WOMEN’S Institute NEWS

Northern Advocate, 31 October 1936, Page 4 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S Institute NEWS

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Matapouri

Matapourf Institute held their third monthly meeting in the Matapouri Hall on Wednesday, October 21st. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. . The competition, “Something useful made from one yard of material costing no more than l/~* brought forth many very good entries; The judges, after much considering, awarded the first place to Mrs , G. Langman, with the Misses L. and K. Watson second and third respectively. Dicing the afternoon, two humorous competitions were enjoyed. The rollcall, “A recipe for biscuits,” was well responded to. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Pullman and Sturmfels.

Northland District Federation

A meeting of the executive of -the Northland District Federation of Women’s Institutes was held in Foster’s rooms on October 14; The president, Mrs Barriball, occupied the chair. The resignation of Miss Smedley, who has been transferred to Whangarei, was- accepted with regret and a vote of thanks for her services was passed. A letter, was received from the communi^: singing committee acknowledging:. . the. receipt of the money which was raised by the Federation's* Ball Jin aid,of the Crippled Children’s Funfl. In expressing thanks, the secretary of the committee said that they were very grateful for all donations, because a large sum must yet be raised in order to provide the unfortunate little folk with food and clothing arid!?, the necessary staff to care for them. '

-Remits for the bi-annual conference, which will be held in November, and nominations' for the new executive, were received; : Mrs Kelso, Dominion organiser of Women’s Institutes, and Mrs Kane, vice-president of the Dominion Federation of Women’s Institutes, will be present at the conference, and will be invited to judge the exhibits. Itiwas ,decided to hold a Drama Fes-tival-each year in April and to combine with it a glee singing contest.

Takahiwai

Takahiwai Women’s Institute had a good attendance, over which the presi-dent,-Mrs W. Chetham, presided. A roli-call, “Different uses of a lemon,”

Mangonui

Paponga

was responded to. Mrs J. Paki gave an account of the Whangarei Federation meeting. It was well appreciated..; Suggestions were made for a dfiy at the beach, in the form of a picnic lor young and old. Final arrangements are to be made at the next meeting. Ways and means of raising funds were discussed, and a “Bring and buy” was decided on. Mrs Friday Pirihi has baked a Christmas cake to help augment the funds. A delicious afternoon tea was served, and thus concluded the meeting.

The Mangonui Women’s Institute held their fifth birthday anniversary in McKay’s Hall on October 26th. It took the form of a banquet. The tables were beautifully decorated by the members with mauve and gold flowers, the Institute colours, which corresponded with their banner. Visitors from Oruru-Peria, Fairburn and Te Puhi Institutes were present, also other guests from Mangonui, numbering in all about 50.

On arrival, the president, Mrs W. A. Wrathall, welcomed the guests. Before partaking of the sumptuous luncheon provided, all stood and joined in singing the National Anthem. The toasts, proposed by the president, were “The King,” “The Visitors,” responded to by Mr R. T. Wrathall; and “The Northland Federation,” responded to by Mrs Barriball, the president. Mrs Maria, the oldest member of the Mangonui Women’s Institute, was given the privilege of lighting the candles, blowing them out and putting the knife in the cake, which was then cut up by the president and passed round by the junior members.

The children were then served with lunch, after which each was given a bag of sweets. After the tables were cleared, a, very enjoyable hour was spent, the following items being rendered:—Pianoforte solo, “Meditation,” Miss Mavis Wrathall; recitation, “Eyebrow Plucking,” Mrs E. Nilsson; competition, “Rather Mixed,” Mrs H. Wrathall; song, “My Prayer,” Miss Mavis Wrathall; reading, “Bachelor Girl's Opinion of Men,” Mrs E. Nilsson; competition, ‘Celebrities,” Mrs W. A. Wrathall.

Afternoon tea was then served, after which Mrs Barriball, on behalf of the visitors, conveyed their thanks for the enjoyable entertainment.

The Paponga Women’s Institute had only a fair attendance at their October fneeting. Mrs J. Dyer, the president, was in the chair. After the singing of the “Ode to Friendship,” and the repeating of the aspirations, the president spoke briefly of the passing on of a fellow-member, Mrs Jarvie. Mrs Jarvie was a dear old lady loved by everyone, and would be greatly missed. She was the oldest member of the Paponga Women’s Institute, and yet one of the most keen, and had done a wonderful and valued work which .would never be forgotten. Members present stood for a minute in silent respect. , After the business had been dealt with, Mrs J. Dyer gave a very good and full report of the Whangarei Federation Council meeting, which was very much appreciated. The roll-call for the meeting was “Ten things that ought to be in every household,” and the competition, “A Toy,” the winners being Miss R. Dyer 1, Miss B. Beazley 2, and Miss R. Dyer 3. Mrs J. Dyer demonstrated on “Paper flowers.” A sale of plants went off well. / Each member brought along a toy to be sent to the Makogai leper station.

Fairburn

Kamo

The social competition provided by Mrs W. Dyer, was won by Miss I. Dyer, The hostesses for the afternoon were Misses R. Dyer, I. Dyer and F. Grounds. /

The October meeting of the Fairburn Women’s Institute was held in the public hall, when a good attendance of members was presided over by Mrs Lupton, and a new member welcomed. Members stood in silence as a tribute to the memory of the late Mr Allen Bell. The “Golden Thread” was continued by Mrs Foster. The roll-call was “Impromptu Speeches,” and these caused much amusement. A very much appreciated reading was given by Mrs Coulter. To form the nucleus of - a special fund, a guessing competition was held, and was won by Mrs Foster. Birthday greetings were extended to one of the members. The monthly competitions were as follows: Seniors, “A loaf of bread or a sponge roll and a ladies’ spray.” Juniors, “Plain biscuits iced, and 'a lady’s spray.’ A social half-hour was much enjoyed, after which a delightful afternoon tea was served by the Kaiwaka members.

The monthly meeting of the Kamo Institute was held in the hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Logan presided over a good attendance of members and visitors. The meeting opened with “Comrades and Friends.” and the creed was read by T. Griffin. After the business period, Mrs Logan introduced Mrs Ross, from the Parua Bay branch, who had kindly come to give a demonstration of the making of wood fibre flowers. This was very interesting, and was greatly appreciated by the members, who were also fortunate in having a demonstration on fretwork, given by Mrs R. Whitelaw. Mrs Hellier gave great pleasure by rendering two vocal items. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very happy afternoon to a close. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Newman and Ogle, and Miss Hanson.

Moerewa

Pcopuroa

! The monthly meeting of the Moerewa Women's Institute was held on Monday evening, the 19th inst, there being present 18 members. As steady rain fell from early evening on, this somewhat marred the attendance, more especially of the children, as it was “Children’s Evening.” The results of competitions for the children were:— Knitted article, Mary Given 1, Pal Harvey 2; buttonhole, on white material worked with coloured cotton, Nyra Crooks and Joy Cotterill 1, M. Given 2. Putting the tail on pig, June Sommerville. Many games were played by the children, and, after a most enjoyable supper, Mary Given, on their behalf, thanked the Institute ladies for the delightful evening they had spent,, Mrs Cotterill, the president, presided. The motto was, “If you know a good thing, pass it on.” The Institute competition, “The daintiest handkerchief, hand-made,” was won by Mrs Sommerville with Mrs Strange second. For coconut ice, Mrs Shepherd was first, and Mjrs Tuckey second. The evening closed with the singing of “God Save the King.”

The Paparoa Women’s Institute was responsible for organising an enjoyable bridge and 500 evening on Wednesday night. The room was comfortably filled with card enthusiasts, and the funds of the Institute will benefit accordingly. Honours in the bridge went to Mr G. Bell, with Mrs J. C. Christie the winner of the hidden number competition. Miss ,P. Wansbone carried off the 500 prize, and Mrs Humphries the competition. Supper concluded a very pleasant function.