Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume LIX, Issue 7486, 9 June 1934, Page 3

Women’s Institutes

There was a good attendance at the May meeting of the Colyton W. 1., Mrs Beatson presiding. Hostesses for the afternoon wero Mosdames G. Parker, Whiteman, and Krull. A competition for the best knitted baby’s garment from two skeins of wool, resulted: Mrs I’. Sporl J, Mrs J. Thurston 2, and Miss Pearce 3, the garments being donated to the Feilding district nurse. A competition causing merriment was a peanut roll, which was won by Miss N. Hansen. A demonstration of the making of paper dressmaker forms by Mrs McLenncn and Miss Fergusson was much enjoyed, many members making one. The serving of a dainty afternoon tea brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close. Tho hostesses next month will be Mosdames Cullinane, Edliousc, Misses Hunger and McElroy, and a talk on pruning fruit trees will bo given. CHELTENHAM The July meeting was held last Wednesday and after the opening exercises Mrs W. G. Booth, delegate, reported on the annual Council meeting. Congratulations were extended to Mosdames E. E. Short, W. G. Short and A. C. McCorkindale on their re-election to the North Wellington Federation executive. It was decided to hold an afternoon function on the occasion of the Institute’s fifth birthday, and arrangements will be made to hold an evening gathering later in the year. The Sunshine Committee asked for gifts of baby clothes to be brought to the next meeting. It was decided to lake tho Federation's holiday house for a term, thus enabling certain members to have a holiday at the seaside. Final arrangements were made regarding the competitive display at the Palmerston North Winter Show, and members aro asked to leave the goods for the pantry stall with Airs Dowrick, and for tho craft stall at “Tho Mart,’’ not later than Monday. A demonstration in the making of useful bags from discarded motor tubes, given by Mrs S. Wiggins, of Bunnythorpe, proved most interesting, and a display of her finished work was greatly admired. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded her. The hostesses were also heartily thanked, and the singing of tho National Anthem concluded a very enjoyable gathering. The month’s motto: “The happiness of vour life depends on the quality of your thoughts,” should inspire all to thoughts of love, peace and harmony. MAKINO Tho Juno meeting of the Makino W.I. took place on Tuesday last, Mrs J. Mason presiding. The attendance was small owing to the illness of several members or their families. Tho president expressed the hope that the absent ones would soon be restored to health. Arrangements were finalised for tho court at the Palmerston North Show, members being asked to send in their contributions to Mrs Mason or Mrs Moray as soon as possible. Tho president read an interesting and comprehensive report on tho Federation Council meeting at Palmerston North, and remits for the Dominion Conference wero discussed. Mrs Petty was chosen as the delegate to go to Wellington. A roll call, “Tho household task I dislike most” caused somo amusement, after which a pianoforlo solo by Mrs Petty was much enjoyed. The points’ competition for tho best lampshade, resulted in Mrs Y. Held being first and Mrs Kitnoy second. J A dainty afternou tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Moray and Misses Oldfield and Pearson. At the July meeting Mrs Baruicoat will give an address, and Mrs Shaplcski will demonstrate on the making of quilts from wool. The competition .is for

three pikelets, and the hostesses will be Mesdames Sherrard, P. Simpson, and Swift, and Miss E. Simpson. Members were reminded of a committee meeting on Friday, Juno 22, at 1.30 p.m., at Manchester Street, Feilding. TE ARAKURA. The Juno meeting .of the Te Arakura W.I. was held on Tuesday at the Aorangi hall. Mrs Griffith presided over a very large attendance, and extended a hearty welcome to several visitors present. An interesting and helpful report was given by Mrs Griffith, who was one of the delegates who attended the annual federation meeting in Palmerston North last month. At the ■conclusion of the business, a most interesting and useful demonstration on basketry was given by Mrs Marumaru, of Bulls. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Marumaru. The competition for the day was for the best thrift articles, dour and suger bags excluded, and was kindly judged by Mrs Marumaru and Miss Bailey. The senior class was won by Mrs Baxter, .with Mrs Griffith second and Mrs Tait third. The winner of the junior class was Miss Benge, Miss Hansen beeing second, and Miss Baxter third. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Dario, Clifford and Tait. Members were reminded of the Institute’s birthday to be held on Friday. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the hostesses and judges at the close of another enjoyable meeting. It was decided that the next meeting be held at Mrs Bradlev’s residence on July 11, when the competition will be for the best articles made from a 501 b. Hour bag, one shilling being allowed for trimmings. A trading stall will also be held. MILSON The June meeting of the Milson W.I. was held in the Milson hall on Wednesday, Mrs L. G. Murphy presiding over a good attendance of members. Fourteen new members were enrolled. Mrs Murphy, was congratulated on being elected lo the executive of flic North Wellington Federation. Mrs Child gave an interesting report on the Federation meeting held in Palmerston North last month. An appeal from the -Milson school committee was discussed, and it was decided to hold a social and danco shortly to raise funds. Members were asked to knit peggy squares for the July meeting. Arrangements were finalised for the two courts at the show next week. A roll call, '‘Demonstrations I would like,” brought a good response and will be of great help to the committcce. A cako donated by Mrs Campbell was won by Mrs Dymock. The making of sugar bag mats was very ably demonstrated by Miss Small (Kairanga) who exhibited two very fine specimens of her handiwork.. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the demonstrator. The programme for July includes a competition for the best plato of shortbread and an exhibition of folk dancing, or a demonstration. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Olliver, Robbie, Arlidgo, Ftihan, King and Miss Munro, and the meeting terminated with the' singing of the National Anthem.