Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7210, 17 July 1933, Page 2

Women’s Institutes

TIRITEA Tho July; meeting of .the Tiritea Women’s Institutes was held at ‘ ‘Bonne View, 0 tho residence of Mrs S'. N. Androws. Tho president (Mrs Andrews) prosided over a good attendance and extended a welcome to the visitors. Apologies were received from Mesdamcs Shear, Milner, Sowry, Brightwell and Miss Hasloch, who were unablo to he present. After tae business had been dealt with Mrs R. Scott, of Aokautero, gave a most interesting demonstration on wool eiderdown quilt making. Mrs Scott gave a complete description of preparing the wool straight from tho flceco through the different stages to the complete quilt. Mrs McCormick proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Scott for her instructive demonstration, in which members were keenly interested. Items were given as follow: Piano solo, Mrs A. Brill; elocutionary items, Miss H. Smith and Miss P. Kilsby; song, Mrs Hastings. A short community sing was led by ’Mrs McCormick with Mrs A. Brill at the piano. Mrs Woodley, by special request, demonstrated doublo knitting. The .competition was for the best economical biscuit with recipe, judged by Mrs W. E. Hopcroft and Mrs E. Scott. It was won by Mrs F. IST. Andrews, Mrs Brill second and Mrs Hasloch third. Ono peggy square and live beautiful patch-work quilts have been completed and handed in to Ensign Thorne to distribute and another peggy square quilt is nearing completion. A letter was received from Mrs P. Eades (nco Malcolm) expressing her appreciation of a handsome cushion which was presented by her fellow members. A dainty afternoon tea was served by tho hostesses, Mrs Hasloch and Miss" M. Smith. Mrs A. Brill and Miss. M. Smith were tho pianists.

BALLANCE The July meeting of the Ba'llaneo W.I. was hold on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Horne presiding. A letter of appreciation and thanks was read from a family for help given in time of need. Mrs Tattle gavo an interesting talk on her trip to Norfolk Island. Mrs Herbert sang delightfully and violin solos, artistically played by Mrs Clark, wero much enjoyed. Mrs Eilers was the accompanist. Tho competition for a worked d’oylcy was won by Miss A. Polglaso and Miss A. Polglaso and Miss T. Bremncr tied for second place. Visitors present were Mrs McFarJanc, Tiritea WJ., Mrs Donald, and Mrs Faulkner, a recent arrival from Scotland. Mrs McKenzie proposed a voto of thanks to Mjs Tattle and tho Pahiatua party. The afternoon hostesses wero Mrs A. Sinclair, Miss J. Bromner and Miss E. Croad. Tho mooting terminated with tho singing of tho National Anthem, Mrs A. Tait being at the piano.

GLEN OROTTA, The July meeting of tho GlenOrotm W.I. was held in the supper room of the local hall. A bright fire made the room cosy and a most enjoyable afternoon 'was spent. Mrs Boswell presided- and extended a hearty welcome to all visitors, while six new members wero elected —Mesdames Wheeler, Poster, Hunt, Soxton and Miss Wheeler. A very interesting talk on Maori arts and crafts, and a demonstration of weaving articles from the. flax blade and fibre was given by Mrs Marumaru, of Bulls. All members greatly enjoyed the talk and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Marumaru. Tho bring-and-buy stall was well pat ronised and many culinary efforts were displayed when tho parcels were opened. Mrs B'oycc’s (senior) parcel was awarded the first prize, Mrs Boswell’s second and Mrs Howe’s third. Afternoon tea was served by tho hostesses, Mrs Hanson and Mrs E. Bovee. Tho singing of the National Anthem closed tho meeting.

MANGAMUTU Mrs Hamilton (president) and the members of tho Mangamutu Institute had a very busy afternoon at their monthly meeting held on Wednesday last. Owing to .the very cold day the meeting was held in the spacious supper room -of the hall, a big log fire making tho room look very cheerful. Mrs Paterson was unanimously elected to represent tho institute at the annual conference to bo held in Christchurch this month. It was decided on tho motion of Mts Ileaynos that each member should knit peggy squares to be mado into quilts for the unemployed. Mrs Balsom, who was tho winner of tho best design for the institute banner, has kindly offered to make the banner for tho institute. Two demonstrations wore given during tho afternoon. Miss Mitchell explained very simply and clearly how to make wool quilts, every step'in tho process being watched with keen interest. Miss Rathbone, of Carterton, also gave a demonstration in art embossing, her work being very muck admired. A competition for the most useful article made from one yard of cretonne was won by Mrs Sowry. A. pleasant afternoon closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

CHELTENHAM

The Cheltenham hall was the scene of a Terr cheerful gathering on Wednesday evening, -when that institute held its fourth birthday celebrations in the form of a social and dance. About 200 people were present and a most enjoyable evening -was spent. The president, Mrs E. E. Short, welcomed the members and visitors, after which all joined in singing ,l Comrades and Eriends,’’ and then had a chain waltz. A short playette entitled ‘'Kitty tho Mare" was given by Miss V. Barltrojp

and Miss J. Billman, who were thor otighly able to create a good laugh in their roles of Farmer arid Press reporter. Songs were rendered by Mrs L Dernier and Mr N. Shortall, and a very excellent debate was carried on by four ladies and ' four gentlemen, the subject being, “Is "Woman's Place in the Homel” It was very ably contested by both sides. The judgo in his concluding Tcmarks awarded the honours to the affirmative side, but the audienco appeared to hold a divided opinion. A delightful supper was dispensed under the very capable direction of Mrs Shephord, of Cheltenham, and a birthday cake decorated with four candles was donated by Mrs P. C. Stevens and beautifully iced by Miss. U. Gould. Mr E. E. Short cir. tho birthday cake and in a few brief words wished tho institute every success and many more happy birthdays. Early in the evening Mrs McClure, on behalf of the institute, in a few wellchosen words asked Mrs E. E; Short to accept a beautiful bouquet, to which was attached a charming little vanity compact and handkerchief “in token of their appreciation of her work during tho past year.’’ Mrs A. B. Shannon similarly mado a presentation from the institute members *o Mrs W. G. Short, of a lovely bouquet in berries and autumn tints and ii handsome handbag "in token of appreciation.” Both ladies suitably thanked tho institute in reply, and ail sang "For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” A sumptuous dinner, including a largo turkey, had been given by various members for a guessing competition, and as it was on view at the hall there was no difficulty in disposing of all the numbers. The lucky winner was Mrs W. G. Booth, who received manv offers of help for tho ultimate disposal of it. Community singing and dancing, interspersed with the other items, filled a very happy evening, and the president in conclusion thanked all those who had so ably assisted in making the evening such a success. The funds are to bo for the benefit of the local relief committee.

TE ARAKURA, The July mooting of the To Arakura Women's Institute was held on Wednesday at Mrs. Christensen's residence. Mrs. Griffiths presided over a large attendance, including several visitors. Miss E. Bennett was accompanist. After the business had been dealt with, Mrs. Griffith introduced to the members Miss Southey Baker and Miss Muirhead. Miss Southey Baker gavo a most interesting lecture on music. Later all present were treated to some very delightful music on tho violin by Miss Southey Baker and Miss Muirhead at the piano. They wero encored after each item. Tho competition for the day was for the best article made from a 501 b flour bog for the juniors, and the best articles from tho sugar bag for the seniors, one shilling being allowed in both competitions for trimmings. Miss Southey Baker, Miss Muirhead and Mrs. Young kindly consented to judge. The senior class was won by Mrs,'. Thomas, with Mrs. Danielson second, and Mrs. J. Ilulmc third. The junior was won by Miss Hansen. Miss Lower and Miss Whisker tied for second place and Miss Baxter and Miss Christensen tied for third place. Ihe competition consisted of some very useful and decorative articles which made the judging very difficult. Two new members were enrolled and welcomed, Mrs. Young and Miss R. Petersen. A successful v.xding stall was held, Mrs. Johnstone and Miss Benge being in charge. A dainty afternoon tea was handed round, the hostesses being Mrs. Christensen and Misses Christensen, Lower and Hansen. Mrs. Griffiths presented "the two first prizes for last month's competition, Mrs. Lower and Miss Baxter being the winners, also tho two first prizes for tho July meeting, Mrs. Thomas and Miss Hansen being the winners. Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Whittle kindly donated the Juno prizes, tho members donating the July meeting prizes by a Id levy on all members pfesent. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs, Griffith proposed a vote 6£ thanks to the hostesses, also to Miss Southey Baker and Miss Muirhead for tho very enjoyable afternoon. This was carried by acclamation. It was decided that tho next meeting be held at Mrs. Bradley’s residence in August,'when the competition’will be for the best articles made from two or a pair of stockings, Gd being allowed for trimmings. A trading stall will ue held and the proceeds are to be donated -do the federation iu#d» - - - -