WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21880, 16 August 1934, Page 4

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

The following Institutes of I lie Auckland Federation hold their monthly meetings recently:Greenhitho.— A lecture on astrology was given by Mrs. G. Dyson, of Auckland The meeting was unanimous in its appreciation of the work done for the furtherance of drama by Mrs. late, P1 Happy*Valley.—A roll call, written essays on various subjects, was enjoyed and community singing was held. _ Homai. —Visitors from the lakanmi branch of the Women's Division were welcomed. Miss Lewis (litirangi) gave an address on institute work, and showed many useful articles made by members of back-block institutes. lho roll call, limericks, was well answered. Hunua. —The competition was 'lho best article you can mako from loz. four-ply wool." It was won by Mrs. T. ltedman. Howick.—The second birthday party was held recently, Miss Nation presiding over n large gathering of members and friends. Games were played and a short sketch jvas acted by members. Miss Nation was presented with a prize for winning the first place in the year's competitions. Kaikohe. —The competition was for a buttonhole made in calico. It was won by Mrs. Herdman. Mrs. Mackay was tiie judge. Kauri. —Mrs. Finch gave a talk on seedlings and cuttings. The roll call was "Limericks." A large parcel of woollen clothing was sent to the Whangarei Relief Committee for distribution to the poor and needy. Ivopuarahi.—A short was given on gardening by Mrs. Gordon, and a demonstration by Miss White on rose pruning. A memory contest was won by Mrs. H. Bower. Mangapai.—An open meeting was held and tho president, Mrs. Hayward, welcomed visitors and members. The roll "call was, Tho many uses of kerosene. Mrs. J. S. Mackay gave a demonstration of spinning. Maromaku. —A written competition arranged by Mrs. Webb was won by Mrs. Baydon. Tho roll call was for thrift articles and was we'll supported. Tho article made from waste material was won by Mrs. G. Boss.