INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21742, 6 March 1934, Page 3

INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES

USEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS Reports of Institute activities are as follows: Auckland Centre.—The first annual mooting of the Auckland Centre of the Women's Institute was held at the Y.W.C.A. last week. Mrs. Teapc was again elected president (unopposed), and the following committee was appointed:—Mesdames McDonald, De Montalk, Rawley, Dewing, Cassidy, Sugden, Lornie, Brady, Miln, Davis and Miss Lewis. Two pianoforte solos by Miss Pi'ggott were enjoyed. Miss Jean Stevenson, general secretary of the Y.W.C.A., gave a brief talk on the activities of the association and afternoon tea brought the meeting to a close. Parua Baj 7 . —A competition, " Something From a Flour Bag," was won by Mrs. Robinson, with a camp work basket. " Our Nativo Birds" was the subject of a general talk. Ruatangata. —The roll call was "Uses for Butter for Other Purposes Than Cooking." A competition was won by Mra. Thorburn.

Turua.—The competition was for a pot of apple jelly, won by Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. Johnson demonstrated avool work. Mrs. Walker, ex-president, and Mrs. Currie were farewelled at a garden party at Mrs. Johnson's residence and were presented with flower bowls. Te Kopuru.—The competition for the best sponge sandwich was won by Mrs. Savident and the roll call was suggestions for future meetings. Wainui-Ahipara.—Competitions were held for a pot of jam, a plate of biscuits, a home-made handkerchief, and three largest eggs. Tho last-named entries wero presented to the local hospital. AVaihue.—A remit re school stationery was sent to the conference. The competition was for a decorated sweet basket from cardboard and paper. Waikiekie —Waiotira. —The institute debated upon pioneer v. present days. The judge was Mr. Drummond, of Auckland, whose decision was in favour of present day life, this winning by half a point. The roll call was useful hints, and the competition, a flour bag article. Whareora. —An outdoor meeting was held on the tenns court. Miss Wigley gave an address on tho origin of flowers, and a competition on the names of flowers was won by her. Whenuapai.—ln a competition for the best vase of flowers, the points prize was won by Mrs. Grigg. Most articles in a matchbox was won by Mrs. Nixon, with 141 articles. A demonstration of quilting was given by Mrs. Okkleston, president of the Hobsonville institute.