WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24775, 27 November 1941, Page 10

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

ttuimrUi ot lUeellugs ol oranches are requested but they should he furnished promptly, fur the puhlirnUiiD of reports that are oot supplied withlu a (vech from the dale of the fioelltiK pannol b* promised.

Kailangata.—Mrs Petrie presided. Motto; “Do your best and be satisfied with nothing but your best.” Competition: Hand-worked handkerchief—Mrs Hadler 1, Mrs Petrie 2. Bloom—Mrs Hadler 1, Mrs Sutton 2. Mrs Anglum 3. Roll call: “What I like about my neighbour.” Hostesses; Mesdames Allan, Anglum and Wylie. Maheno.—Grandmother's day: Mrs Barker presided. Motto: “ Don’t dodge difficulties; meet them, greet them, ana beat them.” Roll call: “A Scottish saying.” Demonstrations Cushion making and ai’ticles suitable for Christmas presents: Mrs Barker and Mrs King. Competitions: Girdle scones— Mrs Pjice I. Handy gadget for the house —Mi's King 1, Mrs Barker 2. Hostesses; Mesdames H. Mixldrew and E. Sinclair. The sum of 12s was given for soldiers’ parcels, and £1 Is to the

Makogai Leper Fund. Lecture: “ Bottling and Preserving Fruit and Vegetables ” Miss Marian CocksJohnston. Heriot.—Mrs Haugh presided. Motto. “A noble aim faithfully kept is as a noble deed.” Roll call: "A verse learnt at school. Mrs C. Sim gave a demonstration on the packing of soldiers’ parcels. Competitions: Bloom— Mrs Sharp 1, Miss L. Moncur 2. “ Something made from one yard of material”—Mrs C, Campbell 1, Miss E Sharp 2, Mrs Sharp and Miss L. Moncur (equal) 3. Trio: Misses Ward, Thompson and Sharp. Hostesses: Mrs C. Sim and Miss E. Sharp. Kaka Point. —Mrs Dabinett presided. Motto: "Oh, wa’d some power the giftie gie us to see ourselves as ither’s see us.” Roll call: “A Scottish joke.” Goods made by the disabled soldiers were received and good business was done. Report on half-yearly council meeting—Mrs Dabinett. Hostesses: Mrs Speden and Mrs L. Tilson. Waiwera.—Mrs Roxburgh presided. Motto: “Don’t think yourself too wise. Everyone you meet knows something you have not yet learnt.” Roll call: An emergency dish for unexpected visitors. Demonstration: Floral spray, Victorian posy and wreath making—Miss C. Dunn. Mrs W. Anderson proposed a vote of thanks. Demonstration on ibandaging —Mesdames Homan, Stuart. Roxburgh and Anderson. Competitions; Something from felt—Mrs J. Anderson 1. Miss M. Swan 2. 8100m —Mrs J. A, Anderson and' Mrs W. Jamieson ; (equal) 1. Hostesses: Mesdames W and J. Taylor. Omakau-Ophir.—Mrs Ingram presided. Motto; “A man who says it cannot be done is liable to be interrupted by someone doing it.” Roll call: “A garment made from old material for Dr Barnadoe’s Home.” Competition: Cosy—Mrs Stevenson 1, Mrs Lester 2, Mrs Eaton 3. Monologue: Mrs Ingram. Mrs J. Morrin gave a demonstration on bee - keeping. Hostesses: Mesdames Drake, Corrigal and P. Gridgman. Awamoa-Alma.—Mrs Greaney presided. Motto: “ Grasp no more than your hand can hold.” Roll call: “The most enjoyable noise in the morning." Demonstration: “ Tatting.” Mrs Stuart. Competition winner; Mrs George. Bloom: Miss Mills 1. Miss J. Fulton and Miss Keating (equal) 2. Hostesses: Mesdames Nicolls. Needs and O’Grady. Taieri.—Mrs Williamson presided. Motto; “Learning is pleasurable, but doing is the height of enjoyment.” Roll call: “Recipe for washing-day pudding." Golden thread: A Now Zealand author—Mrs Taylor. Recitations: Mrs Wornall-Smith. Demonstration: Home nursing—Mrs Dcnsem. Competition: Sweets—Mrs Dcnsem 1, Mrs Carglylc 2, Mrs Miller 3. Hostesses: Mesdames McPheat. Miller. Murray and Peterson.

Awamoko-Gcorgetown. Mrs D. Kennedy presided, Competion: Bloom —Seniors: Mrs D. Kennedy 1 and 2, Mrs Ayson 3. Juniors; Miss P. Kennedy 1. Miss T. Milne 2. Letters of thanks and appreciation were received from the Lepers and Soldiers’ Civil Re-establishment League for donations to their funds. Members visited the local school and saw the children at work. Mrs I. Kennedy conducted the social half-hour.

Waianakarua.—Mrs Rawcliff presided. An overseas parcel was made up. Motto: "Ain't it a blessing cheer

i.s so cheap; we can give it away.” Roll call; “The uses of salt.” Competition: Vase of flowers—Mrs A. McKerrow 1, Mrs Aitchison 2. Something made out of an old felt hat— Mrs Burgess 1, Mrs Aitchison 2. Hostess: Mrs Aitchison. Social half-' hour: Mrs Rawcliffe.

Waipahi.—Mrs Gumming presided. Motto: A genuine diamond remains undimmed under water. Don’t let froth and bubble talk dim you.” Roll call: “ Propose a toast.’ A “Bring and Buy” sale was held for the Soldiers’ Parcels Fund. Vegetables were sold for institute funds Mi's Wilson consented to make a national savings flag, each member to give to the cost of the material A letter was read from Sister Whbeside, who is serving in the Middle East. A letter of thanks was read from the leper secretary. Competitions; Vege tables—Mrs Madden 1, Mrs Dellow and Mrs Wilson (equal) 2. Bloom— Mrs Cummings 1, Mrs Sparks 2. Mrs Collins and Mrs H. Jones acted as hostesses.