WOMEN’S . . WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12831, 8 April 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S . . WORLD

.WEDDING

COOK—GILLGREN

A pretty wedding was solemnised fit Holy Trinity Church oil March 31, wheq J?Sna second: daughter of Mr andi Mrs J. -Ciiilgrpp, of Wiaiina’ta Valley, was -married -to Eric, third son of Mr and Mrs F.'Oook, of Ormond.

The ceremony was performed by fhe Rev. W. S. Stei>hens, of Wae-renga-a-hiku.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming modified princess gown of ivory crepe ininervia:, designed' with a deck yoke of; Brussels kice caught with a diamante ornament, and long sleeves. Hoi* filmy veil was arranged with a Juliet cap of pearlis. and orange blossom, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss, Molly Cook, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Jessie Glillgren, sister of the bride, wore oleander pink and delphinium blue georgette respectively. Their frocks were cut on slender lines, with .soft frills alt the neck and hem and attractive puff sleeves. Hats to match their frocks were worn and bouquets composed of delicate pink and blue mixed blooms were carried.

The duties of best man were carried out by Mr J. Harvey and Mr Noel Burch was groomsman.

Following the ceremony the bride’s parents entortaned a number of friendb at a delightful reception at the Masonic Hall.

Mrs Gillgren, mother of the bride., was wearing iaj smart model frock of royal blue crinkly crepe relieved with touches of beige georgette, and a felt hat to match. Her bouquet was composed of autumn flowers in rich tonings. Mrs Cook, mother of the bridegroom, wore a handsome gown of russet brown silk and a hat to tone, a posy of autumn Unted blooms completing her toilette. Among the guest's were: Mr and Mrs E. Cook, Mr and Mrs Berry, Mr and Mrs McKay; Mesdamos L. Cook, Jeffrey, W. A'ttwood. J. Mills, Turner, Cunningham, Walsh, G. Daly, J. Williams', D. Grant, It. Green. Buchanan, W. Burch, P. Quinn, JohnsXon, Mazengarb; Misses R. Gillgren, 0. Gillgren. E. Williams, R. Williams, M. WiDiams I). Jones, P. Jones, G. Quinn, M. Cook.. B. Beete, M. Cunningham, D. Green. Jeffrey, 15. Ginger; Messrs T. Gillgren, J. Cook, Jim Cook, D. Johnston, J. Anderson, .T. Crawford, G. Standage, F. Ginger. J. Rogers, F. Coventry, M., C., and S. Gillgren, W. Jones, P. Green, and T. Clark.

HOLY TRINITY MOTHERS’ UNION

The monthly meeting of. the Holy Trinity branch of the Mothers’ Union held yesterday ■’afternoon in the Parish' Hall, was preceded by ail admission service in the church at which Carioii'A. F. Hall admitted five new members.

Mrs A. F. Hall presided over an attendance of approximately 80 members, apologies for. absence being received from Mesdamos 4 E. A- Mins, 0. G. Thornton, C. 11. Ferris and N ; . Hooper, A vote of sympathy was pas’sed to the relatives of the late Mrs WcstWatson, Dominon president of the Mothers’ Union, all members standing- in -silence. A letter was received from Deaconess Esther Brand in regard to arranging a date for ht*r address on her recent trip through Palestine, May 11 being agreed? upon. An interesting talk on “Family Life”, by the Rev. Dow. was followed with tire closest attention and very much enjoyed. A warm vote of thanks 'to the speaker was proposed by Mrs W. E. CofFe, the motion being carried by acclamation. Members- were reminded of the gathering for parents which take'splace -on the evening of Monday, April 20. . The hostesses were Mesdames Goodyear, Steele, Thomas, Tlaye's, Dodson, E-llery, Hankey, .Tohns-on, Sell man, and Moore.

It-EF EItTOR Y SOCIET Y. On Monday night the Parish Hall was the scene of the first series of one-act plays produced under the auspices of the Gisborne Repertory Society for selection for presentation at the annual festival conducted by the British Drama League (N.Z.) The opening production, “The Cloak,” a fantasy from the pen of Clifford Bax, was directed by Miss Valerie Cox, the cast including Miss It. Wahchop (the angel), Miss Cox (the Spirit of the Unborn) and Miss D. Adams . (Death). The characters In “The Smoke Screen,” a semi-comedy by Harold Brighouse, produced by Miss M. Keany, comprised: Mrs W. A. Bowie (the mother), Miss G. Smith (her daughter, Brimrpso), Miss Godfrey (her aunt) and Miss Keanv (a friend) Mr H. Wall was responsible for the production of “The Mask,” a drama by Tennyson Jest, and with him were associated Miss P. Bowie (the wife), Mr R. McNicol (the husband) and Mr It. Dobson (Willie). Tlies action of all, tlnpe plays was followed with the closest attention and “The Mask” was finally acclaimed the winner by popular vote.

. TENNIS- . ~ The weather on Saturday was all that could be desired and consequently • there, was a. good attendance of enthusiasts at the Whataupoko courts'. . . Afternoon lea was dispensed by the lady members during an interlude in the play. The table in the pavilion was artistically decorated with galliardias. ’ Among those present were: Mesdames H. H. Barker, G. Heighway, 0. It. Olsen, M. Teece, T. B. Pearson, E. Woodrow, and E. It. Brown; Misses It- McCarthy,- D. Tate, J. Wright, Oluvkh, E. GRave -and E. : arid O. Johnson.

.SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. -• Miss M. Sutcr (Auckland) is visiting friends in Gisborne. * * Mrs C. Erazor left on Monday on a. visit to relatives in Timaru. Miss S. Ormond is leaving to-day on a visit to Wellington. >T- * a Mrs J. B. Morris (Tolaga Bay) is the guest of Mrs W. G. Sherratt at Lake Rotoiti. • "» * Miss Anne Gilliugnam (Auckland) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs S. E. Gillingham, Waerenga-o-kuii. Mr and Mrs J. Williams (Haronga road) intend spending the Easter holidays at Laice Waikaremoana. # * * Misses G. Smith and P. Orarvford intend spending the Easter vacation in Rotorua. « * * Miss E. Gillingham (Waerenga-o-kuri), who has been visiting H. 8., left yesterday for Featherston. * <* * Mr and Mrs C. Kirkup, Haronga road, returned at the week-end from a motor tour. • » v * Mr and Mrs A. Bright (Whatatutu) were the week-end guests of Mrs H. E. Bright, Haronga road. * * * Miss B. Dobson will be the guest of Miss Mary Bibbie, Waipawa, for the Easter vacation. ifc « • » Mrs C. Innes Walker (East Coast) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs A. T. Hookey, Whittaker street. Mr and Mrs W. Clark,“Opou, 1 * are leaving to-morrow on a . short visit to Rotorua. Messrs. G. W. Willock and G. M. Dodgshun left yesterday on a fishing trip to Lake Taupo. •55 & Miss N. Bruce left on Monday for Palmerston North, where she is the guest of Miss M. Nathan. #• 'M * Mr and Mrs F. A. McEadyen and family are spending the Easter season at Tauranga. Mr and Mrs W. J. Mclldowie (Ngatapa) are leaving to-morrow on a visit to Lake Waikaremoana. Mr and Mrs E. Bartel (England), who with Miss Howard are touring the Dominion, arrived in Gisborne on Monday. *- * Miss H. Morice (Tiniroto) has been the guest of Miss Alice Gillingham, “Rimuhau,” Waerenga-o-kuri. « * • Miss L. Bain is spending the Easter season with Mrs Bestall (Napier) and will later visit Mrs J. Kelly, Hastings. '** « ■ Mr and Mrs W. G. Sherratt and Miss M. Sherratt left yesterday to spend the Easter holidays at their shack at Lake Rotoiti. •* * *- Mr and Mn? A. F. Houston, Score road, are leaving to-inorrow on a vitv itl to Auckland.. Si v * Mrs C. E. Rob in sou intends l spending the Easter holidays at. Rakauroa. » » Sister N. Levin go. who has been relieving at the Opotiki Hospital for the past ton weeks, returned to Gisborne yesterday. * » sn iMr A. Barns-Graham,. Auckland, is visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs J. Barns-Graham, Russell street. *- * * Mr and Mrs Go "don Reeves, Waikato, arrived in Gisborne yesterday, «ndl (are staying with Mrs J. BarnsGraham, Russell street. ** . * The many Gisborne friend's of Miss Lily Largo, Napier, will be interested to hear that she sailed r rorn Auckland on Saturday by the Monterey to attend the tri-annual conference of the As«oc ; ated Countrywomen of the World which 'opens in Washington early in June. XMrs E. A. W. Henley (Napier) and the Misses J. and A. Barns-Graham fScotland) are the guestte of Mrs J. Rams-Graham. Russell street, -r- « * Beautiful appointments in Mie home have a charm which canndt be over-estimated and to-day and tomorrow Miss N. Whitcombe, of Coombe House, Peel street, offers the fastidious woman all that is loveliest in her unique stock at very special prices. The Kingsford Smith and TJltn tragedies still overshadow the lives of a little handful of people in Sydney. Lady Kingsford Smith has thrown .herself energetically into the organisation of a trans-Tasman service, as a director of the development, company, in the hope that it will be an enduring monument to her famous husband. Charles, junior, now happily innocent of the tragedy that came into his life so quickly. Mrs Kingsford Smith, the airman’s mother sits grieving in the shadow of ,old age. Mrs. Him finds solace, too in work, haying been appointed to the State’s teaching service, while her 15-year-old son, John, the image of his dead father, is growing up, with the intention of aviation as a career. The widows of the other three victims of the;, tragedies—Messrs. Pethybridge, Littlejohn, and Skilling—live quietly in suburban homes, mourning the loss of their adventurous partners. A FAREWELL PARTY.

A very delightful bridge tea was given by Mrs G. W. Willock at Her home in Russell street. on Saturday afternoon (as a farewell'to Her sister, Miss C. deLautour, who left Gisborne the following day to take up

' her new duties as junior home sister at the Wellington Hospital. Brilliantly-hued dahlias were charmingly combined’ with green hydrangeas in the decoration of the drawingroom, and |n the diningroomj,. where tea was served, French marigolds and shaded zinnias lent a note of color to the table. The hostess chose a graceful frock of liberty silk printed in a floral design. Her sister, Mrs W. Pittar (Auckland) wore an elegant frock of matching panne velvet and Miss P. deLautour was becomingly frocked in wedgewood blue and white spotted flat crepe ornamented with narrow accordion pleated frills. « The guest of honor was smart in a frock of nigger brown and white striped, matila caught at the waist with a red and crystal buckle. Among the guests were: Mesdames. K.. Cameron, A. S. Muir, W. A. Bowie, W. Blatlnvayt, L. Shilling (Auckland), L. Balfour, B. C. Jeffreys, P. Uttar, L. Jex-Blake, and Misses G. Buswell, M. Macaulay, M. Barker, L. King nd A. Gray. PARTY FOR BRIDE-ELECT. On Saturday Mrs J. L. Reeves combined with her daughters, Mesdumes. Spencer Speedy (Hawke’s Bay) and N. S. Thomas (Whangara), in giving a very delightful bridge luncheon at her home at Tolaga Bay in honor of Miss Winnie Barns-Gra-ham, whose marriage to Dr. Wilton Henley takes place next week. Dahlias in a variety of lovel.y tonings were chosen for the adornment of the drawingroom, and in the diningroom. where luncheon was served, a bowl of pink roses intermingled with blue cornflowers beautified the table, the decorative note being repeated on the mantelpiece. During the afternoon tlie invitinglooking parcels, brought by the guests for the bride-to-be, were opened revealing a varied assortment of pretty handkerchiefs. Mrs Reeves was wearing a graceful frock of navy blue crepe de chine relieved with touches of white. Mrs Speedy was becomingly Locked in navy blue and white spotted foulard and Mrs Thomas wore an attractive frock of navy blue niarocain ornamented at the neck-line with white gardenias. Miss Barns-Graham was, smart in a frock of navy blue and white stri- j ped matila and a small hat of navy felt. Her mother, Mrs J. Barns-Graham. was wearing a black tailor-made and a felt hat to match. Among the guests were;— Mesdames. G. I. Parker, W. Irwin, and H. R. Williams; Misses J. aud K. Barns-Graham, M. Sherratt, H. Bartram, J. Bloomfield, P. Gunn, S. Williams, J. and M. Blair, S. Barton, C. Fitzgerad, M. Morris, N. Bruce, D. Beetliam (Masterton), 11. Barker and J. MacDonald. OPENING DAY AT GOLF. Everything that makes for success attended the official opening of the Poverty Bay Golf Club’s 193(3 season at the Awapuni links on Saturday afternoon. The weather was all that could be desired and the course was in good order. A Canadian foursome tourney figured on tho piogramme and, as usual, drew a large entry. Honors were annexed oy Miss D. Faram and G. K. Lowe with a net scoro of 75. At the conclusion of play afternoon tea was served in the clubhouse. Among those present were:— Mesdames. S. D. Nathan, E. R. Bickett, Angland, R. Hutchinson, C. H. Bull, J. 0. Musgrave, R. H. Burke, E. Harper, O. S. Burt, H. B. Tyerman, Larsen (Tolaga Bay), E. H. Ashworth, D. M. Mclldowie, H. R. Kendon, Collett, W. D'. Morlcy, A. F. Houston, A. L. Singer, W. Cave, K. W. Bull, G. M. Chrisp, F. T. Robinson, F. A. McFadyen, D. B. Barry and 11. D. Chrisp. Misses Hawkins, Alley, Robb, M. Foster, Godfrey, C. Mead, E. Maxwell, G. Faram. Emmerson, Reed, Castles, S. Ormond, Hogan, M. Blair, M. Smith. Hassett. Dunne and N. Kay. TURANGA CROQUET CLUB. The municipal courts were a happy rendezvous for croquet enthusiasts on Saturday afternoon, the delightful weather making playing conditions very pleasant. Tea was served informally during an interlude, calendulas being used with artistic effect in the decoration of the table in the pavilion. Among those present were: Mesdames. J. W. Simpson, T. G. Lawless, J. S. Wauchop, A. J. Barnaid, H. F. Forster, L. F. Williams, D. G. Robertson, R. C. Fisken, Wade, W. M. Jenkins, F. Jeiine, J. Olliver, Martin, J. McKee, A. 11. Murray, F. E. Ormiston and Miss W. Murray. In the B grade handicap tourney, which was finalised last week, linors were secure! by Mrs L. F. Williams. Mrs J. Olliver being the run-ner-up. MISCELLANEOUS GIFT PARTY. Oii Saturday evening Mrs A. S. Parker and her daughter, Miss B. Parker, weke joint hostesses at a delightful miscellaneous .gift party at their ho nil in Ob.eeseman road in honor of Miss Peggy Hampton, whose marriage to Mr T. W. White takes place this ■ month. Five tables of flag five hundred, wqre arranged in the . drawingroom, which looked veryinviting, with itsdecorations of cyclamen and petunia dahlias intermingled with wonderful-ly-tinted autumn foliage. The prizes for the card tourney were awarded to Misses D. Bayliss and Z. Thompson and Messrs. .T. W. White and C. Tune. . ’ Two diverting , competitions . were

also entered into with been enthusiasm, Mr S. Vincent proving a dual victor. ; • • A delectable supper was served in' tho diningroom, a .bowl of shaded, marigolds combined with richly-lmed foliage beautifying the table. The parcels, containing all manner of pretty and useful gifts, vvfere later opened ,by the bride-to-be assisted by her prospective bridesmaids —Misses B. Parkre, Z. irhompson and J. Wallis. Mrs Parker was wearing a smart "frock of black lace and georgette; with diamante trimmings. A becoming ’frocli of black lace, and georgette sashed with cherry velvot. was chosen by Miss Barker and Miss Hampton wore a harming frockof wine-colored taffetas designed with sleeves and a corsage posy of. rose beige organdie lace. Among the guests were:— Mr and Mrs C. E. Hampton, Mr and Mrs A. Burn, Mr and Mrs Cyril Tune, Mr and Mrs E. Swinnerton. Mesdames. A. Wallis and F. J. Gumming; Misses D. Bayliss, J. Wallis, Z. Thompson, F. Auld, U. Ellis Messrs. .S. Vincent and L. Ha'rrowfield. BRIDE-ELECT ENTERTAINED. A small charmingly-arranged mahjong party was given by. Miss M. Macaulay, at the home of Mr V. C. R. Mitford, Russell street, on Monday night in honor of Miss W. Barns-Graham, next week’s popular bride. A profusion of dahlias, zinnias and roses were chosen for the adornment of the drawingroom, and a bowl of mixed blooms in sunset tints was used with artistic effect in the decoration of the supper table in the diningroom. The hostess v, as very smart in a frock of bottle green ring velvet ornamented with gauging. Miss Barns-Groliam’s becoming frock of royal blue printed crepe dc china was finished with a belt of blue taffetas Fastened with a diamante buckle. VICTORIA LEAGUE. Tho monthly meeting of tho committee of the Poverty Bay Victoria League was held in Messrs. Befrties’ Ltd. display room on Monday afternoon, Miss A. L. Rees presiding over a good attendance of members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read nnd confirmed, and correspondence was considered. Seven new members. Mr and Mrs Samson, Mesdames. A. J. Barnard, L. Balfour. Maddock and Misses E. A. Brewer and Samson, were proposed and duly elected. Progress reports were received from the delegates of the women’s organisations co-operating in the entertainment of the pioneers at the annual re-union which takes place in the Parish Hall on April 23. Miss Rees reported a meeting of the headmasters of the local schools held at her residence in connection, with the Empire Essay competition for 1936. Correspondence from head office in regard to the annual meeting in London was received, and the secretary was instructed to write to Mrs Buflett asking her to represent the local branch at the London gathering. An appeal for assistance from a widow with nine children met with ready sympathy, and it was decided to forward a parcel of clothing to her. A satisfactory financial report was presented by the treasurer, Mrs 1. Y. Cuthbert. In the course of an interesting address on a holiday spent in Great Britain, Mrs Wall, a member of tho Wanganui branch of the league, stressed the wonderful hospitality and many advantages she had received through the Victoria League in London. A warm vote of thanks to the speaker was carried by acclamation. It was announced that the next "meeting would be held on Monday afternoon, May 4th. DICKENS CLUB. There was a good attendance of members at the annual • meeting of the Gisborne Dickens Club, held in the Freesia Lounge, on Monday nlglit. Mrs T. G. Lawless presided. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed and the annual report and balance-sheet were presented. ' In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, Mrs 11. 1 • Sinclair congratulated the letuing committee on tho satisfactory financial position of the club.— -The motion was seconded by Mrs J. Hill, who warmly endorse ! Mrs Sinclair s ietnarks. A vote of condolence was passed to Mrs P. Barry in a recent family bereavement. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Mr T. G. Lawless (re-elected); vice-presi-dents, Mesdames. E. Hampton, P. Barry and A. Scott (all re-elected) ; secretary and treasurer, Mrs V- Clement; committee, Mesdames. I. GLawless, P. Mann, F..R. Hill, Perry and Miss Bennett. ■ Regret was expressed at the inability of Miss Bennett to continue her much-appreciated services as secretary. ’ It was announced that the next meeting, which takes place on Monday evening, May 4, would be preceded by , a brief meeting of the committee. • > ; ' At the conclusion of business a short musical programme, arranged by Mrs P. Barry, was enjoyed. The following contributed , items : Misses H. Moore and: D. Hayes, vocal solos; Miss A. Turnbull, .musical monologue; Miss Annette , Shields and Master Eugene Irivin, elocutionary , numbers. Mrs E. Hampton acted as accompanisLe. ..'■Miss Bennett ..was responsible for the arrangement of a diverting competitioq, the winner, Mrs H. Sinclair, being rewarded with a charming prize donated by Mrs. AL Oleinent. - ; , y' , Supper was."’ served informally, bringing a very pleasant gathering to 1 a close.

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUJJ P. Thera was approximately an attendance of 80 members at the annual meeting of the Gisborne Townswomen’s Guild, held in the Eroesia Lounge on Monday afternoon. The chair was taken by Mrs Vorrier Jones', who extended a warm welcome to members and friends. Apologies for absence were received from Mcsdames. A. F. Hall, H. Jones, Kennedy, Simpson, Booth and Ryan. - Sympathetic reference was made to the illness of Mrs N. Hooper and hopes were expressed for her speedy recovery. The annual report and financial statement were presented, • the latter disclosing a satisfactory credit balance. Reports were also submitted by the convenors of the arts and crafts and drama sections. The constitution and aims of the guild were read for the benefit of new members by Mrs Verrier Jones, who also took the opportunity of pointing out the advantages to he gained by the guild in joining up with the British Drama League (N.Z.). Officers for the ensuing year were elected as (follows: President. Mrs Verrier Jones (re-elected) ; secretary, Mrs F. R. Bould (re-elected). Seventeen nominations were received to till the ten vacancies on the committee and. the following were (lie successful candidates: Mcsdames. Bannister, J. Blair, N. Hooper, J. S. Faulds, VV. Lissant Clayton, E. A. Muis, Wise, Garbett, Johnson and Barradell. Mrs Swan was elected rolls secretary. The balloting was conducted under the Supervision of Mrs Martin, Mesdaines. Lewis; L. L. Meredith and Dennis acting as scrutineers. During the afternoon an interesting talk -'.bn • the.' photographic exhibition, which •opens under the auspices of the local branch of the l’lunket Society:on 'May (i, was -given by Mrs J.. Blair. M / .-i . It was proposed to hold a flag live hundred;; eveningi on Saturday, April 18. • .L: - '\r A Vote (of -tlighlrs • was - passed- to Mrs Verrier Jones for ,so y capably filling'tile, chair. - Afternoon -tea'" was dispensed by Mesdaines.' .Bannister, Blair, Bain. Budham, .Barradell and Baillie. GISBORNE CROQUET CLUB. "i C r 'w- *., •'. ‘ - • . } . .... * A veryA.enjbyable social gathering was arranged by the members oi the GisbornebOi'bcpiet 'Club' on S'turday, when" a "number of ; friends were entertained' ‘'at I ;:croquet and afternoon tea. '■' " ’fy" j" ■'! 1 ’ . • Ideal: weather conditions prevailed and tHe greejns were in' perfect order, all tlie games being entered into with keen '-entliqsiasm. . A deleetable tea 'was' served in the pavilion, the' table decorations being artistically"; carried'out'- with African } marigolds''and'”shaded'dahlias, ' y

Among those present were: Mesdames. Booth, F. Mann, H. Patterson, Winter, If. A. Moncrieff, N. Gandeli. Webb. P. Hockley, G. Henderson, W. A. Jennings, J. K. Nasmith. C. Riga, W. E. Kennedy. E. Faithful. A. E. Khull, 1). MeKeague and 11. Gilmer. WAIMATA VALLEY VV.I. The April meeting of the Waimnf'a Valley Institute proved both enjoyable and profitable. Mrs C l . Graham presided over a good attendance of members, apologies for absmeo being received from Mosdamcu IDrbo-. V. I’. C. Savage and J. C. Mazcngarb. The roll call, “Do voo know this?’' brought' forth ninny excellent, hints. Fallowing the consideration of. correspondence'. Mrs J. L. Graham was approached to represent the lnst-it- ‘ toe at the council meeting which takes place in Gisborne this month, and Mrb L. Newman was elected 'as delegate to the annual conference. Sub-committees wee formed as follows; Librarians, Mrs Barber and Miss D. Jones; 'Salos-tnblc, Mcsdames Rogers, and A. S. Monck; competitions.. Mrs Greaves and Misses N. Monck, E. Rogers, and C. Quinti; dance comruitlree, Mcsdames V. Greaves and Gillgrin and Misses Jones (3). It. was decided to hold a birthday party in conjunction with the May meeting, and! to issue invitations for the function to three taster institutes. 1> was also agreed to devote the amusement period at the Juno meeting to tree planting. One new member, Miss R. Gdlgren, was elected, and membership cards and programmes were issued to all members. The making of a clothes basket was demonstrated in ’a most interesting manner by Mr (a member of the JJ.S.A.) to whom a .warm vote of thanks was accorded on the motion of the president. A three minute tulle on native flora by Mns L. Newman was followed with the closest attention. A diverting competition, “musical brooms’’ wafe won by Mrs Jones, wlw) was rewarded with an attractive prize dona,ted’ by Mrs O. Gralium, and Mrsf J. C: Mazengarb cniorged the winner of 1 tlie potato competition,. Misses D..and M. Jones being placed'second and third respectively. ■ - The monthly competitions (;a) host sponge cake and (b) cushion to be presented to the institute, resulted as follows: (a) Mrs V. Greaves 1, Mrs Gillgren. .2, Mesdaines Shanks and Quinn equal, 3; (b) Mrs V. Greaves/1, Mosdamcsi C. Graham, J. L. Graham, aiid F. Rogers, equal, 3 A delicious afternoon fea was served by. Mrs Shanks at the con elusion of business.