WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 159, 21 June 1932, Page 10

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

THE TWYFORD BRANCH. The sewing circle of the Twyford Women’s Institute gave a farewell party on Thursday afternoon at 'Mrs H. J. Burge’s home to its former secretary, Miss Dulcie Lowe, who is to bo married on Wednesday to Mr Williams, of Dauuevirke. It proved to be one of the best meetings ever held in connection with the institute. Community singing was quite a feature, as were two very amusing competitions cleverly arranged by Mrs Burge, Mrs Walker and Miss Jarvis being the winners. Miss McMichael, circle leader, presented Miss Lowe, on behalf of the members, with a piece of community work—a beautiful oak tray, worked by five members in cane and raffia —whilst the remaining 15 members had embroidered a tray cloth, all to match, in the bride’s favourite shades of flames and browns. Miss Lowe suitably responded. Then Mrs Griffiths, the former leader, also spoke about Miss Lowe’s work for the circle, and surprised her by giving her a pretty gift in crystal.

Mrs Cole sang so well that she was called upon several times to favour the company. Mrs Millar delighted all present with her Scottish airs.

A very delicious afternoon tea was served by Mrs Burge and assistants. During the afternoon several pieces of handwork by members were examined, and the circle decided to recommend to the institute that a piece of embroidery by Miss J. Munro, the new secretary, be sent from Twyford to the New Zealand conference in July. Mrs Mitchel' propped a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Burge. INSTITUTE SOCIAL. This was held on Friday evening iu Mr Halsall’s packing shed, which lent itself admirably for the event. Mrs Manson was hostess and welcomed all heartily. The time was pleasantly spent in dancing to the strains of Mr Johnston’s violin. Mr Mitchell was M.C. All joined in several community songs led by Mesdames Arthur and Cole. Mrs Mitchell was the winner of a conipeti tlon, with Mrs Burge a very close second. Quite a pleasing interlude with ■ very old world touch was the dancing or two sets of d 'Ab e;t. . ill ’.he lad'.,’

wearing early Victorian dresses. One set was composed of juvenile members whilst the other was danced by matrons, each dress being a differen* colour. A very delicious supper was served in another room. , Mrs Manson thanked Mr Halsnll and 'I Mrs Cole for lending the building and also for having everything so much iu readiness. Mrs Arthur thanked the young men specially for the electric lighting donations, and all the men o.neialb for the assistance they ga\» the raging of “Auld Lang Syne” auJ 'he National Anthem brought to an end a very pleasant evening.