WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20989, 28 September 1931, Page 12

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

Hikutaia. —Mrs. Murdock presided at the monthly meeting held in the Hikutaia Hall. "The roll call for the next meeting is to take the form of a gift afternoon, and a demonstration of paperflower making is to be given. Afternoon tea was provided by tho hostesses, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Greary.

Kaipaki.—The September meeting of the. Kaipaki Women's Institute was well attended; several new members being enrolled Several important items of business were discussed. Mrs. Finley gave a very able demonstration of the making of useful and decorative rugs from old rags, and Mrs. Richards, of Cambridge, gave a very interesting lecture on the growing of" chrysanthemums for exhibition purposes. The competition for the month was the making of an article from sugar bags, and the display of highlyornamental and useful articles showed what wonders can be achieved with the aid of tho humble sugarbag, plus a little ingenuity. Mrs. Richards, of Cambridge, judged the articles, awarding first prize to Miss M Speake and second prize to Mrs. N. S. McKinnon. Afternoon tea brought an exceedingly pleasant afternoon to a close. Tho hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames J. A. Tarr, N. S. McKinnon and Miss W. Tarr. Kopuarahi.—The monthly meeting of the Kopuarahi Women's Institute was held recently, Mrs. Newsham presiding over a good attendance. The roll call. "What Boys Like for Christmas, resulted a good variety of suggestions. A demonstration of cookery was much appreciated. Mrs. Baigent demonstrated a shopping bag made from the inner tube of a tyre. Opotiki—The institute, entertained a large number of visitors from various sister institutes last week. Mrs. J. Wilson, '.he president, briefly welcomed the visitors. A competition arranged by Mrs. Fox was won by Mrs. T. Burke, after which Mrs. White (Wainui) sang, Mrs. P. Black following with a pianoforte solo. The comedy sketch "Mechanical Jane" was well acted by Mesdames Scott, Benham and G. Vanstone. Mrs. J. Shaw sang a solo and Mrs. Hewitt, of Waimana, won a competition arranged by Mrs. P. Clark. The visiting presidents returned thanks for the afternoon's entertainment.

Portland.—At a meeting held in the Library Hall it was unanimously decided to form a Women's Institute in Portland. Sixteen members joined. Miss Agnes Stops, voluntary organiser, gave an interesting address on the aims and ideals of the movement and afterwards exhibited her collection of handicrafts made by women's institute members in England. Mrs. T. H. Wilson presided. The election of the committee resulted as follows: President, Mrs. T. H. Wilson; vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Leese; secretary, Mrs. Neal; treasurer and press correspondent, Miss 13. Kerr; Mesdames Hagee and Morgan. Pukerniro-Ulen Afton. —The Pukemi.ro >?nd Glen Afton Women's Institute met recently, when Mrs. J. Dunn gave a rugmaking demonstration. The roll-call, proverbs, was well responded to. Mesdames Leeming and J, Dunn were hostesses for the evening. Supper and community hinging brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Te Uku. —Miss Stops addressed a large number of members and friends in the Memorial Hall and stressed the advantage of every member as far as possible doing some work for the institute. Songs were sung by Mesdames Bromich and A. Moon, and members joined in community singing. Miss Stops' collection of needlework and home crafts was greatly admired. At a later meeting Mrs. Hird cut out dresses for members who arc entering tho competition for the best dress, not to .cost more than ss. Dr. Sturtevant, of Raglan, gave a very interesting address on first-aid. A roll call for tho best lunch for a school child was won by Mrs. Harsant. ft was agreed to collect books, gramophone records, etc., next month for the Sunshine League. A potato-growing competition was arranged Waiuku —At a well-attended meeting of the Waiuku Women's Institute a daffodil competition was held by the, members and a most creditable exhibit was staged. Mr. D. A. Hay, of Remuera, and Mr. Marchant, of ITuapai, were present to judge the exhibits and give addresses. Mr. May gave a most interesting and instructive address on general gardening, and dealt with work and planting in the garden for each month of the year. Mr. Marchant, a notable and expert grower of daffodils, confined his remarks to this flower and its culture. The prize for the best bloom in the show was awarded to Mrs. \V. S. Neal (Phineus). Items consisted of a song by Mrs. Culfield and a humorous monologue by Miss Shepherd. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Culfield, Mrs. Morrin and Miss Kelland. Warkworth. —In the absence of Mrs. L. Ray Civil, Mrs. Bond presided at tho monthly meeting. A demonstration on eiderdown making from sheep wool was given by Mrs. Coe and Miss Kay and Dr. Shono gave an instructive address. Supper was served by the hostesses. Mrs. (Joe. Mrs. Catnan, Mrs. Coath and Mrs. Ilalligan. Community singing under tho leadership of Mrs. Brackenrig and Mrs. Smytheman was thoroughly enjoyed. Wharoora.—A very enthusiastic meeting of ladies was held in the Whareora Hall on Wednesday afternoon to meet Miss Stop, organiser for the Women's Institutes. There was a large attendance, presided over by Miss Stop, who outlined the aims and objects of women's institutes. It was unanimously decided to form an institute at Whareora. and the following officers were elected President. Mrs. Alex. Clarke; vice-president, Mrs. lv. McLennan ; secretary, Mrs. C. F. Smith; treasurer, Miss B. Pitney. It was decided to send representatives to a conference of institutes in the district to be held in Whangarei on October 9, when Miss Stop will lecture on "Arts and Crafts. Among those present at the meeting were Mesdames Cranston, Hoban, J. M. Smith, A. M. Smith. Morgan, Wrack, Edmonds, Cotterill, Easterbrook, Taylor, Baker, T. Jones, Beach, Craig. B. Smith, A. Clarke, jun. A delicious afternoon tea wm dispensed. |