Women's Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 167, 16 July 1937, Page 11

Women's Institutes

The monthly meeting of the Kairanga Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday. Mrs I\ Leamy (president) presided over a fair attendance of members. It was arranged that the annual birthday would be held on its original date, August 5. Hostesses for August w ill be Mesdames F. Cummins, J. Buriueistcr, Colingc, and Funnell. Competitions for August:—Seniors, marmalade; juniors, fancy coat-hanger. An interesting demonstration by Mrs Thomas on sugar-bag mat making was given and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded her. Competitions for this month, kindly judged by Mrs Thomas, resulted as follows:—Seniors (eggless chocolate sponge), Mrs E. Kilgour 1, Mrs L. Clark 2, Mrs G. Davey 3; juniors (dough-nuts), Miss Ploughman I and G. Hyde 2; 21b jam par of flowers, Mrs Kilgour 1, Mrs L. Clark 2, and Mrs J. Burmeister 3. Tho hostesses, Mesdames H. R. Green, J. Hugh and Miss B. Hugh, served afternoon tea. The WJ. Committee held a meeting to make arrangements for tho next three months for competitions and arrangements for tho birthday. PAREWAI There was a fair attendance at the Inly meeting when Mrs H. F. Russell presided and extended a warm welcome to members and visitors. A letter from tho ladies* rest and Plunket rooms building movement was read, thanking the institute for its help and assistance given towards the recent dance. An invitation was received from the Ohaken Women’s Institute to the second birthday party ou July 20, also from the Bulls Women’s Institute, which is celebrating its sixth birthday oq August 2. A competition for the best sugar-bag apron is to be held. Prior to afternoon tea an amusing and original competition by Mrs H. F. Russell, assisted by Misses E. and H. Russell, caused much fun, Mrs A. Tattle proving the winner. The roll-call was an 1 ‘idea or j suggestion’' for the suggestion box. A i very interesting demonstration on fibre flowers was ably given by Miss M. j Dwyer, who displayed some beautiful sprays. All showed their appreciation by according the demonstrator a very hearty voto of thanks. The competition for the baby’s flannel petticoat resulted as follows:—Hrs M. Homes 1, Mm Whitehead 2, Mrs W. Klatt aiid Mm A. Tattle (equal) 3. Mrs M. Anderson won the prize for the knitted petticoat. Mrs Hendry and Miss Dwyer kindly acted as judges. The competition for August is six ginger-nuts. AU3HHT7RST The July meeting of the Women Institute was held on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs B. Fairless presiding over a splendid attendance of members and friends. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Edmond, Bristow, Curtis and Misses Mario Wilkin ©nd V. Muldrock. A letter was received from the secretary of the hall committee expressing appreciation for the donations toward the hall funds. Two new members were elected to fill vacancies ou tho committee. Mesdames Woodroofe and Tunnecliff being the successful candidates. Mrs A. Currie gave an interesting account of her Tecent holiday i-pent motoring in the North. Thought for the month is, “Life without friendship would bo liko a world without smiles.” The results of the competition for knitted bed jacket were:—Mrs Bleaklev first, Miss A. Dobson second, Mrs Flowers third. The competition for the best flower grown in the garden, judged by popular vote, resulted:—Mrs Forlong first, Mrs Kerrigan second. The competition for the August meeting will bo cane work. The hostesses for tho afternon were Mesdumes Forlong, Ilackett, McDonell and Mclntyre. IIALCOMBE There was a fair attendance at the July meeting over which Mrs. W. Davies presided. New members (Mrs. T. Masou and Miss McLarcu) and visitors were warmly welcomed. Apo.ogics for absence were received from -Miss Scales and Mrs. Long., So mo of tho members are hoping to participate in the Ohakea second birthday to be held ou July 20. On August 12 the group meeting is to be held in the Jubilee Hall commencing at 1 p.m. All members were asked to bring a plate together with the small charge of Cd. 't ho competition will bo for an egglcss cake and ginger snap. During the past xuouth the institute has lost two valued member.-, Mrs. W. Stewart and Miss L JSeigal, to whom a small preseut is to be forwarded in appreciation of tho inter c.-t and work they were always ready to give. Th.- golden thread brought forth ' cry useful recipes and homo hints and Mrs. John Fergusson, Mrs. Miles and Mrs. James will continue the thread at next meeting. Mrs. E. E. Short gave a very interesting talk on the making of skin gloves and humpties, clearly explaining each stage of completion. Following a daiuty afternooa tea presided over by the hostesses, Mrs. D. Managh, Mrs. N. Anderson, Mrs. Shearin and Rev. Belshazzar Gina, missionary of Solomon Islands, was introduced by Rec. Allan, of Feildiug. Then followed an interestang talk on tho work in tho Solomon Islands, at the conclusion of which a friendly gesture on the part of tho visitor was to shake hands with ad present. Result of the knitted petticoat competition was: Miss E. Fergussou J, Mrs. N. Anderson and Mrs. Shearrn 2; flannel petticoat, Miss O. Fergusson 1 with Mrs. Brett 2. -NIKEAHA Mrs. Hawkins opened the July meetng when owing to tho w’intry weather there was a poor attendance. The motto for the month was “Keep your faeo toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind.” The roll call for the afternoon was for “tho uses of salt.” Mrs. Hawkins delighted the members with an interesting travel talk and snapshots of a week spent in Wellington. Guessing tho weight of the pummittee brought forth some startling Revelations. Mrs. Mason was tho winner. Mrs. Thomaseu won the best bloom competition with a pink winter rose. Mrs. Brookes, Mrs. Blewctt and Mrs. Mills were second. Miss Alpe

proved the winner of the child's feeder made from a flour bag with Miss Drys- ' dale second and Mrs. Hawkins third. Mesdaraes Brookes and Lozcll were hostesses for the afternoon.