THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22421, 16 November 1934, Page 16

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Reports ol meetings ol Diaucnes ai« requested but they should be tuinlshed promptly, for the publication ot reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be assured The Waitepeka Women’s Institute met on Saturday. Mrs Kerr presided. The motto was “ Moderation in all things,” and the roll call, “The Funniest Book I have Read.” Miss R. Mitchell gave a talk on the works of A. A. Milne. Miss Everil Uovey played a pianoforte solo. The hostesses were Mrs Renton and Miss Neil. ■f * * The Tawanui Institute met on Tuesday, November 7, Mrs Sharpe presiding. The motto was “ One to-day is worth two to-morrow,” and the roll call “ Favourite Name of Flower.” The competition, “ Something Made from a Flour Bag,” was won by Miss Black and Mrs Buss. Mrs Tubman, from Papatowai, gave a talk on the half-yearly meeting previously held at Oamaru. Hostesses were Mrs Burrows and Miss Black. * * * The Broad Bay Institute met on Tuesday, November 6, Mrs Reynolds presiding. The motto was “ The golden age is not in the past, but in the future.” and the roll call “Suggestions for the Birthday Party.” The competition, “Jam Jar of Flowers,” was won by Mrs MTntosh, with Miss Clearwater second. The hostesses were Mesdames Ross and MTntosh. it- if- * The Taumata Institute met on Saturday, tlm president (Mrs Waters) • presiding. The motto was “ A sense of humour is a shock absorber that will save you from many a cruel jolt in life.” The roll call was " Curios or Antiques, and Where You Came by Them.” A demonstration on “ Decorating a Cake ” was given by Mrs J. Waters. The competition, “Best Laundered Shirt,” was won by Miss C. Hnmiton, with Mrs S. Robertson second. The hostesses were Misses S. Samson and C, Hamilton.

The Waipiata Institute met on November 8, the president presiding. The motto was “ Hard work makes more happiness than easy chairs.” The roll call was ‘ A Riddle.” Mrs Gordon explained the making of home-made sweets, and a demonstration of passe partout was by Mrs 11. Weir. The competition, A Dress, Not to Cost More than ss, to be Made and Worn by the Maker,” was won by Miss Alma Roberts, with Miss Lothian and Mrs D. Jones (equal) second. The hostesses were Mesdames u. Roberts and F. Mathias and Misses Shepherd and Lothian. * # * The Warepa Institute met on Tuesday, with the president (Mrs Cross) m the chair. The motto was “There is no worse robber than a bad book. ness included the delegate’s report of the half-yearly meeting at Oamaru. Mrs G. Granti of Puerua, gave a demonstration on remodelling a costume, her model being Miss Mei'cer. In the competition for “ Prettiest Shoe Trees ” Miss A. Rosg came first, Miss L. Ross second, and Misses Heckler and Burnby (equal) third. The roll call was “My Favourite Magazine,” copies being passed round and exchanged. Hostesses were Mrs Shanks and Misses Ellen Gordon and Eileen Ayson. , * * * ‘ The Tahakopa Women’s Institute met on Thursday, November 8, Mrs Watson presiding. An enjoyable evening was spent among institute members and friends in playing cards and having community singing and competitions. *. * * The Dunback Institute met in the Coronation Hall. Mrs Stanley (president) presided. The roll call was “What my grandmother did without.” A demonstration on carding and spinning wool on an old time spinning wheel was given by Miss Bell. The social half hour was supervised by Mesdames Stanley and MTntosh. Competitions, “Tearing a pig' out of paper,” was won by Mrs F. Hay, Macraes, and most words to be made out of Palmerston was won by Miss Mills, Macraes. The best arranged flowers m a jam jar was won by Mrs D. Matheson, with Miss Wilson second and Mrs Stanley third. A pianoforte solo was played by Miss Stone. Hostesses were Mesdames Chaston, M'Millan, and H. Glover, and Miss M'Neisli. w w * The Kyeburn Institute met on Wednesday. The roll call was “ Hints for a Sick Room.” A demonstration on “Rug Making” was given by Mrs A. B. 'Hore. Mrs Shand gave a “Travel Talk.” The competition, “ A Cake Decorated with Crystallised Flowers,” was won by Miss F. Hore, with Miss I. Pearson second and Mrs Helm third. Hostesses were Mesdames W. M. Pearson* and A. W. Pearson, and Misses H. Reid and D. Pearson. 1* * * Dunback Women’s Institute held its third birthday part on Friday, November 0. A feature of the entertainment was three short plays. The Makareo team presented “Aunt Lizzie’s Friend.” The Palmerston Institute produced, at short notice, “The Institute Dinner.” The Valley team played “Mary’s Dismissal.” Between plays, songs were contributed by Mrs Burrows (Palmerston) and Messrs Leisbman and Snell, and the younger members, trained by Mrs Brownlie, gave an exhibition of folk dancing. The accompaniments were played by Miss Murray. The two-storey birthday cake, made by Mrs Matheson and iced by Mrs Murray, was cut by the president (Mrs Stanley) after the candles had been lit by Miss Wilson (secretary) and blown out by Mrs Murray. Mrs. Stanley (president) gave a resume of the year’s work. Mrs Hay, of the newly-formed Macraes-Moon-liglit Women’s Institute, spoke, as did also Miss Brenda Bell, the president of Palmerston (Mrs M'Gregor), and Mrs Crossan on behalf of Goodwood. Bouquets were presented to Mrs. Stanley (by Mrs Matheson) and to Miss Bell (by Miss Wilson). After supper the Lucky Spot dance was won by Miss Fraser (Macraes) and Mr Rhodes, the Monte Carlo by Mrs Murphy and l|lr Wills, prizes being presented by Mrs Stanley. The prize for the best play of the evening went to the Makareo team for “ Aunt Lizzie’s Friend.” Mr Murphy was M.C. and Mr Chaston doorkeeper.