WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 281, 22 August 1940, Page 4

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Reports Of Recent Meetings

Kimberley.—Much of _ the business dealt with concerned patriotic activities. A demonstration of a Alaori handcraft was given by Mrs. Pickering. Regret was expressed nt the resignation of Airs. Wilson, an active member, who was leaving to live iu the South Island. Competition winners were Miss H. Nielson, Mrs. McLean and Airs. Harvey.

Wallaceville. —Major Armstrong, of the Salvation Army, gave an interesting talkon the history of the Alaoris and their life and customs in the early days. Competitions for the afternoon were “something new from something old” (all garments being handed to the Lady Galway Guild for refugees), won by Airs. Webber, and “best flower,” won by Alesdaines Hopkirk and Anderson. Pongaroa.—lt was agreed to support the New Zealand Women’s Institutes’ appeal to members to provide each echelon with an ambulance, every member to contribute 1/-. Alyra Scott, won the competition for junior members for a scarf, to be included in a soldier’s parcel. Airs. E. Kent won a cooking competition. A programme for the next six months was drawn up; handwork competitions will be for garments for soldiers or refugees. Next month’s competitions will be boys’ trousers or girls’ bloomers for refugee parcel, mid the most artistic vase of spring flowers. During the social halfhour an interesting reading on Alalaya was given by Airs. R. Alecch. Bulls. —A large number of members and visitors attended the ninth birthday. The gathering took the form of a social afternoon, items being given by Mesdaines Carson and Ross, piano duet, Airs. J. Tucker, jum, and Airs Al. Brookie, songs, and Airs. Smith, recitation. Two plays were presented by senior boys and girls of Bulls school. The birthday cake is to be sent to local soldiers serving overseas. The competition for next month will be a hand-knitted pair of gloves, made on two needles. Plinmierloii.— St. Andrew's Hall was decorated with flowering plum blossom, spring bulbs, and wattle, for the institute’s eighth birthday. The president. Airs. Sinclair, welcomed the guests of honour, Mesdames Synod, Barnicoat and AVright, and Aliss Aladdcver, all of whom were presented with shoulder sprays. Telegrams of greetings were received from Aliss Amy Kane and Airs. Victor Lloyd. Representatives of sister institutes presented bouquets. It. was not intended to have the usual birthday Cake because of the war; however, during the day a surprise gift cake appeared and was much appreciated. A social programme gave much pleasure. Two short humorous sketches were enacted and songs by the choir and members were included. An afternoon gathering was held to farewell Airs. Tunnicliffe. who is leaving to live in Cambridge. Airs. Tunniclill’e inaugurated the I’limraerton institute choir and has trained them for three yearn. The president spoke of the good work done by the. convener, expressing members’ appreciation of the time given to training the singing circle. A spray of flowers and a black evening purse wore presented to Mrs. Tuunieliffo. A musical programme was enjoyed. Stokes A’alley.—All sections of the institute were 'working strenuously on Red Cross and refugee work, it was reported. A large quantity of home-made sweets; in tins, was handed in for soldiers' parcels. A musical programme was given by Mesdames Green, Taylor, Leibezeit and Grigg. Mrs. Green spoke about composers ami song-writers, and Alesdames Taylor and Leibozeit illustrated the talk with solos and duets, Mrs. Grigg accompanying them. Competitions were won by Alcsdames Summers and Boyce. Johnsonville. — Three new members were enrolled. Airs. Waite gave a demonstraiton of the making of felt bags. The competition, which was for clothes for refugee children, was won by Airs. Barnes. Airs. Liddle hcbl a sewing bee and 14 articles were made and given to the Red Cross Society, members also bringing a number of parcels for the same fund. Rangataua.— Mrs. L. Taylor gave the roll eall, antiques and their history, which proved most interesting. Hairpin work was demonstrated by Airs. Chilcott. Airs. Fraser gave a recitation and Mrs. Slater won a competition. Two parcels were received for the soldiers. Members responded splendidly to the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild appeal. lhakara. — The monthly competition for a child's garment was won by Airs. J, Rolston, all garments being given for refugees. Airs. Morrison. Mrs. Armstrong, Airs. Butt, aud .Mrs. Spiers won competitions. Wool was distributed to members to be knitted up for soldiers. Porirua. — Airs. Blackby gave a short, interesting talk on the life of the composer Mrs. Bond, and Airs. L. Thompson sang one of her songs. Mrs. Wright demonstrated the making of table mats. Mesdames Blackby and Wright received flowers.

Airs. K. AVaters and Aliss Annette Waters will return to Palmerston North today from a viist to Auckland

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