WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 255, 24 July 1936, Page 5

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Reports of District Meetings

MANGAWEKA BIRTHDAY The birthday meeting of the Mangaweka Women's Institute was held on Tuesday, July 7. A largo number of visitors from neighbouring institutes was present, and Mrs. Ginnaue presided over an attendance of 93. Unfortunately, owing to bad weather and Mocked roads, many were unable to attend, and the birthday cake, which had been sent out for a country member to decorate, could not be brought to the meeting. Business was dealt with as speedily as possible, and Mrs. Jordan gave a brief demonstration of padding and covering cardboard boxes. Mesdames Kirkby and Williams entertained with a humorous sketch, ‘‘The Crystal Gazer," and the singing circle presented two songs in parts, after which members joined in community singing. Points prizes for the year were presented, the winner being Miss M. Diekinson, with Mrs. Oulsnam runner-up. Mrs. Billinghurst, sen., won the potato trophy. Competition winners were:—Mustard pickles: Miss M. Dickinson, 1; Mrs. R. Diekson, 2 and 3. Madiera cake: Miss Ida Dickinson, 1; and Mrs. R. Dickson again 2 and 3. Afternoon tea and a social half-hour concluded the meeting. Paraparaumu. Mrs. Delahunty presided over a fair attendance at the July meeting of the Paraparaumu Women’s Institute.

The men’s evening has been postponed from July 23 to August 7. A subscription list was opened for those desiring to subscribe to the Queen Mary portrait fund. The remainder of the afternoon was spent with folk-dancing and games. The committee caused a great deal of amusement by playing well-known songs on their novelty orchestra. The competition for the best knitted bed-jacket was won by Mrs. G. C. Maclean,

Mrs. Strand being second. Mrs. Cameron came first for the best flower, and Mrs. Bur less was second. The hostesses were Mesdames Clarkson and Cromb, and Miss Eunice Davies. Gladstone. The Gladstone Women’s Institute held its July meeting in the Gladstone Hall, with Mrs. Joblin presiding. Several visitors from Parkvalo, a near-by institute, were welcomed. An invitation was received from Kaituna for four members to attend this institute’s birthday social. Some time was spent in discussing aud voting on the remits appearing before the Dominion annual meeting. A contribution toward boarding expenses was presented to the delegate, Mrs Joblin. A talk was given by the district nurse, Nurse Hodges, who dealt with general principles of health, with interesting references to some of her experiences in the course of her work. She was accorded a vote of thanks and presented with a posy. Two competitions were held. That for an apple pie was won by Mrs. S. Smith, with Mrs. Palmer second, and for a handkerchief border by Mrs. Joblin, with Mrs. Bubb second. Afternoon tea was served by Misses A. Bubb, N. Groves, M. Turley, McKay, J. Palmer and R. Palmer. Ilastwells. The monthly meeting of the Hastwells Women’s Institute was held recently, when Mrs. Dick presided. The competition for the best-made baby’s singlet made from loz. wool was won by Miss Bliss, with Mrs. Thorby second, and Miss Sigvertson third. The junior class was won by Olga Halberg first, with Turi Thorby second. Mrs. Milner judged. Mrs. Milner gave a demonstration on making lamp shades. The game arranged by Mrs. Williams resulted in Mrs. Dick and Miss Bliss being equal first, Mrs. Thorby second, and Mrs. H. Ngaturi and Turi Thorby equal for third. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Thorby, and Miss T. Thorby. Manakau. The Manakau Women’s- Institute held its July meeting in the hall. Mrs. Willis presided over a good attendance of members.

A demonstration of copper work was

I given by Miss Parsons, Levin. She was , accorded a vote of thanks. The competitions were: Apple pie, won by Mesdames

A. Bryant first and H. Bryant second; Peggy squares, Misses R. Robinson first and U. Cotter second. During the afternoon presentations were made to Mesdames Brown and Neilson, who are to leave the district, and to Mrs. Piper, who was recently married.

The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Rowlands, L. Staples, J. Staples, B. Robinson, and Miss Phillips. Oiling? iti. There was a good attendance at the July meeting of the Ohingaiti W.1., Mrs. Dalziell presiding. The competition for the best piece of smocking was won by Mrs. Sextus, with Mrs. Jamieson second, and Mrs. Prichard third. A lecture on poetry was given by Mr. Charles, who was accorded a vote of thanks. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Bartlett, Charles, and Jamieson, during which two duets were sung by Mesdames Bowick and Charles, and a humorous recitation was given by Mrs. McKnight. Parkvale. The Parkvale W.I. held its monthly meeting recently. The president, Mrs. Adlam, was in the chair. x\. talk on Edinburgh was given by Mrs. Mackay, Gladstone. The competition was for the best pikelets made with the recipe from the W.I. cookery book, Mrs. Rcnall was first, Miss Brassil second, and Mrs. MeKiunon third. Afternoon tea was served. Kopuaranga. The monthly meeting of the Kopuaranga W.I. was held in the hall recently. Mrs. A. B. Cottle presided over a good attendance. A demonstration of smocking was given by Mrs. E. J. Wright and was greatly appreciated. The competition for a covered coat-hanger resulted in Mrs. M. H. McKenzie being first, Mrs. S. J. Clarke second, and Mrs. R. Kenny third. Miss W. Westhead won the junior section. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames A. B. Cottle and W. Reside. Kimberley. The usual monthly meeting of the Kimberley Women’s Institute was recently held, with Mrs. Neas presiding over a good attendance of members and friends.

Some very good limericks resulted from the competition for the best limerick on the Kimberley institute. Mrs. L. Griffiths gained first place and Mrs.

Petersen was second. Another competition was for a jar of plum jam, Mrs. J. Griffiths being first and Mrs. Coulson second.

A demonstration on the making of puff pastry by a simple recipe was given by Mrs. Benning. A vocal solo by Mrs. Robinson was much enjoyed.

The members of the institute held a very enjoyable men’s evening recently, this taking the form of a short programme of items and competitions, and concluding with dancing. Items were given by Mesdames Pickering and Denton, with a humorous monologue and a play-reading, ‘‘David Copperfield and the Waiter,” by Mesdames Benning, Pickering, and Miss Frew. Other items were a pianoforte duet by Mrs. Coleman and Miss Pickering, vocal solos by Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Neas, and a cornet solo by Mr. Roy Pickering. Competitions, which caused amusement, were a hat-trimming competition for men, the men’s written opinion of the institute, and a telegram, each word commencing with a given letter. Kahutara. There was a large attendance of visitors and members at the monthly meeting of the Kahutara Women’s Institute, which was held in the Kahutara Hall, Mrs. McKenna presiding. A party from the Dyerville institute staged a play, entitled “The Chaperon,” and a sketch, “The Conquering Hero,” which were thoroughly enjoyed. Four members have accepted an-invitation to attend the Kaituna-Fern-ridge birthday, which is to be held next month. The competition for the best six scones brought many entries. Mrs. C. Smith. Dyerville, judged, awarding first prize to Mrs. E. Hodder, with Mrs. F. Hood. sen., second. After tea, which was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Russell, A. Cole and Rogers, all joined in a short community sing. Paekakariki. There was a good attendance at the July meeting of the Paekakariki Women’s Institute, Mrs. Tutt, president, welcoming members aud visitors. , Mrs. White, Otaki. demonstrated the making of soft toys, many of which she had on display. Opportunity was taken to present Mrs. McDonald with a baby’s rug, hers being the first baby of the institute. There were the following competition: Best plate of wheatmeal scones, a handkerchief made from a salt-bag, and a vase of yellow flowers. The singing circle led the members in

community ringing, and afternoon tea was served. Wimbledon-Herb ertville. The Wimbledon-llerbertville Women’s Institute held their monthly meeting recently. Mrs. Herrick, president, will attend the annual general meeting at Dunedin as delegate. In the competition for the best and moat effective throwover, Mrs. S. Speedy came first and Mrs. Longley second, and in the hand-painted section Miss Gollan was first. The puff pastry competition resulted in Mrs. M. Hales coming first and Miss R. Gollan second. Members unanimously agreed to contribute 1/- to the Queen Mary portrait fund. The reading circle gave a reading of a one-act play. Afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mesdames Herrick and Beamsley. Silverstream. The hall was comfortably filled when the Silverstream Women’s Institute held its annual men’s evening recently. Mrs. Spackmau received the guests, and welcomed the husbands and sons, and also visitors from the rister institutes of Upper Hutt. Wallaccville and Trentham. The programme opened with airs from popular light operas, sung by Mrs. Jefcoate. An Egyptian dance was given by Miss Swanson, and “Hezikiah Helps.” a farce written by a member of a northern institute, caused much amusement. The parts were taken by Mesdames Pierarfl and Eckersley. The competitions were won as follows: Paper-cutting, Mr. Griffin; balloon game. Mr. Grigg and Mrs. Price tied, and Mrs. Kurth. After supper there was dancing, and at the conclusion Captain Davis thanked the members of the women’s institute for the enjoyable entertainment. On the following afternoon the monthly meeting was held, at which Mrs. Spackman presided. There were several new members elected. The date of the dance in aid of the Wellington Free Ambulance fund was announced and the response to donations for the supper was most gratifying. A subscription list was also opened for the women of New Zealand’s gift portrait of Queen Mary.

The talk for the afternoon was given by Miss Kane, who spoke on her recent visit to Palestine. Miss Kane was heartily applauded, and she and Mrs. Horne, who accompanied her, were presented with posies. A competition was won by Mrs. McKayCampbell. Afternoon tea was served.