WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 15, 12 October 1933, Page 6

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Key Words of the Movement

PROVINCIAL .MEETINGS

One of the most striking personalities at the "annual meeting of the \Xationa federation of omen s Institutes, held. in the Albert Hall, London, recently, was that of .Hrs. Alfred Watt, who, 1< years ago, introduced the movement to Lnglanu from Canada, and to whose work and perseverance much of its success is tlU jirs. Watt, in giving an outline of Women's Institute work since its foundation. spoke of the marked improvement in rural conditions, stating: "Women s Institute meetings of nn educational character have had their inevitable and beneficent reactions’upon our rural population. We have, kept well belore the nation the importance of the country woman to the nation. Wc are proud to think that, we have given new mennmgs and new values to the key worus ot oui social structure. •'Organisation is with us a wcll-oi.cti machinery which we know how to use and control, 'service, as we give it, is a considered policy ot raising .community standards and educating community opinions. We co-operate because we wish to do so, and not mevely because we know it to be right:. Democracy is. with us absolute equality of opportunity and sc 11government. . . Me all hear daily, L Women’s Institute has brought us all t<>--ether.' Could there be a finer tribute to the qualities our membership means to imply, friendship, sympathy, underSt The U forcgoing remarks,, although spoken primarily with specific reference o the National Federation of England ano Wales, yet apply with equal force to the movement in New Zealand, oi, in deed, any other part of the world, for wherever the Women’s Institute is established, to whatsoever local conditions it may have to adapt itself, its fundamental principles are unchanging and tnc results of its z influence are invariably the same. Wimbledon-Herbert ville. The Wimbledon-I-Icrbertville Women’s Institute held their monthly meeting recently. Mrs. Herrick welcomed all present and introduced Mrs. T’urner-V tlliams, who gave an interesting talk on Ceylon. A competition, the best, plate of sweets, resulted in Mrs. McPhail comiug first and .Miss King second. The hostesses were Mrs. E. Morgan and the Misses Speedy. JLangaweka. The Mangaweka Women's lu-siitute held its October meeting on Tuesday last, when Mrs. Pairman presided over a good attendance, including many visitors from Ohingaiti and Utiku Institutes. Mrs. Worsfold, of Ohingaiti, gave a, demonstration on making lampshades. For the competition, 'best jar of marmalade, was won by Mrs. S. Dickinson, with Mrs. Pairman second, and Mrs. Hamilton third. Mrs. Dulcnam and Mrs. Kirkb.v were appointed delegates to the council meeting at Turakina. Goods from the Blind Institute were on sale, and a generous supply of childrens clothes was contiibuted by members for relief purposes. Next month Mr. Tiny tip'inc will give a gardening talk, and Mis. Haylhorne a demonstration of n reath-making. Mangatainoka. The October meeting of the Mangatainnka Women's Institute was well attended. Arrangements are well in hand f-r Hie half-yearly council meeting, to be hold at. I’ahiatua on October BL A donation of H/V- was made to the Rest Home at Foxton. Airs. J. D. Wilson, .Pahiatua, gave a useful demonstration bn the patching of boys’ trousers, and showed several of her useful novelties made from ■waste material. A useful gardening cushion made from two old hot water bags with sugar bag covering, and a floor cushion made from felt hats, were among them. She was accorded a rote of thanks and appreciation. A competition for lhe best butter sponge was won by Mrs. Meikle, with Mrs. Morris second. For pikelets. Mrs. Walker came first, with Mrs. Ross second. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. McKinlay,

Woodville, acted' as judges.. Mesdames Ross and Afeikle were appointed delegates to the council meeting. A guessing competition for a cushion was won by Airs. Afeikle. Afternoon tea was served by ‘Mesdames Walker, Burke, and Rombacli. Silverstreani. An interesting meeting was held by the Silverstream AVomen’s Institute. A talk on early days hi the Upper Hutt was -iven by Airs. AV’iitemnn. The address was followed by an old-time dress parade, and a Roll Call, “Things Aly Grandmother Alissed.” Woodville. The monthly meeting of the Woodville Womens Institute was held in the Parish Hall on October 3. Mrs. IV. H. Nixon presided over a very large gathering. A community sing uas enjoyed. Mrs. Nixon ’farewellcd. one of Hie members, lAlrs. Ruddick. who is leaving the district, and prosenfeil her with a posy. Two delegates were nominated to attend the half-yearly council meeting al Pahiatua,' Mesdames Croskery and Gilbert. Afiss Armistead Hopclands gave an interesting talk on China. Afternoon tea was served by tnc hostesses, Afcsdnm-s .lenson, Hickson. .Taino. Jensen. Messrs. Lovell, Kirkpatrick and helpers. Tawa Flat. The Tawa Flat Womens Institute met on October 3 at “A’e Olde Bull and Bush, Tawa Flat. The tearooms were gay with bowks of anemones, freesias and trises. 'The president, Airs. Birt, who is shortly leaving lhe district, took the chair tor the last time. The vice-president, Afrs. 'furrier, presented her with a bouquet of flowers, and the secretary. Airs. 'laylor, on behalf of the members, thanked her. for her good work for the institute, and wished her all happiness in her new sphere. Airs, de la Cour and Mrs. Merwood were appointed to serve as dckgates. nt the Otaki conference, and Airs. Tarkington to be a member of the group committee. Two demonstrations were watched with interest. Mrs. Ross showed the art of making gloves, and Mrs. AA’hetstone that of mocassins. It was decided to have competitions for the best pair of mocassins and gloves mndc by members at the November meeting. There were several useful . and dainty nrliclcp in the competition, “Best article costing less than 1/6.” the winning entry being a supper cloth by Afrs. Taylor. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Afrs. Brown. Mrs. Richardson. Alr.s. AVhitcombe, and ATisw Smith. I’araparaunm. A large numtier of members attended the October meeting of the I’araparaunm Women’s Institute. Mrs. Brown, president, was in the chair. Afiss Maddever, of Belmont, demonstrated paper flowermaking, and exhibited a large variety of many-coloured beads and bend-work made from macaroni. Tea ■ was provided and served by Alesdames Burgess and Dickson, Misses Hodgeson, Caldwell and R. A la clean. There were some beautiful entries tor best, decorated vase; Mrs. Sutherland and Miss Maddever were the judges. The first prize was won by Afrs. ITardham. and the second by Afrs. Brown. EkeLihuna. The monthly meeting of the Ekctahuna Women’s Institute was held on October 5 in the Anglican Schoolroom. There was a good attendance, nearly 50 being prsent. The president, Airs. Cowlain, referred to the death of Airs. T. Ashworth, the oldest member and one of the most regular attendants at the institute. AU present stood as a silent tribute to her memory. Mrs. Waring Taylor (Shannon) gave an interesting talk qp Belgium before the

war. A competition for the best decorated jam-jar of flowers was won by Afrs. Wicks, with Airs. Barclay second and Airs. Boyes and Afiss Kirk third. Afrs. Albrechtsen, who won the' prize for most points at the recent bulb show, was presented with a cut-glass bowl. Alfred ton. Members, of the Alfredton Women’a Institute sjient a very enjoyable afternoon at its third birthday, Airs. Bicknell presiding. Airs. T. Smith gave a useful demonstration on the making of children’s oilcoats. This was followed by two popular competitions. “Peeling potatoes blindfold” and “Jumbled names of professions.” The first was won by Aliss Raleigh and the second by Afesdames Edwards and Wallis. Afiss Beresford thanked Airs. Bicknell for making the cake and Afrs. Dickens for icing it. The latter wan also called upon to cut the cake. A delightful afternoon tea was served by the “single girl” members of the institute. Reikoraitgi-Waikanae. The fourth birthday of the ReikorangiWaikanae M'omen's Institute was held at IVaikanae on Thursday. Aliss L. Alowbray presided over a large attendance. visitors being present from Te Horn and Parnparaumu. Afiss Afaddever. president of the Southern Wellington Federation, gave an interesting address. The afternoon was devoted to social items and competitions, all being much enjoyed. The birthday cake, made by Afrs. G. A. Afonk, was cut by Afrs. 11. Freeman. The numerous exhibits shown by the members were much admired. The hostesses were Afesdames Higgins and T. Brown and Afiss L. Afowbray. Otaki. Keen interest is still tanen in the Otaki Institute, and there was a splendid attendance at the last meeting. Afrs. Evans gave a humorous reading and the hostesses, Afesdames Synnott, Saveli, Kear, Knox. Perkins, and Dickson, served afternoon tea. A roll-call entitled “The care of clothes” was very interesting, and useful hints were gained by members. An amusing competition entitled “Nursery Rhymes,” was arranged by Afrs. Cliettick, and won by Afrs. Housiaux. Plates of biscuits were judged by Airs. Royal and prizes went to Aliss Freeman, Afrs. Warnock and Afrs. AVood. rorirua. An enjoyable afternoon was spent when lhe Porirua Women’s Institute celebrated its first birthday. Airs. Ryan, who presided, welcomed visitors from Plimmerton, Tawa Flat and Oliariu. Mrs. Hassall presentee? her with a basket of flowers on behalf of the members and on behalf of the Ohnriu visitors Airs. Rehir presented her with a bouquet. Aliss Afaddever, president of the Southern Federation, spokeonteliln nuupu ern Federation, spoke on the work of the institute and received a bouquet from Airs. Ryan. Airs. Stewart was in charge of the birthday book, and each member and visitor on entering the hall signed the book and received a “memento” in the form of a wishbone and small kewpie attached. A pair of ear-rings and necklace from the members was presented to Airs. Hassall, secretary, by Airs. Ryan. A musical programme followed, the contributors being Miss Hasse, pianoforte solo; Alesdames Ryan and McEwen, duct; Mrs. Whetstone, song; Afrs. Teague, recitation; Airs. AleEwcn, song; and Airs. Little, recitation. A community sing ended the programme. Afternoon tea was served in the supper room, the committee acting as hostesses. Afiss Afaddever cut the birthday cake (which was imu»e by Mrs. Hassall), Miss A'ella, on behalf of the Plimmerton visitors, thanked thp Porirua members, and Airs. Rehir on bchnlf of the visitors from Oharui.