WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23352, 7 September 1950, Page 5

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

JULY MEETINGS WHAKAANGIANGI

There was a good attendance at the meeting to hear the president give her report on the conference held at Christchurch. Mrs. Goldsmith emphasised the value of the conference and urged all members to make an effort to attend all future such meetings. The handcraft exhibition was particularly mentioned. Mrs. Brownlie visited the institute to demonstrate the craft of thrift rug making Thus was proved very popular. Competition results.— Sewing: Mrs. Barnes. 1- Mrs. Dick. 2: Mrs. White. .2. Cooking: Mrs. Barnes. 1: Mrs. Walker, 2; Mrs. White. 3. Handcraft: Mrs. Walker. 1; Mrs. Goldsmith. 2: Mrs. Barnes, 3. Vegetables: Mrs. Te Whata, 1; Mrs. Goldsmith. 2 Hostesses were Mrs. Dick and Mrs. Goldsmith, TE KARAKA The July meeting held in the Waikohu Hall, was presided over by Mrs. Manuel. There was a good attendance of members and two new members, Mesdamcs Gibson and N. McCormick, were enrolled and welcomed. Show schedules for the Women's Institute sections and other classes were given nut. members promptly setting to work to have articles ready to enter in the A and P. Show in October Drama classes under the auspices of the Adult Education Centre had started. Mrs. V. Fausett. Auckland, was the tutor, and members were enthusiastically working under her direction. Mr. H. dc O. Chamberlain gave an instructive talk on manures and their relation to soils encountered in different parts of the district. Members asked numerous questions concerning 'heir gardens and orchards. The president expressed the thanks of all the members to Mr. Chamberlain for his helpful address. WHATATUTU The July meeting was presided over by Mrs. Oaukrodger, all members being present,. Motto. “Lord, bless you. Sir, there’s good and bad in everyone, even in a rotten apple !he pips are all right." The institute song was followed by the aspirations. Competitions.— Flowers: Mrs. Caukrodgei and Mrs. Shaw, equal 1. Vegetables: Mrs. Gaukrodger, 1; Mrs. Shaw, 2 Roll Call: “A travelling incident.” Mrs. Shaw gave a talk on North Auckland. The competition was forming a telegram from the letters of the word “tobacco.” Mrs. Howard sent the overseas parcel RUATORIA The Ruatoria Women"s Institute celebrated. "Grandmothers' Day” at the July meeting, each grandmother present being given a spray of flowers. “Grandma" also seemed to have the sympathy of the majority in the roll call: ‘ls the ipodern girl a better woman :hr,n her grandmother?" Th" district health inspector, Mr. H. Dudfield. was to give a thoughtprovoking address, illustrated with diagrams, on “Our Ageing Population". In response to an appeal from the Cmmled Children's Society £2 was voted Competitions.— Fancv bread (to be sold for funds): Mrs. H M. Akers. 1; Mrs. E. A Hunter. 2: Mrs. H. G Burnett. 3. Bloom grown bv member: Mrs H. E. Williams. !: Mrs V. T. Williams, 2; Mrs. F. W. Ford, 3. AUGUST MEETINGS TAMARAU The meeting was held in St. Paul's Hall. Mrs. Hall presiding over a large attendance ot members and visitors. A welcome was extended to members of the Tolaga Bay institute, who were guests for tne afternoon. Four new members were welcomed. Mrs. Hall read the conference report, which was comprehensive. Mrs. McDonald moved a vote of thanks to the delegate. Two interesting speakers were heard. They were Mrs Fawcett, drama tutor, and Mrs Crawthorne, of the Tolaga Women's Institute. Mrs. Fawcett spoke on the work of the theatre and how drama affected all in every day life, for which she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and was presented with a shoulder spray. Mrs. Crawthorne spoke on life in Samoa, and exhibited material made by the girls thoie.

Mrs. T. Hall, of the Tolaga Women's Institute sang two songs, and several

competitions were conducted. The monthly competition resulted: Mrs. McDonald, 1; Mrs. Rhodes, 2; Mrs. N. Wallen. 3.

Mrs. Lincoln. Tolaga Bay. apologised for the absence of their president and secretary, and on behalf of members presented Mrs. Hall, Mrs. N. Wallen, and Mrs F. Jeuno each with a beautiful box of flowers. MANUTUKE

Manutuke celebrated its twentieth 1 birthday recently, Mrs. McCliskie presiding. Members of Taruhcru and Waingake institutes were guests.- in addition to P.B. executive members, making a large gathering to enjoy a social afternoon The roll call, of “mischief achieved when young brought to light some ingenious pranks. Three novel competitions provided much fun. Afternoon tea made a welcome break. Mrs. Monckton expressing her good wishes as she cut the birthday cake, a gift from Mesdamcs Daulton and Reid. A well stocked sales table did brisk business to arid to the federation's funds, and a mystery parcel was won by Ivlrs Geo. Easton. Competitions resulted.- Tumbler of snrine blooms: Mrs. Schwass. 1; Mrs. W. McCliskie. 2: Mrs. R. Fnxle.v. 3. Patchwork apron: Mrs. S. .1. Hooper. 1: Mrs. .1 2: Mrs. T. Hooper. 3. B-'pt blooms: Single— Mrs. Tattersfield. Multiple— Mrs. R. Junkman. TARUIIERU An interesting report on the activities at the Dominion conference in Christchurch was given bv the president. Mrs Figg. Members were able to appreciate the .wide-spread interest of tne Women's Institute movement in the country. Miss Crawford, of the Child Welfare Department, was the guest speaker. She gave -in account of some aspects of the work of the department. Results 6f competitions.— Papier mache article: Mrs. Watts. 1: Miss Spence, 2. Jar of marmalade: Miss Spence. 1: Mrs. Enda. 2: Mrs. W. Kerr and Mrs. W. Timms, equal 3. RUATORIA The roll call for the August meeting was ‘A Cure For The Blues.” Some useful hints were given, but more stimulating than any of these was the comprehensive and detailed report on the Dominion conference, presented by the president. Mrs. H, E. Williams, who was a delegate. Mrs. F. Hunter reported having disnafehed the monthly food parcel to Inslodcne Nurseries. England. Competition results. — Bloom grown by member: Mrs D. Kirkhnm. 1; Mrs. ,1. II Tanlin, 2: Mrs. O Johnston, 3. Marmalade (to be given to the Wainiro Bav Mo'ermly Home): Plain — Mrs. J II Tanlin. 1: Mrs. O. Johnston. 2; Mrs. H M. Akers. 3. Shredded— Mrs. O Johnston. 1; Mrs. B. Bunting, 2; Mrs. M. Smyth, 3. WAERENGA A-HIKA There was a good attendance of members at the August meeting, which was held at the residence of Mrs. A. Paulson. The delegate to the Dominion conference, Mrs. Barrow, gave a clear, concise report of a busy time spent in Christchurch. Members were pleased to hear of the continued progress of the movement. A vote of thanks was given (o Mrs. Barrow. A gift was presented to Mrs. Carr, who was for manv years a keen member of the Tnstitu'c and who had recently retired She was also given a shou'der spray Members sang “For She's A Jolly Good Fellow." Mrs. Cr-r suitably replied. Competi'ions resulted.— “The Best In My Garden": Mrs. Davies, 1: Mrs. Cowan. 2; Mrs. Barrow and Mrs. Mann, enunl 3. Bowl of small flowers: Mrs. Mann. 1: Mrs Davies and Mrs. Cowan, equal 2; Mrs. Huglms. 3. Cooking: Mrs Barrow. 1; Mrs. Hughes. 2. Sewing: Mrs. Hughes, 1: Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Barrow, equal 2: Mrs. Davies, 3. ORMOND The president. Mrs. Grayson, presided over a fair attendance and two visitors. , The motto was, “Trying times are times for trying.” It was with regret that the resignation of her position as secretary was received from Mrs. King, owing to ill health. A comprehensive and interesting report on the Christchurch conference was given bv ihe delegate, Mrs Gray- 1 son. who explained the reasons for the passing or rejecting of remits A hearty vote of thanks was accorded her. Before the general meeting, the gardening circle met and followed with keen in'ierest a demonstation on wreath-making given by a visitor. Mrs. Cumming was in the chair. Results of the competitions were.— Vase of bowers: Mrs. Lee. 1: Mrs. Pardoe. 2; Mrs. Moore, 3. Jar of violets: Mesdnmes Pevrenl and Pardoe, equal 1: Mesdamcs Nickerson and Lee. cqu-’l 2 Three carrots: Mrs. Pevreal, 1: Mrs. Lee 2. Best bloom: Mrs. Pevreal. 1: Mrs. Pardoe. 2; Mrs. Lee. 3. Vegetable: Mrs. Pevreal. 1: Mrs. Lee. 2. Darned s o ck: Mrs. Pevreal. 1; Mrs. Moore, 2. MOTH - MOTT!IfOIIA

The moto lor the day was: “Life can'i give you jov ‘itself, Nc matter how you will it

Life just gives you time and space, It's up to you to fill it." The roll-call was well responded to; "Wet day occupations for children.”

A demonstration on the making of sweetboxes was given bv Mrs. R. W. Twistleton.

Competition results. —Vegetable posy: Mrs. A. Clarke, 1; Mj-s. D. Richardson, 2. Artic’e from loz. wool. Mrs. F. Whitehead (knitted donkey and knit-

ted covered coathanger); Mrs. A. W. Richardson (knitted bunny wool beret); and Mrs D. A. Richardson (knitted bootees), equal 1. WHANGARA A very good attendance of members was registered at the August meeting. r lt was decided to hold' the annual Whangara Women’s Institute dance on September 30. Miss L. Clarke, of the British and Foreign Bible Society, gave an inspiring address on the work of the society. Mrs. Tamblin. president of the Whangara Women's Institute expressed her thanks for Miss Clarke’s interesting address. Competitions. — Baby’s bonnet: Mrs. H. A. Taylor. Thrift article: Mrs. C. Tamblin, 1; Mrs. Taylor, 2. KAITAWA HYDRO On August Hi Mrs. Gee presided over an attendance of all members except one. The motto was, “If you have nothing to do, don't do it here.” and the rollcall, “Sandwich fillings”. During the business it was decided to give a further donation of 10/- to the children's appeal, and to send another parcel of goods to the link in England. The guest speaker was Sister Nepia, district nurse, who told of her experiences and the general routine on the New Zealand hospital ship during the last wear. She distributed many explanatory photographs among the members and gave a very interesting and enjoyable talk. The m.vuery parcel was won by Mrs. Kelly. Two sewing hints were given by one of the members. Competitions.— Cooking (scones): Mrs. A. Nugent and Mrs. Kelly, equal I. Sewing: Mrs. Daniel and Mrs. Gee, equal 1. Flowers: Mrs. Nugent. CARE RUNAWAY At the August meeting three different competitions were run. These were for sewing, cooking, and garden work. Results.—Article from one yard cotton material: Mrs. Callaghan,l; Mrs. B. Karauna, 2; Mrs. R. Kerei. 3. Cooking tpuff pastry): Mrs. L. Callaghan, i; Mrs. R Waiariki and Mrs. Kerei, equal 2: Mrs. B. Karauna, 3 Sprig of native shrub: Mrs. L. Callaghan, 1; Mrs. R. Waiariki. 2; Mrs. R. rtuwhiu, 3. MAKARAKA - MATAWIIERO Mrs. Livingston presided over a small attendance, and expressed sympathy with several sick members. A report on the work of the Crippled Children's Society was read. Three members were attending the drama school in Gisborne. Kiwis had been visited in hospital. All members enjoyed Mrs. Livingston's account of her visit to the conference as delegate, and she was accoided a hearty vote of thanks. Competition.— Jam jar of bulbs: Mrs. D. Olding, 1; Mrs. Hibdige, 2; Mrs. Ryan, 3. OTOKO Owing to the absence of the president. Miss Waddington presided over a fair attendance of members. One new member was welcomed. The motto for the day was "Our aim in life is io give, not to take". A very interesting report was given by Miss Waddington. delegate to the conference held in Christchurch. Members took the opportunity of saying farewell to one of their members, Mrs. Gilrnour. who is leaving the district. On bciialf of the institute, Mrs. F. Faram presented Mrs. Gilrnour with a small gilt, and a beautiful spray of flowers, the guest of honour suitably replying. Competition.— Piece of faneywork: Miss E. Craw, Ist., 2nd., and 3rd. PATUTAHI

There was an attendance of 21 members at the August meeting. Mrs. Robert Atkins presided and gave a very interesting report on the conference recently held in Christchurch. which she attended as delegate.

Visitors present were Mrs. Fawcett, Mr. Lusty and Mr. Morrison, who spoke on drama and adult education.

Two letters of thanks from overseas were read from recipients of food parcels. The mystery parcel was won by Mrs. A. Ballard. It was decided to hold a flower show on the second Wednesday in November. Donations for the leper appeal were given. Members were asked to contribute any articles such as sewing, fancywork, thrift arts and crafts, towards a treasure chest, which will be sold on sales table at the flower show. Any member wishing to donate articles could contact Mrs. M. Walsh.

Competitions resulted. — Single bloom: Mrs. C. Scragg, 1; Mrs. G. H. Ballard, 2: Mrs. M. Walsh, 3. Multiple: Mrs. G. H. Ballard. 1; Mrs. J. Elliott, 2; Mrs. D. Peach. 3. Chocolate cake (iced): Mrs. W. J. Atkins. 1; Mrs. E. Stewart. 2; Mrs. Jones, 3. Child’s feeder: Mrs. Jones. 1; Mrs. E. Stewart,2. WJHATATUTU

The song was the Canadian Ode, followed bv aspirations. Mrs. Gaukrodger presided over the five members present. Motto: ‘Good enough is rarely good.” Competitions.—Flowers: Mrs. Middleton. 1; Mrs. Shaw, 2. Vegetables: Mrs. Shaw. 1; Mrs. Middleton, 2. The amusement was "animal grab”. The roll-call was reading newspaper cuttings on gardening. Mrs. Shaw read a report about the Crippled Children's Society. NGATAPA Mrs. D. M. Mclldowie welcomed members and visitors. A donation was received from the local sports club in return for the catering done by institute members. The local school children were invited to a tea party, and later games were enjoyed by all present. Competitions resulted. — Decorated cake: Mrs. Warner, jun.. 1; Mrs. Hindman, 2: Mrs. D. M. Mclldowie. 3. Paper hat: Mrs. Warner, jun.. 1; Mrs. Neverman, 2; Mrs. Mack, 3. Fruit: Mrs. Wagner, 1: Mrs. Warner, sen.. 2; Mrs. Warner, jun.. .5. . Vegetables: Mrs. Warner. sen 1: Mrs. Warner, jun.. 2: Mrs. Hindman. 3. Flowers: Mrs. Faulkner. 1; Mrs. Warner, sen.. 2; Mrs. Warner, jun., 3.