WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23514, 31 May 1938, Page 18

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Reports of meetings of branches are requested, but they should bo furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be promised. The sixth birthday party of the Lovell’s Flat Institute was celebrated on May 24 by a concert and dance. After the president (Miss Clarke) had extended a hearty welcome to all, including numerous visitors from neighbouring institutes, the following programme was presented. National songs, members of the Institute; pianoforte solo, Miss May Moffat; song, Miss Phyllis Martin (Milton); Highland dancing. Miss Thelma Robinson; playctte, seven members: elocutionary items, Miss C. Lowery; Highland dancing, Mrs A. Johnstone (Dunedin); short playette, four members; selection on bagpipes, Mr R. Burleigh (Milton). The step-dancers were accompanied by Mr Burleigh on the bagpipes. The birthday cake, which had been given by Mrs Lowery and iced in a novel fashion, was then displayed, the usual ceremonies of cutting being carried out by Mrs MacMillan (Pukekoma). Mrs James (Hillend) and Mrs Gray (Milton). The mad-hatters’ parade was won by Mrs Wright tKaitangata) and Mr C. Clarke. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing. the music being supplied by Miss R Fletcher, with extras played by Mr Burleigh (bagpipes) and Mr Crawford (piano).