NETHERTON INSTITUTE

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 58, Issue 4168, 3 August 1949, Page 2

NETHERTON INSTITUTE

TALK ON BULB GROWING RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS The July meeting of the Netherton Women’s Institute was well attended and was presided over by the president, Mrs C. Townshend. Mrs A. Smith was welcomed as a new member and birthday sprays were presented to Mrs R. Smith and Mrs Firth. Mrs H. Reid was asked to accept a floral tribute for Pamela, who secured second place in the pianaforte solo at the musical festival organised by the Thames-Hauraki Federation of Women’s Institute.

Letters of appreciation from the institute’s link in Britain expressing thanks for parcels were read. Invitations to the birthday celebrations of other institutes were received and acknowledged.

A most interesting talk on bulbs was given by Mr L. Havill of Paeroa, members availing themselves of his valuable knowledge. The speaker displayed a box of beautiful daffodils and explained the various kinds. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his talk.

Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames E. B. Williams, S. Young, G. Buchanan and J. Bourne. A competition was won by Mrs T. W. Jamieson. The results of the other competitions were as follows: — ’fairts, Mrs P. Mudford 1, Mrs C. Heslop 2, Mrs M. Louch 3; onion, Mrs C. Townshend 1, Mrs T. W. Jamieson 2, Mrs F. Bennett 3; panties, Mrs T. W. Jamieson 1, Mrs G. E. Sarjant 2, Mrs J. Ryall 3.