Women's Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7269, 23 September 1933, Page 2

Women's Institutes

SANDON Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the monthly mooting on Tuesday night was not so largely attended as usual, but those who braved tho elements spent a vory enjoyable evening. Tho meeting was presided over by Mrs A. K. Drew. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Cossum, also with Misses Y. and V. Matthews and the relatives of tho late Miss Croucher. A letter was received from Mrs Cossum, tendering her resignation as vice-presi-dent and expressing appreciation’of her pleasant associations with tho Women's Institute. Correspondence was received re the Group meeting at Eongotea on October 3 and approximately 30 members signified their intention of attending. Mrs A. K. Drew and Miss A. E. Pagan wero appointed delegates to attend tho half-yearly federation meeting. Members were asked to subscribe one penny each to the GovernorGeneral’s Relief Fund. The Sunshine Committee reported many visits paid and several letters written to sick folk. The four volunteers for the ensuing month’s work were Mesdames Tostevin, Adams, Williams and Miss P. Williams. The represtatives appointed to the Jubilee committee -were Mesdames T. Williams, C. Masters, E. Green and J. Bo water. The main attraction for tho evening was a talk on gardening by Miss J. Bradfield, of Palmerston North. Miss Bradfield explained fully the art of successful gardening and gave many helpful hints to those interested in gardening. She was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her effort.

Miss Penketh, a visitor from Palmerston North, sang very charmingly, two songs, -‘Homo Little Maori, Home” and “The Little Irish Girl.” Two competitions resulted: Three best, savouries, Miss P. Williams 1; Mrs Masetrs 2; Mrs Gedye 3; best dressed doll, Miss L. Gedye, Miss P. Williams and Miss A. Bowater equal 1. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames C. Masters, E. Green, Cook, G. Francis and Miss M. Francis.

GROUA DOWNS The monthly meeting of the Oroua Downs W.I. was held on Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Mrs W. Scott and opened with the Institute Ode. There was a fair attendance in spite of bad weather. A motion of sympathy to Mrs Davey and family was passed, the members standing in silence. Thanks were extonded to Mrs Chas. Coni an for putting the peggy squares together to complete the rug. It was decided to enter for the Crawford Shield potato ■competition, Miss W. Jarvis taking charge of this. An open nighh will bo held early next month. A. Christmas tree for tho children of the district, is to be another activity. During the afternoon a collection was taken up for the Bledisloe Relief Fund. Miss Barron (Foxton) gave a very interesting demonstration upon physical culture and a very heaTty vote of thanks was accorded her. The bulb competition resulted; 12 best bulbs, Mrs Hobbs 1, Mrs Shailer 2. The monthly competition for the best thrift article resulted: Senior, Mrs H. Shailer 1, Mrs Y. Bird 2; Junior, Miss M. Christensen 1, Miss S. Grammar 2. One new member, Miss Hayes, was enrolled.

A very amusing pi ay ct to, ‘'Aunt Jane's Emancipation” (Gertrude Jennings) was. staged by Mesdairtes Bennett, C. (lonian, ’Hunter and Misses M. Christensen, K. Albrey, J. Cotton and N. Sexton. The visitors were Mcsdames Barron (Foxton), Brown (Christchurch), Dixon (Wellington) and Margaret and Joan Barron, and the hostesses Mesdamcs Mcsdames Beay, Witton, . Burling, Cameron, Gates and Mis 9D. Sexton. The meeting concluded with the National Anthem.

TIRITEA, Glorious weather prevailed for the

September meeting of the Tiritea Women's Institute. Mrs Andrews presided and extended a welcome to visitors including Mrs Horn (president) of the Ballanee Institute. A banking account of 6/- was commenced for Brian Eagle, tho Institute’s first baby. Miss Moore of Palmerston North, was the speaker for the afternoon and gave an. interesting address on Palestine and her experiences there. Miss Moore had a wonderful collection of curious which were placed on tables for members to examine. A competition was won by Miss Kilsby, Miss Moore and Mrs Petrie tied for second and Miss McDonald was third. Miss Cunninghame and Miss Kilsby were selected . delegates to attend the half-yearly Federation meeting. Miss Lexie McDonald rendered two vocal solos which were much appreciated. Potatoes were distributed to members for the potato growing competition, Mrs Shears in charge. Tho hostesses Mesdamcs Milner and Andrews served a dainty aftornoon tea, A bring and buy stall in charge of Mrs Milner did good business.