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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3159, 19 August 1942, Page 7

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MERCURY BAY INSTITUTE INTERESTING AFTERNOON FLOWER SHOW NEXT MONTH In the absence of the president and vice-presidents, Mrs J. W. Smith was in the chair at the meeting of the Mercury Bay Women’s Institute at Whitianga on Thursday, August 13. The assembly was smaller than usual, due to the inclement weather The secretary read a letter from “Home and Country,” which suggested that after the war. avenues of trees should be planted throughout the Dominion as a war memorial. The idea was warmly received. It was decided not to proceed further with the question of spinning with a spindle. Mrs J. W. Smith described the alternative methods and the matter was held in abeyance. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of thanks to Mr Carey, master of the M.V. “Lady Jocelyn” and her crew, for the attention given by them to the palm trees on the waterfront opposite the factory.

In view of transport difficulties, it was decided to hold the spring flower show in conjunction with the Institute monthly meeting. Some arrangements were made and a committee meeting called to complete details.

Wool for knitting up for the merchant navy was distributed. A Post Office Savings Bank book was presented to Baby Armstrong. The Roll Call—“ How to keep young”—brought some good answers —one of them being' in the.form of a very interesting treatise by Maurice Maeterlinck which was read by one of the members. Mrs Bronlund read one of the “Tales of (Pioneer Women,” and Miss Lyon volunteered to read at the next meeting. A competition, jumbled names of prominent men, arranged by Mrs Armstrong, resulted in three members —Miss Lyon, Mrs H. McKenzie and Mrs Sharpies—drawing for the prize, Mrs Sharpies (being the lucky winner. The vase of flowers competition resulted: Mrs Bronlund, 1; Miss Lee, 2. A “bring and buy” stall realised 14s 4d for Institute funds. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs J. W. Smith, Mrs Worden and Mrs McLeod, senr. Miss Lyon proposed the vote of thanks to the hostesses and entertainers. Mrs J. McLeod seconded the proposal. The meeting then closed with the singing of the National Anthem. HAPPY EVENING COROMANDEL INSTITUTE MEET The monthly meeting of the Coromandel Women’s Institute was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday, August 12. Although it was a very wet night, the president, Mrs D. Strongman, presided over a fair attendance of members, and a very happy evening was spent. Miss J. Deeble acted as secretary, as Miss Russell was on holiday. The annual appeal for the lepers at Makogai was received. It was decided that everyone should bring a suitable gift to the next meeting with the object of making up a case to be sent to the leper settlement. The roll call, which was “What we have that our grandmothers had not,” was well answered. A demonstration —papier mache — was given by Mrs' Murphy, which proved most interesting. Everyone took part and thoroughly enjoyed it. A' hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Murphy. The competition results were as follows: — Best Roller Bandage: Mrs Inglis, 1; Mrs D. Strongman, 2. Cracker Biscuits: Mrs Gilliver. 1; Mrs Dean, 2. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.