Women's Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6836, 18 April 1932, Page 2

Women's Institutes

CHELTENHAM. The monthly meeting of the Gucltenham Women's Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon with an attendance of about SO. After discussing the matter it was decided to send a delegate to the general conference at Wellington in July next and to contribute the necessary sum to the general expenses. It was also decided to forward the donation of £1 Is to the Central Executive Committee from Cheltenham Institute. An attractive programme had been arranged and printed and was distributed to members, for tho ensuing twelve months, a special feature of which is an Institute Flower Show for the next meeting. Schedules for this event have also been given out. and it is hoped that members will all help to make this show a success. A “Garden Talk’/ by Mrs V. Smith, and a demonstration by Mrs F. Billman on floral work, were most interesting and instructive, and at the conclusion a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded both these ladies. A playette was rc-ad by Mrs Kingston,'Mrs Baker, Mrs Kilvington and Mrs Mason, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole audience. The afternoon concluded with a vote of thanks to the hostesses: Mrs Corpe, Mrs Krull. Mrs Gib-son and Mrs Dowriek. and then the singing of the National Anthem.

OTAKI. That the Women's Institute is a popular movement was evidenced at the Otaki Theatre on Thursday, April 7, when members of the Otaki Institute celebrated their first birthday, in the form of a social afternoon. There was a splendid attendance of members and friends, while To Horo, Marmkau, Rongotea and Parap.araumu Institutes were well represented. Also present were Mrs Noel West, of Palmerston North, and Mrs Kelso, editor of “Homo and Country.” Tho afternoon commenced with everyone singing the Institute song, with Mrs Lowrie at the piano, after which the president, Mrs White, extended a welcomo to all present, and Mrs Kelso replied. Miss Dowsett won the autograph competition, and Mrs X. West a guessing competition. Tho prize for “something new from something old,” which was judged by Dr. Atmore, went to Mrs Burns Smith, for a footstool, Airs S. George’s thrift mat being placed second and Mrs Jarmev’s laundry bag third. On exhibition were three beautiful “hooked” rugs, made by. Airs Drew, o'f Otaki Beach, these being much admired. During the aftermoon Aliss AVhytc contributed a pianoforte solo, Airs Carroll a recitation, Airs Dompscy a song, A’alcrie Synnott a recitation, Airs Allen a reading, Jean Bailey a song, Aliss Alills a recitation: Alisse's N. Whyte and V. Taylor a duct, and Aliss Lochore a pianoforte solo. A very nice afternoon tea was served during the afternoon, and the president cut the birthday cake; the afternoon concluding with the singing of the National Anthem.

INSTITUTE BIRTHDAY PARTY AT MANGATAINOKA. The Library bail at Mangatainoka proved almost too small to accommodate the huge crowd that attended the fourth birthday of the Mangatainoka Women's Institute last Wednesday oveninir. The hall had been beautifully decorated with greenery and flowers for the occasion, and visitors were present from Wellington, Pahiatua, Woocivillc, Papatawn, Kohinui, Te Kekuuga and Kaitawa. Excellent music was provided, and Mr. N. Power carried out the duties of M.C. in his usual capable manner. For the first part of the evening a varied programme had been arranged, interspersed with dancing. The winners of the musical parcel competition were Mrs. Howell and Mr. W. Lett, while the parcel throwing was won by Mrs. Eusden. Miss J. Atkinson gave three recitations, and songs were Tendered by Miss Esmc Sorenson, Mr. Thorne, Mr. Fanning, Mr. W. H. Stainton and Mr. S. Matthews. A playette by several members of the Woodville W.I. nearly brought down the house. Miss Jean Millar, of To Echunga, danced three times in costume and was accompanied by Mr. D. Rose on the bagpipes and Miss F. Bailey on the piano. The accompanists for the various singers were Mr. W. H. Stainton and Miss Atkinson, and a supper extra was played by Miss N. Swanney. Bcforo supper Mrs. Walker (president) addressed the gathering briefly. She said she was very pleased to see so many present, and extended a hearty welcome to all members of neighbouring institutes and hoped they would all have a pleasant evening.- Mrs. .T. D. C. Crewe (president of the Provincial Federation) expressed thanks for the invitation to be present at such an important function, and complimented tho members on the very artistic invitation cards and tho decorations in the hall. She hoped that the party arranged was thg forerunner of many more happy gatherings. She wished the institute “many happy returns. Mrs. E. C. Austin (secretary of tho federation) endorsed Mrs. Crewe’s remarks and told the audience of her trip to Nelson with Miss Spencer and tho formation of a federation there, and the great joy it had brought to many isolated people in that district. Others who spoke as representatives of various institutes and expressed their good wishes were Mrs. Dickens (Papatawa), Mrs. Millar (To Eehunga), Mrs. Lett (Kaitawa), Mrs. Green (Pahiatua) and Mrs. Jainc (Woodville). Several letters were received from other neighbouring institutes. ,A presentation was then made by Mrs. Walker to Mr. N, Power in appreciation of the very valuable help ho had given so many times at institute functions. All stood and sang "For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Immediate-j ]y afterwards Mrs. Walker was taken by surprise and presented with a hand-

sonic floating bowl from the committee in appreciation of the use of her home for committee meetings and for always supplying 'afternoon tea. This presentation was made by Airs. A. Kerrson. All joined in singing ‘‘For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Both recipients suitably returned thanks for their gifts. Supper was served and was done full justico to, tho tea wagons (loaned by several members) making the task of serving the large gathering much easier. The birthday cake, which had been made by Airs. A. Power and iced by Airs. Walker, boasted four candles, which were lighted by the picsklent, who also cut the cake. Dancing occupied the remainder of the evening, several novelty dances being greatly enjoyed. A Alontc Carlo dance was won by Air. and Airs. .1. Hunt. The function was brought to a close at 1.30 a.m.