Women’s Institutes

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23315, 26 July 1950, Page 4

Women’s Institutes

JUNE MEETINGS MANUTUKE

! Mrs. McCliskie presided at the June meeting. The roll-call, "What I would do if I won an art union," revealed, after practical considerations, an almost unanimous desire for travel. Plant exchanges were arranged. Miss Gimblett gave an informative picture of present-day life in Europe, as shown in recent correspondence. Competitions resulted.—Tomato sauce: Mrs. Couper, 1; Mrs. Schwass, 2. Article from scraps of wool: Mrs. S. Hooper, 1; Mrs. T. Hooper, 2; Mrs. Couper. 3. Flowers: Single, Mrs, Breingan 1; Multiple, Mrs. Jackman, 1. ritHA 1 Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Malone wore I hostesses at the June meeting. Final j arrangements were made for the birthj day party on July 13th. It was the wish of members that £1 be donated to CORSO. Following lunch Mrs. Manning gave I a timely talk on gardening and mulching, at the same time showing some of the less known vegetables. A letter of appreciation for gifts and programme were received from the j Studley and Aldtield Institute in 1 England. The delegate to the Dominion council meeting in Christchurch is Mrs. A. E. Thompson. The winners of the monthly competitions were. —Early spring bloom: Mrs. Manning, 1; Mrs. Brown, 2; Mrs. Mooney. 3. Egg-cup of flowers: Mrs. Jenkins, 1; Mrs. Brown, 2; Mrs. Mooney 3. Onions: Mrs. Bayley, 1. Mignonette Lettuce: Mrs. Manning, 1; Mrs. Mooney 2. PATUTAHI Polutahi W.I. celebrated its twentysecond birthday in the gaily decorated hall on June 7. Members from the P.B. federation, Ngatapa and Manutukc were present. Tlie afternoon was a pleasant one, songs being sung by Mcsdames E. Soderston and H. H. Dods, to accompaniments played by Mesdames J. R. Atkins and Scammell. Songs and choruses by Mesdames J. Brodie, Walsh, Stevens, Jones. McFarlane and R. Atkins, with Mrs. E. Stewart at the piano, were much enjoyed. A comedy sketch, “Hostess’ Husband,” given by Mesdames Walsh and Stevens, caused much amusement. Afternoon tea was served from the tables attractively arranged with bowls of mixed flowers and greenery. Pride of place was given to a beautifully iced birthday cake. Mrs. McCliskie was called upon to light the candles, Mrs, Cox to blow them out. and Mrs Monckton to cut the cake. A mystery parcel was won by Mrs. Scammell. The monthly competitions resulted:— Single bloom: Mrs. J. R. Atkins, 1; Mrs. G. H. Ballard, 2; Mrs. S. Atkins, 3. Multiple: Mrs. Stevens, 1; Mrs. Liblinc, 2; Mrs. J. Elliott, 3. Coat hanger: Mrs. E. Stewart, 1; Mrs. Jones, 2; Mrs. Stevens, 3. Vase of mixed flowers; Mrs. Stevens, 1; Mrs. D. Peach, 2; Mrs. S. Atkins, 3. MATAKAOA Mrs Hindmarsh presided over a large attendance in the Gaiety Hall. A very interesting talk was given by Miss Blackwood on her work with UNRRA in Germany. Some beautiful handwork brought back by Miss Blackwood was greatly admired. Mrs. Clark, delegate to the conference in Christchurch, was accorded members’ best wishes. A letter of appreciation from the Sandford Women's Institute in Bristol, England, was received, thanking members for a parcel of foodstuffs which arrived there recently. A variety of goods was brought in for the "bring and buy,” and the competition for a baby’s smocked frock .was won by Baby Mill. Competitions resulted. — Low table decoration: Mrs. Griffen, 1; Mrs. Clark, 2; Mrs. Bush, 3. Carrots: Mrs. Griffen, 1: Mrs. Hart. 2; Mrs. Moore, 3. Biscuits: Mrs. Moore, 1; Mrs. Griffen. 2 and 3. TOLAGA BAY Mrs. O'Connor presided at the June meeting. The roll-call was "kitchen dont's." Mrs. Hall, president of Tamarau institute, and about 3U of the members, paid the branch a visit and provided the entertainment, which consisted of a very interesting talk by Mrs. Anion on her experiences in Red Cross work overseas during the war. several songs bv the members of the Tamarau Singing Circle, and a solo by Mrs. Wallen. Impromptu speeches by several members caused much amusement. Results of competitions were:—Flowers: Best In My Garden: Mrs. Mackintosh, 1; Mrs, Sloan, 2; Mrs. Stretch, 3. Table Decoration: Mrs. Dobbs. 1; Mrs. McNamara, 2. Sowing—Child’s frock from 1 yd. of material: Mrs. McNamara. 1; Mrs. Dobbs, 2; Mrs. Stretch, 3. Knitting.—Child's cardigan or pullover: Mrs. Dobbs, 1; Mrs. McNamara, 2; Mrs. Stretch, 3. Thrift.—Tea-pot holder: Mrs. Pickett, 1; Mrs. Baumann, 2; Mrs. Dobbs, 3. What I Have Made: Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs Dobbs, equal 4 points; • Mrs. Stretch and Mrs. McNamara, equal 3 points: Mrs. Baumann, 2 points. Cook-ing-Shortbread: Mrs. Higgs, 1; Mrs. Hawthorne, 2; Mrs. Dobbs, 3. ORMOND There was a large attendance .of members and friends at the Ormond Hall at the nineteenth birthday meeting. Guests were from the Patutahi and Waerenga-a-hika Women's Institutes, and Mrs. Cox. of the tederalion. The officers were each presented with dainty sprays. The roll-call, "My Most Embarrassing Moment,” was very amusing. The remainder of the afternoon was taken up with competitions and a humorous play, “The Customer Is Always Right," by members of the L.C.W.C. The handsome cake held pride of place on the table, which was decorated with Iceland poppies in pastel shades. The cake was made by Mrs. Buckland and iced in the W.I. Colours by Mrs. McMillan. Mrs. Scragg, Patutahi, won a mystery parcel. Competitions resulted:—Vase: Mrs. G. Jones, 1; Mrs. King. 2; Mrs. Drake. 3.’ Best Bloom: Mrs. King, 1; Mrs. Jackson. 2: Mrs. Drak-' .3. Kumeras: Mrs. McMillan. 1: Mrs. King. 2; Mrs. Drake, 3. Something new from something old: Mrs. McMillan, 1; Mrs. Moore. 2; Mrs. Dickson. 3. Berries: Mrs. Pardoe, 1; Mrs. Lee, 2; Mrs. Drake, 3. Vegetables: Mrs. Drake, 1; Mrs. McMillan, 2; Mrs. Tee, 3. WAERENGA-A-HIKA The June meeting was held in the Parish Hall, there being a fair attendance. Tins were brought by members to be filled with fat to send to the link in Gloucestershire. It was decided to send a donation of 5/- towards the cost of a farewell gift to the Dominion secretary. Mrs. Gibson gave a talk on the life of Charlotte M. Yonge in the "Golden Thread" series of notable personalities. Mr. Stubbings, Gisborne, gave a demonstration of rose pruning and mentioned various points regarding rose culture. He was warmly thanked for his interesting talk. Competitions resulted.—Flowers: Mrs. Davies. 1; Mrs. Mann. 2: Mrs. Barrow and Mrs. Cowan, equal 3. Scwine — Handkerchief from a salt bag: Mrs. Hughes. 1: Mrs. Mann. 2; Mrs. Whitlev, 3. Cooking: Mrs. Mann, 1; Mrs. 'Whitley, 2. TARUHERU The June meeting was well alten rled. the president. Mrs. A. B. Figg, welcoming new members and visitors. ’ From the gardening circle. Mrs. [ Crawford repotted keen appreciation , by all members of a talk given by Mrs. I Moore on flowers and trees in Aus- ■ trn'in 1 Mrs. Lea go. sen., gave the "Golden Thread” talk, choosing Miss Rosemary - Re** :| s her subject. Members and 1 their friends continue to eniov the forl- | nightly progressive five-hundred evenings. | . Comootitions resulted.— ’Chocolate I cake: l Mrs. Fade. I; Mrs. E'. Bacon. 2; ; Mrs W. Kerr. 3. Apron: Mrs. Lcgg. I; Mrs. Bade. 2; Mrs. W. Timms, 3

KAITAWA HYDRO Mrs. Gee presided at the June meeting, and welcomed eight members and one visitor. Mrs. Kelly, late of Kaiti, who was later proposed for membership. The motto for the month was “Be a busy bee. not a would-be." The rollcall was “A Riddle." Resignations were received with regret from Mrs. Gallagher, secretary, and Mrs. Tamm, both of whom have left the district. Mrs. Hilliard also resigned from the committee and from the position of competition secretary. New appointments were: Secretary, Mrs. Daniel: committee member, Mrs. Davis; competition secretary, Mrs. Ross. Competitions resulted. Three blooms: Mrs. J. Nugent. 1. Novelty pincushion: Mrs. Ross. 1. Ginger bread: All four entries scored equal points. Wall comnctilions were won by Mrs. Daniel and Mrs. Kelly, and the mystery parcel by Mrs. Ross. The institute will feel very keenly the loss of Mrs. Gallagher, who served ns its president or secretary for eight of the len years of its existence. Mrs. Hilliard and Mrs. Tamm were also two of the oldest members of the institute, and before joining Kaitawa Hydro were members of other institutes for a considerable time. MATAWAI Mrs. M. S. Gibson presided over 14 members The motto was: "To thine ownself be true, and it must follow as the night the day. thou canst not then be false 1o anv man.” The roll-call was: "How to pacify a husband.” While most members admitted their husbands did not require pacifying. the general idea was that if he had to be pacified a good meal of all the things he liked was most beneficial. Mrs. F. A. Korte, delegate to the council meeting, was unable to be present. but n comprehensive report.of j the meeting compiled by Mrs. Korte, i was read by the secretary, Mrs. J. Lochead. Competitions.—Best bloom: Mrs. R. Robb, jonquil, 1; Mrs. N. S. Gibson, rose, 2. Toffee: Mrs. A. Robinson, 1; Mrs. J. Lochead. 2. RUATORIA A large number of members attended the June meeting. The president, Mrs. H. E. Williams, welcomed the guest speaker. Miss E. M. Austin, of the Welfare Department, who gave an address on her work in the district, members showing their interest by many questions and their gratitude by acclamation. A silver coin collection for CORSO brought in a good sum, and there was a fine display of knitted garments for the same cause. A floral spray was presented to Mrs. J. Brownlie, one of the oldest members, in token of regret at her departure from the district. Competitions resulted. —Knitted garment for CORSO: Mrs. Hickey. 1; Mrs. B. Bunting, 2: Mrs. H. M. Akers, 3; Mrs. L. Mako, h.c. Best bloom: Mrs. H. E. Williams, 1; Mrs. H. Akers, 2: Mrs. O. T. Williams and Mrs. R. Kemp, equal. 3; Mrs. Fry, h.c. WAIAPU zThe motto for the June meeting was "A true friend is better than money in the purse.” Several letters were read, one from an ex-member who is now in Fiji. A very interesting talk was given by the district nurse on “ protective foods. Competitions resulted. —A ktunara kit: Mrs. Wanoa. 1; Mrs. - Wihongi, 2; Mrs. Wawatai, 3. Chocolate sponge, iced: Mrs. Wanoa, 1; Mrs. Kohere, 2; Mrs. Nepia, 3. WAINGAKE There was a good attendance at theJune meeting. Mrs. J. Wykes welcomed members, and a visitor and ex-member, Miss Hester Fraser. Plans were made to send Mrs. J. Gibson as delegate to the conference in Christchurch. Members took part in a play-reading, which was very entertaining. Competitions.—Knitting bag: Mrs. T. White, 1; Mrs. G. Easton, 2. Flowers, single: Mrs. H. Shanks and Miss L. White, equal, 1; Mrs. L. Shanks and Mrs. G. Easton, equal, 2. Double: Mrs. H. Shanks, 1; Mrs. T. White, 2. WHATATUTU "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm,” was chosen for the motto. A parcel of small gifts was collected to be sent to the Cook Hospital for Whatatulu patients. Competitions resulted.—Flowers: Mrs Howard, 1; Mrs. Gaukrodger, 2. Vegetables: Mrs. Shaw, 1. The roll-call, bringing an old photograph and describing memories of the day it was taken, was well responded to. Mrs. Harris sent the food parcel for ' the month. OTOIvO The June meeting was presided over by Mrs. F. McLean. There was a very fair attendance of members, and one visitor was welcomed. The motto for the day was: "People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges. Competitions.—Pikelets: Mrs. Richmond, 1; Mrs. G. Miller, 2. Best arranged breakfast tray: Miss Waddington, 1; Mrs. Miller, 2; Mrs. Richmond, 3. TE KARAKA Mrs. Manuel presided over a very good attendance. A new member, Mrs. Kingi, was welcomed. The subscription to the Pan-Pacific Women's Association, New Zealand branch, was renewed, also that to the Crippled Children’s Society, while a donation was sent to the Ruapehu federation for a presentation ,to Mrs. L. Horn, the retiring Dominion secretary, who has given so much of her time and energy to the W.I. cause. The meeting day, which has been the third Wednesday in the month for some years, is now to be the third Thursday in the month, the change not to take place until the August meeting. The coming drama school to be held under the auspices of the countrywomen’s co-ordinating committee was discussed and members enrolled for a local centre. Books from the national lending library on cooking and nutrition were distributed, all members showing a keen interest. JULY MEETINGS MANUTUKE Mrs. McCliskie presided over a good attendance, at which grandmothers were honoured with floral sprays. There was a roll-call for cake and sandwich fillings. Members handed in soap for parcels. Mrs. J. Simpson gave a talk and demonstration on modern flower arrangements. Competitions resulted.— Variety of six biscuits from one mixture: Mrs. S. J Hooper, 1: Mrs. Couper, 2; Mrs T. Hooper,3. Flowers, single bloomMrs. Piercv, 1. Multiple: Mrs. Schwass' I. MOTU MOTUHORA The July meeting was attended bv very few members. The Motuhora people were not able to attend as the Motuhora bridge had been damaged bv flood-waters. 'The roll-call was "Plans for mv garden." The afternoon was devoted‘to the knitting of peggy squares, which are to be made into a quilt to be sent io Austria The secretary read an interestins article on the International Flower Garden in U.S.A.. A farewell presentation of a W.I. teaspoon was made to Mrs W Stewart by Mrs Englebretson Competitions. —Fudge: Mrs D. Richardson. I: Mrs. W. Stewart. 2. M an ' s buttonhole: Mrs. D. Richardson, 1. PATUTAHI A very small attendance of members was present at the July meeting, uwin» to recent floods in the district.' Business relating to the conference to be held in Christchurch was discussed,