WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 152, 29 June 1935, Page 18

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TAITA BRANCH CONCERT

, A very successful concert was held recently before a large and appreciative audienqe in the Taita Hall. The programme 'was arranged by Miss Wilson and Mrs. H. Dawsbn, conveners of the Drama and Madrigal Circles respectively. . The concert opened with the chorus "Love is Meant to Make Us Glad" by the Madrigal Circle, followed by the trio "Memory," sung by. Mesdamesi Rothnie, Dillon, and Stedman. These much-appreciated items were followed by a sdprano solo by Mrs. Rothnie, after which came the play "The Rest Cure." This was very enthusiastically received, those taking part being Me* dames Hunter, Bertelsen, Pudney, Bonthorne, and Dyer. Mr. F. S. Hewer, chairman ■of th» Taita Hall. Committee, congratulated the institute on the excellent talent produced at their initial effort Mr. Hutchison, on behalf of the institute,- thanked the men who: bad helped to make the evening such a success. •. ■' . ~ ■ ■; •Mrs. Craven, president of the institute, thanked members and their friends for their hearty support, and gave a brief resume of the aims and objects of the movement. A most popular number was "Love's Old Sweet Song/ sung by the. choir, which opened the second half of the programme. Mesdames Rothnie and H. Dawson sang a duet, after .which Mrs. Stedman sang a contralto solo. This was much appreciated, as was also the play "Postman's Knock," the characters! being taken by Mesdames Craven, Bonthorne,.Hunter, Bertelsen, and Pudney, and. Misses Wilson and Jackson. The choir followed with "Speak to Me of Love.". A wellrendered duet by Mesdames Stedman and Dillon preceded the final chorus, "Good-bye," the soloist being Mrs. Dillon. The . singing, of the . National Anthem brought a'\ very enjoyable evening to a close. MEETING AT BELMONT. /The Belmont Women's Institute held a meeting recently. Mrs. Gibson Young was made an associate member, and one new member was nominated. ■-.-■■ It was decided to enter exhibits at the forthcoming show,'and Mrs. Boyes gave some advice on this subject. Community singing was enjoyed.-Then Mrs. Mack displayed a wonderful collection of pewter and gave a brief oatline of its making. • . The results of the No. 2 cooking competition were:—Mrs. Payne, Jun^ I; Mrs. Alsop, 2. Mrs. Payne gave a prize for the best joke, the winner being Mrs. Hill. The Judge of these competitions was Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. Payne, jun., was the winner of Mrs. McDonald's trophy. Last month's trophy, a tin of tea, was given by Mrs. E..-B. Turner. , Mrs. Bennett presented posies to Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Wallace, and thanked all who had taken part in the programme. The meeting concluded with the singing of the. National Anthem.- . . - ~ ■..■:..■. •Members of the Belmont, Women's Institute, interested in gardening recently gathered at the home of Mrs. ■* Andrews, Hill Road, to hear an address given by Mrs. Knox Gilmer. Th« speaker expressed the pleasure it always gave her to talk on gardening, and then proceeded to' give the members .some very useful hints', especially 'mentioning shrubs, ...sv^eef.^as,', arid bulbs." .".Mrs. Gilmer showed bo, yr\ .to prepare a bowl of hyacinths foriridoor growing,, which., when completed, she presented to the institute, together with a beautiful shrub. Mrs. Bennett, president, thanked Mrs. Gilmer for her kindness, and presented ' her with a box of fruit to appreciation. A delicious afternoon tea brought a very happy time to a dose. WALLACEVILLE AFFAIRS. A Very enjoyable afternoon was held recently by the members of the W«l----laceville Women's. Institute in the Rose of Sharon HalL The president, Mrs. Qiueree. presided. After community singing, Mrs. Turner demonstrated the making of circular cushions, made from scraps o* cretonne- Mrs. Chirig showed the correct method of planting bulbs In fibre. Much interest was taken in the .wee valla work by Mrs. Queree, who also entertained with a song. Mrs. Hopkirk concluded by demonstrating how a cake* tin should foe lined. The following ladies provided a very dainty afternoon tea: Mesdames Braid, Ching, Clyde, and Miss R, Allan. Dancing and the singing of the National Anthem closed a very happyafternoon. HUSBANDS' EVENING The Silverstream Women's Institute entertained the husbands of members at a very enjoyable evening recently. Community singing, sketches, games, and dancing were appreciated by all present. . Winners of the competitions were Mrs. W. M. Webster, Miss Kearth, and Messrs. Delia and Mason. A delicious supper was served by the entertainment committee, comprising Mesdames Callahan, Eckersley, G. Bown, Pierard, Spadonan, O'Reilly, Taylor, and W. M. Webster.. Mrs. Spademan (president) proposed the health of the guests of honour, and musical honours followed. Mr. F. Castle and Captain R. Davis responded. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought the evening to a close. . ' A TEAVEL CLTJB Y.M.C.A-Y.W.CA. VENTURE The lecture room at the' Y.W.C.A. was crowded on the occasion of the opening of the newly-formed travel club in connection with the Young Men's and the Young . Women's Christian Associations. Mr. A. Leigh Hunt (president), in a pleasant speech, emphasised the value of travel and first-hand knowledge of ..other countries. At the same time he advocated seeing your own country first' A good programme followed, which included a humorous competition arranged by Mr. A. J. White. Miss Edna Par ton sang two appreciated songs, and then Mr. Hunt introduced the speaker for the evening, Miss Dorothy Mills, who gave a charming talk on "Arabian Days and Nights." She showed beautiful samples of Eastern work, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for_a most interesting address. ' , . The performers were also thanked, and supper concluded a particularly pleasant evening. The club will meet monthly, alternately at the. premises of each association. ' . ■. '