WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26515, 1 September 1951, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Bryndwr.—Mrs A. C. Harris presided over an excellent attendance at the August meeting of the Bryndwr Women’s Institute. It was announced that the institute would be represented at the music leadership school and the arts and crafts school, organised by the Adult Education Department of Canterbury University College. A practical demonstration of keep fit exercises was given by Mesdames Lockwood and Page. During the afternoon the Glee Club sang a bracket of songs. Competitions resultedhyacinths in fibre: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs W. Murray 2. Loaf of bread: Mrs Beagley 1. Soft toy: Mrs A. Smith 1. Mrs Beagley 2. Sumner. —Mrs C. Fenwick presided over a large attendance at the mnothly meeting of the Sumner Women’s Institute. It was decided to support a recommendation that all women be encouraged to apply for inclusion on juries. One new member was welcomed. Mrs Snpitn (Mairehau) gave a demonstration on the recovering of old umbrellas. Competitions results were:—miniature garden: Mrs Mauger 1, Mrs Brocherie 2, Miss Burson 3. Bowl of artificial flowers: Mrs Mauger. Ashley.—Mrs Smith presided at the monthly meeting of the Ashley Women’s Institute One new member was enrolled. Mrs Rennie was the guest speaker and demonstrator. A sales table was held in aid of the institute's funds. Monthly competitions resulted as follows:—best bloom: Mrs Macann 1, Mrs Fraser 2, Mrs Smith 3 Jar preserved beans: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Drake 2, Mrs Crowe 3. Jar apple jelly: Mrs Crowe 1. Mrs Macann 2. Mrs Holland 3. Small jar violets: Miss Fairbrother 1, Mrs Crowe 2, Mrs Smith 3. Mrs Macann was the holder of the monthly trophy. North Canterbury Federation.—Final arrangements for the half-yearly meeting at Waikari in October were made at a meeting of tire executive of the North Canterbury Federation of Women’s Institutes. Mrs Blunden presided and welcomed Mrs Tapp, Dominion councillor, and Mrs McKeegan. secretary of the housekeeper scheme. A letter in appreciation of the help given to them and of the welcome on their arrival in Eiffelton was received from a Greek family. Mrs Blunden expressed her thanks to all members of Women's Institutes in North Canterbury who had assisted in their rehabilitation.

Springston.—Mrs J. R. Tyson presided at the twentieth birthday party of the Springston Women’s Institute. A programme of music, dancing, and elocution was given. The birthday cake was given by Mrs N. Buckley and iced by Mrs M. W. Dickie. The candles were lit by Mrs Murphy and Mrs J. A. Benny, and blown out by Miss M. Moore. The cake was cut by Mrs Benny. Prizes won during the year were presented by Mrs Mcßae, of the Canterbury executive, as follows: most points: Mrs J. T. Moore. Most points in blooms: Mrs J. T. Moore 1, Mrs J. C. Reesby 2, Mrs J. W. Marshall 3. Decorative: Mrs J. T. Moore. Cooking: Mrs M. W. Dickie. Crafts: Mrs W. Mounce.

Hornby.—There was a good attendance of members at the July meeting of the Hornby Women's Institute. Mrs E. B. Thompson presided. A representative of a sewing machine company gave a demonstration of the use of various attachments. Competition results were as fol-lows^--hand-knitted gloves: Mrs Peek 1. Mrs Thompson 2. Mrs Fletcher 3. Winter decoration: Mrs Wellsmore 1, Mrs Macaulay 2 Mrs Williams 3. Girdle scones: Mrs Shadwell 1. Mrs Searle 2. Mrs Skerton 3.

Omlhi.—Two new members were welcomed by Mrs Croft at the August meeting of the Omihi Women’s Institute. An afternoon social was arranged for the September meeting. Competition results were as follows:—large bloom: Mrs Sloss 1, Mrs Campbell 2. Small bloom: Mrs Stackhouse 1 and 2. Sponge roll. Mrs Stackhouse 1, Mrs Wilke 2. Lake Coleridge.—The twentieth birthday of the Lake Coleridge Women’s Institute was celebrated by an afternoon party. Visitors were welcomed by the president (Mrs McLellan). Members of the Sheffield Women’s Institute presented a play. Mrs Wright, a member of the Canterbury executive, lit the candles on the cake. They were blown out by Mrs McLellan, Mrs Bull, and Mrs Grey. The cake was cut by Mrs Hart, a foundation member. Competitions were won by Mrs Thurston and Mrs Urquhart.

Sefton-Kowhal. —Mrs L. McGowan presided at the August meeting of the Sef-ton-Kowhai Women’s Institute. A demonstration of making paper flowers was given by Mrs Wilkinson. Results of competitions were:—hand made mop: Mrs P. Ford 1, Mrs C. D. Petrie 2, Mrs White 3. Four oven scones: Mrs G. Petrie 1. Mrs McNally 2. Mrs G. Vallanee 3. Best bloom. Mrs C. Petrie 1, Mrs White and Mrs L. Rowe (eoual) 2, Mrs L. McGowan 3. Small bloom: Mrs C. Petrie 1. Mrs White 2. Mrs L. McGowan 3. Christchurch Centre.—Two new members were enrolled at the August meet*"B of , tha Christchurch Centre of the Institute. Mrs Anderson pre?l ded . Final arrangements were made for the birthday party in September, and a special afternoon in aid o' Dominion federation funds. Competitions resulted as folgarden in saucer: Mrs R. <S^J’a Mrs .J 2 ’ Mrs Davidson 3. ! d « £enny. Bloom: Mrs Lewis 1, Mrs Kirk 2. Mrs Glover 3 Mra Stratford gave a demonstration of making a crochet necklace at August meeting of the Aorangi Women s Institute. Competitions resulted—collection of greenerv: Mrs Holcroft Laundered shirt: Mrs Holcroft. Date loafw” ?P d Mrs °' Nei ” <eoual) 1. Wandering half-crown: Mrs Macbeth. <M^ n w rb p^KKp’? ec ' ,tlv , e ,’“' ri ' e president 7k ebble) presided at a meeting of the Canterbury executive of the Women s Institute. Remits for the halfyea£v meeung to be he)d at southbridge 'n October were received. A reoort on the meeting of the Dominion Council was given bv Mrs Davis. Mrs Prebble was appointed to represent the executive at the Pan Pacific women’s conference to be held in January. Greendale.—A demonstration on the correct wav to cut down a sheen was given by Mr Rav Cridge at the August meeting of the Greendale Women's Institute. A presentation was made by Mrs F. Collin to Mrs Sutherland, who is leaving the district. It was decided to support »n appeal for household goods for a displaced family who was coming to live in Glentunnel. Arrangements wore made to pack a parcel tn be sent to the sponsored child tn England. Comoeti*’on results were as follows-—snike- Mrs C. Adams 1, Miss N. Adams 2. Smail bloom: Mrs E. P. Adams 1, Mrs A. Rus'-ll 2. Miss D. Collin 3. Large bloom: Mrs E. P. Adams 1, Mrs T. E. Warren 2. Mrs c. Adams 3. Sugar-bac apron: Mrs C. W. Russell 1, Mrs F. Collin 2, Miss N. Adams 3. Coalgate.—Mrs Brown presided at the Aumist meeting of the Coalgate Women’s institute and welcomed two new members. It was decided to hold a spring show in October. An address on the history and formation of high schon’s through the years was given by Mr Cocks. Results of comnetiitons were as follows:—small bloom: Mrs Brovm 1. Mrs W. E. Charles 2. Mrs Emms 3. Lproo bloom: Mrs Nimmo 1. Mm Brnwn 2. Mm °restidpe 3. Spike: Mrs Prestidge 1. Mrs Brown 2, Mrs Hynam 3. Three ttnrsninsMrs Emms 1, Mrs Hmam 2. Mrs Brmvn 3. Apple turnover- Mrs Rrn-vn I, Mrs Charles 2, Mrs C. ftre“n 3. T’’* hostess** were Mesdames Charles, Nimmo, and Skinner.