Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 269, 14 November 1945, Page 3

Women’s Institutes

TAONUI. At the November meeting held at the Meeting House, Aorangi, Mrs. H. Heys presided. A report on the half-yearly Council meeting was read by the delegate, Mrs. I. Cook. A roll-call “Should husbands help in the house,’’ caused much amusement. Mr. Somerset of Feilding gave a most interesting talk on present day world affairs, and was thanked by Mrs. H. Heys. Competitions resulted: Soft toys, Mrs. Redpath 1, Mrs. I. Cook 2, Miss O. Donohue 3; vase of flowers, Mrs J. Heys 1, Mrs. Baker 2, Mrs H. Heys 3. Afternoon tea was served by the hotessess. The competition for next month is for an article made from old felt hats, and a hand posy of flowers. Members are reminded to bring a personal Christmas gift in exchange to the value of Is 6d. AWAHURI. At the November meeting there was a fair attendance, presided over by Mrs E. O. Bond in the unavoidable absence of Mrs. W. G. Fenton, Mrs. A. G. Brock acting as secretary. Invitations were sent to Whakarongo, Newbury and Te Arakura for the Institute’s forthcoming flower show. Arrangements were made for a Christmas party to be given to the members’ children to be held on .Saturday, December 1, at the Hall. Committee members decided to meet on November 24 to finalise arrangements. Mrs. C. Thompson donated 10s towards ice cream for the children’s party. An interesting talk was given by Mr. Sweetinan of Palmerston North on gardening with many useful hints. Questions were answered and th« speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Afternoon tea was served and competitions resulted: —Flower, Mrs. Campbell 1, Mrs. Woodruffe 2, Mrs. Brook 3; nut loaf, Mrs. Bond 1, Mrs. Thompson 2; thrift, Mrs. Bond. UTUWAI. Owing to absence and indisposition a number of members did not attend the November meeting. However a good time was spent by those who were there. Mrs. McEwen gave a report of the Oroua Council meeting held in Feilding. A “Christmas tree” party for the children will be held as usual in the hall on December 15. This month’s overseas parcel is for Trooper John McEwen. A letter of thanks and appreciation from him for a previous parcel was read by Mrs. Harris. Word is also received that he is going to Japan. With his experiences in Italy and the Middle East this local boy will have a most interesting story to tell when he returns. Miss Patricia Forbes gave an interesting story of her experiences in the Pacific islands including Makogai the well known leper colony. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the guest of honour. A vote of sympathy was carried by fellow members, on the recent death of Mrs Palmer’s father. Competitions were as follows: Knitting, Mesdames Enright 3, Billet 2, Foot 3; rhubarb, Mesdames Billett 1, Adlington 2, Enright 3; polyanthus, Mrs Coup 1 (only entry); auricula, Mrs McEwen 1 (only entry). Because of the large order for aster plants members are looking forward to a colourful display in the summer. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Enright and Forbes and a friendly chat concluded a pleasant day. As usual there was a bring and buy stall. Mrs. Harris won the travelling shilling.

MAKINO. Mrs. D. Reid presided over the November meeting when it was decided tc postpone the W.I. outing until more favourable weather. It was decided te hold a children’s party in conjunction with the hall committee early in December, final arrangements yet to be mjide. The December programme is as follows:—Exchange of gift parcels, not less than 2/- each, a Christmas novelty for competition to be sent to Mrs. Penketh; any thrift article not made from material, a roll call, sing, say or pay. Hostesses will be Mesdames W. D. Baker, Sandbrook and Osborne. It was agreed to put an entry in the Feilding Show, Mrs. Mabey kindly offering to stage same. Members were asked to bring their flowers to the shop in For* gusson Street, on Friday, November 23. The competition for the best thrift apron resulted: Mrs. Barber 1, Mrs White 2 and 3; flower, Mrs. Walker 3, Mrs Thurston 2, Mrs Thomas 3. Mrs. H. Smith gave an interesting demonstration on novelties made from old felt hats, some dainty and useful articles being displayed. The demonstrator was accorded a vote of thanks by the president. Mrs. R. Lang gave an interesting and comprehensive reon the Oroua Federation meeting in Feilding. Mrs. Mayhew announced that, she had been able to send three 51b. boxes of soap to the link in England. A penny competition, the prize being donated by Mrs. J. Simpson was won by Mrs. D. Reid. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses.