WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18236, 3 November 1933, Page 4

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

RUATOKIA MEETING Tho October meeting of tho Ruatoria Women’s Institute was held on October 26, when, at the invitation of Mrs. T. S. Williams, 38 members met at Ivaharau, a small attendance on account of it being Show, week in Gisborne. The day was fine, which permitted the meeting being held on the lawn. Proceedings opened with the singing of the Canadian ode, followed by the creed and tho usual business. The roll call, children’s funny sayings, brought forth many amusing stories. Everyone was reminded that tho next meeting, to be held on November 30, would be the third birthday party, when Miss Clark has invited everyone to Mangapoi. December 14 was decided upon for the children’s fancy dress party, provided the hall can be had on that date. The secretary reported that an invitation had been received from tho Tolaga Bay Institute for Ruatoria members to attend its birthday party on November 17. The competitions were won as follows; Best slippers: Mrs. Openshaw, 1; Mrs. Smyth, 2. Best collection of sweets: Mrs. R. Kemp, 1; Mrs. Burton, 2. The business over, everyone enjoyed wandering in the garden, which ‘was very beautiful and gay with the flowering shrubs and flowers. Tea was served on the verandah, and Mrs. Williams was given three hoarty cheers. A vote of thanks was passed to the other hostesses. The National Anthem brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close MATAKAOA MEETING There was much evidence of the interest of members at the monthly meeting of the Matakuoa AVomen’s Institute, held in the To Araroa Hotel, the meeting being very largely attended. Following the singing of the institute ode, financial statements were submitted in connection with the social and dance, showing that a clear profit of £9 10s had been made in respcct*of the dance. The president, Mrs C. Williamson, referred to the Christmas treat for children, which the institute hoped to hold in December. Parents wero asked to train their children to sing some of Ithe well-known Christmas carols for the occasion. The prizes for the most points gained in the competitions for the year were won as follow: —Mrs Walford, 1; 1; Mrs Rudland, 2; Mrs Ryan, 3. The competition for the best pot of marmalade was won by Mrs Walford, with Mrs H. C. Williamson second, and Mrs Rudland third. In the competition for best knitted or crocheted beret, Miss Hitchcock was first, Miss B. Pearce second, and Mrs Cowan third. It was announced that for the November mooting the competitions would be for the best bowl of sweet peas and the best bowl of roses. Afternoon tea was enjoyed, and the gathering closed with the singing of tho National Anthem.