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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 54, Issue 32595, 11 July 1945, Page 3

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S NIGHT COROMANDEL EVENING AMALGAMATION NOT FAVOURED The monthly meeting of the Coromandel branch of the Women’s Institute was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, there being a good attendance of members present.

As it was young folk’s night the president’s chair was filled by Miss J. Deeble and the secretary’s duties were carried out by Misses A. Anderson and 'D. ;Gorrie.

The meeting opened with the Institute Prayer.

The young people reported having visited the hospital, where the sick people were pleased to see them. The federation president’s monthly letter was read.

A discussion arose in connection with the suggested amalgamation of the Women’s Institute and Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. It was finally unanimously carried 1 that this institute was not in favour of the amalgamation.

The coming festival to ibe held at Thames was discussed, .when it was decided not to take a play owing to' inability of members being able to stay over for three days’. The roll call, “Cooking Hints,” was well answered and proved instructive. Two new members were welcomed to the institute. I Miss J. Deeble thanked the members for the splendid response to the Women’s War Service Auxiliary appeal for the Polish refugees and’ stated that owing to the good response of the public, a splendid lot of parcels had been forwarded,on to Pahiatua Polish Camp. Miss Lane, dental clinic officer at present in Coromandel gave a most interesting talk on “Baby Teeth,” supplemented by sketches which greatly assisted in the explanations given. Miss Lane also showed some of the new Department of Health posters.

A hearty, vote of thanks Iby acclamation was accorded 'Miss Lane for her interesting talk. Mrs Strongman, by request, read the “Aims and Objects of the Women’s Institute.”

A dainty supper was served by the young folk which was very much enjoyed and a happy social time was spent after which the National Anthem was-sung and the meeting closed. ■Results of competitions were:—

Bran muffins. —Mrs 'Dear 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs Turner 3. Best bloom.—Mrs S. 0. James, 1 and 2, Mrs Deeble 3. ■Cabbage.—Mrs Anderson, only entry.