MANUTUKE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11761, 7 October 1932, Page 3

MANUTUKE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

MONTHLY MEETING. There was a very- satisfactory- attendance at the monthly meeting of the Mauutuke Women’s Institute, hold in the. Institute hall on Tuesuoy afternoon. The room was beautifully decorated with- a wealth of mauve Argentine sweet peas, narcissi. iluine Iceland poppies, and g oat branches of white heather. ° Mis. J- E. Rood, the president, presided, and she expressed heartfelt sympathy with those who have been badly bit by tile earthquake disaster. fellow-members of the Momen’s Institute, sho said- had suffered in their own homes and Institute sympathy aud practical help was olio red. Mrs. \Y. A. McC'liskie announced that tho Women's Institute was working in eo-operaliuu with tlm Red Cross in Wuiroa, and anyone needing help would receive immediate consideration. Tho 11.8. Federation had forwarded a sum to tire R.B. • Federation, and half had been sent to Wairoa, while .the other half was available for distressed \\ omen s Institute members in this district. First consideration would bo given to Women’s Institute members, and every effort would be made to assist others in urgent need. In general business it was decided to enter a collection of twelve selected articles from the Mauutuke Women’s Institute art-craft circle at the A. and R. Show, the -goods t° be in hand at the institute by the JSth inst. After discussion it was decided that tho men's evening, postponed on account of the earthquake. should Go held oil Wednesd.iv of next week, and the function would take the form of a card evening. The roll-call was ‘-A Remedy for Cold, Burn, or Poison,” and the response was very gratifying, while remedies from grandmother s day vied for favor with modern. preparations. The competition was “Best Man’s Working Shirt uiado by a Member.’’ and the winner was Mrs. J. Daulloii. A very interesting demonstration of, pi,alting baskets and kite ,was given by Mrs. To Hau, president of the Tukitimu Women’s Institute, .who also placed on view a charming sample of very fine weaving. The shredding- and- dyeing of lfux was also dealt with, and tho demonstrator was tendered a very hearty vote of tliaukg upon Lhc motion of tho chairman. During tho afternoon a sales table Mas in operation nilh tho object of making a donation to the Mauutuko School, and a Very satisfactory sum Mas netted. Mrs, Buckley was in charge of tho well-filled “tall. A gratifying response- Mas made to the call for eggs for tho Honi Alateroa children’s home, and tho collection will he forwarded in duo course. During a suitable interval, a dainty afternoon ropast Mas served, and the town visitors acted as hostesses. Tho presentation of the prizes for most points for the year in the,com* .petitions section muis made, the prize for; tho first six months going toMrs. Buckley,'and the last half-year tq Mrs. Daulton, each receiving a beautiful beaten brass article which Mas greatly admired.