WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20893, 8 June 1931, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

Helensville.—The first meeting of the newly-formed Helensville Institute took place recently the president, Mrs. J. A. Stewart, presiding. Valuable advice as to the conduct of the meetings was given by Mrs. S. of Wood hill Institute. Mrs. West read an amusing article. Afternoon tea was served by members of the committee.

Kaipara Flats.—The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, Mrs. Brotte presiding. Business was discussed and a competition held. The hostesses were Mrs. Morison and Miss Mori son.

Kopuarahi.—At a meeting of the Kopualahi Institute Mrs. Baigent gave a resuiiio of the business dealt with at the Hauraki group meeting hold in Turua recently and a general discussion followed. Mrs. J. B. McMillan explained a method of preserving apples by the use of sulphur and exhibited apples treated a year ago and still in a perfect stale of preservation. A demonstration of dressfitting by Mrs. Baigent was niuch appreciated by members. Kumeu.—The first meeting of the Kumeu Women's Institute was held in the Public Hall. A demonstration of cutting out and fitting was given by Mrs. Girven. Recitations by Mrs. Milligen and musical items by Mis. Ivinloch were much appreciated. The names of Mrs. Cook. Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Outram and Mrs. Boord were added to the executive committee. Mrs. H. Bull and Mrs. D. Hill were hostesses for the afternoon.

Maungaturoto.—A competition of articles used in the- kitchen was held, the prize being won by Mrs. W. McLean. Three new members were enrolled at the meeting, over which Sirs. Cox presided. Ohinewai.—The prize for the best article made from a sugar-bag was won by Mrs. J. R. Hill, and a competition by Miss Welch. The hostesses were Mrs. Howard and Mrs. J. R. Hill.

Wellsford.—A report of the Auckland Federation conference was read by Mrs. Dubi at (he monthly meeting. A demonstration of paper macho work was given by Sirs. Amor and Mrs. Kenealy, and pianoforte solos by Mrs. Jousey were much enjoyed. The hostesses were Mrs. McPherson. Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. W. Smith and Mrs. King. Woodhill. —A demonstration of paperbasket making was given by the president, Mrs. Stanley Phillipps. Mrs. Chasy, a visitor from England, gave a travel talk on a tour from England, across the Continent to Turkey. The hostesses were Mrs. E. Phillipps and Mrs. Quarrie.