THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Otago Witness, Issue 4048, 13 October 1931, Page 17

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

WORK OF THE BRANCHES. HERIOT. The branch held its monthly meeting on the afternoon of September 26. j Mrs King presided over a good at- ; tendance of members. After the sing- I ing of the institute song, the president ; welcomed six ladies from the Kelso | Women's Division, who then took charge of the meeting. They ably demonstrated the modelling of dressmaking forms, which proved most interesting. The competition for the month —“The Best Raffia Worked Tray ” —brought forth many beautiful entries. Mrs M. Paterson gained first prize. Miss I. Paterson second, and Airs Foster third. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mcsdames Morrow and M’Ritchie and Miss Moncur. _ AIOSGTEL. At the first meeting, held recently. Miss Burn (president) welcomed the members and spoke of the aims and objects of thg institute. _ Competitions, musical items, and a folk dance followed, and supper was served by the members of the committee. At the next meeting, to be held on October 14. Mrs Kirkland will demonstrate the craft of tray making. ¥ ¥ ¥ TUAPEKA MOUTH-GREEN FIELD. The monthly meeting was held on i October 1. when Airs Hayman prei sided over a gathering of some 21 memI bers. Two new members were welcomed ! and enrolled. Airs Allen accepted nomination as a delegate to the Gore Conference, to be December. The room was gay with narcissi, and in this competition Mrs A. Brown came first with some beautiful blooms artistically arranged. Airs E. G. Cross sent in the I winning entry in a dressmaking competiI tion, the dress to cost not more than ss. I The various entries were of a high standard, and judging was difficult. AI-s I Pannett anil Airs Blair tied in a “bird” competition. Airs Allen gave a very interesting demonstration on the making of wool rugs. An enjoyable supper was i served by the hostesses of the evening. ! and after the singing of the National ' Anthem the meeting dispersed. ¥ ¥ ¥ POPOTUNOA.

Owing to the condition of the roads and the inclemency of the weather the meetings have been very irregularly held. On July 25, Airs J. J. Melton (president) presided over a small gathering. when the motto for the month was: “ When you are down in the mouth, think on the prophet Jonah —he came out all right.” The meeting opened with the anthem, and after the minutes had been read and business discussed Airs E. R. Brown gave a demonstration on “ drawthread work.” this being watched with interest, being quite a new method from the old style of “ drawn-thread work,” though quite as effective. Airs Brown also showed a wool rug in the making, which was much admired. On August 1 the members again met. this time in large numbers. The motto for this month was: “If you can’t pull, push; if you can’t push." get out of the way.” Before the meeting' commenced a vote of sympathy was passed to Airs A. Thomson on the death of her father. Business was then dealt with, and Airs Jeffs, of Clinton, was appointed a convener to the federation. The roll call, “ A Household Hint,” resulted in many a useful and helpful hint being given. Two new members were enrolled. ■ The members were fortunate in having Airs Cooksley (secretary of the federation) present to demonstrate on the art of glove-making. The competition for mocassins was won by Miss E. AFKenzie. Airs APKenzie being placed second and Miss A r . Watkins third. Afternoon tea was then served, Airs E. R. Brown and Airs 11. Nelson being the hostesses. After the singing of the National Anthem a profitable afternoon was brought to a close. On September 26 another enjoyable afternoon was spent, when visitors from Clinton were present, and a new member was enrolled. Airs Alelton (president) occupied the chair, and after the anthem had been sung the minutes were read. The roll call, “ The Oldest Heirloom in My House.” was won by Miss I. Riddell with a miniature ivory bullock wagon. The competition, “ the best article for one shilling.” was won by Miss V. Watkins (child's dress), Aliss H. Watkins being placed second with a child's

jacket, and Aliss E. AVatkins third with a crochet cover for a sauce bottle. The demonstration by Airs Tweedie (Clinton) on “Quilt and Humpty Making” proved very instructive. Afternoon tt a was then handed round, the hostesses being Miss E. M’Kenzie and Aliss A . Watkins. The market table was in charge of Airs W. Swan and Airs E. Sim. Airs J. J. Alelton was appointed a delegate to the next federation meeting to held at. Gore. During the social half-hom which followed an elocutionary item was given by Aliss I. Riddell. LAWRENCE.

The branch held its monthly meeting i n i October 5. when a good attendance of : members was present. The demonstration hour was to be taken | up with needlework, and in conjunction I with this an excellent display of Indian ; and Chinese hand needlework was on view. ; This was kindly lent by Airs Barton for i the occasion. The roll-call was answered bv everv ' member giving a recipe for sandwich lil- ■ ling. It may be judged these were many ; and varied. An amusing an I interesting competition I for the best and (inickest potato p<-eled ' while members were blindfolded was won 1 bv Aliss B. Walker. The competition for the best slioppinu ' bag not to cost more than 2s 6d was won I by Airs E. Stephens. The hostesses for the evening were Airs i Kennedy. Aliss Cummings, Airs William I Kennedy, ami Aliss Leslie. After supper j was handed round a most enjoyable even- , ing was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem.