WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24613, 22 May 1941, Page 10

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Iteporta ot meetings ot branches are requested but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication ot reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting eannol be promised.

Waitahuna.—Mrs Ponder presided. Roll call, “ Subscriptions, please.” Mrs Ellis demonstrated home nursing. Competitions resulted: Thrift article—Miss Fuldseth 1, Mrs Cunningham 2; bloom —Mrs R. McCaw 1, Mrs J. Auld 2; half-yearly “ bloom ” points—Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Labes (equal) 1. Hostesses. Mesdames J. and D. Auld and Miss G, Crozier.

Owaka Birthday Party.— Miss Wennerbeck presided. Motto: ‘Beware of thy tongue, it is in a wet place, and likely to slip roll call, “ Speech of Welcome.” Miss Wennerbeck cut the cake, Mrs Maginnis lighted the candles, and Mrs McCulloch blew them out. Miss McMillan, A.C.E. tutor, gave an outline of classes on dressmaking and arts, to be started in the district. Competitions: Sultana loaf—Miss Wennerbeck 1, Mrs Latta 2, Mrs Coutts 3; work box—Miss Wennerbeck 1, Mrs Calder 2, and Miss E. Wennerbeck 3.

Waitati.—Mrs Ferguson presided; motto, " There are moments when a hand’s grasp speaks more eloquently than words roll call, “ Birthday suggestions”; competition, won by Mrs Watson: hostesses—Mesdames Don, Watcon, and Webber.

Macandrew Bay.—Mrs Challis presided. Roll call: “ Birthplace and school attended.” Competitions: Something new from something old—Mrs Webber 1, Mrs Butler, sen., 2; best bloom— Mrs Hinkley 1, Mrs Butler, jun.. 2. Motto: “It is useless to travel without hunting for a lost opportunity.” Hostesses—Mrs Landreth (committee hostess), Mesdames Riddell, Mason, McCunliffe, Brookman, Hook, Habashon. Harris, and Miss Harris.

Naseby.—Mrs Fowler presided. Motto: “ Nearly evervone is fighting a hard battle; be kind.” Roll call: “The first dress I remember wearing, and why.” Competitions: A patchwork quilt—Mrs E. Brown 1. Mrs Smith 2. Jar of autumn leaves~Mrs Fowler 1. Hostesses: Miss Bingham and Mrs Stuart.

Balclutha Birthday Party.—Mrs J Tweedie presided. Competitions: Mesdames Anderson and Cuthbertson, and Mrs Petrie and Miss Joan Marshall.

Seacliff.—Roll call: “The household task I dislike most.” Competitions: Bloom—Mrs Wicks and Mrs White. Plain scones—Mrs Stewart and Mrs Dickinson. “Myself when Young Mrs Fraser.

Awamungu.—Mrs Cochrane presided. Competition: Knitted coat hanger cover —Mrs McCredie 1, Miss Hallum 2. Roll call: “Sing, say or pay.” Hostesses: Misses Hallum and Fraser.

Janefield Birthday Party.—The vicepresident, Mrs Bowie, presided. The evening took the form of a concert and dance.

Janefield. Mrs Weddell presided. Motto: In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Roll call; “ Household hints.” Institute officers; Mrs Sproule, president; Mrs Bowie, vice : president; Mrs Weddell, vicepresident: Mrs Peat, treasurer; Mrs Reid, secretary: Mrs Weddell, market table; Mrs Harris, press correspondent. Hostesses: Mesdames Gordon and Graham.

Popotunoa.—Mrs 1. Melton presided. Motto: “Live for Others, and You'll Never be Lonely.” Roll call: “Housework that you most enjoy.” Competitions: Best bloom—Mrs G. Mitchell. Points—Mrs P. Watkins.

Popotunoa Birthday Party J. J. Melton presided. Dancing and music provided pleasant entertainment. Kyeburn. Mrs Strode presided. Motto; “ United We Stand, Divided We Fall.” Roll call: “A verse of war song or poetry," and a relic from the 1914-18 war. Competitions; Thrift article for refugee box—Mrs Helm 1, Mrs Strode 2 and 3. Anzac biscuits —Miss Parker 1, Mrs W. W. Pearson 2, Mrs Clunie 3. 8100m —Mrs Carey. Hostesses: Mesdames Clunie, Carey and Helm. Dunback.—Mrs Stanley presided. Roll call: “ Mannerisms that irritate.” Motto: “He is able who is willing.” Competitions; Soldier’s mittens—Mrs Stanley 1, Mrs Farquharson 2. Gems —Miss Hewitt 1 and 2. Social halfhour: Alliteration jackpot. Two plays were given by members. Tarras.—Mrs H. C. Purvis presided. Motto: “ Don't look at the hill, climb it." Roll call: “A story relating to ycur mother’s childhood days.” Hostesses: Mrs F. G. Hyde and Mrs A C. Begg. Galloway.—Mrs Attfield presided Mrs Annan nominated provincial president, Mrs Cummock and Mrs Marslin delegates Wool-winding competition: Mrs Campbell and Mrs Marslin, sen Hostesses: Mrs Lewis, Mrs Marslin Mrs Tohill. and Mrs Cubitt.

Palmerston.—Roll call: “ Somethirig tasty for tea.” Motto: ‘‘Always laugh when ycu can, it is cheap medicine." Oatcakes: Mrs, Pringle 1, Mrs Park 2, Mrs J. McGregor 3. Wits and bits: Mrs Dowie 1, Mrs Stevenson 2, Mrs Pagel 3. Silver beet: Mrs Smith 1. Hostesses; Mesdames Park. McEwan, Smith and Miss Diack

Macrae's-Moonlight.—Mrs Hay presided. Roll call: “Pay your subscription.” Motto: “Let’s begin with a cheerful grin.” Competition, refugee’s garment - Mrs Hay 1. Miss Ockwell 2, Mrs Elsom 3. Competition: Mrs Elsom and Mrs Fraser. Hostesses; Miss O’Connell and Mrs Elsom. Kaka Point.—Miss Bates presided. Motto; ‘ Strong in faith we face tomorrow.” Roll call: Demonstration of a knitting stitch. Hostesses Mesdames Speden and Aitkenhead.

Tomahawk.—Mrs Saunders presided Motto: “Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” Roll call: "A kind deed done by my neighbour.” Competition, “Tea dish": Mrs Wootton 1, Mrs Pryde 2, Mrs Mathieson 3 Hostesses, all the members.

Waipahi.—Mrs Gumming presided. Motto: “Don’t waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” Roll call; A verse of poetry or a riddle The members stood in silence as a mark of respect for those who had passed away in the district. A collection was taken up for a presentation to Mrs Ker. who has left the Institute. Mrs Wilson presided over a successful “ Bring and Buy” sale in aid of soldiers’ panels, enabling the institute to send the proceeds tor two parcels. Mesdames Gumming and A. Brown were appointed delegates at the council meeting in Gore on May 23. The president

gave an interesting and instructive demonstration on making moccasins out of felt hats. A beautiful birthday cake graced the afternoon tea table, the occasion being the birthday of one of the hostesses. Mesdames Whitesides and Divers were the hostesses. Kakanui—Mrs Rusbatch presided. Motto: “Be always less willing to speak than to hear, what thou hearest thou receivest, what thou speakest thou gives, it is profitable to give, but it is more profitable to receive.” Roll call: “The name of my first boy.” Competitions: Bottom drawer—Mrs Rusbatch 1 Mrs Carleton 2; shortbread —Miss McDonald 1, Mrs Robinson 2. Hostesses; Mrs Robinson and Miss Dougherty Windsor.— Birtnday party. Mrs Malcolm presided. Roll call: “The first dress I remember wearing, and the reasons for remembering-it.” Competitions: Bowl of autumn foliage—Mrs Malcolm 1, Mrs Bryan 2; bloom—Mrs Rawdiife 1, Mesdames Hamilton and Bryan (equal) 2; salad—Mrs Little 1, Mrs Ellery and Mrs Bryan (equal) 2. Waitaki Bridge.—Mrs J. R Macdonald presided. Roll, call: “My pet Superstition.” Competition; “ The most one could get from one egg ” Mesdames J. R. Macdonald and A. Godsall (eaual) 1, Mrs Cuthbertson 3. Hostesses: Mesdames J. Macdonald and S. S. Simpson.