WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
* •+*** —r : —t ARAHUBA VALLEY MEETING: • The Arahura Valley Women’s Institute tendered an invitation to tne, Hokitika group to attend a party on Friday last in the One Mile Hiill. The weather unfortunately,; was mbst uiiprqpitious, but' a fair htfihber u% sejilhled.'nevertheless. ;
•Pobceetliugs opened with the TnstiMrs Bassett judged the needlework and Mrs 11. Bradley wash awarded first prize, with a lycely worked cushion ainl Mrs Hewlett Second prize; with an oilcloth kitchen' tidy-tidy and accessories. ';"s£■
* .A varied programe was carried oht consisting of songs, glees and a mime by Hokitika members. Also numerous gif.es.sing competitions and a lucky spot waltz The latter was won by Mrs Paterson aud partner." The former ®’also gave a brief resume of "her trip to the Dunedin conference. This proved most interesting and- inspir-,, ing, and the president, Mrs 'Bradley,< returned thanks for the instructive talu.
A table of handcrafts and a bring and buy stall were in evidence. Afternoon tea was freely dispensed and, Mrs Bassett returned thanks for the' hospitality received. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought ; a pleasant afternoon to a close.
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Hokitika Guardian, 9 November 1936, Page 6
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