THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22630, 23 July 1935, Page 16

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Reports of meetings of branches are requested but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be assured. The Awamanga Women’s Institute met at Miss E. fjmollet’s residence. Mrs M'Credie presided. The competitioti, “ Baby”s Singlet,” resulted as follows: Mrs C. H. Taylor first, Mrs M'Credie second, and Mrs P. Craig third. The members of committee gave addresses on “ People and Customs of Other Lands.” Hostesses were Mrs Taylor and Miss Craig. * ij: The Naseby Institute met in the refectory of the Hasonic Hall on Tuesday last. The motto was “ Let’s leave the world a little better by the work we do.” The roll call was, “ My Pet Superstition.” The competition, “ Tea Coeeys,” was won by ' Miss Mavis Francis, with Mrs Ernest Brown second. Readings from Kipling and Stephen Leacock were given by Mrs Ernest Brown. The hostesses were Mesdames Hore, Canon, and Marslin. * * # The Lovell’s Flat Institute met in the hall on Wednesday, Mrs Robinson, sen., presiding. The motto was, “ It’s great to be the friend to conte in when all the world goes out,” and the roll call “ Uses of Vinegar.” The competition for a tea cosy made in wool was won by Mrs Kerr, with Miss Clarke second and Mrs Lowery third. Charades were given by Mrs K. Clark, Miss Clark, and Miss Carruthers. Community singing was also enjoyed. The hostesses were Mrs Hall and Misses Gardener and Fletcher. $ * .•? Mrs G. Bugden presided at the monthly meeting of the ‘ Waianakarua Institute. The motto was “A friend is what the heart needs always,” and the roll call “Why I Joined the Women’s Institute.” The competition, “ Something Made from Old Stockings,” was won by' Mrs G. Bugden, with Mrs Ross M'Kerrow second. Hostesses were Mesdames J.

Hutton, sen., and Ross M'Kerrow. Mrs N. Ross was in charge of the social halfhour. * * *

At the July meeting of the Roxburgh Institute the chief part of the afternoon was devoted to a chat on if Mary Scott by Mrs Wingfield. Long, chatty letters from the authoress herself, in addition to extracts on widely different themes, written by her, brought her vividly before the audience. The competition was “ The best apron from a 501 b flour bag, ' and the result was: Miss Paterson 1, Mrs Robertson 2, and Mrs Cole 3. Miss Kinaston was appointed delegate at the forthcoming Dominion Federation. Some of the goods that had been displayed in the Roxburgh bay at the Winter Show were on view. The hostesses were Mesdames Jeffery, Rinch Shotbolt, Cole, Barber, Hammond, M'Lennan, and Vernon.

Mrs Kirkland presided wherf Taieri Institute met on Thursday. The ijfternoon took the form of a social afternoon. A. play entitled “ The Specialist ” was acted by some friends from North Taieri. A competition, “Jumbled flower names,” was won by Miss Miller and Miss Sraellie. The book, “A Lantern in Her Hand,” was discussed by some of the members. Mrs Smellie gained first prize for fancy bread. Mi’s Williamson and Mrs Kirkland were second equal. Hostesses were Mesdames C. Leith, C. Findlay, and G. Johnston, and Misses E. Smellie and N. Williamson.

The Sutton Institute held its second birthday on Frfday evening last, the president (Mrs Kinsman) presiding. The evening commenced with community singing, followed by progressive euchre and games. Prizes for euchre went to Mrs Terry and Mr Pedofsky. Vocal items were given by Mr Christopher (humorous) and Mr I. M'Rae. The birthday cake was carried in by the oldest member present (Mrs Cockerill), followed by a parade of members, who sang the institute song, "Comrades and Friends.” The candles were lit by Mrs Thompson (president, Women’s Division, F.U.) and blown out by Mrs C. I. and T. M'Rae, and the cake cut by the president. A roll call for men, “ What do you think of the institute?” resulted in some amusing replies and a penny fine for no reply. Dancing was/indulged in. Prizes for lucky spot waltzes went to Miss Dawson and Mr M'Hardy and Mrs Jones and Mr A. Thompson, and lucky number waltz to Miss Bell and Mr S. Thompson. During the evening the president was presented with a bouquet.

The Seacliff Women’s Institute met in the school on July 13, Mrs Tyrrell (president) presiding over a fair attendance of members. Mrs Porteoua gdve an interesting talk on “ Life Among the Women of India.” Mrs Stewart was placed first by popular vote for her plate of sweets, and Miss J. Reid second. The motto was. “ When clouds look grey, keeji smiling—brightness brings sunshine. Afternoon tea was handed round by the following hostesses: —Mesdames MMulan, Moodie, and Tyrrell. * * *

The Waiwera Women’s Institute met on July 16 at Mrs Dunn’s residence. Mrs Stevenson presided. The roll call was “A favourite occupation for a wet day-,, A competition. “A pot of marmalade, was won by Miss E, Hall with Mis Anderson second. Mrs Nelson, of kL l ' een Island, gave a demonstration on Hose Pruning, also a short talk on ‘Flowering Shrubs.” Hostesses were Mrs and the Misses Dunn. * * *

Mrs J. Gumming presided at the Waipahi Institute on Thursday. The motto was. “ Money lost can be regained, time wasted can never be regained. Ihe roll call was “Your favourite soup, ihe competition, “ Four oven scones, resulted in Mrs Archibald Brown being placed first, with Miss G. Bagne second and Miss M. Laughton third. Play rehearsals and a social half-hour brought the afternoon to a close. Hostesses were Mrs J. Leckie and Miss B. Kirk,

The Heriot Institute met on July 18. The meeting was conducted entirely by the spinsters, Miss Moncur being in the chair. The motto was “ Cheerfulness is worth most when there seems the least excuse for it.” The roll call was “Whistle or sing.” Miss I. Paterson gave a demonstration on “ making paper flowers.” Miss M. M'Ritchie sang a Gaelic song, Miss Moncur gave a dcmonstration on “drafting out a skirt," Miss G. Sim then sang. A competition, “Tearing pigs out of newspaper, judged by Mrs Kempthorne and A. M'Kay, resulted: Miss M. Paterson 1, Miss Bunn 2, Mrs Morrow 3.

DO YOU QUARREL BEFORE YOUR CHILDREN? Do you realise the barm you are doing your children, by quarrelling in front of them? asks an exchange. Very young children do not realise what it is all about, but as they grow older the facts dawn upon them. These two people whom they are told to love and respect cannot agree!_ The child s happiness is shattered. His'parents are the two principal figures in his littie world, and he looks up to them for guidance. i Then, at a very early age, the children begin to take sides, and the family becomes divided among themselves. Daughters often cling to the father, as he is most likely to spoil them. While a boys chivalry is aroused and he takes sides with his mother. When there is an only child, the father is almost always the favoured -pne. He is at home so much less than mother, and often, for the sake of peace and quietness, will let the child have all its own way. . i . ~ Now all parents have their own ideas on how they wish to bring up their children; but the best time to discuss these ideas is at night when the children are in bed, and not in front of them. These discussions often lead to heated arguments among people of a quarrelsome nature or who are in the habit oi contradicting each other freely. But how bad it is for the children to hear their patents arguing thus; for it means that they will soon lose their respect for their parents and start answering back themselves. It is not amusing to see John arguing with his father, nor to hear Jane, aged five, flatly contradicting her mother. Irretrievable damage can be done this way; parents risk losing authority, and the child becomes disobedient and badmannered. 1

Quarrels may not be caused from definitely bad tempers. They are more often due to the continual bickerings which some people make a habit of in their home life; and it is not the atmosphere in which children should be brought up. Many parents do not appear to realise how sensitive their offsprings are. Children. may pretend not to notice their parents’ quarrels, and absorb themselves in their own little private affairs; but they do notice and brood over them distressingly. If the children go to boarding schools, how do they feel when the end of the term draws near? Are they excited at the thought of going home, thinking what fun it will be with father and mother again?

Or do they dread going back to those eternal family quarrels,? Your children will only be young once, remember; they deserve a happy time, and it is up to you to see that they get it. It is no use spending money on expensive schools, toys, and entertainments. These will not make a child happy it his parents live in continual discord. How can you expect children, to obey you when you teach them not to quarrel and fight if they see their parents quarrelling continually? You must set them a good example- you know. Then you will be rewarded by seeing your children with happy and smiling faces around you. FT’S GOOD TO EATKippers for breakfast occasionally. Don’t be snobbish and think this is not “done.” Actually, kippers can be cooked in many very genteel ways—so consult your cookery book. A high tea when you’ve made do with an extremely light meal in the middle of the day. Many medical men recommend a high tea because it is a meal that is eaten just when the system needs good wholesome food. Bread-and-butter with bananas. This may sound a rather childish dish, but it’s a healthy one, and very appetising for those who like bananas —and who doesn’t? A trifle, so don’t throw away any stale cake. Collect all you’ve got. even the crumbs, and make a really nice trifle at least once a fortnight. An orange at odd times. Don’t take any notice of the people who say: “Are you going to make the whole house smell with that orange? Why don’t you go to the gallery of the theatre and eat it?” An orange at any time of the day does one a lot of good. Very little occasionally! If you don’t feel like food one day, 'don’t think that you’ll collapse if you go without; as a matter of fact, your distaste for food of any kind is a sure indication that the system has had too much, and that your organs need a well-earned rest. —An exchange. '