WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 82, 5 March 1938, Page 13

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

MEETING AT MAKINO. The final evening meeting for the season of t|he Makino Women’s Institute was hvell attended, amongst the number being -Mrs W. C. Short, of the North Wellington Federation, who is always a welcome visitor to Alakino. A vote of thanks was accorded Mesdames P. Simpson and W. Baker who gathered Die articles for the Feilding Show, and also to those ladeis who had so generously lent their articles for the display. AHs W. G. Short thanked Airs Simpson for her work as steward at the Show. Airs Vincent’s offer to act as agent lor Home and Country was applauded. Itwas decided to send a delegate to the biennial conference in Wellington daring July, and Airs E. Petty was chosen for this. The monthly competitions resulted in the following ladies winning the prizes: Crochet d’ovley, Mrs Heayns and Airs Ritchie; flowers. Airs Pearson. The annual meeting was then held. It was with a great 'deal of regret that members accepted Airs J. H. Atason’s resignation as president. Ever since its inception she had been the president of the branch, and her sweetness, tactfulness and ready sympathy, endeared her to all, and it was only ill-health which made members ieel that they would he selfish to ask her to continue. Mrs Fraser (vice-president) called upon Airs Mason to accept a beautifully upholstered two-way fireside chair as a smoll token of the love and esteem in which she is held. In reply, Airs Atason was too much surprised to say very much, hut members wished her a speedy recovery, and hoped that soon she will again be able to take an active part. With Airs Petty at the piano, musical honours were accorded her. ATrs Petty submitted the secretary’s report for the year, which was a comprehensive summary of the activities, demonstrations, and lectures. Mrs Petty also presented the balance sheet, and this revealed that the finances were in a healthy condition. The drama circle convener (Airs Alayhew) read her report, as did Airs P. Simpson, as leader of the junior committee. Both these sections have function admirably. The following is the committee for the new year:—Alesdames Baker, senr., and junr., Cronin, Fraser. Hayden. Heayns. Huddleston. Alayhew. Mason, AlcAvoy Petty, P. R. Simpson, J. Simpson, H. Thurston, Vincent and Wilton. Airs P. R. Simpson was elected president and Alesdames Baker, sent'., Fraser and Alayhew vice-presidents. ATrs Short and Mrs Petty acted as tellers for the various ballots. Various other offices were filled as follow: —Press correspondent, Airs R. Laing; competition steward, Aliss Amer; trading stall stewards. Alesdames Allen and Evans; drama circle convener. Aliss Alayhew: junior committee chairman. Airs W. Baker, with power to add ; Home and Country agent, Airs Vincent. The question of asking for donations for the various competitions held every month was the subject of a discussion. It was decided for the next year to buy these from the funds. The hostesses for next month will be Aliss Amer, Aliss Davey, Alesdames Baker, senr.. and junr. The flower competition will be for French marigolds and asters.