Federation Social Has Gratifying Success

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 45, 22 February 1945, Page 3

Federation Social Has Gratifying Success

An innovation so far as the Manawatu Federation of Women’s Institutes is concerned was the federation social evening organised and carried through so happily on Tuesday last. The function was held in the P.D.C. tea-rooms where lovely gladioli and dahlias had been artistically arranged and the attendance of members and husbands exceeded all expectation. Mesdames T. D. Lynch (Linton) and A. J. Will (Palinerton North) president and vice-president respectively, were at the door to offer the friendly hand and Mrs. D. Scott (Aokautero) whose inspiration prompted evening, was in charge of the programme. Proceedings opened with “Comrades and Friends,” Airs. W. Bigham being the pianiste for the evening. Extending a cordial welcome to the company Airs. Lynch said she had the greatest pleasure in the occasion expressing the hope that the social would be the forerunner of many more happy gatherings. There were items front members of various institutes interspersed with dances, a “snow-ball waltz” led off by the president and partner really setting the ball rolling for a genenil getting-together. There was a surprise for institute presidents who were called to the stage to receive shoulder sprays from Mrs. Lynch, followed by musical hofiours and cheers. Hard-working secretaries were also musically honoured. Opportunity was taken by Miss AI. Grant, senior vice president, to present a basket of flow ers ana fruit, the clever work of Airs. D. .Scott, to Airs. Lynch, who retires this year as federation president, as a token of affectionate esteem from the mem bers. Airs. Lynch, who was accorded musical honours, briefly returned thank.-, for the loyal co-operation and friend ship she had enjoyed in her term of office. The vocalists of the evening were Alesdames Hewitt (Ashhurst), li. Weastell, of Bunnythorpe, (accompan ied by Airs. Faulkner) and R. Aird ana elocutionary items were contributed by Mesdames D. JScott and Fothergill (Ashhurst). The Kairanga choir made theii first impressive public appearance, Whakarongo ’s contrioutions were humorous sketches by Alesdames Morris and Firth with Airs. Lacey at the piano, which kept the audience in ripples oj. laughter while the Kelvin Grove *• Costers’ Outing” brought the house down. Maori memoers of Naumai Institute, Mesdames K. Durie, lerangi, Alisses Hoterene and Heinara provided the most popular items of the evening with graceful action songs, accompanied by Mr. Durie at the piano. Bupper provided a welcome break in proceedings, Mrs. IV. Child being supper convener witli a willing band of helpers. There were competitions to add to the fun and the evening concluded with expressions of appreciation by Airs. Scott to Airs. Bighorn, (who was presented with a shoulder spray), the performers and all who had assisted; musical honours for Airs. Scott, Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.