WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 161, 24 June 1935, Page 10

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Hatuma Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Hatuma Women's Institute was held in the Village Hall on Friday afternoon, Miss E. ;lllan presiding over an attendance of 28 members. Mrs. Lawther was selected delegate to attend the Dominion conference, which is to be held at Auckland in July. As the Peggy squares were so successful last year, the members were unanimous that these squares should be knitted again this year. The roll-call for the afternoon was “My favourite flower/’ The competition for the montji, the best pair of knitted bedsocks was won by Mrs. Howard, with Mrs. John Wilson second, and Mrs. Edgar third. The bedsocks sent in are to be given to the patients in the Sanatorium. The second competition, apple jelly, resulted: Mrs. Lawther 1, Mrs. John Wilson 2.

After tea had been dispensed by Mesdames Edgar, Cooinbes, Collins, Donald and Miss Edgar, Mrs. Eadie, Waipukurau, assisted by Sister Mitchell, of the Public Hospital, gave a most instructive and interesting lecture on home-nursing and first aid. Both were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The sale stall did a brisk trade during the afternoon, and the flowers brought in by the gardening circle were sent to the Public Hospital. One new member was elected.

Elsthorpe Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Elsthorpe Women’s Institute was held in the Village Hall, Mrs. C. N. B. Williams presiding over a fair attendance ul members.

Alter the usual business was transacted, a debate entitled “Should husbands help in the house?” caused a great deal of amusement. Mesdames Bawden and Elliott for the affirmative, and Mesdames A. Wilson and Campbell for the negative, showed that they had given much thought to the subject. The affirmative side won by two votes. A “bring-and-buy” for the Children’s Home brought in 16/-. and £2 5/- was subscried for the Jubilee Cancer Fund. Mrs. J. McAulay was chosen as delegate to the Dominion Federation meeting to be held in Auckland. ft was decided to hold a dance on July 19, in aid of institute funds. The competitions resulted as follow: Sponge roll, Mrs. Southerland 1, Mrs. A. Watson 2, Mrs. Nuttall 3, Mrs. Gil. mour 4, Mrs. Bawden 5; boy’s trousers, Mrs. Sutherland 1, Mrs. Nelson 2, Mrs. Lisette 3, Mrs. Bawden 4, Mrs. J. McAulay 5; basket of fruit and leaves, Mrs. Nuttall 1, Mrs. Titfen 2, Mrs. Bawden 3; bowl of fruit and leaves, Mrs. Gilmour 1, Miss Priest 2, Miss Bawden 3. The story competition brought in seven entries, and the results to be given out at next meeting. A delicious afternoon tea brought a very pleasant meeting to a close.

Ormondville Institute

The monthly meeting of the Ormondvillo Women’s Institute was held in the supper room of the Peace Memorial Had, Mrs. W. A. Trask presiding over an excellent attendance. New members and visitors were cordially welcomed by the President. A letter was received from Miss Slyfield regarding box lectures. Two institute babies, Baby Morris and Baby Cload, were each presented with a money box.

After the business part of the meeting, a pleasing little ceremony took place, when Mrs. Port presented Mrs. llobson (the oldest member of the institute) with an artistic bouquet of narcissi, in honour of her 89th birthday. Mrs. Port, in a happy little speech, expressed pleasure at having Mrs. Robson with them on this occasion. Mrs. Robson’s daughter, Mrs. G. Bumstead, replied on her behalf. A unique incident was the presence of four generations at the meeting.

The roll call, “To draw an animal blindfolded and make the noise it makes,” created much amusement. The first competition, “Best pair of child’s slippers made from old felt hat or other waste material” resulted: Mrs. G. S. Chapman 1, Mrs. W. A. Trask 2, Mrs. Harry Howes 3. In the second competition, best plate of fancy butter, Mrs. G. S. Chapman gained first place, with Airs. Alfred Baines second, and Mrs. W. A. Trask third. Both competitions were judged by Mrs. Barbor. .Members were asked to put their suggestions for competitions, roll calls, and demonstrations in the suggestion box on the tabic.

Airs. W. A. Trask introduced Mrs. Barbor to the meeting. She gave a most interesting travel talk on a trip from Wellington to Los Angeles. Her description of the manners and customs of the people at the different ports of call was listened to with much interest. Airs. Barbor was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

An appetising afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses Alesdames G. S. Chapman, T. G. Hosking and Port.