WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21470, 19 April 1933, Page 5

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

BRANCH MEETINGS Albany was very fortunate in securing the services of the Rev. Wilna Constable, who gave a very impressive address 011 Bernard Shaw's "Saint Joan." Her rendering of passages from the play was reminiscent of Damo Sybil Ihorndike. As the outcome of a lecture by Colonel Closey 011 currency reform, a discussion circle was set 011 foot. The vegetables displayed for competition were despatched to the City Mission. Glenbrook's president welcomed members and visitors from tho Mother Institute, Waiuku. Mrs. Diver gave a very interesting talk on tho Isle of Wight, the home of the Ryde Institute, with which the Glenbrook Institute has recently been linked. Miss Hosking judged the competition for the best jar of jelly. The play " Mary's Dismissal" was produced by members. A pleasing feature of the afternoon was the presentation of a fruit bowl to Miss Rothcry, who is shortly to be married. Hikurangi decided to hold a court in the forthcoming winter exhibition at Whangarei. Mrs. Dale demonstrated bottling fruit, including tomatoes. Owing to wet weather, the picnic was held in tho parish hall. Kati Kati had a round table talk to find out members' wishes for the next six months' programme. Mrs. Hasard gave an instructive lecturo on Chile. This was followed by a short concert. During tea new members were proposed and heartily welcomed by the president and members. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to all wlip had provided entertainment. Kohukohu's roll-call, " Cure for the Blues." caused great interest. The articles for the competition showed some wonderful, varied work from scraps. A linen bag and two teapot cosies secured first places. Kumeu enrolled two new members. Any effort to establish a rest home for tired country women within tramway distance of Auckland will be strongly supported. Mrs. Girven demonstrated the making and oiling of coats of unbleached calico; patterns were supplied to members. It was decided to enter a court at the Auckland Winter Show and to compete in tho Thrift Table to be held in May. Mareretu opened with tho roll-call for suggestions for further competitions, and community singing afforded much pleasure. New Lynn had a very interesting demonstration of needlework of many kinds from the finest linen canvas and 'woolwork, by Miss Sutherland, of Milne and Choyce, Limited. The competition was for the best vase of flowers. Mercury Bav enrolled two new members. It was suggested that gardening and sewing circles should be formed. Dr. Hinds' lecture on first-aid proved very interesting. A paper, " Reminiscences of Mercury Bay, and people I have known," by Mr. David Hamilton, was read by Mrs. Hinds. After tea tho play '• Five Birds in a Cage" was read by members. Omaha" and Pakiri held the annual meeting, Mrs. G. B. White reelected as president. Tho roll call "Sing, Say or Pay," produced some humour, I also some pence toward the funds. The competition was a flour-bag article. Parua Bay.—The president gave a lecturette on home decoration. Tho best hand-made handkerchief was the subject of the competition. Tho roll-call, "Superstitions," was very entertaining. Arrangements were made to sew for the poor. Tawukura elected Mrs. Harnett president-, while Mrs. XJrquhart was reelected secretary. The competition was the best cushion cover made from a sugar bag. To Aroha discussed the matter of a. court at the Waikato Winter Show. The members were of opinion that tho institute should put all its energy into | a court at the local agricultural and pastoral show. An invitation from Waitoa to a special visitors' day was appreciated. Mr, G. G. Desmond addressed the members on Russia. Postwar Russia and the Five Years' Plan were explained by one who had actually been there. More of this kind of entertainment would be a great boon. To Kowhai congratulated Mrs. Cox upon her success in tho Hamilton flower show. An address on gardening was given by Mrs. Cox, while Mesdames Clarke and A. Smith, of Taupiri, demonstrated rug-making from natural raw wool, toy-making from sheepskins, brooches, and cane and raffia baskets. A large and varied parcel was sent to the hospital, and jars of jam to the Welfare League 7 . The sales table was attractive. A visitors' book is being provided.