WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21926, 9 October 1934, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Institute activities are as follows: Aranga.—Community singing -was enjoyed. Competitions were •won by Mrs. Arvidson, Miss J. Hall, Miss L. Carlson and Miss K. Downey, and a demonstration by Miss N. Pratt was greatly appreciated. Kaihu. ■ — The institute aspirations were read in Maori. A demonstration was given by Mrs. A. Williams, of Dargaville, of curing a calfskin. The competition for the best green flax kit was won by Mrs. Panape with Mrs. King second. A community wool quilt was raffled, Mrs. Te Pore, sen., being; successful. Hangatiki. —A letter from the Lode Institute, England, was read. The third birthday party was discussed and the roll cail was suggestions for future roll calls. Matangi.—Mrs. Luxford, a trained nurse, lectured on home nursing, and demonstrated ways of making a patient comfortable in different diseases and breaks. This was much appreciated. An invitation was received from the Plunket Society to attend a lecture by Mrs. Parkes at the Lyceum Club with lantern slides. Mrs. Luxford also spoke on the work of the Sunshine League. The monthly gardening notes were very helpful as usual. liaglan.—Mrs. Kelso, Dominion organising secretary, spoke on institute matters at a recent meeting. The competition for a bowl of young flowers gave a colourful touch to the meeting. Musical items were enjoyed. Taupiri.—Mrs. Hughes, of Ngaruawahia, demonstrated making bag rugs, some beautiful rugs being shown. The annual At Home was held and a "husband's evening" was a, great success, there being a record attendance of husbands. Mrs. Kelso addressed a group meeting, eight institutes being represented. Basketware for the blind was sold. Te Kowhai. —A demonstration of Dargeena work was given. The competition was for a plate of shortbread, and the roll-call, "An Old Treasure," brought many relics of bygone days. Some dated back over 100 years, and one was 250 years old. Peggy squares were brought, and these will be joined together at the next meeting to form a community quilt. Good business was done at the sales table, the proceeds to go to the charity fund. Whatawhata. —A demonstration of paper baskets and an address on "Life in Rhodesia" were much appreciated. The competitions were for the best article made from scraps, and for the best thrift article. A successful penny drive was held, and ,the institute will benefit accordingly.