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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3185, 21 October 1942, Page 7

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COROMANDEL INSTITUTE

INTERESTING EVENING

INSTRUCTIVE DEMONSTRATION

The monthly meeting of the Coromandel Women’s Institute was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Coromandel, on Wednesday, October 14. The president, Mrs D. Strongman, presided over a fair attendance of members.

The meeting opened with the Institute Prayer, after which all members stood in silence m sympathy to the members of the family of the late Mr Hugh Davies. The Federation President’s monthly letter was read. It included an appeal for saving of shipping space m a crusade for victory. This could •be assisted largely by housewives not buying unnecessarily, by making more use of theii; gardens and making do in many cases with what they had in their homes.

It was reported by the secretary that a substantial number of gifts had been received to send to the lepers at Makogai Settlement. The secretary appealed to those who. had not brought their gifts to do so within the next few days, when the box containing many useful gifts would be packed and despatched. Remits to the November conference to -be held in Auckland were read; also the nominations for president and members of the Dominion Council.

The question of entries for the May conference was discussed, and it was decided to enter in the competitions.

It was decided that at the November* meeting the competition for a rag doll would be held, the best doll to- be the entry for the conference. The December competition would be the best handkerchief made from a cereal bag, the best also to be the entry for the conference. The roll call, “My suggestion for improvements in this district,” was responded to by every member present. Among the replies there were many which have already -been under consideration by various people i,: the"community. The following are the suggestions: (1) Electric light; (2) tar-sealed road and footpath to the hospital; (3) more trees round about the town; (4) footpaths improved; (5) improvements to Long Bay Park; (6) proper sewerage system; (7) more shops; (8) new wharf; (9) space opposite post office made a park; (10) tramway services overhauled;. (11) Hauraki road concreted; (12) new school; (13) daily train to Thames; (14) playground for children; (15) blackberries at sides of road cleared; (I'6) flower garden round the Royal Mail Hotel.; (17) entertainment for young people in evenings; (18) tram to Long Bay in summer.

The motto* foi* the month was, ‘Anger is an expensive luxury and does no one any good.” A very interesting and useful demonstration in the making of papiermache arm and finger- splints was given, by Mrs Murphy. The members enthusiastically took part and proved themselves able to assimilate the idea and further to make quite good attempts at carrying out the instructions given. It was stated by Mrs Murphy that the splints so made by various organisations were sent to Wellington where they were tested and if up to standard were marked with a Red Cross and then sent overseas where these splints are being used instead of wooden ones. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Murphy.

Supper was served, after which the National Anthem -brought the meeting to a close. '