Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7136, 20 April 1933, Page 2

Women’s Institutes

SANSON. The monthly meeting of the Sanson Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday night when Mrs. Drew presided ovor a large attendance. A welcome was extended to three new members. In a few well-chosen words Mrs. A. K. Drew asked Mrs. G. Francis to accept a small gift- as an appreciation of her four years of work as treasurer. Mrs. Francis suitably replied; ' Mrs. A. K. Drow and Miss A, E. Fagan were appointed delegates to attend the Federation meeting to bo held at Feilding. The sunshine committee reported having visited many homes during the past month. The four volunteers for the ensuing month’s work ivere Mesdam.es J. Bradley, J. Fagan, W. E. Pearce and T. Murphy. It was decided to conclude the competition for the baby’s outfit at the next monthly meeting. Two interesting and useful demonstrations were given by Mrs. Drew, the first being the making of shopping bags from used inner motor tubes. Tho second demonstration was that of making bullion roses for needlework. A competition whereby each one came representing a song was won by Misses F. Palmer and E. Galbally with 24 points each. Mrs. J. Bradley donated the prize for this competition. A competition for the best four pikelets was won by Mrs. J. Masters, with Miss P. Fagan second and Mrs. J. Fagan third. Members were reminded to bring their potatoes for the Crawford Shield competition to tho next monthly meeting. Supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames J. Masters, C. York, T. 'Williams, E. Davey and Misses P. Williams and J. Masters.

MAKQMAKO Tho Makomako Women’s Institute meeting was held in tho hall last Thursday, the president, Mrs. Day, presiding. After the business was dealt with a Toll call for single ladies, “Want our grandmothers did without,” and for married ladies, “The most beautiful thing I have ever soon,” proved most interesting. Aftor afternoon tea Mrs. Eising gave two beautiful demonstrations on paper mosaic and moulded brass work which wore enjoyed by all. Tho competition this month was the best collection of vegetables, Mrs. Mitchell being first, Miss Day second and Mrs. Eising third. The hostesses for the afternoon were Misses Day and McCullough. The singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close.

CHELTENHAM. There was a fair attendance at the April meeting of the Cheltenham Women’s Institute when Mrs. E. E. Short presided. Final arrangements were made for the forthcoming annual council meeting in. Feilding on the 2Stn inst., and Mrs. K. Ross and Miss Henaghau were appointed the two delegates jto attend and represent the institute. Donations of goods for sale on the Federation stall were asked for and it was also decided to make a cash donation to the Federation fund of £3 3s. The sum of £2 2s was also voted as a donation to the rest cottage at Paraparaumu. Two afternoon tea wagons were purchased by the institute for use on.

their ordinary meeting days. Tho institute flower show for tho May meeting was discussed aud it is hoped that members will do all they can to make the show a success by entering in as many classes as possible. Tho schedule was read out, the items in each class being the saino as last year. A demonstration on making rugs from fleece wool was given by Mrs. Skaplcski, of Kimbolton, who brought .somo very beautiful samples of rugs with her. A hearty voto of thanks was accorded her in conclusion. Votes of thanks were also passed to the hostesses, Mesdames Watson, Winton and Pollock, and the meoting concluded with the National Anthem.

I-lAMTTA. Tho April meeting of tho Hamua W.I. was held in tho public hall on Friday, 7th., with a goodly attendance of members. Mrs Hobbs (president), presided. After the Institute song was sung and business discussed, an enjoyable one-act play, “Rory Afore vSaid,” was acted by tho young members. A “jumbled birds” competition was won by Miss D, Dances. An interesting item during tho afternoon was the weighing of potatoes grown by members in connection with the potato competition, the winner being Miss O. Peters, 451 b, Miss Peters, 391 b, 2, and Mrs Wollard, 341b5., 3. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Warner and the Misses Warner. The National Anthem brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close.

HOROEKA. Mrs W. Lunt presided over a very large gathering of members at the April meeting of the Horoeka W. 1.. Several visitors were present. The meeting opened with the Institute song, after which several letters were read and discussed. Tho roll call was “The noise that annoys me most,” and some unexpected answers were given. The sponge sandwich competition was won by Miss Bowie, with Mrs Wallace and Miss Thomas*, second. Mrs Clemens de-

monstrated tho working of wool embroidery, and was watched with keen interest. Mrs Clemens had on view a most beautifully worked cushion which was greatly admired. Mrs Thomas, who had charge of the entertainment for the afternoon, put on a very good programme. Tho mystery sixpenny bring and buy caused a great deal of merriment .and was most successful, there boing 23 parcels handed in. Afternoon tea and the singing of the National Anthem brought a jolly afternoon to a closo.

Just Tocently, Miss McMillan, lecturer on Homo Science, gave twm most instructive lectures here. The first, on dressmaking and the making of tailored buttonholes and pockets, was held at tho home of the president, Mrs W. Lunt. Afternoon tea was provided by members of tho Institute. At the evening lecture, which was held in the schoolroom, Miss McMillan spoke on “Health and What to Eat,” and for two and a-half hours held the attention of all present. Miss McMillan was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her lectures, which were given in a very able manner.