INSTITUTE AFFAIRS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23272, 15 February 1939, Page 5

INSTITUTE AFFAIRS

Glenbrook. —Mrs. Gearon presided at the recent monthly meeting of the Glenbrook Women's institute, items were presented by Mrs. McDonald, Miss West head and Miss Douglas, and Mrs. Hepburn gave a talk. Competitions were won by Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. McCrystal. Otorohanga.—The monthly meeting, which was well attended, was presided over by Mrs. A. A. Smith. The

Otorohanga.—The monthly meeting, which was well attended, was presided over by Mrs. A. A. Smith. The competition (buttonhole) was won by Mrs. C'liurch, with Mrs. Oliver second and Mrs. Xcshanseu third. A demonstration ot looped chrochet work was given by Mrs. A. Still, Remits for the annual conference were discussed. Ihe hostesses for afternoon tea were Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Hoskins.

Kaipara F1 its.—The monthly meeting was held recently, and was presided over bv Mrs. Blade. Charade competitions were held. The hostesses were Mrs. Paddison and Mrs. Joy. Kihikihi. —The vice-president, Mrs. Raiue, presided at a recent meeting of the institute. Ihe district Plunket nurse. 'Miss Thomas, gave a helpful address on the care of babies. The bring and buy table, in charge ol members, did good business. Letters of thanks were received lroiu the Waikato Children's Health Camp and from-the New Zealand Crippled Children's Association for donations to their funds. These donations were the surplus from the Christmas children's party organised by the Kihikihi Women's Institute. Competitions were won as follows: Useful article from sugar bag: Mrs. Kinzctt. 1; Mrs. Passeau, 2. Child's school lunch: Mrs. Passeau 1; Mrs. Paine, 2. The judge was Miss Thomas.