RICHMOND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 29 November 1938, Page 2

RICHMOND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

SUCCESSFUL NOVEMBER MEETING The November meeting of the Richmon Women’s Institute was held in the Town Hall. Mrs F. Wilkes welcomed a good attendance of members and friends and all read the Aspiration. The roll call was an apron parade and some beautiful examples were worn. The motto for the day was “The earth is like a road, a poor place to sleep on but a good place to travel on.” The competitions were: Best worked guest towel and a three-minute sponge. They were won by Mrs Shackleton and Mrs Beach respectively. Business included the arrangement of the members’ and children’s Christmas

parties on 6th December at 2.30 p.m and at 5 p.m.

Arrangements for Miss H. Johnston’s dressmaking classes were also discussed.

Miss Coleman kindly favoured with a recitation and afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Fittall and Strawbridge and Miss Coleman.

Mrs Lorimer then gave a very vivid and interesting travel talk on her experiences is England and in France during the Great War.

The sales table in charge of Mrs Beach was well patronised. The meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

During the month the Richmond Women’s Institute arranged a very enjoyable concert in the Town Hall. The talent was supplied by willing helpers from Nelson, Richmond and the Waimeas. The Institute wishes to thank all who helped to make the concert such a success both financially and socially. SUCCESSFUL DANCES The dance held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night by the Loyal Howard Lodge social committee was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Good prizes were given to the winners and runners up, in the Monte Carlo and Early Bird competitions. During the supper interval Misses Anita and Joan Moran entertained with the Irish jig, accompanied by Mr C. Re.ynish on the piano. Mr H. Williams’s dance band supplied the music and Mr A. Gascoyne played the extra twilight waltz which brought prolonged applause. The ladies provided the supper which was very much appreciated. Bro. G. L. Housiaux was the M.C.. The dance held in the Brightwater Hall by the members of the Loyal General Cameron Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. was a successful function. A good many Nelson dancers availed themselves of the free bus ride, and while travelling enjoyed some community singing. The prizes for the Monte Carlo were won by Miss M. Johnston and Mr G. Cortry, and the lucky spot competition was won by Miss Phyllis Fleming and Mr C. Lee. An excellent supper was done full justice to. During the supper interval Mr F. Edwards entertained the patrons with his guitar and singing. Mr H. Williams supplied the music which as usual was bright and spirited throughout. Mr A. Gascoyne played for the extra waltz, and Bro. G. L. Housiaux carried out thet duties of M.C.

LITTLE HINTS THAT HELP If your aluminium saucepans are badly discoloured, try simmering some orange rinds covered with water for ten minutes in them. ** * * A good emergency funnel for pouring liquids is made by piercing a hole in the bottom of half an empty eggshell. ** * * If you get oil on material when sewing sprinkle the part with talc-powder, leave a while, and then brush off. Repeat if necessary. ** * * To remove sea-water stains from brown leather articles, such as handbags and shoes, dissolve a piece of washingsoda in warm milk and rub over the articles. ** * * When whitening a ceiling or any greasy patch over the kitchen stove, add a handful of any good dry soap-powder to the whitewash. This will ensure a clean, smooth surface. ** * * When making a plum pudding, and you have little time, roll the mixture jin a cloth as for a roly-poly. Tie both i ends and it will cook in half the time. ** * * To remove ice-cream stains from clothing, sponge the stains with clean, cold water. ** * * After greasing the tins when making light cakes or sponges sprinkle lightly with cornflour. The cakes will then leave the tin evenly, and will be a nice colour.