WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 155, 2 June 1937, Page 13

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.

GATHERING AT MAKINO. A glorious afternoon comb:ned with keen anticipation in a demonstration of “cooking with electricity,’'' accounted for a very large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Makino Institute; members were pleased to welcome several members from the Stanway Institute. An apology lor absence was received from Mrs Mitchell. The meeting opened with the singing of the “Ode to Friendship,” the accompaniment being played by Mrs Ernest- Petty, after which the motto for thg month was announced, “When you come to the end of your tether, tie a knot and hang on.” Mrs J. ,T. Mason introduced the demonstrator, Mrs Barrington. Mr W. P. Bickers, a member of the Power Board, gave a short speech in which he explained the functioning of the board, and also gave an outline of its future operations, after which pencils and note-books were in evidence, and Mrs Barrington proceeded with the making of puff pastry. In a very short time a ■ delectable array of scones, sponges, jam tarts, etc., were cooked. The dexterity with which a sponge became a jam roll amazed many lades who considered that they were competent in this branch of culinary art. The economy, care, and cooking possibilities of electric ranges were pointed out. Mrs Barrington discussed members’ problems and difficulties, and the very many questions put to her were generously treated. A vote of thanks was accorded the demonstrator, and many expressed the hope that at some future date the board- would arrange for Mrs Barrington to pay another visit.- The “best bloom from mv garden” rosu'ted in Mrs Yal Reid carrying off the. prize with a beautiful hydrangea; Mrs Keayns donated the nrize. Mrs Mepham and Mrs Wilkinson sained first and second places, resnectivelv, in the knitted socks. Mrs J. H. Mason eiving the prize. Next month’s comoetition will be for the best art ; ele made from one yard of washing satin, fs allowed for trimmings, whilst the flower competition is for any bloom. The demonstration will be on barbola work, and the hostesses, Mesdames Saridbrook. Sherrard. Swift. Thurston, and Misses C. Smith and B. Thurston.

HANGIOTU INSTITUTE. Tlie Rangiotu Women's Institute celebrated its first birthday on Friday evening, the hall being packed to capacity. Following the singing of the “Ode to Friendship,” the members of the committee were formally introduced to those present and presented with posies. A hearty welcome was extended to all by the president, Mrs S. Pearce, and an enjoyable programme commenced. Interspersed with dances, items were rendered by Misses Marna Thompson and Moira Chisholm (Dutch dance), Miss Feist (Palmerston North), Mr Pearce (Oroua Downs), Mr Bond (Aivahuri) and Miss Earle Berkalin (Shannon), vocal solos, while Mrs Lucas entertained with two humorous sketches. The aceemoanistes for tl.*> soloists were Miss L. Thompson, Miss Leamy and Mrs Whitehead. Appreciation of these items was made manifest. One of the outstanding features of the gathering was the handsome birthday cake, made by Mrs Beard and iced by Mrs Millard. This attracted much attention and admiration, and after supper had been served the cake was ent and handed round to all. Representatives of neighbouring institutes took the opportunity of expressing their appreciation and extending their good wishes for the future success of the Rangiotu Institute, to which kind messages the president responded. With an orchestra to provide the dance music until the earlv hours of the morning.. and Mr S. Pearce to act as M. 0., nothing was spared to make this celebration an outstanding success.

MEETING AT WAIATA. The'May meeting of the Waiata Women’s Institute was hold at the residence of Mrs N. Peat, Mrs B. McLeod presiding in tho absence of the president (Mrs A. O. Simpson). Mrs Walker, who represented the institute at the annual conference, road an account of the proceedings. Mrs R. W. Brown asked Mrs P. Bailey to accept a gift in appreciation of her services as secretary during the past year. Money boxes were presented to the infant daughters cf Mrs Billett and Mrs Williams by Mrs J. Redshaw. Mrs E. E. Short gave a demonstration of covering an upholstered chair and also a talk on the making of humpties. A competition for “something new from something old” was won by Mrs W. Miller, Mrs Walker gaining second place A competition for tho best flower resulted in Miss D. Bridgeman and Mrs Williams being placed first and scoond, respectively, Mrs Short and Mrs Fitzpatrick judging the entries. In a “jumbled towns” competition, Mrs Mulholland and Mrs MierS wore equal first, tho former winning the subsequent draw; Mrs H. Wilson was runner-up. Fiveminute talks on Miss Jean Batten and Miss Helen Keller were given by Mrs Bi'Jett and Mrs Brown. Mrs McLeod moved a vote to Mrs Peat for inviting the institute to her home and also to Mrs Bailey, who assisted as hostess. At tho next meeting, the competition will be for three wholemeal scones.—Waiata correspondent. OHAKEA MEETING. The Ohakea Women’s Institute met in the Ohakea Hall, when there was a fair attendance. An invitation was received to attend the birthday of the Rongotea Institute; A report was presented by Miss M. Tremain on the council meeting, to which she-and Mrs Robinson were delegates. It was decided to have a stall at the coming Show and several offers of exhibits were received; this year’s exhibit is to consist of fifteen assorted articles. Mrs Will and Mrs Sandecraft demonstrated artificial wood-pulp flower making, and many tried their hand at this interesting work. Competit’ons for three kinds of biscuits were won by Miss I. Matthews (junior) and Mrs E. Ingram (senior). The smocking competition was won by Miss P. Capstick (junior) and Mrs L. Koberstein (senior). The best blooms of the month were exhibited by Mrs D. Capstick (senior) and Miss Nora Ellery (junior). Next month’s competition is entitled “Something new from something old,” a clvld’s garment, which will be donated to charity. A demonstrat’on of fancy butter making will be given by Mrs 11. J. Palmer. —Ohakea correspondent.