WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22664, 15 June 1948, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

TARUHERU Mrs. Kerr presided over the May meeting at which there was a good attendance. Contributions to flood relief were sent in. It was decided to make a definite arrangement regarding an institute link. Mrs. A. E. Legge gave an interesting talk on Australia, for which she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Kerr's report on the annual council meeting 'was greatly appreciated by members. A report on the arts and crafts monthly meeting was given bj r Mrs Walsh, and the gardening circle report by Mrs. Butler. MANUTCKE Mrs. McCliskie presided over the May meeting of the W.I. in the absence of Mrs. Cox, the president. A full report of the council meeting was given by Mrs. Breigan, the delegate Remits Cor the conference were gone through. The sales table was well patronised. Results of competitions:—Hand-made handkerchief; Mrs. Greig, 1; Mrs. Piesse, 2; Mrs. Hooper, 3. Mrs. Cox presided at the June meeting. when there was a good attendance. Sympathy was expressed to all who suffered during the floods. Several members were elected to attend the Patutahi birthday party. Arrangements for the flower show were also fully discussed. Members were reminded about the drama circle meeting to be held in Gisborne in July. The birthday party was postponed until August 10. Mrs Sheckelton gave an interesting demonstration on mop-making—an excellent way of using odd skeins of wool. Results of the competitions were:— Ginger bread: Mrs. Daulton, 1. Flowers, multiple: Mrs. Feiiding, 1. Single, Mrs. Cox. 1. WHATATUTU A very enjoyable meeting was held in May by members of the Whatatutu institute. Mrs. Shaw gave a report of the council meeting, a hearty vote of thanks being accorded her. * Mrs. Thomson, a member of the Puha Women’s Institute, gave a most instructive demonstration on knitting, keen appreciation being shown by all members. An excellent display of chrysanthemums was on show, the winners being:—Mrs. Howard, 1; Mrs. Howard, 2; Mrs. King, 3. Scones: Mrs. Howard. 1: Mrs, Pevreal, 2. Article from scraps of wool: Mrs. Picken, 1; Miss Pevreal, 2; Mrs. Winters, 3. WAERENGA-A-HIKA Owing to the floods, the May meeting was held a week later in the Parish Hall, Mrs. Barrow presided over a good attendance, and read an article on the life of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. The delegate was heartily thanked for hex' report of the council meeting.' The June meeting was set down for today at Mrs. Carr’s residence, Hexton, each member to bring a made up programme. Competition results were:— Handwork: Mrs. Davies, 1; Mesdames Carr, Robske, Barrow, equal, 2. Bottled pears: Mrs. Barrow 1; Mesdames Carr, Bain, Robske, equal, 2. RUATORIA Mrs. H. E. Williams presided over the May meeting, very few country members attending because of flooded creeks. The sum of £5 was donated to the flood relief in Gisborne. Members were notified that all donations to the U.N. starving children appeal were to be sent to the Waiapu County Council. The roll call, “My Greatest Fear,” proved both interesting and errtertaining. The recent flood conditions in Gisborne and the consequent need for relief workers prevented Mrs. Dickson from coming to the meeting to give an address on her work with the crippled children. Mrs. W. H. O. Johnston reported that two more food parcels had been sent to Britain, one to the Ashley Institute and one to the Ingledean War. Nursery. Results of the entries ’ for the best tray cloth (all of which are to be donated to the Waipiro Bay Maternity Home) were:—Mrs. Hicgey, 1; Mrs. Akers, 2; Mrs. Hamilton, 3. MAKARAKA-MATAWHERO Mrs. Christiansen presided over the June meeting and welcomed all members and visitors, including one from Palmerston North. < Remits were discussed in full and sympathy was expressed to all who had suffered through the floods, thanks being expressed by the president to those who had helped to clean out the hall, with the hall committee, thus enabling the meeting to be held. Afternoon tea was dispensed and then members formed a working bee and oiled the walls of the hall, which had been damaged by silt, this help being greatly .appreciated. The arts and crafts circle meets on the third Wednesday. Mrs. Robinson and Miss Dolman reported on their visit to sick Kiwis in hospital and reading matter was collected for them. Results of competitions were:—Early spring flowers: Mrs. Olding, 1; Mrs. Livingston, 2. Economy biscuits: Mrs. Parker, 1; Mrs Olding, 2. P.B. FEDERATION Mrs. E. M. Monckton, president, and members of the executive express their gratitude to members of sister-institutes who sent children’s clothing to help with those who had suflfered losses through the recent floods, namely Tauranga, Te Puke. Paengaroa, and Waiipukurau Women's Institutes.