Women's Institute

Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 263, 5 November 1943, Page 2

Women's Institute

WOODVILLE. Mrs. N. M. Burnett presided over the November meeting which was International day and spoke feelingly of the loss sustained in the passing of a valued member and a vice-president, Miss Jeannie Beattie. Sympathetic reference was made to Mrs. Vickers who has lost a daughter and to Mrs. B. Hutchings who has lost a brother. The meeting stood in silent sympathy. Reference was also made to Mrs. Hickson's anxiety regarding her son Noel, who is reported missing. Mrs Burnett expressed the hope of ail members that brighter news might possibly he heard. Mrs. T. Walker’s thought for the day was based on thoughts of Xmas “Be gone dull care and let who will be merry.” The President spoke on the significance of International Day and of the Penny for Friendship. She congratulated the Garden Circle on their Show and also mentioned that a meeting had been held on behalf of the Seamen’s Fund. A shop day will be held on November 26 when it is hoped to raise money to forward to Wellington to help establish a Hostel for seamen in the Capital City. Members were asked to assist the' catering department of the Patriotic Ball by contributions of eggs for the savoury supper, eggs to bo left at Mr. B. Goodman’s by next Wednesday. Mrs. Nixon outlined a few points from the decisions at the Council meeting. Mrs. Stent was welcomed as a new member. Miss M. Greenwell, Geneial Secretary of the Palmerston N. Y.W.C.A. was the guest-speaker for the day and her subject was India, more particularly Bengal and Calcutta. A fluent speaker and having with her a cabinet of perfect models of the miscellany which would be met on a Calcutta street Miss Greenwell gave an enthralling address. In returning thanks Mrs. Burnett remarked “Such a fascinating address, I’m sure like myself, members feel they have been jostling down the street.” Mrs. Chas. Forbes, Mayoress, reminded members of the next-of-kin afternoon to be given in the Hall on Saturday at 2 p.m. Garments knitted from home spun wool were on display; one much admired being a child’s frock Knitted by Miss Milner from wool spun by Mrs. Hickson. One of the souvenirs on display was the very first vest worn by Mrs. T. Court. A Kruger 2/- piece and Irish coins were shown by Mrs. Be Comte. Best flower competition: Mrs Angove 1, Mrs Dowsett. 2, Mrs Clapcott 3. Hostesses were Mesdames Bruce, Mc--1 Kinlay, Nixon, Oliver, Whiteman and Misses Mathieson and Milner. Amusement was caused by the president asking I members to bring a r.ock cake in their ‘pocket for afternoon tea next meeting as I there will be no butter for scones or buns.