WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 246, 14 September 1935, Page 12

WOMEN'S WORLD

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.

MEETING AT CARNARVON

The September meeting of the Carnarvon Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday aftornoon, Mrs Will presiding over a. small attendance owing to inclement weather. Correspondence was road from Bulls Institute and the Carnarvon Hall Committee. A letter was received from the secretary WHlard Home, thanking the institute for donations of groceries. Miss D. Newport wrote tendering her resignation as a member of the institute. There was also correspondence relative to the halfyearly- council meeting to be held in Bulls. The secretary was instructed to write to the hall committee thanking them for their donation toward the curtains; also to Miss Aggett congratulating her on her win at Rangiotu. Mrs Sandcrcock was appointed delegate to the council meeting at Bulls. Mrs Will reported on the Stanwav Institute Flower Show which she had attended. It was decided to hold a flower show in November, Mrs P. Scott and Mrs J. Gibbons being appointed secretary and treasurer respectively, to draw up a schedule. Mrs Will gave a very interesting report on the Dominion Federation meeting in Auckland. The winners of the limerick competition were: Seniors, Mrs Gibbons 1, Miss W. Clare 2, and Mrs Will 3; juniors, Miss I. Scott 1, Miss E. Ayres 2, Miss A. Newport 3. The judges were Mesdames Churchill and Armstrong, of the Bulls Institute. Regret was expressed at, the impending depaiture of Mrs and the Misses Newport. The demonstration of folk dancing by Mrs Armstrong, Misses TO. Simpson and Wicks, with Mrs Churchill at the piano, was very interesting. All cf those ladies arc members of the Bulls Women's Institute. The serving of afternoon tea by the hostesses, Misses N. Clare and I. Scott, brought the aftornoon to a close.

LINTON INSTITUTE. The September meeling of the Linton Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs T. Lynch presided and extended a welcome to all members and friends. Airs Gilliland, a new resident of Linton, was extended a welcome to the institute by the president. After the usual business was discussed several reports were read, including one .from the recent Drama Festival for which Linton entered two plays. The entertainment bold recently proved quite satisfactory financially. The Garden Circle are holding another inciting towards the end of the month, when it is hoped that more members of the institute will take an interest, in the newly formed circle. The hostesses for the afternoon wore Misses I. Ancoll, F. Hoard and M. Simmons. A written competition, arranged by Mrs A. Bachelar, was won by Miss F. Heard. A competition, “Something Now .from Something Old,'’ judged by Mrs Gilliland, was won by Miss E. Youg 1 and 2, and Mrs T. Lynch 3. All articles made were sent to the district nurse. An egg drive was also held when a large number was gathered up and forwarded to the Willard Home. TIRITEA INSTITUTE. There was an excellent attendance at the September meeting of the Tinted Women’s Institute,' which was held at the home oi Mrs F. N. Andrews. The motto for .the day was “Always be proud enough to he humble.” Mrs Shore presided and extended a welcome to members and visitors. Miss M. Smith (secretary) read the minutes. Two delegates, Mrs Shcrc and Miss Doris Smith, wore chosen to attend the half-yearly federation meeting to be held at Bulls in October. A large basket was well filled with useful articles for the Willard Horne. Mrs Shore thanked members for contributing. Miss M. Grant, president of the North Wellington Federation, was introduced and gave an interesting talk on the formation and aims of the Women’s Institutes. The institute was also fortunate in having Dr Ycatcs, of Massey Collego, present, who gave an interesting and helpful talk, his subject being “Trees.” Dr Ycatcs gave some valuable information regarding suitable trees for shelter on farms and for hedges around the home. A vote of thanks was accorded both speakers. A competition for the best Christinas novelty, judged by Miss Grant and Mrs llaseldcn, resulted: Mrs Brill 1, Miss Ogier 2, Mrs Reilly 3. The roll-call, “The funniest incident of my life,” caused much merriment. Songs were contributed by little Earle and John Andrews; items by those two young people arc always much enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Misses M. Has loch and M. Kilgarriff, assisted by Mrs B. Ivilsbv. Mrs Milner, who had the mis fortune of having her house burnt down, was asked by Mrs Shore, on behalf of her fellow-members, to accept an array of useful gifts for her now home. Mrs Milner suitably replied. Before closing the meeting Mrs Sowry, on behalf of the members, especially thanked Mrs Andrews for the use of her room for all meetings. The pianistes for the afternoon were Mrs Brill and Miss liasloeh.

TE ARAKURA INSTITUTE. On Wednesday aftornoon the monthly meeting of the To Anikura \\ omen s Institute was held in the hall. The president (Mrs Griffith), after extending a hearty welcome to the visitors, wished everyone a haiipv afternoon. The thought for the clay be a good fellow. Whatever you do the skies may "he gloomy, or shilling and blue; it doesn't at all matter just so the sun shines in your heart and your eyes. \n apology for absence was received front Mrs Glassford. It was decided to continue tile potato competition. Mrs Griffith promised to donate a prize to the member who obtained the highest total weight, of potatoes, grown from three seed potatoes. Attei the usual business had been transacted,

Miss Hanson gave her report of the Dominion Conference hold in Auckland recently. Mrs Whisker thanks to Miss Hansen for her very interesting and detailed report of the conference. Mrs Themas later read a .letter which she had received from our link in South Africa. This very interesting letter will bo answered by 'Mrs Whisker, as it was thought that by different members answering the letters from our link overseas, various ideas, etc., would then be exchanged. A Natal .newspaper, dealing with the National Show and various Institute functions accompanied the letter, ! and was of great interest to all. Mrs Griffith gave a most useful demonstration of the making of scagrass stools and was accorded a hearty vote, of thanks. There were a number of daintily made nightdresses in the monthly competition. The articles are to bo judged by Miss Matthews, of Fcildiug, and the winners will bo announced at a later dale. Afternoon tea was served by Mesiinmes Baxter, Griffith. Tait. Whisker, and Misses Benge and Baxter. A number of wonderful curios were displayed in the hall and the stewards were kept linsv on the market stall. Miss Benge was the hirkv winner of the basket. Thanks were extended to Mrs Thomas and the stewards and hostesses. The next meeting will be hold on the 9th of October when the competition will be for 1 lie best vase of spring (lowers, and the hostesses will be Misdames .1. H. Bennett, Firth, Johnstone, and Mi-sos J. Bennett and D. and T. Lower. An invitation has been received frnn the Newbury Women’s Institute to their birthday on the 20th of September. Another happy meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Mrs Johnston was the acconipamste for the day. Y.W.C.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET. Mrs G. G. Priest (president) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Y.W.C.A.. held in the club rooms yesterday. There were also present: —■Mesdamos AY. Phillips. E. C. Barnett, C. A. Small, K. Dean, D. Evans, Knight, Ferguson, Rninforth, Turner and Hadfiold. Misses Forrest, Grigor and P. Hindle (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Mrs H. Sinclair and Miss Kelsey. Interesting correspondence was read from national headquarters and the world’s office at Geneva giving an account of the work done for the Quetta earthquake refugees by the Y.AV.C.A. in Lahore and Karachi. An expression of svmpathv lias been sent from the New' Zealand Y.AV.C.A. to the women of the Quetta area, also to the women of North China. The queen carnival statement was presented and showed a credit balance of £146 6s 10d. The membersbip report showed a further increase, Meslames Combs and II ad field, Misses Penman, Griff en. Kemp, Andrews, Grey. Dumbleton and Dr. and Mrs Dean having joined during the month. It was reported that two children from the Otalci health camp had been met and cared for and transferred to' the Napier train. A vote of thanks was passed to Airs Evans for her splendid work during the queen carnival, also to all committee * members. The secretary (Aliss Hindle) presented the monthly reports. An address had been given by Alt' It. H. Billens on “The Power of the Newspaper,” and there had been a discussion on world affairs at the Round Table Club. The Lyceum Club programme had included tap and ballroom dancing with Aliss AI Townsend, speech training and drama with Aliss Pascoe and Aliss AA T oodliouse, and crafts with Airs Muller. The citizens entertained their parents when two plays had been presented and a demonstration of folkdancing given. The Lvcetim Club and Girl Citizens each received a C certificate at the. Manawatu area drama festival. It was decided to invite the A .AY.C.A. advisory members to attend an afternoon meeting, when the car nival business would be completed. ROYAL ENGAGEAIENT. DATE OF WEDDING. The London Daily Alail says: “It is believed that the engagement between the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Douglas-Alontague-Seott began at Ivinniount, near Drumlanrig, where the Duke of Gloucester was staying at the home of one of his equerries, Captain Brook. it is understood that the couple desire that the wedding shall take place on November 28. The marriage will be celebrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr Cosmo Lang) and the Archbishop of York (Dr AVdliam Temple), and will be the occasion of a State procession similar to that when the Duke and Duchess of Kent were married. “Well-informed persons believe that the Duke of Gloucestei may accept a State appointment abroad after his marriage. His Australian tour was so successful that the King may offer him another similar mission. qhe King decides on the future style and title of the bride, who will possibly be raised tc the dignity of a Princess, and given the style of Royal Highness, becoming the fourth lady in the land and taking precedence over I rincess Marina (the‘Duchess of Kent).