KIMBERLEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 11 June 1936, Page 4

KIMBERLEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

JUNE MEETING. The June meeting of the Kiniberley Women's Institute took the form of a "Dickens' afternoon," opening with u:. appropriate motto for the month. A short and interesting address on me life of Charles Dickens was given by Mrs A. Bryant. It was illustrated 'by u small play, "David Copperiield and the Waiter," which was read by members in costume. Mrs Pickering took the part of the small and timid David excellently, and .Miss Iris Frew acted very well as the blustering and greedy waiter.

The demonstration for the afternoon was on tapestry work, and there was a varied display of this art done by members and others who had kindly lent articles for the occasion. The two competitions were a Victorian posy, Mesdames Evans, J. Griffith and Petersen gaining the first three places, and a thrift, article from waste material, which was won by Mrs Evans, Mrs Field being placed second. The lamp shade, which had -been demonstrated on at the May meeting, was competed for by members, Miss Kathleen McLean being the winner. Many parcels of warm winter clothing were brought by members and they are to be distributed by the Social Service Committee. Several new members were present at the meeting, the President, Mrs Xeas occupying the chair. An. excellent afternoon tea was provided by the hostesses, Mesdames Death and Dome and Miss Davies, thus bringing si very pleasant afternoon to a close.