Women’s Institute

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 39, 16 February 1937, Page 2

Women’s Institute

xne February meeting of tho Wallingford 'Women’s Institute was held at vVoJlir.g ord on Thursday afternoon. Mrs J. D. Ormond presiding over- an attvn'Tonco of ‘-37 members and several visitors. Apologies wero received from Mesdames E. McNutt, A.S. Wilder, H Parsons and S. Wright. Alias Gaston judged the three interesting demonstrations of smocking, tapestry and embroidery stitches, given by Alesdames R. P. Wilder, A. Wall and J. P. Ormond. After afternoon tea had been served by the hostossos for the afternoon, Alesdames P. Canning), L. Wilson, T. Geenty and Misses Judd and Pruo Wilder, a game of “Book Title*” was much enjoyed. The result of the competitions for tho day were:—Best cotton frock, costing not more than 5/-.-—Airs L. Wilson 1, Mrs Webster 2, Airs R. F. Wilder 3. Plate of savouries.—Airs Davey I. Tho first 1937 meeting of the Havelock North Women's lnstituto was a thoroughly successful one, and augurs well for the now year of work and play. Before commencing business Mrs. Greenwood made fueling refercnco to the loss sustained by tho whole movement in the death of Airs. Bibby. Everyone etood in silence for a few moments in honour of her memory. After the lnstituto Bong ana Aspiration, four now members were elected. Warm congratulations wero extended to Miss Spencer on receiving tho greatlyprized Order of the British Empire. Opportunity was takcu to wish "bon voyage" to Mrs. Mintoft, who leaves quite soon on an extended holiday in England. Final particulars were given as to the federation garden party next week, and members were also notified of the group meeting to bo held by Airs. Kelso at Havelock North on March 12.

Several short essays on tho early days of tho district were read aloud, and are to be put together for the Historical Society 's competition. After tea Mr. Brighurst gave a most able talk on St. Dunstan's and tho wonderful work accomplished there. Ho pointed out that it is "in no sense of the word a hospital, but rather a residential, educational establishment, Where the men are trained to read and write Braillo, to use a typewriter, and also taught some trade or profession, to enable them to take their places again in the general scheme of things."

Life is not all work, however, for there are concerts, dancing, theatres, rowing, swimming and diving, and even a kind of football. St. Dunstan’s houses a cheery crowd, and Mr. Brighurst told many good stories to illustrato how amazingly the men ovcrcomo such a serious disability as blindness. Alany photographs and some specimens of Braille printing wero shown, and there was a ready response when questions were Invited. Altogether tho address was a delightful one, and at its close Air Brighurst was thanked sincerely for the ple-ar-uro and information he bad given. Three songs by Mrs Alay, "Flight of Ages," "Twickenham Ferry," and "When You Go By," and some jolly community singing completed the programme, which closed with tho National The monthly meeting of the Taknpa* Women’s Institute was held in tho Public Hall, Takapau, on Thursday afternoon, when there was a good attendance of members presided over by the president, Airs. W. B. White. A vote of condolence was passed to the relauves of the late Airs. Bibby, Waipawa, who was a staunch supporter of the In stituto movement. Two now members and soverai visiting members wore welcomed. Nominations for tho new year's committee wero received. Tho roll call item, "An insect we most disliked," caused soma amusement. ApiJreeiated pianoforte duets wero given by Airs. Mullen and Miss Quirk. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Airs. Hanna for her good work in connection with the Institute exhibit at tho Waipukurau Show arid Messrs. C. Thomson and J. Alullon were thanked for carrying goods to tho show. A flour bag competition resulted: Airs. Robertson 1, Aliss Seymor 2, Mosdames W. B. White and Mrs. P. Sanders 3 (equal). There was a big bring and buy competition aand also an original written competition which was much enjoyed. The afternoon tea hostesses were: Alesdames Buchanan, It. Walters, A. E. Anderson and Aliss Woolcott. Tho Tuai Women's Institute held their monthly meeting on February 0. Tho roll call was "Knock Knock" and some of the replies were very humorous. The competitions were: The bcut golliwog, Airs. Bumstead being first and Mrs. Munro second. Shortbread: Mrs. Breen 1, Airs. Khan 2. Victorian posy; Airs. Jones 1, Airs. Nicol 2. Tho hostesses for the evening wore Mesdames Dawson and Jones. The avening terminated with tho National Anthem.