Women's Institutes

Northern Advocate, 13 April 1940, Page 2

Women's Institutes

1 Takahue The monthly meeting of the Takahue Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday last, Mrs Carr presiding over a fair attendance. The roll-calls were “A medical hint” or “My pet superstition." Two dressmaking classes were formed —one day and one evening. Instead of the usual competitions a “bring and buy" was held, the proceeds going towards parcels for the soldiers. The competitions for May will bo “a hussif” and “Three carrots or kumaras," the latter two to be sold. Miss E. Rogers won the competition. The luncheon hostesses were Mesdames Rogers, Hodges and .7, Warner, and the social hostess was Mrs Switzer. Mang&pai The April meeting, held in the hall, was well attended. Mrs Price presided. The roll-call, “Cure for a fit of the blues,” was amusing. The competition, “Candle lighting," was won by Mrs G'ulbransen. after tying with Mrs Harrison. Next month’s meeting is to be an open one, in the form of a gift, afteinoon for Miss Mavis Moult. Small presentations were made to the retiring president and treasurer and vice-president, Miss Holmes and Mrs Carnarvon, in appreciation of their untiring efforts on behalf of the Institute. Mrs Gulbransen was the winner of the “Also ran” banner for last year. Mrs Price was appointed delegate from Mangapai to attend the conference in Wellington. Knitting for the forces is going on steadily, under tire leadership of Mrs Parnell. Brisk- business was done at the trading table, with Mrs Parnell in charge. Afternoon tea, served by Mesdames Jas. Graham and Carnarvon, concluded the afternoon function.

Kauri The monthly meeting of the Kauri Women’s Institute was held in the Kauri hall on Tuesday, April 2. The roll-call. “A cure for the blues,” was well responded to. Mrs Harris answered all questions on knitting, and demonstrated the correct way to cast on, etc. The sponge cake competition was won by Mrs Bell, with Miss T. Coxhead second and Mrs Jones third. The competition for scones was won by Mrs Jones, with Mrs Peat second and Mrs Coxhead third. Visitors for the day were Mrs Wyatt and her daughter, Mrs McLeod, both of Hikurangi. The points prize of the year was won by Mrs Jones, with Mrs Goodhew, senr., second. The lnst two members to join, Mrs Lloyd Graham and Miss Mavis Biggar. were given a hearty welcome. A delectable lunch was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Bell and Coxhead. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close by the singfng of the National Anthem.

Mangonui The Mangonui Institute held their March meeting in McKay’s Hall, Mrs R. T. Wrathall presiding. Election of a committee resulted: Mrs R. T. Wrathall, Mrs Feisst, Mrs Subritzky, Miss D. Wilton and Miss Mavis Wrathall. Mrs Feisst was elected president. Points for the competitions for the year resulted: Mrs C. W. Harris (31 points) 1, Mrs Feisst (27 points) 2. It was decided to hold sewing evenings in aid of the Paddy’s Market. The roll-call was ‘‘The uses of a pin.” The hostesses were Mrs Barrett and Mrs Lnybourn. Waipu The Waipu branch of the Women’s Institute held its annual meeting on March 19. The president, Mrs J. P. McKay, was re-elected, and also Mrs J. Young, the secretary. Several new committee members were elected. Moerewa Mrs Johnson, of Waima, president of the Bay of Islands Federation, was the guest of honour at the annual meeting of the Moerewa Women’s Institute, held in the ante-room of the library recently. Officers for the year were elected as follows: —Mrs F. Nuthall (president), Mrs A. Corr (secretary) and Mrs N. Kelly (treasurer). Mrs Johnson asked for the co-oper-ation of the members with the Red Cross and all organisations to help the soldiers. Mrs F. Nuthall gave the motto, “If you can’t do a good turn, don’t, do a bad one.” Taipuha The meeting of the Taipuha Institute was held at the home of Mrs Florence, seventeen members being present. The roll-call caused a great deal of merriment. The competition, “Photos of childhood,” was won by Mrs M'cAulay, with Mrs Corner second. It was decided to send one parcel for soldiers overseas. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Florance, Mrs Fraser and Miss Dry. The singing of the National Anthem closed the meeting.