Women’s Institutes

Northern Advocate, 22 April 1939, Page 4

Women’s Institutes

M a umi The Minimi Women’s Institute meeting. hold on the 19th. was presided over by the new president, Mrs Griffin. Mrs Bourke and Mrs H. Armstrong were made vice-presidents. After the National Anthem and the Institute song had been sung, Mrs Dorehill, assisted by Mrs Griffin, gave an account of the council meeting, Mrs Snell (the delegate) being unable to attend. A roll call, “Asking questions,” answers being given by the members, was well responded to. Mrs P. Bourke won the points prize, with Miss Carter second and Mrs Allen Gunson third. A competition arranged by Mrs Molyncaux was won by Mrs H. Armstrong, and the rolling shilling was won by Mrs J. I. Wilson. Mrs H. Armstrong acted as secretary. Mi's Douglas Wilson is home again after undergoing an operation. The hostesses for the day were Mrs P. Bourke and Mrs H. Hawken. Whangarei District Federation Women’s ' Institutes The annual council meeting of the Whangarei Federation of Women’s Institutes was hold on April 13 in the Madeira Hall. Among the visitors to the meeting was Miss Kane, president of the Dominion Federation, from Wellington. Mrs Ross, Whangarei Federation president, welcomed Miss Kane, and the delegates and members from the surrounding Institutes.

Tho song, “Comrades and Friends,” followed by the song, “Peace,” opened the morning session. The minutes and annual balance report were read and confirmed. Mrs Ross in her report outlined the progress made during the year. Everything was proceeding in a satisfactory manner, she said. Mr K. Hayr, Northland zone organiser, gave a short address on centennial matters, and urged the co-opera-tion of the ladies in the celebrations.

Miss Kane gave a very ( instructive and interesting talk on Institute matters from headquarters. Mrs Ross, on behalf of the members of the Federation, presented Miss Kane with a trinket box, the work of Mrs Pattison, and made from pewter, barbola and poker work.

Miss Kane expressed her thanks, and said she would value it very much, as it was the handwork of a member. Mrs Ross, president; Mrs Simmons, treasurer, and Miss Dorehill, secretary were each presented with a bouquet. Miss Dorehill, who has resigned her position as secretary after four years’ service, was presented with a fur stole from the Federation members, and a pair of kid gloves from members of the executive committee. Mrs Morrison gave an account of her visit to Wellington, where she attended tho Dominion Council meeting, as delegate for the Whangarei Federation.

The Titoki Institute again won the bell for the best yearly programme. The election of committee members resulted as follows: Mesdames Ross (president, re-elected), Simmons (treasurer, re-elected); Carnarvon (secretary); Hirtzel, Markwick, Alexander. Morrison, Robison, McLennan and Donaldson. Messrs Butler and Mitchell kindly officiated as scrutineers on the voting, a vote of thanks being passed for their services. The remits wore fully discussed and voted on. Mrs Cartwright entertained the company with the singing of “Thoughts,” and for an encore sang “Wake Up.” Mrs Moliineau recited “Back Country Woodman’s Wife” and “The Housekeeper Job,” the .latter causing much merriment. Mesdames Cliff-Smith, Newman, Hirtzel, Kimber and Miss Holmes were appointed to attend to winter show matters on behalf of the Federation. The singing of the National Anthem brought a pleasant and instructive meeting to a close. The hostesses for the day were members of the Kamo Institute. Titoki The Titoki Women’s Institute celebrated its eighth birthday at the first meeting of the New Year. Mrs Alexander presided. Representatives were present from Poroii. Maunu and Maungatapere. The first hour was spent in discussing remits and business for the annual council meeting to be held in Whangarci the following day. Miss Mavis Alexander was appointed delegate. After welcoming the guests, a pleasant afternoon was spent with games and items.

Mrs Court kindly rendered an item. Miss Bennett (Y.W.C.A.) gave a realistic and interesting talk on her travels.

Last, but not least, came afternoon tea, and the cutting of the eighth birthday cake, made by Mrs Meyer and iced by Mrs Carruth. Miss Bennett lit the candles and Mrs Court blew them out.

The retiring president. Mrs Pearson, then had the honour of cutting the cake.

Thanks were then extended by representatives of visiting Institutes, con-

cluding a very happy birthday

Matapouri The Matapouri Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on Wednesday. when there was a good atendance. The new programmes were distributed and discussed, meeting with general appreciation. A report of the federation council meeting was read by Mrs. T. Clements, the delegate. It was a very full and interesting report and Mrs. Clements was accorded thanks by acclamation. A general discussion followed on the Centennial celebrations, suggestions and means of raising funds, etc. A chapter on first aid was read. A 10-minute talk by Mrs. Watson on Queen Elizabeth was very much enjoyed.

A competition for arts and crafts articles was well entered for and was won by Mrs. Benes, with some of her vegetable-dyed home-spun wool, while Mrs. T. O’Carroll came second with celophane belt, and Mrs. Mahaunga third with a flax basket and mat. The amusing competition was won by Mrs. McKenzie. Mr. Reed, of Whangarei, gave a very interesting talk on Dumas’ mother. Afternoon tea brought the afternoon

to a close. Miss M. Bines and Mrs. J. Donaldson acted as hostesses. Kerikeri The Kerikeri Women’s Institute celebrated its second birthday on Tuesday. Ninety people, including visitors, were present at the Cathay Theatre for the occasion. Mrs. J. A. Creswell, the president, opened proceedings by welcoming the visitors. The main theme in the address was “peace.” Mrs. Creswell urged all people to work towards this end, but more especially to think - of peace, as only by this means could it be achieved —if not in this decade or generation, at least as the final outcome. The president of the Bay of Islands Federation, Mrs. Johnston, gave a short address. “Be Prepared” was her antiwar motto. The play, “A Domestic Turmoil,” produced by Mrs. L. Kendall, was presented, the cast including Mrs. L. Kendall, Mrs. E. Jones, Miss Hewitt, Mrs. E. Murphy, Mrs. A. T. White and Mrs. Thompson.

A memory test was won by Mrs. R. Somerville (Moerewa), Mrs, MacKenzie (Kerikeri) being second. An advertisement competition was won by Mrs. Deaner (Kaikohe), with Mrs. Le Clerc (Kerikeri) second. Prizes were presented to those members of the local branch who had the most points in competitions held during the year, the winner being Mrs 1 . T. R. Anderson CIS points), and runnerup, Mrs. G. Thorpe and Mrs Thompson (8 points each). , It is the custom to present a spoon to mothers of “Institute babies” and those to receive one on this occasion were Mrs. Skudder and Mrs. K. Graae. A large birthday cake, made and decorated by Mr. J. A. Kendall, was on the table for afternoon tea. Toasts of birthday greeting were proposed by representatives of the North Hokianga District Federation and Moerewa, Kaikohe, Paihia, Okaihau and Opua branches. This brought a thoroughly enjoyable and successful afternoon to a close.

Takahue

At the monthly meeting of the Takahue Women’s Institute Mrs H. Carr presided over a fair attendance. The meeting opened with the singing of the Ode. The roll call, “The biggest fright I ever had,” proved most entertaining. Remits for the annual conference were discussed. It was decided that judging be done by all members, beans being used to signify first and second choice. Frizes are to be given at the end of six months for points gained in competitions.

A birthday club was formed. It was decided to hold the birthday party on Wednesday, May 17, the celebrations this year to take the form of a social afternoon.

The “Something for nothing” was won by Mrs Quarterman, Junr., and the cOmpetion by Mrs T. H. Quarterman. Games were won by Mesdames Sanders, Bastard and Veale. The results of the competitions were as follows:—Seniors: Three largest apples, Mrs Quarterman 1, Mrs Braithwaite 2; fruit squares, Mesdames Irving and Brai'thwaite 1. Juniors: Apple jelly, Misses Y. and U. Bastard 1: table centre, Miss U. Bastard 1, Y. Bastard 2. The luncheon hostesses were Mesdames McCullough. Quarterman and Bastard, and the social hostesses were Mesdames Masters and Irving. The programme for May was arranged as follows: Best arranged vase of flowers; thrift article or toy; and the roll call. “A schoolboy anecdote.”

Wainui-Ahipara

The monthly meeting of the WainuiAhipara Institute was held at the residence of Mrs Stuart Masters on Thursday, April 6. Mrs Shirley Masters presided over a fair attendance of members.

The monthly competition for a child's apron was won by Mrs Ivan Berghan, with Mrs Horsford second. Two other competitions were won by Mrs Mcrice and Mrs Athol Masters. The afternoon closed with a dainty afternoon tea served by Mrs M. Masters and Mrs Horsford.

Kiripaka

The annual meeting of the .Kiripaka Women’s Institute was held on April 1 and was largely attended. The following officers were elected for the coming year:—President, Mrs P. Clemo; secretary and treasurer, Mrs F. Simmonds. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Johnson (president) and Mrs Sands (secretary) for their services for the past year. Songs by Miss Joan Smithies, a humorous charade, acted by Mrs and the Misses Johnson, and an amusing roll call, “Children’s sayings,” brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. I *

Opuawhanga

The first meeting in the new year was held in the hall, Mrs Croft presiding over a good attendance of members. The younger members profited by the roll call, “Advice to young brides on the training of husbands,” which was instructive as well as amusing. The competition, cushion cover from scraps, was won by Mrs Weaver, with Mrs Thorburn second. Business dealing with the dance held on April 12 was discussed and much pleasure expressed at the social and financial success of the function. Small gifts of appreciation were presented to the retiring president and secretary, Mesdames Whatmough and Huwiler, for their work during the past year.

Points prizes won by Mrs Huwiler first, Mrs Nankivell second, Mrs Whatmough trier’s, were also presented. Mrs Whatmough was hostess, and a dainty luncheon was enjoyed by all. —and don’t forget.

“NUGGET" your shoes every morning. NP

Registered Nurses

A meeting of the North Auckland branch of the Registered Nurses’ Association was held in the Nurses’ Home, Whangarei. on Wednesday, April 19, when Dr. C. E. Gilberd, medical officer of health, gave a lecture on “Milk.” Miss E. Swayne, president, in a few gracious words, introduced the speaker, and also welcomed the members to the first meeting of the year. The very large audience followed Dr. Gilberd closely, and at the conclusion of the lecture gave him a hearty vote of thanks. Afternoon tea concluded an interesting and instructive meeting.

Birthday Dance

Great success attended the Opuawhanga Women's Institute dance held on April 12. The hall was nicely decorated with flowers, streamers, etc. Several novelties were included in the programme and extras were played by Miss Joan Whimp and Mr E. Hyber. During the supper interval the retiring president, Mrs G. Whatmoughy cus the birthday cake, which had been made by Mp F. Croft and whl6h was very much admired.