WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 156, 3 June 1937, Page 13

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.

MEETING AT RONGOTEA. A large number of members from neighbouring institutes attended ■ the birthday of the ltougotea Women’s Institute on Tuesday ailenioon. The president, Airs H. V. Cavcrhill, welcoming the guests, expressed pleasure that the day should be a line one. A varied programme was provided by the members of the Drama Circle. Four old English folk dances, “The Maid Peeped Out,’' “The Cumberland Rut,” “The Afaids on the Green,” and “Indian Queen,” were cleverly performed by eight members, after which Airs A. Aird sang two soprano solos, “Thank God for a Carden,” and “The Lass with the Delicate Air.” The president presented the points prizes for the past year. The junior prize was again won by Alins Alary Hunt, and the senior by Airs A. Trenkncr, v, ho has also been the winner for several years. Alls \V. Sandcrcock, and Airs Larson were also awarded the special prizes won in I he Alay competition. An amusing one-act comedy, entitled “No Servants,” was read by the members of the Drama Circle. The characters were: Lady Victoria, Airs W. H. Churchill; Mrs Sparrow, Airs O. Davison; Aland, Aiks C. Knight; Harris, Aliss A. Buchanan: Agnes, Aliss B. Aird; Francis, Airs R. Scott. The play wan produced by Alts Churchill, who also acted as accompanist. The birthday cake, made for the ninth time by Airs A. J. Will, had its candies lit by AJrs R. Dafter, and blown out bv Airs Hobbs before being cut by Afrs Will. On behalf of the leueration, All's A. K. Drew congratulated the institute on its success, and wished it a prosperous year. Greetings from flic visiting institutes wore extended by Airs R us sell. (Kopane), Airs Bowatcr (Sanson), Airs Boswell (Glen Qrotia), Airs Will (Carnarvon), Airs Frecklington (Ohakea), and the president of tbo Awahuri Institute. During the afternoon two tables had become heaped with intriguing parcels, and the president, referring to the approaching marriage of Aliss Alary Hunt, said no better tribute to the esteem and honour in which this young lady was held

could be found than the numbe- of gifts for her home to be. All the institute memburs had been glad of an opportunity of proving their regard for Mss Hunt, and all wished her a very happy and prosperous married life. Two elocutionary ' items, “In An Indian Garden,’’ and “Billy’’ were rendered by Mrs Churchill,. after which .Mrs Aird sang “Slave Song.’’—ltongotca correspondent - . , MILSON INSTITUTE. The monthly meet mg of the Mikon Women’s Institute was held in the hall yesterday, there being a good attendance of members, also several visitors. Mrs F. Murphy presided and extended a welcome. Three new members were onrol’ed and welcomed, these being Mesdamcs Hawker, Millard, and Houuscll. Votes of sympathy were passed with Mrs Wright and Mrs Mouldcy in their present illness, all wishing them a speedy return to health. The convenors of the various circles gave thenmonthly reports, and all showed them to bo progressive. A report was given by Mi l White, delegates to the rdeent group meeting, -the specter being . given a vole of thanks. Two demonstrations were given, one by Mrs Murphy on the making of silk lamp shades, and the other by Miss Prentice on parchment lamp shades, the demonstrators being given a vote of thanks. Mrs Cere gave a talk on seasonal hints for gardening, which proved very instructive. The winners of the competitions were:— Best posy of autumn foliage 'and berries, Mrs Brill 1. Mrs Graham 2, Mrs Childs 3; spray of autumn foliage and berries, Mrs Munro 1, Mrs White 2, Mrs Gore 3: flower, any variety, Mrs White 1. Mrs McKenzie 2, Mrs Gore 3; baby’s knitted singlet, Mrs Bike 1, Min Robinson 2, Mrs Bennetto 3; hot water hag, Mrs Briefly 1. The hostesses ter the July mooring will be advised later.—Milson correspondent. ,

In -accordance with the last request of Miss Alice Cox, 62, a nurse, a •carefully wrapped unused umbrella given her by a doctor sweetheart a few days before he died many years ago, was cremated with her in London.