Women’s Institutes

Northern Advocate, 14 April 1939, Page 2

Women’s Institutes

Awaparaka Group

The Awaparaka group of Women’s Institutes invited the League of Mothers, Broadwood. and the members of the Te Hua Kua. Motuti, Lower Waihou and Miti Miti Institutes to a luncheon in the A. and P. Hall. Broadwood. Miss M. Grounds occupied the chair in the absence of Mrs W. Searle. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Hems on the entertainment programme were; —Misses Mabel and Mary Harding (humorous recitations), Mrs G. Hyde, Broadwood. and Mrs Biel, Miti Mfli (solos). Miss Mathers (tap dancing), Mrs Matthew Witana (Maori song). Items by Paponga and Awaroa Bridge Institutes gained applause. The Miti Miti Institute gave several action songs. Afternoon tea brought a very enjoyable timejo a close. Te Tio The February meeting of the Te Tio Women’s Institute was held at Mrs Carman’s residence. It was decided, owing to the decrease in membership, to disband, March to be the final meeting. The annual meeting was held on March 28. Mrs Rogers was the winner of the points prize for the competi-. tions held the year, Mrs Tribe being second. Presentations were made to Mesdames Harris and Carman by Mrs Rogers on behalf of the members. Mrs Harris also received a beautiful bouquet. W aikiekie-W aiotir a

The annual meeting of the Waikie-kie-Waiotira Institute was held at Waiotira on March 21, when there was a fair attendance presided over by the president, Mrs. J. Stephen, whP Presented tke annual report on year’s work.

Thp election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: President, Mrs. Exley; vice-president, Mrs. E. Hilford; secretary, Mrs. J. Stephen; committee, Mesdames A. Gailey, F. Berridge, £. Dobson, W. Moore, T. Watts, H. Yearbury, S. Mason, E. Cliffe and Don Walker. A dainty afternoon tea served by the Waiotira ladies brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. Mangapai The April meeting of .the Mangapai Women’s Institute was held in the Public Hall, Miss Holmes presiding. After the business section, the Roll Call was answered, “Useful Hints” being the subject. The demonstration for the afternoon, “loose covers,” was a particularly interesting one, and was given by Mrs Dreaver, of Whangarei. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Dreaver. The competition was for “bed socks or hot water bottle cover.” The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Harvey and Way. A trade stall was popular with members. Kaiwaka There was not a very large attendance at the April meeting of the Kaiwaka Women’s Institute, when the new president conducted her first meeting. Mrs. Hall, the retiring president, in a few words of congratulation, handed the chair to Mrs. Dunn* who thanked the members for electing her to the position. The competition, for which Mr. Lindsay had offered a prize for the best dressed doll, was won by Mrs. A. W, Leslie. Mrs. W. H. Littin and Miss D. Stubbs tied for second. The competition for shortbread without eggs was won by Miss I. Gubb, with Mrs. A. W. Leslie second. The bloom for the month was won by Miss Joyce Littin’s entry, while Mrs Colson’s w as second. The hostesses were Mrs. Hall and Miss Beth Hall. Maromaku

A well represented meeting of the Maromaku Women’s Institute was presided over by the president (Mrs. Wright), at the residence of Mrs. Atkins.

The president welcomed Mrs. R. Go-v ing and Miss P. O’Connor as new members. A delegate was elected to attend the annual council meeting at Whangarei. Officers were elected for press correspondent, trading table and competitions. It was decided to place at the disposal of the Public Hall Committee the sum of £lO which has been raised by various ways and set aside as a hall fund. Mrs. Hay gave a. very interesting and appreciated talk on jams, jellies gnd preserves. In the competition. Sponge with Butter. Mrs. Brock, Senr, (who kindly acted as judge) placed Mcsdames Hay and Rawlings equal, first, and Mrs, Bocse second. Mrs. Brock was thanked by acclamation. The roll call. My Favourite Jam Recipe, brought forth some interesting suggestions. A competition, guessing the names of leaves, was won by Mrs. Ross. In another competition, “tearing longest length of paper from a Mintie wrapper,” Mrs. Clark was first with 77 inches. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Kerr and Boese, and Miss J. Doyle, who served a dainty afternoon tea, bringing a most enjoyable meeting to a close. Mrs. Atkins was thanked for the use of her home.

Hikurangi

The Hikurangi Institute held its meeting in the Parish hall on Wednesday afternoon, April 12. There was a good attendance and after dealing - with the business the president welcomed two new members. Mrs. Thomas then presented Mesdames Edwards. Cossill and White each with a small gift in appreciation of their efforts in the interest of the Institute during the past year. Each of the recipients suitably replied. A very interesting demonstration on rosebud trimming was given by Mrs. McKegg. The roll call caused quite a lot of merriment. On this occasion it was ‘‘Children's quaint sayings.” Every member took part in the Lambeth Walk, which also created plenty of amusement, and resulted in Mrs. A. Platt and Mrs. G. Wilson being adjudged the winners. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses.

Kaikohe

Mrs Wilson presided over a very good attendance at the April meeting of the Kaikohe Women’s Institute. The general business was to appoint a delegate for the council to be held at Moerewa on April 15. A very interesting address on first aid was given by Dr. Fougere. Hostesses served a dainty afternoon tea, which brought the afternoon to a close.'

Kauri

In place of the usual mpeting a picnic was held in Mr. Bell’s paddock in the vicinity of the well-known kauri tree. The meeting opened with the singing of “Comrades and Friends,” after which the president, Mrs. Bell, welcomed the visitors. Many competitions brought a great deal of enjoyment. Results were as follows: The Mystery Parcel, Mrs. Logan; children’s race, Eric Goodhue 1. George Harris 2; treasure hunt, Mrs. Dreyer, Miss Harris and Mrs. Peat were amongst the lucky ones; ring the bottle,- Mrs. Drever 1, Mrs. Wilkinson 2; shifting beans, Mrs. Coxhead 1, Mrs. Bindon 2; wool gathering, R. Coxhead 1, D. Ayton 2; spoon race, Mrs. Butler and Miss R. Coxhead 1, Mrs. Edge and Miss T. Coxhead 2; potato throwing, Mrs Inkster 1, Mrs. Graham 2; stepping the chain. Mrs. Logan 1, Mrs. Peat 2; threading the needle. Miss Gi’aham and Mrs. Bindon. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent. The hostesses were Mesdames Drever and Coxhead, and Misses T. and R. Coxhead. -

Paris is Shelled [ Twenty-one years ago last week shells dropped in Paris. They were fired from “Big Bertha,” the biggest long-range gun ever made. This huge weapon was many miles away, hidden well behind the German lines. Its moral effect was expected to he drastic, but the Parisians, like the Londoners when bombed by Zeppelins, refused to be daunted, and “Big Bertha,” despite its significance as an achievement in armaments, played' no considerable part in the war.