THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21990, 27 June 1933, Page 13

THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

The monthly meeting of the Brighton Women's Institute was held on Thursday. There was a fair attendance of members. Miss Runciman gave an interesting report of the federation meeting held in Dunedin. At the conclusion of the business part of the meeting progressive euchre was played, the first prize being won by Mrs Smith, with Mrs Hook second. In the competition, " Best article made from a loz hank of wool," Mrs Cameron was awarded first prize and Mrs 0. L. M'Coll and Mrs A. Bush (equal) were second. * '# # Goodwood held its monthly meeting in the hall last Wednesday, Mrs Gilmore presiding over a large attendance of members. The motto for the month was, "Try to live upright." The roll call, " Uses 'of vinegar, was well responded to. A special interest was created by a visit from the organiser, Mrs Kirkland, who was called on to answer questions regarding which the institute was in doubt. She also gave a useful and interesting demonstration on " Rug-making. The competition, " Something made from one yard of cretonne," was won by Mrs Crossan with a stocking bag, and Mrs Turnbull was second with a soiled handkerchief bag and Mrs Dickson third with sun hat and knitting bag. On behalf of members, Mrs M'Arthur thanked Mrs Kirkland for her assistance and for her interesting demonstration. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs and Miss Cullen. >'f * *

The monthly meeting at Kaitangata was held in the Anglican Hall on June 15, there being 54 members present. Mrs Nasmyth, the institute's delegate, gave her report on the Otago" Federation meeting, which was held in Dunedin on June 2. Mrs Petrie was appointed as representative on the Rally Committee. Votes of thanks were passed to all those who had helped in any way to make the birthday party a success. The roll call—' An Economical Cake Recipe "—brought to light several good and useful ones. A competition— Home-made Slippers resulted in Mr Aulcy being placed first, Mrs Greig second, and Miss Thomson third. Some charming slippers were displayed. Demonstrations, which proved very interesting, were given by two Balclutha ladies—" A Collapsible Hat Box " by Mrs G Guest and " Wreath Making " by Mrs J. Gold. These ladies were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The hostesses for the day were Mesdamcs Kennedy and Hav and Misses Shaw and M'Gillivary.

* * * There was a large attendance atHeriot on Thursday. The president welcomed visitors, and two new members were enrolled. Mrs H. King was appointed delegate to the annual Dominion Conference'in Cbristchurch. The motto for the month was "AH that other people can do why, with patience, should not you? and the roll call, "Why I Joined the Institute." The competition was for a child's best knitted singlet, there being a large number of entries. Mrs Monar. gained first, Mrs M. Herbert second, and Mrs Sinclair third prizes. The singlets were handed in to be given to Nurse Dale for distribution among the needy cases of the district. The successful competitors in last month's competition should have read as follows: —Mrs Calverley first, Mrs G. Sim second, and Mrs Sinclair third. The social item was given by Mrs King. An interesting demonstration by Miss Rowe, of Waitaliuna, on "Ruched cushions- and Lamp Shade Making," was greatly enjoyed, a

very nearly vote oi maims oeing given her. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesclames Foster, I. Gordon, and M. Herbert.

The June meeting at Green'island was held last Tuesday, Mrs W. T. Smellie presiding over a large gathering. The roll call, " Quotations from Shakespeare,' was well responded to, and, in keeping with this, some of the members gave a creditable reading from the court scene in " The Merchant of Venice." Some interesting demonstrations were given during the evening. Miss M'Lean gave a short one on Papier Mache" work, showing how to apply the pasted paper, and also samples of the finished work. Then Miss M'lnnes passed round some examples of tatting, and members who wished to learn were shown how the shuttle was worked to form the knots. Lastly, Miss Brown gave a demonstration of " Tray Making," explaining how to use the cane, grass, and raffia in the making of various trays and baskets. There was a great variety of finished articles to pass round, and members were so much interested that Miss Brown kindly promised to return another evening. A full table of work showed that the competition—" Knitting " —had been a popular one. Mrs Murie won first prize with a dainty baby outfit, while Mrs Callander came second with a beautifully knitted jumper, with purse and scarf to match. The market table was also well attended.

On Wednesday last Lovell's Flat held its monthly meeting. A record number of members responded to the roll call, "A Nursery Rhyme." Mrs Ayson, president of the Qtago Federation, then gave an inspiring address on the views and aims of the institute. Mrs Ayson began her talk by describing the first institutes which began in Canada, and which later went to England, until now there are institutes in 27 different countries in the world. Her remarks were much appreciated by all, and, on the motion of Mrs Boyd, thanks were conveyed by acclamation. Mrs C. Lowry, in the absence of her sister, Miss Nelson, then gave a splendid demonstration of the making of moccasins. The method was fully explained by specimens in various stages of completion. Mrs Ayson and Mrs 0. Gray judged the competition, which was "Something Made from a Sugar Bag." This brought forth 14 entries, Mrs Boyd being first with a llama, a duck, and a pair of slippers, Mrs Lowry second, a cushion cover, and Mrs Trustier and Miss N. M'Donald third (equal), both having cushions. During the judging of this competition members passed a pleasant few moments guessing jumbled flower names. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Lowry by Mrs C. Robinson for her helpful demonstration.