WOMEN’S Institute NEWS

Northern Advocate, 11 December 1937, Page 3 (Supplement)

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Kamo

The monthly meeting was held in the hall on Wednesday. Mrs Markwick presided over a good attendance of members. The creed was read by Mrs Newman.

The dancing' competition at the October meeting resulted in Mrs Grantham gaining first prize, and Mrs Godfrey second. The sketch competition was wen by Miss Hooper, with Mrs Hutchings second. The prize for a Christmas gift not costing more than 1/6 went to Mrs Newman, with Mrs Grantham second.

It was decided to donate £2 to the St. o.Thn Ambulance Fund.

Each member received a buttonhole, and Mrs Markwick was presented with a bouqquet. Mrs Griffin gave ah elocutionary item, and Mrs Andrews a vocal item. An amusing sketch was contributed, by Mesdames Logan and Griffin, and a radio item by Mesdames Logan, Griffin and Markwick. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.

Walnut-A hipara

The December meeting of the Wai-nui-Ahipara Women's Institute was held at the residence of Mrs Stuart Masters on Thursday last. Mrs Shirley Masters presided over a fair number of members. The competition for the best flower was won by Miss Myrtle Kirtlan, with Mrs Morrison and Mrs C. Masters second. The highest points for the three largest eggs went to Mrs Stuart Masters, Mrs A. Masters and Mrs Shirley Masters being second. Two other competitions were won by Mrs Morice and Mrs S. Masters. The rollcail was an exchange of cake recipes, which caused much interest.

At. the conclusion of the meeting, a dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames I. Berghan and G. Horsford,

Kaiwaka

A very jolly afternoon was spent, at the December meeting of the Kaiwaka Women's Institute when there was a good muster of ladies present. A feature of the afternoon was a show of work done by the members throughout tire year. Competitions resulted; Child’s frock, hand made. Mrs Hall: decorated iced cake. Mrs A. W. Leslie, with Mrs W, Dunn second; organdie lea-shower. Mrs Reynolds, with Mrs Dunn second; guessing the names of promi non I 3tierson all tics, Mrs A. W. Leslie. Much fun was caused with surprise packets, the proceeds from which realised 0 '-. The hostesses were Mrs Clondon and Miss I. Smith. The Kaiwaka Institute's birthday party was a great success. Although there was not such a large attendance as in previous years, the door takings, over £ls, were very satisfactory. A large and handsome cake, made and decorated by Mrs W. Dunn, was cut by the president, Mrs Hall, and was handed to everyone present. The dance programme. the music for which was played by five members of the Institute for the Blind, was enjoyable and varied, with a spot waltz, Monte Carlo, etc. A lucky seat in the hall was occupied by Mr Carlton. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr A Hill and Mr A. Buckle.

Mangapai

The December meeting was held on the Bth, when there was a fair attendance. considering the extremely sultry conditions which prevailed. The first link letter from an Institute overseas was read. A review of the result of the garden fete was given, showing that over £lB was made. Donations were sanctioned as follows: Whangarei Federation £ St. oJhn Ambulance £3, Mangapai Public Library £2, The roll-call, “Where I would like to spend Christmas and why,” revealed that most people were in favour of a reunion of the family at home, with a good Christmas dinner.

A debate proved most interesting, the subject being “Should girls stay in the home?” The affirmative was taken by Mrs W. A. Thomson and Miss M. Ferris ,an dtho negative by Mrs P. Carter and Miss B. Parnell, The result was a draw, voting being equal. This wa sthe first debate attempted by Mangapai members, Mr E. G. Smith, head teacher, sought permission to address the ladies oj the Institute on the subject of demonstrations of hand-work of any description being made availablle to the senior girls of the school. The ladies agreed that the girls would be quite welcome to attend the meetings for the demonstrations.

A competition, “The prettiest coathanger or knitted beret, was won by Mrs Standring. A trading stall did brisk business. The hostesses, Mesdames Melville, Jaggard and Miss Monk (sub. tor Miss Parnell) served afternoon tea.

Pcvparoa

At the 'November meeting of the Paparoa Women's Institute, the Rev. Mr Sinclair gave a very interesting and amusing talk on the lish people and their customs. Mrs Hay and Mrs McKay sang appropriate songs, which were very much enjoyed. Mrs Sam Dodds read a Victoria College lectorette on the making and giving of Christmas presents, which was very interesting and instructive.

I Puma

The November meeting of the Puma Institute was held at the residence of j Mrs Briscoe Moore, Mrs Tapper pre-1 siding over a fair attendance of rnern-! bers. Mrs Thomas demonstrated the icing of a cake, which was followed with great interest. During the last six months, points had been given for the competitor f gaining most points in, the competitions. For arts and crafts, Mi’s Drake was the winning lady, while Mrs Thomas and Mrs E. Finlaysou lied for first in the cooking. Competitions for the clay were Avon as follows: Pikelets, j Mrs Thomas 1, Mrs Tapper 2. Best | average bowl of flowers, Mrs Moore ■ and Mrs E. Finlaysou, equal, 1. 1 Afternoon tea brought an enjoyable | afternoon to a close, f Mesdames Moore, Coales and E. Dyer acted as hostesses. |

Tmirikura I

There was a good, attendance of moinber? at i!■« • November meet aig. presided over by Mrs .Pnlte.r. fi war decided to send five shillings to The Whangarci. District Federal ion. In the sewing competition, Mrs rotter gained fir Ti. prize, and in. the coolsing die wintrier war Mrs Urquhart. The junior sowing’ competition was won by Joy 'Going, who also won the cooking competition. Mrs Piaisled brought a very useful and pretty quill, to be sent l*a Sister Esther. Community singing was indulged in and afternoon tea brought a very pleasant alternpon to a close,

Hikurangi

The December meeting of the Hikurangi Institute took the form of a social evening, each member taking one guest. The special feature was community singing. led. by the Rev. A. Sanft, the other part of the programme being devoted to items and dancing. Items were given as follows: Mrs Edge, "Flight of Ages” and "Dear Little Shamrock”; Mrs Beeston. “Somewhere”; Rev. San ft. "Stranger of Galilee,” "Rose of Tralee”; Mr D. Codling. “Poor Little Angcline” and “Twenty Miles from Town”; Institute Glee Club members sang "Juanita” and “Soft and Low” The dance music was provided by M iss Betty Crozier, and the accompanist was Mrs Spark. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss J. Wilson and Hr W. Lucas.

Ruatangata

In spite of unfavourable weather, the November meeting, presided over by Mrs Ccssill. the vice-president, in the absence of the president, was well attended.

The roll-call, “Suggestions for a present,” wa swell responded to. The suggestions ranged from the modest handkerchief to a gold wristlet watch. A competition for a Christmas present not to cost more than 1/6, showed some dainty gifts, the prize going to Mrs Whimp for a fancy-knitted coathanger. The Institute funds benefited by the sale o fthe gifts afterwards.

Another competition, for a collection of sweet-peas, was won by Mrs Coward with some beautiful blooms.

During the afternoon, Mrs Lush gave a very interesting talk, and showed coloured pictures of famous paintings by old masers. This was much appreciated by all the members.

The hostesses were Mesdames McDiarmid and Coward, and Miss Hodge.

Mangonui

The final 1937 meeting of the Mangonui Institute was held in McKay’s Hall on December 2, Mrs W. A. Wrathall presiding over a full attendance of members.

After the singing of the “Ode,” two minutes’ silence was observed in sympathy \yilh Mrs H. Wrathall. in the loss of her husband, and two other near relatives, within a week.

During business, a letter of Christmas greetings was read from an exmember, Mrs Hicks, now of Awanui. A report of the Northland Federation half-yearly meeting, which was held at Peria recently, was given by the delegate. Mrs S. Reiter-Harris. After afternoon tea, a social half-hour was enjoyed. A flower competition by Mrs R. T. Wrathall was won by Miss Mildred Tittcn, with Mrs A. Ranger second. The roll-call, “What to do if unexpected guests arrive,” brought forth many suggestions. The monthly competition, “A Victorian, posy," was won as follows; Seniors, Mrs R. T. Wrathall 1, Mrs D. J. McKay and Mrs A. Settree, equal, 2. Juniors: Miss D. Wilton. 1. Miss Mavis Wrathall 2.

Hostesses for the day were Mesdames W. A. Wrathall and R. Dibble. A visitor was Mrs J. Feisst.