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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32429, 10 May 1944, Page 6

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COROMANDEL INSTITUTE MONTHLY MEETING HELD RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS The Coromandel branch of the Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday, May 3, Mrs D. 'Strongman presiding over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the prayer, after which the federation president’s monthly letter was read and discussed. Letters were also read from Mr J. Thorn M.P., and the '.Minister of Transport referring to the institute’s action regarding school children’s return to their homes for the school holidays. Dr. Logan also spoke on the subject and further intimated that after all the restrictions' had now been lifted.

A discussion ensued in regard to the remits for May council and also the entries for the competitions;

Mrs R. M. Turner and: Mrs Dear were appointed official sick visitors for this month. It was. also decided

that different ones be elected each mo-nth.

The president intimated that the blind man from the institute was unable to give his talk this month as had been arranged, but hoped to be -present in August when he would talk about the work of the institute in connection with returned soldiers-.

The roll call, “What I would do with £1 to beautify my home,” was well answered and the gardens seemed to be the popular place to spend it in. A most interesting* talk was given by Dr. Logan on institutes in England and their activities in wartime. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded her by acclamation. A demonstration, walking baskets, trays, etc., from pine needles, was given by Mrs Dear who also received a vote of thanks by acclamation.

A dainty supper was served by the hostesses,' Mrs C. Anderson and Misses Box and Anderson and was very much enjoyed. The competitions which were numerous, resulted as follows:— Pickles.—Mrs Inglis 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs R. M. Turner 3. Best three onions..—Mrs Reddy 1, Mrs McKenzie 2, 'Mrs Dear 8. Bran Biscuits.—Mis Gilliver 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs Patterson 3. Single bloom chrysanthemum.—Mrs Reddy, only entry. Child’s pixie hood, material.—Mrs Gilliver 1, Mrs Dear 2, Mrs McKenzie 3.

Child’s pixie hood, knitted.—Mrs McKenzie, only entry. Best vase flowers, chrysanthemums..—Mrs E. James 1, Mrs McKenzie 2, Mrs Reddy 3.

Best collection herbs.—Mrs McKenzie, only entry. Best man’s buttonhole.—Mrs Inglis 1, Mrs E. James 2, Mrs Patterson 3. The entries for the May competitions in Auckland were on exhibit and portrayed excellent work by the ladies responsible.