Women’s Institutes

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 September 1949, Page 8

Women’s Institutes

Moana W.l. Letters of thanks were received from CORSO, for parcels received for overseas, at the September meeting of the Moana Women’s Institute which was presided over by Mrs White. There was a good attendance and two visitors were welcomed. Mrs Green, the voluntary organiser, gave a demonstration on egg shell and daisy wheel work, and showed _ as samples a lovely bed jacket, fascinator, and woollen toys for children. A talk on drama and the rules of drama circles was much appreciated. The motto was well responded to and the roll call, “a page for a child’s scrap book,” brought some very good entries. The “wandering shilling” was won by Mrs Marker. Mrs P. Feary displayed the best bloom. Winners of the-honeycomb cushion were Mrs Price 1; Mrs Feary and Miss Southern equal 2, and Mrs R. Dense 3. There i was good business at the sales table land the mystery parcel was won by ■Mrs White. Hostesses were Mes- ' dames Heeney and Price.

Barrytown W.l. The monthly meeting of the Barrytown Women’s Institute was held at. the' residence of Mrs McLean. Mrs Fischer presided over a good attendance. Miss Marilyn Luff was welcomed as a visitor. The motto was “If you have a job to de, do it now.” The rollcall, “Stamps for lepers,” brought, forth a good response from, members. Competitions resulted:—Flowers, Mrs Luff; cake. Mrs Rowe 1. Mrs Fischer 2; iced cake, Mrs Luff; butter-dishes, Mis McLean, sen. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs McLean and Mrs McLean, sen.

Dunollie W.l. The monthly meeting of the Dunolhe Women’s Institute was held in the St John’s hall recently. Mrs Barker Liesided over a good attendance. Two visitors and three new members were welcomed. The roll-call was “My favourite flower and why.” Birthday sprays were presented to Mesdames A. Airns, Fluerty and B. Barker. The social half-hour was conducted bv the New Zealand members and was ehjoved bv all. An interesting talk was given by Nurse Duffy on her work as a district nurse. A demonstration on the making of wax flowers was given by Mrs Oakley. Competitions resulted: — Ginger bread. Mrs Hambly 1, Mrs Watson 2, Mrs Boote 3; jug covers, Mrs Hambly 1, Mrs Boote 2, Mrs Brown 3.

Blaketown W.l. * Mrs Longstaff presided over a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Blaketown Women’s Institute. The Institute song was sung and Mrs Dixon read the aspirations. An invitation from Cobden Institute to attend their birthday was accepted. Sponsorship for a Corso’s Greek child for another year was agreed to bv all members. An appeal for Christmas parcels and gifts for the lepers was read by the secretary. A fancy plate donated by a sick member was offered for competition. Mrs Harley gave a demonstration on cellophane hat making and the making of wool rugs which‘was much appreciated. Competition results were:—Floating bowl Mrs Longstaff 1, Mrs Steel 2, Mrs Thompson 3; man’s laundered shirt with collar attached, Mrs Sheard 1, Mrs Fitzpatrick 2. Mrs McEnaney 3; one egg chocolate cake, Mesdames Thompson 1, Todd 2, Bowkett and

O’Sullivan equal 3. The wandering .shilling was won by Mrs Harley, and Mrs Dowdle was the winner of a box of talcum powder. The meeting concluded with community singing and dancing. Ahaura W.l.

Mrs Kenderdine presided over the first monthly meeting of the newly reformed Ahaura Women’s Institute which was held in the Memorial Hail on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, seven new members being enrolled. The roll-call, a household hint, was very well answered and the wandering shilling was won by Mrs E. Jones. An interesting demonstration, given by Mrs Dickie, on the making of cellophane hats was much appreciated by ail present. The competition, a collapsible work box made from one yard of material, was won by Mrs J. Butler, Mrs N. Becker and Mrs P. Becker being second equal. A dainty supper was served by the hostesses Mrs J. Butler, Mrs R. Hahn and Miss G. Hahn. The social half hour was spent playing table-tennis or cards.

Runanga W.l. 1 The monthly meeting of the Runanga Women’s Institute was held recently in the School of Mines building. Mrs ; Braithwaite presided over a good attendance. Two visitors and one new member were welcomed. The roll-call “Sing or Say” was very amusing. Mrs Oakley demonstrated the making of wax Howers. An embroidered table cloth was received from the Runanga Institute link in England. The cloth was sent in appreciation of the monthly parcels, contributed by Runanga members.

The competition winners were:— Table-centre, Mrs Heslin 1, Mrs Higson 2, Mrs Todd 3; mustard pickles, Mrs Grogan. The hostesses were Mesdames Pope, Patterson, Todd and Heslin.

Brunner W.L The Brunner Women’s Institute held a meeting in the Taylorville Pavilion on Wednesday last, Mrs Coates presiding over a fair attendance. Arrangements were made for the birthday on October 15. Two letters of appreciation were read, A letter was received from the link in Nottingham. The competitions resulted.—Jar of flowers, Mrs Gutberlet and Mrs Rodgers first equal; tray cloth, Mrs F. Williams 1, Mrs Stapleton 2. The wandering shilling was won by Mrs Coates and the meeting closed with God Defend New Zealand.

Kaiata W.l. i At the September meeting of the KaiI ata Women’s Institute, Mrs Milne presided over a good attendance of members. • The meeting opened with the Institute song and the aspirations were read by all members. Mrs Milne extended a welcome to visitors from the Greymouth W.l. Mrs Smart read the motto for the month. An invitation was received from the Cobden W.l. to their birthday on October 1. Mesdames Coom and Becker were appointed ; delegates to the half yearly meeting to t be held at Stillwater in October. Mrs , Smart demonstrated the art of doll making. Mrs Becker was the winner of the mystery parcel. The social half-hour conducted .by Mrs Nicholson and members of the drama circle took the form of a “Mock Court,” each member of the institute having to answer a charge. Mesdames Sweetman and Cuthbert were . prosecuting and defending counsel respectively, Mrs Kenning was clerk of the court and Miss N. Nickolson was the police constable. Competition winners were as follows:—Article from old stockings, Mrs Faulkner 1, Mrs Nicholson 2; jar or bowl of spring flowers, Mrs Cameron 1, Mrs Marsh 2, Mrs Walsh 1 3; nut and fruit loaf, Mrs Boyle 1. Mrs Sweetman 2, Mrs Faulkner 3. Kumara W.l.

Mrs D. Caithness presided at the September meeting of the Kumara Women’s Institute. Mrs Birss was appointed delegate to attend the half yearly council meeting to be held at Ross in October. The secretary read an account of the Institute Lone Members from a weekly paper. The golden thread talk was given by Mrs Collins. For the best bloom Mrs Reedy was first, Mrs A. Caithness second and Mrs Fahey third. For the best tray cloth for a hospital, Mrs Dillon and Mrs Sinclair were first equal, Mrs Holmes second and Mrs Reedy third. Then followed a very enjoyable evening to celebrate the sixteenth birthday of the Kumara W.l. The programme was arranged by Mesdames McNabb and Comport. The various competitions were won by Mesdames Fitzpat-

lick, D. Caithness, Fahey and Misses M. Fool, J. McEnaney, F. Fitzpatrick and A. Ritchie. The lucky seat was won by Miss A. Ritchie. Songs were given by Mrs McNabb and Misses A. Ritchie and J. McEnaney. A piano duet was given by Misses P. Laurence and A. Birss. The 1G candles on the birthday cake were lit by Mrs Reedy and blown out by Mrs Fitzpatrick. Mrs D. Caithness, president, spoke on the work of the Kumara W.l. and expressed the hope that the movement would go on steadily for many years.