THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22023, 4 August 1933, Page 15

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

The monthly meeting of the Windsor Women's Institute was held on Thursday last in the building, Windsor Park. The president, _Mrs Webster, took the third sentence of the creed as the subject for a short talk. A hearty welcome was given to several visitors, and one new member was welcomed into the institute, bringing the roll number to 40. The roll call, “Favourite Pastime,” was responded to by all, reading and gardening being prime favourites. Final arrangements were made for a concert and dance. A practical demonstration was given on “ The making of puff pastry ’• by Mesdames Don and M'Rae, this being watched by a large audience, who gave the demonstrators a hearty clap, led by Mrs Whalley. Mesdames Craig, Ballantine, M. Fallon, and W. Fallon, and Miss B. Judge were hostesses. Two competitions were held —one, “something from one yard of hr it Way ” attracting some fine work. Judging placed Mrs MTntyre (toilet set) and Miss F. Turnbull (cushion) first equal, and Mrs Judge (supper cloth) third. In “plain buns for buttering ” a large number of entries were received. Judging placed Mrs Forrest first and Mrs E. Watson second. The meeting concluded with a play, “The Area Belle,” acted by Mesdames Webster, Whalley, O. Turnbull, and Mulligan, aild Miss Finlinsen.

The monthly meeting of the Heriot Institute was held in Mrs Perriam’s rooms on Thursday evening, July 27, Mrs A. Sinclair (president) presiding oyer a large attendance of members. Miss L. Moncur was given a hearty vote of thanks for her interesting report on the conference held in Dunedin in June. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mrs Perriam in her recent bereavement. The motto for the month was— The old world we’re living in Is mighty hard to beat. You get a thorn with every rose, But aren’t the roses sweet? The roll-call, which met with a ready response, was “My Favourite Book and Author.” The president then welcomed the men folk who had been invited to the meeting, and Mr Harper, who had come from Gore, gave an address, his subject being “ Mere Words.” This address was followed with great interest and enjoyment by all present, and the speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. At the conclusion of his talk Mr Harper recited several times, each item being enthusiastically received by his audience. The competition for “ the best bar of home-made soap ” was won by Mrs T. Morrow, with Mrs A. Smith second and Mrs G. N. Haugh and Mrs L. J. C. Arthur third equal. For “the three beet snapshots” the placings were: Miss U. Sinclair 1. Mrs L. J. C. Arthur 2, and Miss M. Paterson .3. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs B. Adams, Misses E. Ottrey and M. Paterson. The monthly meeting of the Waipahi Institute was held in the local hall on July 20, Mrs Collins presiding over a good attendance of members. The roll call, “Your favourite Sunday dinner,” gave members an opportunity of discussing various suitable menus. A sponge competition for the junior members resulted in Miss Rita Kirk being placed first, with Misses J. Brown and E. Hocking second (equal). The main attraction of the afternoon was a debate, “Town Life versus Country Life,” which aroused keen interest among the members. Those taking part were; Town —Mrs Gumming (leader) and Mesdames Hall, Arch. Brown, Symister, and Lister: country—Mrs Collins (leader), with Mesdames Beccord, Whiteside, and Thompson, and Miss J. Brown. At the conclusion Mr J. Leckie, who had kindly acted as judge, in awarding the verdict to the town, complimented the speakers on their efforts. The school children of Waipahi, who had been asked to attend flie debate, and who were the guests of the institute at afternoon tea, showed I heir appreciation by a hearty cheer. Ihe hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Whiteside and Thompson.

On Tuesday evening, July 25, the Hillend Hall was filled to overflowing, the occasion being the celebration of the second birthday of the I’ukekoma Institute. Visitors were present from Awaniangu, Lovell’s Flat. Benhar, and Stirling Institutes and Hillend branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. The hall was decorated with evergreens and flowers, and upon arrival everyone was presented with a paper hat, which combined to lend a gay appearance to the scene. Hearty community singing was indulged in for a quarter of an hour, after which the _ president (Mrs R. B, Morgan), in a brief speech, welcomed the visitors, and said she hoped they would all have a happy lime. The following concert programme was then presented:— Pianoforte solo, by Mrs G. Cochrane; vocal solo, by Mrs R. Hastie (Dunedin) ; Highland fling, by Master lan Dow; humorous dialogue, by Misses E. Hallum and A. Copland; violin solo, by Mr D. Brown; recitation, by Airs 11. Mills, Balclutha; vocal solo, by Airs Hastie; oneact play, by Aliases I. and H. Johnston, I. and D. Copland, B. Collier, and AI. Hallum; and recitation by Airs Mills, Mrs G. Cochrane and Piper J. Copland played the accompaniments for the various items. This concluded the concert part of the programme. The floor was quickly cleared for dancing, the first dance being a “lucky spot” ticket dance, won by Miss Brown and Mr W. Bell. After supper Piper Copland, amidst cheers, piped on to the stage the birthday cake made by Airs F. M. Dow and iced by Airs G. Cochrano. The president then called on Airs Robertson, of Lovell’s Flat, to light the two candles. Airs Stewart, of Hillend Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union, to blow them out, and Airs Twaddle, of Benhar, to cut the cake. These three ladies conveyed greetings, also wishing the Pukokoma Institute success in the coming year. All present then received a piece of the cake. Dancing was again indulged in to the music kindly supplied by local residents. Air E. Little being in qharge of the floor. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss A. Wishart and Air B. Duncan. At 1.30 all joined in singing “Anld Lang Syne.” when the happy gathering dispersed, all voting the second birthday party of the Pnkekonra Women’s Institute one of the most en joyablo functions held in the hall for some time. The monthly meeting of the Pukekoma Women's Institute was hold in the hall on Saturday evening, July 20. Airs Alorgan presided over a good attendance of members, and welcomed a visitor from the Paretai Women’s Institute. “Act that each to-morrow finds us farther than to-day ” was the motto, and the roll call, “Children’s funny sayings.” In the monthly competition “plate of six pikelets,” Mrs Hallum received first place, Mrs Park second, and. Airs Morgan third. Prize-winners for most points in competitions for the past year were: —Miss Al. Hallum first, Airs Park second, and Airs Hallum third. The hostesses were Alesdames Alorgan and Hallum.