THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21466, 7 May 1935, Page 8

THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

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Mrs R. Wareing presided at t&G Ap!" m«tiM » e "o et Women's Irutitute. Wishes pressed for * Mrs Macken.de. who is ill u» hospital. Mr* announced that the commit- . Sfhtwled the same officers as list namdy. Mrs R. Wareing, Slrot. Mrs T. Crampton vice-pre-SJ Mrs P. crampton, treasurer, Ha!l. secretary. The sales tnd Sc'hantfc table will be in charge of Mrs Hammond, and Mrs wiii It was decided to make a contribution to the school cosnmittee in appreciation of their allowing the use of the school for meetings. Mrs Rogers gave m demonstration on rug making. The ootato growing competition resulted: Mis, G- Hall 1, Miss Monica O'Keilly 2. The monthly competitions resulted: Senior, girdle scones: Mrs Ellis 1, Mra y. Crampton 2. Bottled fruit: Mrs T. Crampton 1, Mrs F. Crampton 2. Juniors—Cltrdk' fcones: Miss P. Ellis 1, Urns G. Hail 2. Bottled fruit: Miss C. Crampton 1, Miss G. Hail 2. Afternoon tea was served by the following hostc!n*j; Mesdames Jas. O'Neill, P. Wareing, and Mioses B. Wareing rind MtHiitru O'R'.'ilJy.

OMIHI

The monthly meeting of the Omihi Weraea's Institute waia held in the Omihi Hall, with Mrs Foster presiding. An invitation to the members to visit the Wsipara Women's Institute on June S vai accepted. A demonstration on making paper flowers was given by Mrs Kelly, Christchurch. The competition lor a covered coat hanger resulted: Miss A. Hadler 1, Miss P. Franfin 2. The hostesses for the afternoon lea were Mesdames A. R. Little, I. Little. U. Umvncy, and Miss J. McKcc.

CORE l!A\

The monthly meeting of the (lore Bay Women's Institute was held in tb* Gore schoolroom recently. Mrs A. Brewios presided. Mrs A. Brewins was appointed delegate to attend the Annual Dominion conference in Auckland in July. The competition for ihe afternoon, a buttonhole to be •worked at the meeting, resulted: Miss K. Brewiisj I. Mrs A. Brewins 2, and Mm M. c olJins 3. The hostesses veer® Mrs A. Tweedie and Miss D. McOintcck. A competition v/as won by Miss K. Brewins, \yith Mrs F. Munro 2, and Mrs E. G. Wood 3. Mrs Steele, Chrtstchureh, gave a recitation. Mrs A, Brewins save a talk on travelling through North Canada. The institute held a flag 500 evening and dance in ihs schoolroom recently. The winners of the cards were Misses D. Mo CUntaek arid M. Collins, and Mr Steele 'Christchurch); consolatino prizes "vt'j'e won by Mrs L. D. G. Cone, Mis# K. Brewins, and Mr D. Harrison. Dancing was held to music played by Mr G. Walls. Mr G. Walls was master of ceremonies.

WAIKAtU

The April meeting of the Waikari Women's Institute was held, with the vice-preiidfcnt, Mrs R. W. Tucker, presiding in the absence of the president. It was decioed to send a delegate to the Dominion conference in Auckland in July- Mrs G. McKitterick and Miss A. Trounce were appointed to take charge of the sales table for the year, Mhss E. Brien to take charge of the roll call box, and Mrs A. T. Earl and Mrs H. Saundercock as competition »tewards. The monthly competition resulted: Mrs D. Mowatt 1 and 2, and Miss E. Mowatt 3. A demonstration on home nursing was given during the evening by Nurse Sharpe. The hostewstts for the evening were Mrs D. Mowatt and Miss Mowatt, and Mrs A- T. Earl During supper a presentation was made on behalf of the members to Nurse Sharpe, who will leave for England shortly.

I.OBURN

Tii* monthly meeting of the Loburn Women's Institute was held in the school, with Miss Barker presiding. Minn Olwen Croft was appointed secretary. On behalf of the members, Miss Marker presented Mrs J. W. Macleod with a piece of crystal, in recognition of her services as president. An address was given by Dr. E. S. McPhail. A competition for the most decorative at Sowers resulted: Mrs A. C. Pulley 1, Mrs Henry 2, and Miss Linda Andrews 3. Best school lynch: Mrs C. How 1. Tiit' hostesses lor the afternoon were Mesdarnes Metherill. Gal3etly, arid Kempihorne, and Miss Olwen Croft.

ARNO

Mrs MacGregor presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of *he Arno Women's Institute, the meeting taking the form of an Irish afternoon* It was decided to hoid a birthday party. Mrs Elliot. Mrs Fitzsimm«ms, and Miss Dugdale sang Irish songs, and a short while was spent in community singing. The competition# resulted as follows:-Flower, Miss i. Dugdale (Lily) 1, Miss J. Thomas >red pentstemon) 2, Miss P. O'Hara and Mrs Meredith (yellow chrysanthemum and zinnia), equal, 3. Kettle holder. Miss W. Morrison 1, Mrs McNeill 2, Mrs Campbell and Miss Myra Qtarmsbaw (equal) 3. Heaviest potato, Mrs Meredith <2J!b) 1, Mrs Fitzmnmona. Mrs McNeill, and Miss T. Fairell <2|lb), equal 2, Miss J. Thomas a fib) 3. Hostesses for the day were Mrs Coskeric. Mrs Fltzsimmons, and MLst J. Dugdale.

IKAWAI

There was a fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the Ikawai Women's Institute, at which Mrs N. Verity presided. Members stood in siltrfic« out of respect for the late Mrs Turn bull. A play-reading was given by five members, Mrs Balfour, Misses i£ Brown. J. Hamilton, D. Wall, and L,. Wall. Miss L. Wall was appointed reporter. The competitions resulted:— Be»t plate of shortbread, Mrs Bell ana Mrs Wall (equal) 1. Mrs Packson and Mri Bartlett (equal) 2. Best pot of -ippls jelly. Miss M. Cleland 1, Miss Wi»idi« 2. Flower. Mrs T. Hamilton, jun.. 1. Mcsdames Wall and Rolfe were appointed to take charge of the sales table. The hostesses for the afternoon ■were Mesdame« Appleby, Bell, and JJarllelt.

MORViSN

Ai lh* monthly meeting of the Marveo Women's Institute, Mrs Bassall prodded. A notion of sympathy was pa«sed with Hiss Baikie in the death of her father. Miss J. Meredith gave a demonstration of tailing. It was decided to hold the Institute's birthday party at the end of May, Afternoon ies was served, the hostesses being Mcadames Forsyth, Hpth. S. F. Bailey, «nd Blios Grahflm. The flower competition resulted: Mrs Forsyth 1, Mrs Wfltftf aod Miss Meredith (equal) 2. 13» jhortbread competition resulted: m» mm*» i, Mi«« A. Ben 2.

STUDHOLME

At the monthly meeting of the Studholme Women's Institute Mrs A. J. Young presided. It was decided to form a folk dancing class during the year. Owing to insufficient funds it was decided not to send a delegate to the Dominion conference. It was resolved to spend £2 on materiel to be made into garments for distribution in the district. Mesdames Dallard, Young, and Saunders, sen., were appointed to cut out the garments. Mesdames E. Rollinson, Meyer, Young, and .Misd Cox were appointed a social committee, Mesdames Hayman and Kippenberger were deputed to welcome visitors, and Mesdames Young and Forsyth were appointed sick visitors. Mr Kippenberger gave an interesting address on photography. The birth* ; day cake was cut and handed round, and votes of thanks were passed to Mesdames Skelton and E. Rollinson for making and icing it. The afternoon s competitions resulted:—Special bloom, Mrs Forsyth 1, Mrs G. Murray 2, Mrs Higham 3; biscuits, Mrs Forsyth J, Mrs PL Hayman 2, Mrs Abraham 3; Sine needle basket, Mrs Kelly 1, Mrs !. Haymar. 2; specimen bloom, Mrs Cox I, Mrs G. Murray 2, Miss Cox 3. The following list of prize-winners of the .veur's competitions was read:— Specimen bloom, Mrs H. Hayman 1, Mrs T. Hayman 2, Mrs F Saunders 3; household competition, Mrs H. nayman i, Mrs R. Hayman 2, Mrs J. Kelly 3: special bloom, Mrs R. Hayman and Mrs Taylor (equal) 1, Mrs Saunders, sen., ana Mrs Cox (equal) 3, Mesdames Kippenberger, E. Rollinson. C. Rollinson, W. Hayman, Kelly. H. Hayman, and Miss Cox (equal) 5.

RANGITATA

At the monthly meeting of the Rangi • tata Women's Institute Mrs Mahan presided. The demonstrator was Mrs G. A. Davey, and an instructive hour was spent in demonstrating smocking, auilting, and tapestry work. Afterneon tea was served bv Mesdames Curry, Ellis, and Miss Curry. Competitions resulted °f. made bread, Mrs G. Tate 1, worked cushion. Mrs W. Tate 1, Mrs G. Tate 2, Mrs S. Palmer J. Tlie institute celebrated its. titui birthday with a dance .lelrt m tne Rangitata Hall. "Mrs Manan wdcorned those present, and lit the rtiiici(to on the cake, made by Mrs G. .■.ate and iced by Mrs Polaslicck. llie candles wern blown out by Miss Hoi a Brodie, daughter ol the former president, and the cake was cut by Mr Charles, president of the Arundel Institute.

WAITUNA

The monthly meeting of the Waituna Women's Institute was held in the Foresters' Hall, Waimate, Mrs Officer presiding. Mrs Lewis demonstrated bulb planting in fibre, and Miss Beckett demonstrated the making of a rug from unravelled wool. The competitions resulted:—Pot of raspberry jam, Mrs Jackson 1; stiff starched collar, Mrs O'Brien 1; the flower for the month (Vahlias), Mrs Good 1; best bloom m the garden, Mrs Elder 1. Mrs Richardson was appointed delegate to the Dominion conference to be held in Auckland in July.

HINDS

A dance was held by the Hinds Women's Institute in the hall recently. Music was played by Morris's band and an extra was played by Mr H. Claughton. A lucky spot waltz was won by Mr M. Rickard and Miss F. Donaldson, and a Monte Carlo one-step by Mr Tullock and Miss R. Donaldson. Mr Bert Claughton was master of ceremonies.

WAIHAO DOWNS

At the monthly meeting of the Waihao Downs Women's Institute, Mrs S. Preece presided. Mrs Kirk gave a talk on bulb growing in fibre. It was decided to send a delegate to the conference to be held at Auckland, rhc competition, an apron parade, was won by Mrs Graen with Mrs Preece second. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesse, Mrs Millar and Miss Connor.

FAIRLIE

The monthly meeting of the Fairlie Women's Institute was held in the Parish Hall. Mrs Barnes presided. Mrs McWilliam, who was the first president of the institute, was welcomed to the meeting. Mrs Barnes was elected delegate to the annual conference in Auckland. Arrangements for an excursion train to Timaru on June 7 to enable members to attend the arts and crafts exhibition were left in the hands of' Mrs F. Major. A competition was won by Mrs A. Fleming. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames A. Loomes, J. Loomes, Guinness, Kane, Everest, and McKinnon. Mrs Searle gave a demonstration on papier mache work. Mr Lee, secretary for Dr. Barnardo's homes spoke on diet.

lIOKITIKA

The Hokitika Women's Institute met in the Soldiers' Hall recently. Mrs Bassett (president) gave a report of the recent conference held in Greymouth. The competition for a flourbag article was won by Mrs F. Breeze, Mrs R. Paterson being second. A demonstration on making loose covers was given by Mrs W. Lindsay. A generous response was given to the appeal for garments for the relief depot. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Bassett, John Breeze James Breeze, F. Breeze, G. Burt, W. E. Brown, R. Collett, and Bennett.

FRANZ JOSEF

At the monthly meeting of the Franz Josef branch of the Women s Institute Mrs P. Graham presided. A competition for best dancing was won by Mrs P. Graham, with Mrs Pope second. A demonstration on making rugs from old materials was given by Mrs J. Pope. Games and community singing occupied the remainder of the evening. The hostesses were Mis L. Gibb and Miss Graham.

DORIE

The monthly meeting of the Dorie Women's Institute was held in the Ardamine Hall. Miss Joan Chambers presided. A motion of sympathy was extended to the president, Miss Carruthers, who had met with an accident. An interesting talk on common ailments, and a demonstration of bandaging were given by Mrs S. Connolly. Arrangements were made to hold the birthday party and chrysanthemum show, and also an institute evening. A competition for the bestworked buttonhole resulted as follows:—Miss Gallagher I, Miss G. Harrison 2, and Mrs McKie 3. The _ hostesses were Mrs Shaw, Mips. Whiting, and Mrs Smith. A bring-and-buy sale was held for the benefit of the library fund.

LAURISTON

The committee of the Lauriston Women's Institute met at the residence of Mrs J. A. Mackie. After considering the many suggestions that had been forwarded by members, a programme for the monthly meetings up to March, 1936, was compiled.