Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 175, 27 July 1939, Page 4

Women’s Institutes

OPIKI The July meeting attracted a good 11 attendance of members despite the wintry weather prevailing on Wednesday of last week. The aspirations were read ® by Mrs. A. E. White and the motto for ■ the month by Mrs. J. Cooksley. The president thanked those members whe 8 had so greatly assisted at tho hus 1 bands’ evening in June, and expressed 1 tho appreciation of all who had been n able to attend Mr. McKegg’s lantern *= lecturo. Correspondence included in- B formation from headquarters regarding the approaching Centennial Exhibition 1 in Wellington and the countrywomen’s a part therein, and also a circular in re- J ference to “Homo and Country.’’ An 1 excellent demonstration on cake icing , was given by a local member, Mrs. P c j K. Krivan, those present showing their r appreciation by singing “For bhe’s a ‘ Jolly Good Fellow.’’ Mrs. Krivan donated the decorated cake to assist the ' institute funds and this was won by l Mrs. E. Bond. The golden thread talk, 1 another of a series given by different J members on a New Zealand subject, was 1 contributed by Mrs. G. J. Wilde, who ‘ told of a holiday' sho had spent in Akaroa and described its scenic attractions and of tho part played in the early history of the Dominion. An in teresting exhibit in tho form of a blunderbus was brought along to tho meeting by Mrs. J. IV /. This was brought to New Zealand in 1840 by the Percy family and has been presented to the Centennial Exhibition Committee in

Wellington. Airs. Percy explained how the gun was loaded, and members could appreciate tho difference in the weapons 1 of to-day. The blunderbus had seen scr- • vice in tho Maori wars and espcciaTy ' to the younger generation was a strik- . ing example of the pioneering days. 1 Aiternoon tea was served by tho lios* ‘ tesses, Mesdames Krivan, G. Larsen, ; and Misses Matthews and B. Jackson. The competition, three jam tarts, was judged by Miss Matthews and a visitor | from Christchurcn, Aliss Mary Everest, . and resulted: Mrs. J. Percy 1, Airs. E Henderson 2, Mrs. li. tiames 3. The . gardening circle’s competitions were judged by Mrs. Larsen: Floating bowl, . Airs. L. Webb 1 and 2, Airs. W. Irwin • 3; six violets, Mrs. J. Percy 1, Airs. P I Krivan 2, Mrs. J. Mabey 3. The pro-1 gramme for tho next meeting, on August 16, is a very comprehensive one and • includes a demonstration or lecturo to be arranged by the gardening circle, bring and buy stall for tho federation 1 funds, golden thread on New Zealand, “Over the Garden Fence,’’ and the following competitions: Best covered shoe trees and coat-hanger, best hyacinth bloom and collection of flowers (one £ variety). The hostesses will be Alesdames J. Alabey, F. Nagel, B. Norman, } J. Percy, S. Troy, and Alisses J. Alabey and N. Phillips.

5. OHAKEA k n The fourth birthday was fittingly celebrated in the Ohakea Hall on Tues- '• day evening. The function, which was

largely' attended, took the ferm of concert and dance. There were ma: visitors from neighbouring mstitut and an enjoyable evening eventuate. Airs. W. Robinson (president) extender a welcome to tho visitors, and the con cert opened with the singing of the * ‘ Ode to Friendship. ’ ’ Mr. C. E. Bailey entertained with a bracket of songs and Miss Alanagh presented a tap dance. Tho Sandon Institute play-readers presented “Old Aioore’s Almanac,'* those taking part being Mesdames Bowater, Adams, Richardson, and Alisses Adams and Grace. A short break in the programme was filled with community singing, after which Halcombe Institute glee singers sang the glee’s “Where E’er You Walk’’ and “The Lass with a Delicate Air.*’ These items were particularly well sung. The Ohakea members presented the play “The Spinsters of Lush,” which was well acted and reflected great credit on the members. Those taking part were Mesdames W. Robinson, Giles, Ben. Frecklington, and Misses N. Caps tick, -J. Murray and A. Capstick. Tho stage and hall had been beautifully arranged and decorated and presented a bright scene. At the conclusion ot the concert supper was served and at a suitabio occasion Mrs. Robinson called on Mrs. Harris, tho oldest member, to light tho candles on the beautiiuJly-decorated birthday cake, which was the work Of Airs. S. Klatt and Mrs. Williams. Miss Audrey Capstick, the youngest member, was asked to extinguish them, after which Airs. W. G. Short, representing tho federation, extended congratulations to the institute and birthday greetings. .She congratulated those who had performed so well, and hoped the Ohakea players would be entrants in the drama festival next month. She then cut tho cake. Birthday greetings were expressed by tho Sandon, Marton, Aokautere and Halcombe Institutes. Beautiful posies were presented to all the officials present. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing, which continued till a late hour, music being played by Air. I’. Colling. A competition was won by Miss Knox, of Clydesdale. Alisses Jean Alurray and N. Capstick acted as Al’s.C. Winners of the lucky Gay Gordons were Miss S. Knox and Mr. C Grace, and the Monte Carlo was won by Aliss J. Gennels and Mr. Zionoski.