WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24737, 14 October 1941, Page 5

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

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Seacliff.-—Mrs N. Anderson presided. Roll call: " Can anyone tell me." Competition: Bloom—Mrs D. Stewart 1. Mrs S. Nicholson 2. A demonstration of spinning from raw wool was given by Mrs S. Nicholson. The sum of 10s 6d was given to the Soldiers' Parcel Fund. Hostesses: Mrs Brough and Mrs Townley.

Windsor Park.—Mrs Webster presided. Motto: V "A healthy mind is a healthy body." Roll call: "A Health Rule" Mrs Webster gave a talk on the value of good posture. Competitions: Six spring flowers—Mesdames Webster 1, Craig and Mcßae (equal) 2. Soldiers' skull cap—Mesdames Webster 1, Mcßae 2. Watson 3. Health biscuits—Mesdames Fisher 1, Watson 2.

Tomahawk.—Motto: "Tis the fragrant chain of friendship ever-growing day by day that makes this old world happy as time goes on its way." Mrs Saunders presided. Roll call: "Where 1 first met my husband." Competitions: Bowl of. spring flowers —Mrs Reynolds 1, Mrs King 2. A school child's lunch—Mrs Matheson 1, Mrs Robertson 2. Hostesses: Mesdames Dickson. Taber, and Riach.

Papatowai.—Mrs lansley presided. Mrs lansley read the creed Motto: "A genuine diamond remains undimmed even under water.*' Roll call: "A gardening hint." Reading 'Mrs Peterson): "Life and Work of Madame Curie." Competition, brought by Mrs Adams, resulted—Mrs Peterson 1, Mrs Goodsir and Mrs lansley (equal > 2. Mrs Smythe was hostess. Waipiata.—Eighth birthday party. Visitors attended from Sutton, Middlemarch, Kyeburn, Naseby, Ranfurly and Orangapai Motto: "Look backward with gratitude. Look upward with confidence. Look forward with hope." Roll Call: "What men think of the Women's Institute." There was a good display of flowers grown by the members. Competitions: Bowl of flowersMrs F. Roberts 1. Mrs F. Mathias 2. Posy in an egg cup—Mrs F. Mathias 1. Mrs G. Mathias 2. "Points"—Mrs F. Mathias 1, Mrs F. Johnston 2. Floral sprays were presented to Mrs A. Paterson. Mrs J Lothian and Miss Ferguson Visiting members lighted the candles and cut the cake, made and iced by members. Returned soldiers' goods were on sale. Miss Kidd recited, and a play. "A Royal Interview." was given by members. Warrington.—Mrs Inglis presided. Motto: "A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out." Roll call: " What would you do if you were president? " Competitions: Marmalade—Mrs Galbraith 1 Mrs W. Brown 2. Flower—Mrs Watson 1 and 2. Spike—Mrs W. Brown 1. Mrs Galbraith 2. Mrs Inglis gave a demonstration on "Tatting. 1 " Hostesses: Mesdames Inglis. W. Brown and Brown.

Lawrence.—Mrs Varcoe presided. Motto: " We are never too old to learn. Roll call: "Uses for a safety pin. Demonstration—" Floral Work,* by Miss Hopkins. Competitions: BloomMrs Attfleld 1. Mrs Webster 2. Decorated vase—Miss Robertson, and Mrs E. J. Weatherall (equal) 1, Mrs Varcoe, Mrs Attfleld. Miss Hopkins (equal) 3. Hostesses: Mesdames Stevens. Weston and Weatherall. Dunback.—Mrs Stanley presided. Motto: "Don't dodge difficulties—meet them greet them, and beat them. Ron call: "Imitation of a ZB announcer Competitions: Handkerchief made from flour bag and dyed khaki-Mrs Stanley 1 arid 2 Blooms—Mrs Stanley 1. Miss V Hewett 2. Hostesses: Mesdames McLew. Farquharson and Murphy Janefield.-Mrs Sproule presided over the first half. Mrs Turnbull. a greatgrandmother, took the chair tor the remainder of the meeting. The grandmothers entertained the other members with competitions, won by Mrs Davidson, and an antique show. Motto: we are nearer to God in the garden than anywhere else on earth.'- A recitation was given by Mrs Dryden. Hostesses. Mesdames Wilson and Johnson, The flower show prize winners were: Mrs Gibson, Mrs Turnbull. Mrs Johnson, Mrs Milner. Mrs Davidson Mrs Read, Mr McGregor, and" Mrs Blaikie. Karitane.—Mrs Kennedy presided. Motto: "Much wealth will not come if a little does not go." Roll call: Irish joke." Competitions: Scones. Mrs Tubman 1: bloom—Mesdames Tubman. 1. Peden 2, Taiaroa 3. Demonstration: " Fancy Nedlework." Mrs Baillie. Talk on China: Mrs Barclay. Hostesses: Mrs Te Tau and Mrs Tubman.

Popotunoa.—Mrs J. J. Melton presided. Motto: Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying, And this same flower that blooms to-day To-morrow may be dying. Roll call: "A recipe for a Christmas cake." Competition: "An article for a bring and buy sale." Donations were made for a soldier's parcel and to the Leper Fund Mrs Andrew Smith was requested to. demonstrate the securing of wool from the fleece at the federation meeting to be held at Balclutha in October.

Palmerstori.—Mrs Smith presided. Motto: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Roll call: "Back to childhood days." Competitions: Variety of pastry—Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Dowie 2; preserved fruit—Miss Gibb 1. Mrs Pagel 2, Mesdames Cowan, Park and Prin«le (equal) 3; vegetable (leeks). Mrs Smith 1. Demonstration: " Cushion Making," Mrs Cowan. Hostesses: Mesdames Park, Chalmers, and Ryan.