: Mrs Guilford 1. Mrs } Scarlett 2. Tito hostesses were Ivies- l dames R. Wareing, A. Hall, D. O'Neill, and Rhodes. One of the most enjoyable functions yet held in the Aliandale school was , thai of the Women's Institute's second birthday party. The school was beau- V tifully 'decorated with the institute [ colours ;md greenery. Tl;e first pari of the programme consisted of musical items and a one-act. play, entitled J "Both Wavs." Solos were sung by , Mrs White and Miss N. Talbot, Mr C. ] Reid. and Mr T. Creighton. A ven- l triloquist turn was given by Mr T. ' Mayne. Those tailing part in the , play were Mr and Mrs F. Isitt and ' the Misses Isitt, Brice, and O'Reilly. ' All those items were heartily tip- j plauded by the large audience. The ( room was cleared lor dancing, Mr J. O'Connor being master of ceremonies. The special feature of the supper was ; the beautiful birthday cake, given by ' Mrs I!. Wareing, and made and iced by Mrs T. Crampton. The president (Mrs R. Wareing.*, in her speech, welcomed the "nests of Ilie evening, and thanked all who had assisted to make the party such a success, and presented bouquets to Mrs A. Hall (honorary secretary), Mrs T. Crampton (vice-president), and Mrs F. Crampton (treasurer). Mrs James O'Neill presented Mrs Wareing with a small gift as a token of appreciation from her fellow-members. Birthday greetings were received from Fairlie (Miss Foden), Sherwood Downs (Miss E. Bray), Ashwick Flat (Miss M. Whatman), and the Fairlie Women's Divi- ' sion of the Farmers' Union (Miss Isitt). Winners in the novelty dances were as follows: —Maddest hat: Ladies, ' Miss E. Jones; men, Mr James O'Neill. Prettiest hat: Ladies, Mrs F. Crampton; men. Mr T. Crampton. Balloon dance: Miss G. Reid and Mr E. Black. Lucky spoi: Miss Brice and Mr F. Munro. "iliiter.-" dar.ee: Miss Joyce Anderson and Mr Rhodes. .MET II VEX ! I At the invitation of Mrs F. W. Buddenklau. "Spriu.e.lioid" Homestead, members, of the Me'.hven Women's Institute held their annual garden party recently. The weather was perfect and the homestead grounds were' ideal for the gathering which was attended by more than j OO members and their friends. A number of games wen; held as well as competitions, these being won as follows: Putting. Mrs A ! Lawrence; advertisement. Mrs - L. Richards; personalities. Mrs N. Crooke; and parcel post, Mrs K. Ailkgn. Much interest was taken in the baby show, which drew verv large entries. The judge:-. Dr. D. G. Wallace and Mrs K. M. Compigne (matron. Melhven Hospital), made lite following awards:- - I Baby under six months, Lois Mangiu ; 1, Pamela Smith '.!; It! months and I imckr, Nancy Campion 1; Ihree years and under, Rachel Foreman 1, Isabel Campion 2. The donors of prizes for the baby show were Mesdamcs E. A. Bland, 'C. 11. Watson, and E. S. Vaughan. A competition for a Christmas gilt not to exceed Is was judged by Alc-dame-; J. F. Stone and L. Mavi,.-',)i. toe awards, bi ing Miss Bel.y Chamlx-r:> 1. Mrs K. Aitken 2, and Mrs C. H. Watson '3. At afternoon tea bouI quels were presented to Mcsdames F. W. Ruddenklau and Compigne. The hostesses were Mesdamcs C. H. Watson, P. A. Watson, V. W. Wright, W. J. Stockdill. J. E Harris. Misses L. Wahon, Ivv Wnt.-mi. 'i'op.-y V/bi'.c. ami Ida Pali's ! I SCARtiILL-.MOII NAI | There was a good attendance al the i monthly meeting of the Seargill- ! Motunau Women's Institute. Airs J. • Preston presiding. P v.-a* reported •that al the Scargill Horticultural Soleielv's recent spring show stalls were J conducted bv the Women's Institute (for the sale of work from the Instijttite for the Blind and on behalf of disabled soldiers. The results were very satisfactory, and a vote of thanks was; passed to the members who had charge of the stalls. Arrangements were' made for the institute to combine with the Scargill School Committee lor the annual picnic, which will be held on Saturday, December 15. Mrs A. Fairbairn gave a demonstraj lion on the making of paper flowers, land the president received a dainty j bouquet of these from the demonstrator. The results of the afternoon's competitions were:—Best dress ; costing not more than 5s (judge, Mrs : G Tomlinson): Mrs B. A. Cue 1, Miss i 1. Preston 2, Mrs F. Roberts M. Best, ! collection of cakes made from Jib of j Hour: Mies F. Roberts 1. Mrs W. Flem- ! in" 2 Mrs W. Duckmanton '■). The ! hostesses were Mesdamcs W. Fleming, 'A D Fox. and Miss I. Preslon.