WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21440, 14 March 1933, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Albany.—A programme for six months was submitted and approved of at a recent institute meeting. One new member was welcomed. Mr. W. Hooton gave a demonstration of budding and almond twigs supplied by Miss Bews, of Huapai, were distributed.

Buckland tied with Onewhero for third place in the courts competition at the Franklin Show. Mr. Allan addressed members on dahlia culture, while Mrs. Osmond showed the sulphur method of preserving apples. The competition, sponge sandwich, was won by Mrs. Lewis. Glenfield has held two meetings out-of-doors. At the March meeting Mrs. Butt's resignation as treasurer was accepted with regret, and Mr. Weir was chosen to fill the position. The winning article in the flour-bag competition, a girl's frock made by Mrs. Douse, was hardly recognisable as being made from such material.

Henderson was presided over by the vice-president, Miss Ellis; An interesting demonstration on oiled coat making was given by Mrs. J. G. Bond. Mrs. Harold Wright judged the bouquets of flowers. A musical programme, arranged by the entertainment committee, was much appreciated. Three new members were enrolled.

Maromako had fancy biscuits for competition. Miss McLeod gav.e a practical demonstration on button-hole making and some useful information on cutting and making garments. The roll-call was " How I would Spend £5." Mrs. Woodcock's songs were much appreciated. Ngatea's secretary is leaving the district, and Mrs. S. Phelps was appointed to the position. Mrs. Laing, president of the Waitakamru Institute, lectured on the curing of cow hide, and also demonstrated papier mache. Miss Laing showed how to half-sole shoes with , home-cured leather.

Pukekohe.—Owing to illness, Mrs. Wyatt was not able to preside, her place being taken by Mrs. Revell. A six months' programme was presented by the committee and approved of by the members. Conveners were appointed for the arts and crafts and music circles. Mrs. D. Roulstmi gave an instructive demonstration on the cutting arid fitting a coat collar. A very interesting leeturetlo was given by Mrs. English, of Auckland, on her travels through the United States, Britain and the Continent, with a detailed account of the 1930 Passion Play.

Tuiika.li had a demonstration of wool rug-making by Mrs. Mcßae, and a play entitled " Contradictions." This institute gained first prize in the junior section at the Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Show.

Wainui-Ahipnra elected Mrs. Shirley Masters as president and Mrs. Ivan Berghan secretary. The Whangarei Winter Exhibition courts were discussed, but it was decided that this institute is too small to enter. The competitions were the most useful article and also the prettiest made from a flour bag. Waima at a recent meeting invited members' husbands, who attended in great force and thoroughly enjoyed tho programme. Mrs. G. Johnston's party produced tho play, "Aunt Lizzie's Friend." The children were entertained by the institute. At a later meeting Mrs. McCowati demonstrated the use of the wool carder, and it was decided to procure one for tho institute. Mrs. Johnston demonstrated papier macho, and the competition was that of washing summer hats. Wellsford's roll-call, " What I Should do if a Burglar Was in the House," was very amusing. Mrs. Stanley Phillips demonstrated basket-making with cane and crepe paper rope. She had been judging the institute courts at the local show, Wellsford securing first place, with Ma tali a n;i second and Warkworth third. Leigh and Port Albert were both highly commended.

Woorihill commenced the year's competitions with one in vegetables. The flower circle was reopened with keen interest. Funds from the monthly trading stall are to be devoted to the local library. Recipes were given and Mrs. E. G. Phillips rendered two songs. A home-made leather bag was displayed.