WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 144, 19 June 1936, Page 15

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

MEETING AT TRENTHANI A very satisfactory number of members braved the heavy rain and wintry weather to attend the meeting of the Trentham Women's Institute in Telford's Hall The chair was taken by Mrs. J. Hume, president of the Southern Wellington Federation, which was also represented by Miss M. C. Maddever (voluntary organiseri, and Mesdames Spademan and Gibson Young (members of the executive).

The matter of reorganisation of the Trentham Women's Institute was fully discussed, and it was unanimously decided that an entirely fresh start should be made. The work in future is to be carried out on strictly Women's Institute lines. The good work of Mesdames Carr and Coker in helping to make this possible was appreciatively mentioned, and both ladies received the hearty thanks of the institute.

Mrs. Hume spoke helpfully and encouragingly of the personal responsibility, in both institute and daily life, of living up to the ideals of the movement. She stressed the need for the development of a "giving" outlook, as well as a "getting" one, and showed how every member could give friendship and sympathy. "The institutes," she said, "were formed for service. The ideals were to help one another and to co-operate." Learn to agree to differ and so work in harmony. She concluded by giving a list of articles for an institute medicine chest This included "tact' 'ointment, "oil for pouring on troubled waters," "embrocation" made from kindness, patience, and thought for others," and a "bandage of co-operation."

The use and working of groups was thoroughly explained. It was decided to support the nomination of Mrs. Kitchen (Silverstream) as group convener.

The following officers were elected:— President, Mrs. Carr; vice-presidents, Mesdames Allardyce and Caldwell; secretary, Mrs. Coker; treasurer, Mrs. King; committee, Mesdames Leslie, Calder, Pirrett, Scott, and Miss Bree.

Dainty sprays were presented to Mrs Hume and Mrs. Gibson Young, who had been the secretary.

Tea and a social time concluded a successful meeting.

NEWLANDS INSTITUTE

A good attendance at a meeting of the Newlands Women's Institute was presided over by Mrs. Horridge. Much appreciation was shown by members when an interesting lecture was given by Mrs. Gaby, of St. John Ambulance. The knitted woollen garment competition (not costing more than 2s) resulted in Mrs. Broad gaining first prize with Mrs. Joiner second. The first place for shortbread was won by Mrs. Woods, with Mrs. Pritchard second. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Stiven and Earl and Misses Cheeseman and FittalL A circulating library has been started for the benefit of members.

PAEKAKARIKI

Although there was not a full attendance at the Paekakariki Women's Institute June meeting quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs. Gibson Young's talk on drama and the work of the institute was thoroughly enjoyed. There were several competitions, i including the best matinee coat from two skeins of wool, a buttonhoW made from a single thread, a plate of plain scones, and a floral buttonhole. Items were given by the singing circle and afternoon tea was served.

the hon. secretaries, G. W. Knight and G. G. Fraser, are willing to give all information necessary about invitations and general details.

Obituary. The death of an early Wairarapa settler, Mrs. Emma Ingley, has occurred at New Plymouth at the age of 85, reports "The Post's" correspondent A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George King, of Carterton, Mrs. Ingley was born at Islington, London, in 1851, 2nd arrived in New Zealand with her parents in 1856 in the ship Ann Wilson. They settled at Greytown for a short time and then moved to Carterton, where Mr. and Mrs. King lived until their death in 1871. Miss Emma King married Mr. Joseph Ingley, another early settler who had arrived in New Zealand in 1854, and the young couple saw all the troubles of the Maori War in 1889. They moved to Hawke's Bay and remained there for some years before they came to New Plymouth.

A Kindly Thought. T'he visiting Scottish singer, Miss Russell Ferguson, very kindly went to the Borstal Institution at Point Halsweil last evening and gave the girls and staff a delightful treat with her singing. I She gave three groups of old Hebridean songs, accompany herself on a. Celtic harp. Miss Ferguson gave vivid word pictures of the themes and settings of her songs, some of them being rendered in the original Gaelic. It was altogether a most delightful performance, and at the instance of the superintendent, one of .the inmates gratefully thanked Miss Ferguson for her kindness in giving them such a treat. Three of the Maori girls sang one of the pathetic-sounding Native songs for Miss Ferguson, who was much interested. Mrs. B. Tait (chairman of the Borstal committee) and Mrs. Peter Fraser were present during the evening. Island Bay "Queen. ,,

Island Bay people are reminded by •advertisement of the "coronation ceremony" on Saturday night at the local hall of Miss Phyllis O'Shea, the winning "princess" who is to be made a "queen." There are delightful ' arrangements being made for the evening, and charming colour schemes, which will interest all, have been thought out, and an excellent enter--1 tainment will be offered. Presentations will be made to the leading ladies, the Mayor of Wellington (Mr. T. C. A. Hislop) officiating. Many residents of the bay who have done good work for the cause (the benefit of the district), will receive "honours," and after the ceremonials are over a dance will be held to the music of an excellent orchestra. There will be some good items by well-known entertainers for the special edification of the non-dancers. Altogether complete plans have been made to ensure the success' of the coronation.

First Aid by Parachute.

A new chapter has been added to the history of relief from the air by the latest initiative of the Red Cross and Ked Crescent Alliance of the "U.S.S.R. A "Parachute Express Squad," made up of twenty doctors, surgeons, and nurses, has been formed by the Red Cross branch in Moscow for service in isolated communities where no landing facilities are available for aircraft. When help is needed, the squad is conveyed by air to the spot indicated, and there dropped to earth by parachute. The members of the squad have undergone a course of training in parachute jumping, ending in a leap wearing gas masks and carrying bags of equipment. COLLARS FROM CUFFS

Save.the embroidered cuffs from silk gloves. 'They make delightful collars for little girls' frocks (states an exchange).