MANY TRAVEL TALKS

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 148, 25 June 1938, Page 18

MANY TRAVEL TALKS

BUSY. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Two very entertaining travel talks were given at a recent meeting of the Faraparaumu Women's Institute, Miss Stocker and Mrs.Vickery describing their journeys overseas. The meeting was held in the Anglican Hall. Mrs. Delahuntly presided, and although the day was not very pleasant there was a good attendance. The Institute ode was sung by the choir, and the hostesses, Mesdames Smart and Fitchett and Miss Treadwell, served afternon tea. The "bring and buy stall" was well stocked with produce which soon found a ready sale. Schedules for the September show were distributed, and a wish expressed that all would take an interest and make the show a success. The "best carrot" competition was won by Mrs. Chadwick, and Mrs. De Montalk was second. There was an indication that spring was not far away in the choice array of flowers entered for the "Best Flower in my Garden" competition, which was won by Mrs. Hadfield, Mrs. Wilkinson being second.

The recent Manakau Women's Institute meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. Staples. The conference, which is to be held in Wellington next month, was the chief topic of conversation. A demonstration of "first aid" in the case of a broken limb was given by Miss L. Drake. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. French, and Misses A. Lietch and N. Cotter. The results of the competitions were as follows:— Best laundered soft collar, Mrs. Green; best sponge cake, Mrs. Meredith; best bloom, Mrs. Budget; and guessing, Mrs. I. Drake.

The June meeting of the Wainui-o-mata Women's. Institute was held in the local hall, Mrs. Heathcote presiding over a good attendance. Arrangements were made for the birthday party to be held early in July. Mrs. Russell gave a talk on "First Aid," giving useful advice' on how to treat, burns, sprains, poisons, In thanking Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Heatncote presented her with a fancy box of fruit. The win-, ner for the competition of the best knitted article made from four skeins of wool was Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Dick being second. The Porirua Women's Institute also met recently, Mrs. Ryan presiding. The attendance was small owing to inclement weather, but all present had a pleasant time sitting round a blazing log fire and listening to Miss A. Kane, who gave a most interesting and colourful talk on her travels through Palestine. A guessing competition was won by Mrs. Butler. The hostesses responsible for afternoon, tea were Mesdames Briggs, Hasse, Johnston, and Miss Briggs.

THESPIAN RECEPTION • A very pleasant party was given by Mr. G. H. Bassant (president of the Thespians) to welcome the new secretary, Miss Mavis Mortland, who has just arrived from Palmerston North to take up the duties. The party' was held in a private lounge at the Hotel Waterloo, and was much enjoyed by all the guests. Among those. present were Mr. and Mrs. F. Stewart Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Victor S. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Aldridge.Mrs. Lucas, and Mrs. Tansley. Miss Mortland will be at the society's reading on Monday night at the Little Theatre, and will be pleased to meet as many members as possible. She will also attend the one-act play which will be given at St. Francis Hall.