WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21239, 20 July 1932, Page 5

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

Albany.—The July .meeting of the institute was held on Wednesday. The members stood in silence as a mark of sympathy with Miss Sloano, who had rocenfcly lost her mother. The remits for the forthcoming conference in Wellington were discussed and Mrs. Woolley gave a very interesting demonstration of dresscutting and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The competition, " Soft Toys," was won by Miss I. Johnson, Mrs. Smith being second. Some very beautiful soft toys were displayed. Tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Ivingdon, Ingham and Miss Woolley. Ananga.-—A good attendance of members met in the district hall. Several skiris were inspected for the purpose of making gloves, and some were cut out for members. Mrs. N. McCullough, Miss E. Daveney and Miss T. Jensen entertained at the piano, and Mrs. L. Bird read sonio extracts from the Exporter. A roll-call "Suggestions," brought forth some good ideas for making the institute more interesting. A recipe exchange a busy time for pencils and paper. ' The trade table was in charge of Mrs. G. Daveney. The hostesses were Mrs. Price, Miss Hansen and Miss E. Pratt.

Brown's Bay.—A meeting of the institute opened with an original community song composed by one of the members. After tho most important business had been dealt with a programme of entertainment was given. Mrs. Loader played a pianoforte solo, Mrs. Gerlach gave a song, and a one-act play was taken part in by Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Gerlach ancl Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Treby, from the Albany Institute, gavo a very enlightening address, on the aims, objects and rules of the Women's Institute movement. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Bell, Mitchell and Karr. Glen Massey. —A demonstration of making hat boxes from cheese crates was given by Mrs. Ryan, from Hamilton, at a meeting of the institute. Mrs. V. Tanfield was tho winner of a competition. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Kelly and Miss Lees. Kumeu.—Mrs. Lewis gave a very interesting talk upon her organising work in tho far north to members of tho Kumeu Institute. She also gave a demonstration in spinning and the many and varied uses of isheeps' wool and skins. The splendid collection of thrift articles was much admired and patterns taken for future use. A report was reatf from Mrs. Harris, giving an account of the sewing circle's work. So far numerous garments have been distributed locally and several parcels forwarded to the various social workers in Auckland. Tho trading table is now well established and good business is resulting. Mrs. Milligan and Mrs. Douglas Hill were appointed delegates to tho Auckland conference, and Mrg. Milligan was proposed as a candidate for the executivo of tho provincial federation. Recipes were given by Mrs. Burrett, Mrs. Stalibrass and Mrs. Simpson. Afternoon tea, served by Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Girven and Mrs. Cottle, brought the afternoon to a close.

Matakana.—At a meeting of tho institute it was agreed to send a donation to the. Auckland Federation for the unemployed women's fund. Mrs. Halligan, of Warkworth, demonstrated how to mako puff pastry. A short story, with spaces left to be fdled in with the names of motor-cars, made an interesting competition. It was won by Mrs. D. Jones. Many good answers were brought forth ly the roll-call (uses of salt). Useful articles made from sugar bags wero on exhibition. The hostesses, Mesdames Watson, Cornwall and Withers, served afternoon tea. Many of the members availed themselves of the opportunity to learn how to make gloves and moccasins on the occasion of a visit from Mrs. Lewis.

Ngatea.—A meeting of the institute was held last week, Mrs. Olsen presiding. Tho hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Dudding, Mrs. C. Douglas, Mrs. Justin, Mrs. Hallett and Miss Irwin. The roll call was " Hints -on Knitting, Crotchet, and Sowing." The recent sewing bee resulted in splendid supply of rugs and blankets' being sent to relief camps.

Ohinewai.—At the recent monthly institute meeting arrangements were made for the institute ball to bo held in the near future. A humorous sketch, "Between the Soup and the Savoury," acted by Mrs. Lynch, Miss Calvert and Miss Redmond, was greatly enjoyed. After the planting of the trees given by Mrs. Moriarty, a vote of thanks was passed for tho gift of same. The hostesses were Mrs. J. R. Hill and Mrs. Howard. Okaihau.—The institute held a social for members and their families to which Utakura members with their families were invited. All enjoyed the programme of musical items, songs, duologues, dancing and games, which was provided. Some of the junior members staged a one-act play, entitled " At the Ribbon Counter." Tho July meeting was held on Tuesday. The demonstrations shown were a child's bonnet in daisy knitting, by Mrs. Jas. Ogle, and knitted golf stockings, shown by Mrs. Anderson. The roll call was "nutritious school lunches," or " a suitable lunch for a working man." The competition was "something made from a flour bag." A cushion by Mrs. Jas. McKenzie won first prize. The junior members' competition was tho best patch, and was won by Miss Sigley. Some of tho members learned how to cut out gloves. The hostesses were Mesdames Anderson, Faithfull and Parkinson, who arranged amusing games. Afternoon tea was served.

Papamoa.—Following a committee meeting, the business part of the usual monthly meeting of the institute was held. Mrs. Morton presided. Arrangements wero made for the birthday meeting, which falls this month. Resolutions for the New Zealand Women's Institute conference, which is to bo held in Wellington this month, were discussed. Hostesses were ifrs. Morton and Mrs. Lees.

Tangowahine-Avoca, Mrs. Chesney Dunn, delegate to the Auckland Federation Conference, read an interesting report at a recent meeting of tho institute. The best entry for the roll-call, "Ways of using up cold mutton," was given by Mrs. Ralph Harding, for which a prize was presented. The institute had sent 21b. of butter to Borough Green, in Kent, through the New Zealand Dairy Produce Control Board. A letter of thanks was received from the Mayor of Darga-ville s Relief Committee for a padded woollen quilt; and two other quilts had been given to needy cases in the district. Hostesses for luncheon wore Mrs. Chesney, Dunn and Mfs. J. Mclnness. ■