WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 77, 23 December 1939, Page 6

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Reports OF Recent Meetings Upper Hutt. —The committee entertain, ed members at a Christmas party at the last meeting for the year. Mrs. Rogers read the report of the half-yearly council meeting of the Hutt Valley Federation. Floral tributes were presented to the president, Mrs. Spencer, the secretary, Mrs. Hyslop, and the treasurer, Mrs. Routley, by Mrs. Rogers, on behalf of members. Games, competitions and dancing were enjoyed, and songs were given by Mrs. Bennet and Mrs. Douglas. Leone Lynch and Valerie Russell gave a pianoforte duet and all the performers were presented with flowers. Competition results were: —General, Mrs. Gorrie, 1; Mrs. D. Eires, 2; cookery, Mrs. Gorrie, 1; Mrs. McGonigal, 2; best flower, Miss Taylor. Solway-Mantua.-—A reading, given by Mrs. Reynolds, was enjoyed, and Mrs. Church gave a description of a visit to Tauranga. Piano solos were played by Mrs. Groombridge. Competitions resulted Sweet peas, Mrs. Reynolds, 1; Mrs. Scrivener 2; Christmas lily, Mrs. Scrivener’ 1; Miss Russell, 2; Christmas cake Mrs. Nicholls, 1; Mrs. Groombridge, 2- sewing, Mrs. Cotton, 1; Mrs. Groombridge, 2; Mrs. Scrivener and Mrs. Whittaker, equal, 3. The hostesses for Februtiry will be Mesdfunes Crewe, Church, Cotton and Dogget. The competitions will be for the daintiest handkerchief sachet, fruit squares and one-egg chocolate cake (the recipes to be from the Institute Cookery Book, page 117), asters, mens buttonhole and women’s shoulder spray. Newlands. —Mrs. Kettlewell, who presided, demonstrated -coal flower work. Winners of competitions were: Lemon cheese, Mrs. Knight, 1, -Mrs. Barlow, 2; .buttonhole, Mrs. Knight,l, Mrs. Pritchard, 2; best bloom in garden circie, Mrs. Knight. Mauriceville. —The meeting was held at Mrs. Forsberg’s home, Mrs. Forsberg presiding’ over a good attendance. Aftei business was finished a social afternoon was held in honour of Miss M. Larson, a member for the past five years, who is to be married. She received a crystal salad bowl and servers from members. Competitions were won by Miss M. Larson, Mrs. Osborne, and Miss A. McGovern. A competition for jam tarts was won by Mrs. J. Osborne, who also won the bloom competition. Waitarere. — Demonstrations were given in teneriffe work by Mrs. Hood, and a smocked apron was demonstrated by Mrs. Hall. A motion of sympathy was .passed with Mrs. Hume, the federation president, in-her bereavement. The competition was for a Christmas gift novelty, and there was an intel esting display. The winner was Mrs. Stanley, with Mrs. Thornton second and third. Trenthain. — The annual flower show was held at the last meeting. The prizewinners were:—Mrs. Olivqr, five firsts; Mrs. Johnston, four firsts; Mrs. Kitchen, three firsts; Mesdaines McGrath, Lay and Poole, each one first. Mrs. Oliver won (he cup for the best flower and the special prize for points. Mrs. Cooper was first for malt biscuits. The combined Trent-ham-Silverstream drama club entertained with the play “Lucky Cinderella.” Mesdames Oliver ami McGrath were .elected delegates to the half-yearly council meeting. . Alfredton.—A trip to England during the crisis was described by Miss Tylee after the business of the meeting was finished. She was presented with a shoulder spray. Competition results were: —Best bloom, Mrs. G. Napier, 1; Mrs. Norton, 2; Miss S. Napier, 3; cold sweet, Mrs. Dickens, 1; Mrs. E. McLean, 2; Mrs. Didsbury, 3; Christmas novelty, Mrs. S. Edmonds, 1; Mrs. Hutchings, 2; Mrs. E. McLean, 3. Wallaceville. — Handcrafts made by members during the year were exhibited. The covering of floral boxes was demonstrated by Miss Stace. Winners of competitions were: —Lucky number, Mrs. Wale; best article costing not more than 1/-, Mrs. J. Ross; best flower, Mrs. Anderson. The next meeting will take the form of a Christmas party, to be held on December 13 in the Salvation Army Retreat. Te Horo.— Two new members were enrolled. Mrs. Evans, Levin, gave an interesting demonstration of floral work. Competition results were: —Sponge roll, Mrs. Samwell, 1; Mrs. Scott, 2; Mrs. Sutton. 3 ; cotton frock, Miss Quirke, 1; Mrs. Samwell, 2; Mrs. Windleo, 3; best flower, Mrs. Blake, 1; Mrs.’Walker, 2; Mrs. Scott, 3; guessing competition, Mrs. Samwell. . , I’orirua. — Her experiences while in London as leader of the New Zealand Women’s Institutes’ delegation were related by Miss Maddever. Arrangements were made for a children's party and Christmas tree. A bring and buy stall was well patronized. A sheaf of flowers was presented to the guest speaker, and thanks were accorded her and the hostesses for the afternoon. Belmont. —The monthly meeting took the form of a social afternoon, when the committee entertained members. Two play readings were given by Mrs. Young and Mrs. Treen, and Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Wilson. A feature of the afternoon was a travel talk by Mrs. Huse, who gave a graphic account of her travels in England and on the Continent when attending the A.C.W.W. Conference. The competition, a Christmas pre. sent, to cost not more than 1/-, resulted: Mrs. Black, 1; Miss Presants, 2; and Miss Maddever, 3. The garden circle of the institute had an enjoyable meeting recently, when they had the privilege of a very comprehensive tour of the grounds of Mrs. Hardwicke Smith’s home, Belmont. The hostess entertained the visitors to afternoon tea.

Another enjoyable meeting was held recently at the residence of Miss Maddever, when some of the members were initiated into the mysteries of hydroponics. Miss Maddever entertained the party to a picnic lunch.

Linen, especially the new uncrushable linen, is the ideal summer material for tailored frocks. Agnes Samson is showing a good range of these frocks, beautifully cut and tailored, from some of the best-known English houses. Some are white or cream, some have chic touches of colour, and some are printed linens. A smart white linen embroidered with scattered rings of shaded green buttons, full length up the front, with green buttons, and has a green suede belt. A printed linen, white with large rings of navy and saxe, has a very smart skirt cut in about ten gores. Agnes Samson, Lambton Quay.—Advt.