WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23328, 21 October 1937, Page 19

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Reports of meetings of branches are requested but they should be furnished promptly for the oublication of reports that are not supplied within a week Irom the date of the meeting cannot be promised The Palmerston Women’s Institute met on Thursday, Mrs Kerse (vicepresident) presiding. The motto was “Play the game,” and the roll call “The tree I should like to plant, and why? ” Mrs Johnstone demonstrated “ Floral bouquets.” The hostesses were Mesdames Burrow, Day, Finnic, Dougherty, and Roberts.

The Seacliff Institute met on Thursday, Mrs Stewart presiding. The roll call was “Where I would like to live in New Zealand, and why? ” In the competitions--” Sponge roll,"' Mrs McKechie was first, and for "Jar of spring flowers” Miss Reid was first. Mrs Kirkland gave a demonstration on different kinds of rug-making. Hostesses were Mesdames Moodie and Stephenson.

Mrs Little occupied the chair at the October meeting of the Windsor Institute. The motto was. “A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small parcel.” and the roll call “A kitchen don’t.” Mrs Little gave an interesting demonstration on the making of cane trays. Competitions resulted as follows: —“Novelty Christmas gift costing not more than 2s 6d "—Mrs Little 1. Mrs Bryan 2; the premier bloom. Mrs Malcolm 1, Mrs Carrodus 2.

Mrs Gray occupied the chair at the meeting of the Milton Institute. The roll call was. “An animal or bird call." The motto was. “O wad some power th’ giftie gie us. tae see ourselves as others see us.” Mrs Keinan and Miss Curran played a duet. Mrs Gray gave an interesting talk on “ Gardening.” The competitions resulted as follows: "A rockery on a dinner plate,” Miss Watt 1. Mrs Gray 2, and Mrs Hay 3; “ Hand-made handkerchief,” Mrs Haynes 1. Mrs Hay 2, and Mrs Oliver 3; “Premier bloom.” Mrs Gray 1. Miss Watt 2. and Mesdames Gray and Olver (equal) 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Fitzsimmons. Vidal. Wells. Wilson. and Woods

The Janefield Institute met in the Mill Hall on October 14. The motto was, “There is nothing impossible if we bring a thorough will to do it.” A spring flower show was held. Exhibitors gaining most points were: Mrs Renton 1, Mrs Davidson 2. Mrs Woods 3 The judges were Mrs Gillon and Miss McPherson. In the competition. “Three varieties of biscuits from a recipe in the Institute Cookery Book.” Mrs J. Connor was first and Mrs Patterson second. A delightful talk was given by Mrs Pond, “My Visit to the Franz Josef Glacier.” Hostesses were Mesdames Renton. Roberts. Stevenson, and Sproule. * * *

When the Tahakopa Institute met Miss Pearson was in the chair. The motto was “If people could only concentrate on their work as wholeheartedly as they concentrate on their worries, success would be assured.” In the competition “A bowl of spring flowers,” Mesdames Nolan and Smith obtained first place, and Mrs Harrington second. The roll call was “Mv spookiest experience.” One of the most interesting demonstrations of the year on the making of wood pulp flowers was given by Mrs Tubman, of Papatowai. The hostesses were Mesdames Stott and Fulton, while the social half hour was conducted by Mrs R. Martin and Miss Simpson.

Waipiata Institute celebrated its fourth birthday on the 14th, when Mrs Kirby presided, and welcomed visitors

from Kyeburn, Naseby, and Ranfurly. The motto was “And now with purpose, strong and clear, we turn to face another year.” Miss A. Roberts won the competition the the “ Best floating bowl,” Mrs G. Mathias was second. There was a large display of flowers and stalls containing goods from the Blind Institute and Crippled Soldiers at Montecillo, which were well patronised. Mrs Brown, of Naseby, lighted the candles on the birthday cake, Mrs W. Pearson blew them out, and Mrs Paterson, the oldest member, cut the cake. Solos were rendered by Mrs Kirby and Mrs Wealleans, and Mrs I. Mathias and Miss C. Mathias played a pianoforte duet. Mrs Kirby continued the Golden Thread on “The Life of Dr Elsie Inglis.”

The Dunback Institute met at Mrs Chapman’s “The Grange." Miss Bell presided. The motto was “The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure.” The roll call was “A happy thought.” The competition was for six best cakes, the winners being Mrs Stone 1, for six cakes, one variety; Miss Wilson 1, for six cakes, one of each kind. After tea there was a treasure hunt among the trees. Mrs Chapman read an interesting piece of poetry and Mrs Chaston a story.

An enjoyable evening was spent in St. Luke’s Hall, Oamaru, on the occasion of the first birthday of the South Hill Institute. The entertainment took the form of a social and dance, with Mr J. Murray as M.C. The lucky spot waltz was won by Mr and Mrs R. Adamson, and the “Jolly Miller” lucky spot by Mrs Hughes and partner. The following items were much appreciated:—South Hill Women’s Institute, bracket of two songs, choir under the conductorship of Mrs T. A. Harwood; Miss Lulu Downing, sailor’s hornpipe: Messrs H. Williamson and J. Murray, songs; Misses D. Cayford and M. Robertson, dance duo; and Mesdames H. Familton, F. Familton, Hopkins. Symons and Souness, playette. An added attraction was provided by a parade of members dressed in frocks made of cretonne, the cost of which was not to exceed 'ss, the winners being Mesdames J. Watson (best dress) and J. Jamieson (most original dress). Immediately after supper the birthday cake, made by Mrs Asher, was brought in, the single candle being lighted by Mrs Kilgour (president of the Eveline Women’s Institute), and blown out by Mrs T. Little (president of the Windsor Women’s Institute). The ceremony of cutting the cake was performed by Mrs Farquharson, the oldest member of the South Hill Institute. Mrs Ericson (president) thanked all those who had assisted in making the first birthday the success it had proved to be. Mrs H. C. Jeffery (vice-presi-dent) presented Mrs Ericson (president), Mrs J. Jamieson (secretary) and Mrs Geen (treasurer) with bouquets.