WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 148, 8 June 1932, Page 4

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

THE PAKOWHAI MEETING. From Our Own Correspondent. A most enjoyable' afternoon was spent at the monthly meeting of the Pakowhai Women’s Institute. Mrs Whittington presided over a very good attendance of members and friends. June being birthday month and this their first celebration, the programme was more of a social nature. The hall was gay with paper decorations and festoons of multi-coloured streamers, interspersed with greenery and bowls of flowers. After the president had extended a welcome to the members of the Clive Women’s Institute and to all visiting friends, all joined in the singing of ‘ ‘ Comrades and Friends. ’ ’ Mrs H. Baird, Hastings, then gave a delightful talk on her travels abroad. One was taken from the wonders of Egypt to tho marvellous sights of Italy, the outstanding features for which its cities are famous, being vividly described. The talk was thoroughly enjoyed by all present, and at the close Mrs Baird received very hearty applause. The appreciation of the members was expressed by Mesdames Holmes and Boshier. A very dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Mesdames Bartie, Brunton. Howard, Robinson, Patrick and W. Fourncau. The president called on Mrs Fulford to cut the birthday cake, which was made and I donated by Mrs Parker. The musical items which followed ! added very much to the enjoyment of i the afternoon. The Misses White playl cd a violin and pianoforte duct, and j Miss R. Howard also contributed a pianoforte solo. Mrs Cushing, who won the points ■ prize for competitors held during the i year, was presented with a small memento. I During the afternoon much interest ' was taken in tho splendid exhibition j of members’ work. As a result of tho suggestion to members to make something for the H.B. Children’s Home, n display of very many useful garments resulted, the members, as usual, responding wholeheartedly. It was decided to make a similar contribution to the Homo on each birthday. The articles on the B. and B. Stall were soon disposed of, the proceeds from which being for institute funds. A very happily spent afternoon clos-

ed with the singing of the National Anthem. THE KERERU BRANCH. On Saturday last tha local branch of the Women’s Institute met for its monthly meeting and to celebrate its second birthday. Before the arrival of the visitors the usual business was transacted. The president, Mrs W. Johnston, took this opportunity of speaking a few words of appreciation of the services Mrs B. Douglas, as secretary, had so conscientiously renderea for tho past two years. It was with real regret that her resignation, owing to her departure from tho district, was accepted. On behalf of the members Mrs Johnston then presented Mrs Douglas with a bouquet of flowers and a small memento as a token of their regard. Mrs Douglas very feelingly responded. The visitors were then welcomed and the social part of the afternoon was soon in full swing. Musical items rendered by Mrs W. Jowsey and Mrs W. A. Whyte were much appreciated. A “passing of the parcel” game caused much merriment, the winner being a visitor from Havelock North. An interesting competition was won by Miss P. Carette,, Mrs R. P. Kay and Mrs L. R. Averill tying for second place. Members of a play reading circle from the Havelock North Institute, led by Mrs Chapman-Taylor, next entertained with an amusing play entitled “Eldorado.” This was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. A dainty afternoon tea was then served to which tho members of the Poporangi Rifle Club were invited. The institute birthday cake, presented by Mrs B. Douglas, was cut by the president and the Rifle Club cake presented by Mrs Kay, was cut by Miss Anderson. A very enjoyable afternoon was thus concluded.