WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20640, 12 August 1930, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

VIENNA CONFERENCE. IMPRESSIONS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] LONDON, July 11. As Miss Eleanor Tripp (Orari Gorge) and Miss L. Large (Napier) were visiting England they were appointed as delegates to represent the Women's Institutes of New Zealand (of which they are both enthusiastic members) at the Vienna Congress of tho International Council of Women, and attended very interesting meetings of the rural countrywomen's section, at which nearly 50 countries were repiesented. Mrs. Watts, of Canada, who organised the Women's Institute movement in England, was tho chairman. The Countess of Aberdeen went from the International Women's Council to open the meeting with a welcome from the council. "It was a great experience to be there," says Miss Large, " and meet many celebrated women who were excellent speakers and spoke equally well in English, French, German, besides their own language. I was elected a member of the Liaison Committee, which is the acting committee in London, representing the rural organisations. We cannot speak too highly of tho kindnesses we received in every way from the Viennese people, who had arranged many excursions for our pleasure, and in the Castle of Schonbrunn had a. special exhibition of paintings and works of art which had belonged to the Empress Marie Louise, and which had been sold to different people after the Republic had been proclaimed. A public welcome was given in the great hall of the Hofburg by the women's societies of Vienna, and Fran Hainisch, who has done so much for women there, and is over 90 years old, spoke a few words." From Vienna Miss Large went to Munich and from Munich she went to Switzerland. She is now back in London. Lady Aberdeen presided at a welcome luncheon to the delegates at the Lyceum Club last week and the New Zealanders had a pleasant time meeting friends whom they had made at various meetings and social gatherings.

HENDERSON. The Henderson Women's Institute met recently, the president, Mrs. Stuart, presiding over a large number of members and friends. A lecture on " The Moon" by Mr. Jones, of the W.E.A., was listened to with great interest. A competition was held, and popular vote awarded Mrs. Robb the, prize for a dress made from material costing not more than five shillings. Supper was dispensed by the hostesses, Mesdames King-Mason and Dodgson. N NETHERTON. The women of Nether ton, Hauraki Plains, listened to a very interesting addres given by Mrs. Wettenhall. voluntary organiser for the Provincial Federation, on the aims and objects of the institutes. At the close of the address all present decided to form an institute, and the following officers were elected: —President, Mrs. Scudamore; secretary, Mrs. Epps; treasurer, Mrs. Adam. A very pleasant meeting closed, with votes of thanks to Mrs. Wettenhall for her very able address, and to Mrs. Epps, as convener of the meeting. PUKEKOHE. The Pukekohte Women's Institute met in (he Oddfellows' Hall last week, when a very enjoyable programme of entertainment was given to another large gathering, presided over by Mrs. Hosking, the Pukekohe Institute president. Miss Ziman, of Auckland, spoke of the Zionist movement in Palestine and of her experiences in 1 that country. After business matters had been dealt with a magazine competition was won by Mrs. and Miss Morrow, who tied for first place. Mrs. Foster, of Tuakau, pave a very care-fully-prepared demonstration of moccasin making. Vocal items were rendered by Mrs. Lawson during the evening and were much appreciated. The hostesses were Mrs. C. Cooper, Mrs. S. P. Day Jind Mrs. Keven. The supper , arrangements were under the care of Mrs. Morrin and Miss Close.

PORT ALBERT. The Port Albert Institute met recently,, Mrs. G. H. Smith presiding over a large gathering of members. Community singing was enjoyed and the roll call was well responded to. A " bring-and-buy " stall was well patronised, adding to the institute funds. The hostesses we're Mrs. G. H. Smith and Mrs. May Becroft. WHAKATANE. 9 The Whakalane Women's Institute held its monthly meeting last week, Sirs. Buddie, president, presiding. Business was discussed, after which a lecture on firsts aid was given by Mrs.' McMiken and a vocal item by Mrs. Ivopae. Delegates were chosen for the biennial conference and letters were read from the Rev. Jasper Cakler thanking the institute for parcels of clothing sent. The hostesses Fraser, McLean and Luke. TE ATATU. The monthly meeting of the Te Atatu Women's Institute was held last week, Mrs. ' Chadwick presiding. Mrs. Paton read a most interesting and helpful paper on " Diet, and Food Values." Durinfc the afternoon Mrs. Shale sang, and tea was served by Mrs. Adamson and Mrs. Senn. TE UKU. The monthly meeting of the To Uku Women's Institute was held -recently. Mrs. Docld gave a demonstration of pewter work, and a competition'arranged by Mrs. Cogswell was won .by Mrs. Dent, 1; Mrs. Dodd and Miss Ross, 2 (tied). A collection of clothes was made for the welfare work in Hamilton. TE WHETU. The annual meeting of the Te W'lietu Women's institute was held last week. The elections of committeo and president took place, Mrs. Dobson being- elected president for the coming year. A motorcar guessing competition was won by Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Lake. The hostesses for the afternoon were Misses E. Dobson and G. French.