WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 131, 27 February 1940, Page 4

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Reports OF Recent Meetings Reikorangi-AVaikiinae,—A committee to deal with social work lor patriotic purposes was proposed as follows: Alesdames Bauglten. Wootton, Turner, Roberts, Thompson, Coe, Aleyer, Monk, Deakiu, T. Brown, Wilson, llurilie, Timelier, Seoit, Webb, sen.. Webb, jiill., Collins and 11. Brown. Il was proposed that Mrs. Monk be i-hairuiau and Mrs. 11. A. Brown secretary and treasurer. .Miss Sutlierlaud, a visitor lo the meeting, spoke of the first Women's Institute that was started in England ami at which she was present. A com pel it ion for the best bloom resulted: — Misses Anm.' mid G. Mowbray I, Afiss Ag. mm Mowbray 2. Miss .1. Clifton 3. 'J be roll call for March will be: 'What 1 would like on Ihe programme next year, ami the competitions blackberry and apple jelly, three assorted biscuits and best flower mid vegetable. [ jCV in,—Ah entertaining travel talk was ■•iven by Miss Parsons and songs were q-iveii bv Mrs. lngJey, a visitor from Nelson. The monthly competitions resulted Sponge sandwich with butter: Mrs. Meddings 1, Miss Burt 2, Miss Chessman 3; without butter: Airs. Small 1, Airs. Cheesmau 2. Airs. Moddings 3. Italian quilting: Airs. Powell 1, Mrs. Moddings 2 and 3. The hostesses wore Mesdames Dalton, AA'hilcy, Aleddings and S. Aludgway and Miss Dyuaii. Te Ore Ore.—The meeting was heldl on a recent evening in the schoolroom. The motto for the month wits ''Face tlie suusltine Hie shadows will fall behind you. Greetings were received from the executive of the AA’airnrapa federation. It was decided to accept an invitation from the Kopuaranga Womens Institute to attend its fifth birthday dance. Several members from tlie institute volunteered to help the Solway-Alanaia institute with afternoon tea at the annual meeting of the AA'airaritlia federation on Wednesday, April \ letter from Miss Hazel .lohuson, Massey College, Palmerston North, was rend by the president. Ai'ler some discussion it was decided that the box lecture scheme suggested was not suitable for the le Die Ore institute at present. The president reminded members that the next meeting, on March 12, would be the annual meeting • therefore nominations for president and’ committee would have to be handed to the secretary before the eua of I'ehruarv Airs. Foully, on behalf of the le Ore ‘Orc AVomen's Institute, gave. Airs. Al Haeatn a silver spoon engraved with her name for her baby daughter, lorangi Haenta, the first institute baby. Aliss Bliss demonstrutod the making of a dressing table set on wooden frames. After supper Airs. N. Haeata conducted a novel game —naming all railway stations through the AVairarapa fromi WoodVille to Lambton. This was won by Mrs. Foully, Aliss Bliss was second and Mrs. Nini third. Aliss Robinson and -Mrs. KerIley judged the competition for pikelets as follows: Mrs. Albert 1, Airs. AlcLauchlan 2, Airs. Nini 3. Airs. AA est and Mrs Brunton judged the flower: Mrs. Albert 1 Airs. Korney 2, Airs. Fouhy 3. Ine “wandering shilling” was won by Airs, Albert. Popular vote decided that the roll call for next, time be “Aly favourite "■irl’s name” and the competitions best article ramie from a sugar bag and best flower. Airs. Albert will bring a motto for March. I’ongaroa.—A prayer for world peace was said by the large attendance of members. Nominations of officers for the annual meeting were taken. A discussion took place on the making of garments tor soldiers and members signified their willingness to knit such articles as scarves, socks and balaclavas. A meeting of all those interested is to be called on March 7 at. 2.30 p.m. iu the Alusonic Hall, institute members are asked to bring a plate The former secretary, who had been unable to attend the last two meetings illness, vvas extended a welcome and presented with _ a shoulder spray. The roll call, “That which imprested me most at the Exhibition, brougn forth various opinions. A wall competition was won by Airs. H. Herbert. Members were reminded of the forthcoming show on February 2S, and gilts of cakes, meat, eggs, etc., would be acceptable for the stalls. Mangatainoka.—Airs. Curves presided at the meeting. It was decided to donate £5 to the mayor’s patriotic appeal. A vote of sympathy was .passed to Mrs. Ginanne in her recent bereavement. Airs. Giles. AVoodville, gave a demonstration on mat-nifiking and was accorded a ie<ir y vote of thunks. The motto for the month was “There must be a beginning to every matter, but the continuing into the end yields the real glory.” Hostesses were Alesdames Angelini, A. Rusden, Brady ami Aliss Reichenbach. Competitions resulted a« follows: Vegetable bouquet, Mrs. Angelini 1, Miss Fergus 2, Mrs. 1 l ’ rv^ s ' ’ decorated sponge, Mrs. Macrae 1, x 1 . Waldman 2. Aliss Pryde 3; musical parcel. Airs. Pilkington. Pahiatua.—-Airs. Carthew presided at tlie first monthly meeting and arrangements were made to send parcels tor New Zealand soldiers overseas. Airs. Hall AVatson gave an interesting talk on General Evangeline Booth, of the Salvation A.rmy ' A competition for -the making of a shoulder spray of flowers in ten minutes followed : Airs. P. Bisset was first, with Airs. Alacrne second. Mrs. A. J. Anderson, Dannevirke, gave an instructive demonstration on the making ot rubber mats, egg-shell pictures, and the painting of glass with art enamel. Airs. Tattle moved a vote of thanks to Airs. Andersoin which was carried by acclamation. Airs. Etz was the winner of the best pot of raspberry jam, with Airs. Carrad second.