TAKITIMU W.I.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19122, 17 September 1936, Page 16

TAKITIMU W.I.

MEETING AT MANUTUKE The members of the lakitimu Women’s Institute had a most delightful run out- to Manutuke on Wednesday to tlie mission house, where they held a most interesting meeting. Bus and ear took over 30 members and visitors.

A halt was made on the way at the imipa, to place a marble slab bearing tlie word “Takitimu” on the grave of Hie institute baby. A verse of “Abide With Me” was sung and a prayer ollered. At the mission house afterwards- Miss Price welcomed all, and Mrs. Pitt, the president, commented that this was the room where the Takitimu institute had (add its first meeting.

After 1 lie singing of the institute song, tin* aspirations were read. Alv. s - Batson, i m 111 petition secretary, sent in her resignation, which was received with regret and .Mrs. Barber elected in her pnice, Mrs. Olanville. temporarily tilling the position of convener of the mutual improvement circle. '1 he first meeting would lie held at her place on the tirst Friday, and then at members’ homes monthly. For the benefit of country members she demonstrated again the relenting of silk stockings. Miss .Mitchell, Wellington, demonsi rated first, aid hints of bandaging, and was closely followed. Mrs. Tupara was elected delegate for the half-yearly council meeting, to be held in the Oitv Hall, Gisborne, at 10 a.in. on October oj.

Discussion ensued over the A. and B. Show entry, and it was decided that the. institute would compete in the court section. The competition for Christmas novelties was most keen, 30 entries coming forward. The winners were : Mrs. Nasmith, 1; Mrs. Godding, 2; Airs. ('. Winter, 3. The judge, Miss Hanford, found her task hard. She was given a vote of thanks, as were also the demonstrators and the hostess. A “bring and buy” table was well patronised. A delicious afternoon tea was served, and then the meeting closed with (he National Anthem.

Before the Ims left for town, some of the members took advantage to visit the church and see the beautiful carving. The roll-call. Maori pas, was held over through want of time. A most enjoyable. interesting and unusual afternoon was spent by all.