WOMEN’S Institute NEWS

Northern Advocate, 24 October 1936, Page 9

WOMEN’S Institute NEWS

Maunga tapere

,i The Women’s Institute gave an afternoon to Mrs C, Stevens, Mrs Linton and Miss Linton, who are leaving the district. After transacting the business of the meeting, Mrs Atkins, in ah appropriate speech,, gave presents to the quests, as a small .token of the esteem in which each was held by the members. Mrs Maugham, on behalf of the Drama Circle, expressed regret at losing such an active member as "Miss Linton, and wished her every success. Mrs Sloane, speaking for the Club,'' thanked Miss Linton for what she had 1 done as secretary for the movement. Miss Linton had always been pleased to help the district in any way she could ,ahd this was very much appreciated by all. Miss Reynolds then -presented' Miss Linton with a floral posy, with best wishes from the club.

Mrs Finch, of Whangarei, gave an interesting address on “Gardening,” and judged the competition for decorated vase of flowers. The display of flowers was beautiful ,and added greatly to the brightness of the afternoon. The judge said all vases were worthy of praise. The awards were: Mrs Reynolds 1, ’Mrs' Delemore and Mrs Russell 2, Mrs Wilson 3. The president thanked Mrs Finch for her comprehensive talk, and; the members showed appreciation by applause. Mrs James was thanked for her kindness in driving -Mrs Finch out. The sing-

ing of Auld Lang Syne brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the supper room. < .

HOME AND COUNTRY

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Pipiwai

The first birthday of the Pipiwai Maori Women’s Institute took place in the school cn October 17. There were over 30 present. A feature of the lunch: was. two birthday cakes, iced and decorated, the .work of two of the Maori members,’ Mrs. Jack Henry and Mrs. Ben Armstrong. Mrs. Cumpsty, the president, said how pleased the officers were at the interest shown during the year, and at the keenness being displayed in the bazaar work: Mrs. Harriet Shortland, 1 the vice-president, spoke in Maori on “Why I joined the institute.” This was followed by a programme of items and garries arranged by her also. A competition was won by Janie Waa. There was much, discussion about the bazaar, fbllowed by a dance in the hall at night. Members meet every Wednesday afternoon preparing for this, arid macrame belts, taniko headbands. reedloom baskets, as . well as many other things, are in the making. Mrs. Cumpsty offered to donate a prize for 'the most Maori work done Cor the bazaar,' and Miss Wilson is to give one for the member who does the most for it. There is to be a Maori baby show, one class for the best baby up to one year old, and the second for the. most suitably dressed child from one year to five years old. '-;f : 1 - - • Members worked at bazaar. Articles for ar} hour. Then the meeting closed as usual with the singing of the National Anthem. .

Onerahi

Instead of a meeting, a party was held in the hall on the 15th inst., tc ;celebrate the Institute’s second anniversary. There were about 30 visitors ipresent," including Mrs H. E. Johnson! president of the Whangarei District Federation. The song, “Comrades and Friends,” was sung, and the aspirations were read by the president, Mrs Courtney. The three hours’ entertainment that followed included plays, games and competitions. A humorous play, “The Photographer,” delighted everyone. At its conclusion, the performers —Mrs Courtney, Mrs Ray, Mrs Attwood, Miss V. Courtney, Miss E. Attwood and Miss R. Attwood—were each presented with a bouquet.

This was followed by a very appetising lunch, served by the Institute members. The birthday cake, made by Mrs Luke, and artistically decorated by the younger members of the Institute, was cut by Mrs Johnson, after the candles had been lit by Mrs Courtney and blown out by Miss R. Attwood.

Tn a speech after lunch, Mrs Johnson spoke of the advantages and pleasures of Institute meetings. She also mentioned that this was the first Institute birthday party she had yet been invited to, and that it gave her great pleasure to be present. She then presented prizes for the year’s competitions to, the following:—First prize, Mrs Courtney; second, Mrs Ray; third, Miss Joyce McKinley. The points prizes were awarded Miss E. Attwood and Mrs Millar, who had both entered the same number of exhibits throughout the year. Mrs Millar .also won a special prize.

A competition that caused much amusement was “Guessing the names of twenty animals,” 1 which had previously been torn out of sheets of newspaper. Mrs Russell (Whatitiri) received the prize for getting most right.

The short play, “Mrs Grumbletub’s Dog,” next presented, was acted by Misses V. Courtney, J. Nelson and R. Attwood. At the conclusion, Miss Nelson received a bouquet.

Another competition was won by Miss Joyce McKinley, who guessed the number of tacks in. a bottle. The treasure hunt which followed pfoved very exciting, the “treasure” being eventually unearthed by Miss R. Timperley. The next prize-winner was Mrs Atkins (Maungatapere), who received a prize for revealing Mrs Montague Jones, a mystery woman who was present. A humorous recitation given by Mrs Courtney was much enjoyed. Miss J. Nelson was fortunate enough to win a__ daintily-decorated cake for guessing the correct number of cards in an enlarged pack.

By special request, the play, “The Photographer,” was then re-acted, this concluding the j day’s entertainment. When speaking on behalf of the visitors, Mrs Atkins thanked the members of the Kara Institute for the very enjoyable time they had had,, and remarked that they had not experienced one dull moment. She added that she hoped she would be lucky enough to be. invited to the Institute’s next birthday party. Mrs Johnson spoke on behalf of the Whangarei Federation. She was presented with a very pretty bouquet. After afternoon tea had been partaken of; a very jolly day was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

Maungaturoto

There was a good attendance of members and friends at the monthly meeting of the Maungaturoto Women’s Institute held at the Masonic Hall on October 15. The meeting with the Institute Song, followed Ur the president’s remarks, The president, Mrs Ridling, exhibited a dressmaker’s “Judy,” the making of which she had demonstrated at a previous meeting. Misses Thora and Claudia Warrington, of Whangarei, gave a very much enjoyed entertainment of fancy dancing. Baby Shirley Gladys Cox-Smith was presented with a bank book. A very interesting demonstration of the making of electric lamp shades was ably carried out by Mrs J. Warin, to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Civil, .Mrs Burch and Mrs Wiltshire. The singing of the National Anthem brought an .enjoyable afternoon to a Close.

Miss Pollock presided over a very good attendance at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 14. More materials were distributed tor articles for the coming bazaar. The hostesses were Mesdames R. Going, S. Going and Cartwright. The second birthday was celebrated on Saturday, October 17, a very successful dance being held.