WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23500, 14 May 1938, Page 27

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Reports of meetings of branches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that arc not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be promised.'

The May meeting of the Middlemarch Institute was presided over by Mrs Aubrey. The motto was “ Don't look at the hill, climb it,” and the rollcall was, "Article for stall, or bran tub bazaar.” A demonstration on the renewing of old ornaments was given by Miss Jesson and Mrs Polaschek, and Mrs Craighead gave a travel talk. The competitions resulted; Thrift article— Mrs White I, Mrs Cunningham 2, Mrs Hall 3; sultana bun —Mrs Jones 1. Mrs White 2, Mrs MacGregor 3. The hostesses were Mrs Beattie and Misses Anderson and Beattie.

The monthly meeting of the Karilane Institute was held on Thursday last Mrs Tubman presiding. The motto was “No one has ever been known to be dizzy through doing too many good turns,” and the roll-call was “ A beauty hint.” The competitions, •“ Something made from a 251 b flour bag,” was won by Miss L. Olsen, with Mrs Te Tau and Mrs Taiaroa second equal. The premier bloom competition resulted; Mrs Taiaroa 1. Mrs Tubman. Mrs Tubman gave an interesting report on the half-yearly council meeting held at Dunedin, and Miss M. Te Tau gave an interesting demonstration on how to make flowers from wood fibre. The hostesses were Mrs Fraser and Mrs Gibbs,

Mrs Ferguson occupied the chair at the May meeting of the Waitati Institute. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Clark in the death of her son. members standing in silence A welcome was extended to two new members. The motto was “ Only the best is good enough," and the roll-call was “ What I will do to help the birthday party to be a success.” The competition resulted as follows (Article from old garment);—Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Pcpperell 2 A demonstration on the making of wood fibre flowers was given by Mrs Wiley, and Mrs Cranston gave a talk on life in the Chatham Islands. Mrs Thompson, delegate to the annual council meeting in Dunedin, submitted a report. The hostesses were Mesdames Hunt and Heather and Miss Alwyn Ferguson

The Popotunoa Institute met on Tuesday last, Mrs Sanders presiding. The motto was: “ Rest not —life is sweeping by; go and dare before you die.” Miss B. Collins was appointed delegate tc attend the conference in Wellington. The roll call was Imitate the cry of an animal.” It was decided that a card party and dance be held on May 21. A letter was read from a link in Loudonn Hill Institute, Scotland. The banner, the work of Miss Collins, Mrs Simmers, and Mrs McKenzie, was on display. Mrs A Sparrow (Taumata) gave a most interesting demonstration on soft toys. A dialogue by Misses H. Watkins and B Collins followed, and Mrs Robertson (Taumata) read some jokes from a book. Mrs H. Nelson, an ex-member, was present. The hostesses were Mr? Melton and Miss Ross.

Mrs Lang presided over the meeting of the Waikouaiti Institute on Wednesday last. The motto was “A good beginning makes a good ending/* and the roll-call was “Your earliest recolleclion of your school days,” The competitions resulted: Best article made from cardboard—Mrs Jenkins 1; best article made from sugar bag—Mrs Leckie 1. Mrs W. Gilchrist reported on the conference of the Mid-Otago Federation, and an instructive address was given by Miss Bell. Mrs Lang extended a welcome to four new members and two visitors The hostesses were Mesdames C. Aitcheson and Jenkins and Miss Maxwell.

At the monthly meeting of the Glenavy Institute a motion of sympathy with Mrs Duff in the death of her sister was passed, members standing in silence. A discussion took place on the proposal to form a federation for the southern part of South Canterbury Mesdames A. Cuthbertson and Elliott reported on the conference at Geral dine. A committee was formed to cooperate with the Library Committee in arranging for a bazaar to be held next month in aid of the funds. The competitions resulted as follows: — General —Mrs Dickson 1, Mrs I. Cuth bertson 2. Bloom-Miss J. McLean 1 Mrs Cuthbertson 2.

A very interesting and novel meeting of the Waiareka branch was held on Wednesday last, when several visitors were present. The meeting wa? conducted entirely by the single members. Miss Lambie was in the chair, Miss M. Dewar acted as secretary, and Miss Williamson presided at the piano. Mrs Dowthwaite gave the motto, and the roll call was “A cure for a cold.” Miss McNaught gave a delightful description on her trip to Africa The competitions resulted: —Button-hole worked in 10 minutes—Mrs Meyer 1, Mrs Hunter 2, Mrs Watson 3 Three chrysanthemums—Mrs Magon 1, Mrs Milne 2, Miss B, Dewar 3. The euchre evenings, which are to be held each fortnight, commenced on April 30, there being a large attendance for the opening night. The winners were: Miss Symington and Mr H Williams