Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 106, 7 May 1938, Page 12

Women’s Institutes

COLYTON The May meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday, Mrs. Beatson presiding over a good attendance of members. The secretary, Miss’ M. Smith, read the minutes, after which ideas to raise funds to send a delegate to Wellington were put forward, and it was finally decided that a stall in chdrge of two members of the committee be held at the June and July meetings. Mrs. J. Shortall read a very instructive report of the council meeting he -i in Palmerston North recently. Mrs. Barnicoat, of Kimbolton, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her excellent talk on institute affairs. A delightful interlude was the rendering of a song by Miss J. Macleod, who was accompanied by Mrs. L. Knight. The monthly competition for the best bloom resulted as follows: Mrs. N. Shortall 1, Mrs. J. Thurston 2, Mrs. W. Bussell and Mrs. J. Masters 3. The stall was in charge of Miss D. Adsott. Afternoon to”, was served by the hostesses, Mesdames L. Knight, B. Macleod, P. Mitchell and J. Masters. The meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. NIREAHA The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the hall recently. Mrs. J. Hawkins presided in the absence of the president, Mr. J. Petersen. After the business of tho month was doalt with, Mrs. Scharnwetter, of MasIcrton, gave a demonstration on tioral work, all members being keenly interested. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdamcs Blewett and Brooks. Results of competitions were: Carrots an* parsnips, Miss Bpring 1, Mrs. Blewett 2; toffee, Mrs. Hawkins 1, Mrs. Stewart 2, Mrs. Mills 3; bloom, Miss Spring J, Miss Petersen 2 and 3. AOKAUTERE The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held ou Tuesday last. Mrs. D. Scott presided over a fair attendance and welcomed two new members, Mesdames Robertson and Rausi. It was decided to hold a euchro evening at Mrs. Kristensen’s home next week, and a concert and dance will be held early next month. The schedule for the annual flower show was discussed, aud many new classes were introduced. Mrs. D. Bcott reported on the federation meeting which she attended as delegate, and particulars of the forthcomiug group meeting were read, members being urged to attend. Bunshine members for this month aro Mcsdames K. Field and Brungar. It is hoped to continue further with folk dancing, ami Mrs. J. P. Robertson and Miss C. Field were left in charge of this circle. The roll-call, “The noise that annoys me most,” caused niuch amusement. Mrs Riddle and Miss L. Davey were in charge of the afternoon’s entertainment, the programme being as follows: Mrs Niven (Palmerston North), vocal solos; Miss E. Orr, tap dances; Mrs. Rowley (Palmerston North), elocutionary items, all of whom were recalled. Two competitions resulted as follows: Space waltzing, Mesdames Kristensen and Orr; pinning the tail ou the pig, Mrs. L. Craven. The visiting ladies kindly judged the monthly competition, which was for the most economical biscuit (recipe to be attached), aud the results were:—Beniors: Mesdames K. Field 1, A. Orr 2, D. Scott 3. Juniors: Misses C. Field 1,1. Anderson 2, E. Orr 3. The winners of the best bloom competition were Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. Davey 2, Miss I. Anderson 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Durden, Kristensen and Miss 1. Anderson. The programme for next mouth is as follows: Market table (all mombers are | asked to help the funds by contributing). Competition: Best floral decorated saucer. Roll-call: “My most embarrassing moment.” Demonstration: Hair-waving. Hostesses: Mesdames I> Field, A. Greves and Miss E. Orr. APITI The May meeting of the Apiti W.I. was a well attended gatheriug presided over by Mrs. W. M. Duncan. Apologies were received from Mrs. McNicol and Miss Stanley. Mrs. L. J. Hodsou and Miss A. llodson were new members welcomed and the visitors were Mrs. Mrs. Elliott and Miss Elliott, of Table Flat, Mrs. W. James and Miss Dunlop, of Levin. Invitations were received to W.I. birthdays at Table Flat, Rangiwahia, Kimbolton and Waituna West taking place this mouth. The quarterly market stall is to be revived and Mrs. J. Mapsoii is to be the steward. Mrs. W. Hogan gave an interesting report of the North Wellington Federation meeting for which she was accorded a vote of thanks. The annual dance provod a decided social aud financial success and tho president expresed thanks to all members aud the men folk who gave much appreciated assistance. A donation of £1 Is was voted to the federation funds and IDs is to bo sent to the conference gift stall for conference expenses. Only a few members brought potatoes this year and Mrs. J. R. Osborne’s crop of 301bs. from three potatoes was the heaviest weight. An entry is to be forwarded to the pioneer tales competition. The meeting voted in favour of endorsing an amendment to a conference remit, being presented by liongotea W.I. Tho roll-call, “An improvement I should like to see in our district,” brought forth au interestingly varied collection of answers and could the wishes be granted many things for the welfare of our district would come to pass, and we should have more street lights, tar-sealed roads, trees planted in the domain, corners on the back country roads made safer for motor traffic, a library with a children’s department, a gymnasium for young people, a play area with swings and sand pit for the children and an institute hall with a nicely laid out croquet lawn for the W.I. members. Mrs. C. ! Proctor, of Umutoi, gave a lecture on physical culture, aud said that the aim of all should be to have a healthy mind in a healthy body, and her remarks were followed with close attention. One of the members acted as a model for a demonstration of postures, and the high school girls who were present to heal Mrs. Proctor, were called on to demonstrate the physical culture exercises. I Mrs. L. Gould expressed tho thanks ot the W.I. to Mrs. Proctor, who was asked to accept a bouquet of bronze chr^i

santhemums and mauve daisies. Mrs. L Guy was competitions steward and the judges Mrs. Elliott and Miss Elliott, awarded the points as follows: —Bowl of chrysanthemums, Mrs. M. Harland 1, Mrs. John Jensen 2, Mrs. F. Munro 3; plate of cream puffs, Mrs. F. Munro 1. The hostesses, Mes James A. 7v r . Bird, J Cawood and A. Doughty, had arranged very attractive vases of chrysanthemums, and later in the afternoon had a busy time serving tea. Votes of thanks to the judges, steward and hostesses concluded the meeting. SANDON Mrs. J. L. Bowater presided over a fair attendance at the May meeting and thanked Mrs. C. E. Eglinton for taking the chair during her absence. Correspondence concerning the drama competition was read, when it was decided to leave the arrangements to the committee. An interesting demonstra.tion of rug making was given by Mrs. H. R. Masters, while Mrs. A. O. Gulbranacn read her report on the council meeting. Members were asked to invite friends to the next monthly meeting, when Miss Johnson from Massey College is to give a lecture. A balloon race was run off by Mrs. W. J. Rowan. Next month’s competition is to be coconut icc, and this is to bo sold on the trading table. Competitions were: — Three scones, Mrs. T. A. Adams 1, Mrs. A. O. Gulbrnnsen 2, Mrs. C. E. Eglinton 3; best bloom in the garden, Mrs. A. O. Gulbransen 1, Mrs. C. E. Eglinton 2, Mrs. J. W. Beattie 3. POH ANGINA The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon, when despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance. Mrs. J. Moar presided and extended a cordial welcome to members and visitors. A beautiful bowl of dahlias on the president’s table gave a bright touch of colour. An apology for absence was received from Miss Doreen Mitchell (Palmerston North), who was to have given a talk on her trip to the Coronation. A long and interesting report of the council meeting held in Palmerston North last week was read by the president, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Members of the institute brought gifts to Miss Balmer to show their sympathy and esteem for her in the recent loss of her home by fire. The competitions, kindly judged by Mrs. F. Tews, Mrs. R. Port and Mrs. C. Spelman, resulted as follows: Best bloom iii dahlia class, Miss Doris Watson 1, Mrs. Sinclair 2, Mrs. Drummond 3; best chrysanthemum, Mrs. R. Port 1, Miss Doris Watson 2, Mrs. Sinclair 3; Victorian posy, Miss Sinclair 3, Mrs. Drummond 2, Miss Janet Howell 3. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs. A. Balmer, Misses C. Balmer, F. Brooking and D. Watson.