WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20819, 11 March 1931, Page 5

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

ALBANY. A well-attended meeting of the Albany Institute was held last week, Mrs. Treby presiding. Mrs. W. Hobson gave art address upon " Colour," in which she dealt with its many aspects and its relation to human life. The address was much enjoyed by the members and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. The roll call was "An Inspiring Thought." Two new members were enrolled and were given a cordial welcome. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Bronlund and Collins and Miss Cowley. SILVERD ALE. Mpmhers and friends of 1 lie Silverdale Women's Institute spent a pleasant day at Red Beach recently. Lunch was served under the trees, after which all gathered on the beach and took part in games, races and swimming. A treasure hunt and peanut race caused much amusement. A produce day held in aid of the earthquake relief fund was most successful, a large quantity of fruit, vegetables and preserves being sent to the Sunshine Association for the benefit of children on Motuihi Island. TE POL The Mareh meeting of the Te Poi Women's Institute was held in Mrs. Wire's grounds. In the absence of the president Mrs. Hopkins presided. A sugar bag competition was held and some very clever transformations were displayed. Mrs. Woolnough's entry, a child's cardigan, gained first place, and Mrs. Coclcerton was second with a footstool. Several ladies played tennis and many strolled through the grounds. Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Wyatt entertained with a charade and gramophone music was enjoyed. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Wise for the use of her grounds was carried by acclamation. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Wise, sen., and S. Read. WAIHI. A very enjoyable meeting of the Waihi Women's Institute was held in St. James' Hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. L. Gilmour, president, presided. Mrs. F. C. V. Clark read the balancesheet of the recent garden fete, which realised £lO7 13s lOd toward the Mayor's earthquake relief fund. The president congratulated the institute oil its first effort, which went to show the fino community spirit already existing among its mombers, now numbering 105.

It was decided to noniinato two members as candidates for tho forthcoming school committee elections. Mrs. F. Haszard gave an entertaining lecturette on "Books," pointing out very clearly how easily acquired is the habit for good taste or otherwise in literature. Some of her personal experiences of readers were very amusing. Miss Hinchey's pianoforte solos were very much enjoyed. Mrs. Dabinett, assisted by Mrs. Craig and Miss Dabinett gavo a demonstration of the useful art of making a handsome rug from old silk stockings. Good business was done at the "trading"' table, a feature of institutes which proves beneficial to members as well as the institute. A round table conference on "Mottoes" to bo adopted 011 the monthly programme engaged attention for some time. Finally "Unity is Strength" was decided tipon for the March meeting. The hostesses wore Mesdames Gordon, Munro, Blaekmoro, Barber, Talbot, Croker and Hancock.: WOOD HILL. The first monthly meeting of the Wood.hill Women's Institute for tho year was held last week in tho local hall, Mrs. Stanley Phillips presiding over a good attendance of members. Seven new members were enrolled. The programme for the meetings for the next three was drawn up and delegates were appointed to attend the bi-annual meeting to bo held in Auckland. The meeting closed .with the serving of afternoon tea.