WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21165, 23 April 1932, Page 18

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

Awanui. —A demonstration of passe partout photograph framing, given by Mrs. M. Bird, was greatly appreciated at. a, meeting of tho instituto. A compel ition of articles made from sugar bags, brought forth many, both attractive and useful, Mrs. McCarthy being the winner of the prize donated by Mrs. Matthews. Mrs. Gallagher was appointed delegate for the forthcoming federation conference. Afternoon tea was served. ' Coromandel.—At a meeting of the Coromandel Institute a play entitled, " Aunt Lizzie's Friend" was played, and a " picture gallery" caused much amusement,. A competition for the best, three plain scones was won by Miss Riley, 1; Mrs. McDonald, 2; Mrs. Darling, 7>. Mrs. Perfect and Miss Jones played pianoforte solos. The hostesses were:—Mrs. JRiley, Mrs. Strongman and Mrs. Peters. Edgecumbe.—The institute met. recently, when Mrs. French read a report of the Hay of Plenty Federation meeting. Mrs. .Sumner, of Awakeri, gave a very interesting lesson in sealing-wax decoration. Mrs. Feeles demonstrated apple-preserving by the sulphur method. Tho competition was " Something f Have Learned at the Institute," and the roll-call was: "An Easy Pudding." The hostesses were:— Mrs. J. Irving, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Dawson.

Hangatiki.—At a meeting of the institute tho roll call was "Economy Hints," useful thrift articles also being shown.' A candle competition was won by Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Saunders being second. A demonstration on organdio petal work was given by Mrs. McClymont. Manawahe.—Several visitors were present at a meeting of the institute. Nominations for tho executive of the Bay of Plenty Federation were dealt with. It was decided to hold a " bring and buy" stall at. the May meeting. A proposal that a euchre and dance evening be held was approved. The competition, a memory test, was won by Mrs. Habgood. Quite a number of articles were handed in for sale at the institute stall. Mrs. Smith, of Pukekohe, has donated a doll to be raffled for funds. Tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdnmes Logan, P. Theobald and P. Farrelly. Manawaru. —At a meeting of the Manawaru Institute Mrs. Lamb was appointed delegate to the Dominion Conference, to bo held in Wellington. A presentation of a silver serviette ring, suitably inscribed, was made by Mrs. Graham to the president's small son, ho being the first institute baby. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames McLaren, Hughes and Neeve. Mangonui.—A lesson in making waxpaper flowers was given at a meeting of the Mangonui Institute by Mrs. Parkinson. A competition arranged by Miss Black was won by Mrs. Hughes, and another for making tho best articles out of a flour bag was won by Mrs. S. Groves. Hostesses were Mesdames Prosser, P. and M. Wrathall and P. Warisbone.

Pirongia.—A very interesting demcyistration of the many uses of papier macho was given by Mrs. C. 0. Berry, at a meeting of the institute. A "bring and buy" department, under the direction of ]\lrs. W. 11. Bell, proved a great success, a Croat variety of articles finding a ready sale.

Springdale.—A well attended meeting of those interested in the formation of an institute in the district took place last Tuesday, Mrs. R. Galloway presiding. The organiser for the Waikato Federation, Mrs. Harsant addressed the gathering. Later Mrs. Harsant gave an interesting demonstration of twine mat making. It was unanimously decided to form an institute, and the election of officers resulted as under President, Mrs. R. Galloway; vice-president, Mrs. F. Gordon; secretary, Miss C. Wagstaff; treasurer, Miss F. Hunger; general committee, Mesdames Palliser, Readhead, Burgess, Sharkey, Wagstaff and Miss ~D. Malcolm. Afternoon tea brought the gathering to a close.

Waharoa.—Mrs. Barry, of Matamata, spoke of Egypt arid showed many beautiful articles which sh o had brought home from that country at a meeting of the institute. Mrs. Eix, of Walton, gave a talk upon flowers and exhibited some wonderful chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers. Mrs. Barry won a competition and Miss Pedersen sang two solos, which were very much appreciated. The hostesses were Mesdames Burns, Barlow, Barker and Brooks. Waikino.—A recent meeting of the institute produced an enjoyable afternoon. Misses Upton and Stewart played a pianoforte duet and Miss N. Holhs contributed 7i humorous recitation. Whitehead and Clarke gavo an interesting and instructive demonstration of pewter and copper work. Wailajkaruru.—Mrs. W. Hedges presided over a large gathering of members and husbands at a meeting held recently. After an address on orchard work, given by Mr. W. Caweley, of Thames, tea was handed around by the hostesses, Mesdames Cummins, Dalgety, Dick and Elliott. Mrs. Hedges proposed a vote of thanks to the following for services rendered, namely:—Mesdames Motion, McLean, 1 bidding, McCauseley. Successful exhibitors of produce, etc., were as follows: Vegetables: I*. Stretton and J. MoPherson; apples: Messrs. Clover and \V illiarns; flowers: Mrs. W. Death and Mr. W. Stretton; bottled fruit: Mesdame3 Mitchell and Death; jam: Mrs. Hedges and Miss Elliott; pickles: Mesdames McCluno and Darling; sauces: Mesdames F. Stretton and Godkin. Mrs. N. Hedges and Mrs. G. Connell were elected delegates for the conference. Whakapirau.—'The April meeting of the institute was hold on Tuesday, and was well attended. Songs were contributed by Miss Wallis, ana Mrs, Smith gave an interesting demonstration of several different patterns of slipper-making. There was a roll call, "sing, say or pay, * .-•nd much merriment was caused by the reading of leap year letters written by the members.

Waiuku. —A report was read on the work of the gardening circle at a meeting of the institute, after which Colonel Aldrod briefly addressed tho meeting on behalf of tho Waiuku Returned Soldiers' Association, on Poppy Day. The institute decided to organise the sale of poppies for Anzac Day. Mrs. Maingay gavo a lecture and demonstration on somo of the difficult points in dressmaking. In the evening tho members celebrated the second anniversary of the institute by holding social evening in Wesley Hall. Visitors were present from Pukekohe. and Mrs. Wyatt, of the Pukekohe Institute, conveyed the best wishes of her institute to the Waiuku Institute.