WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Putaruru Press, Volume XXI, Issue 1240, 24 July 1947, Page 1

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

LICHFIELD MEETING Over 30 members attended the July meeting of the Lichfield Women’s Institute. Four new members and two visitors wore welcomed by the president, Mrs. J. -Cox. The business was discussed, and as meetings are so full every month it was decided to have a special day on the last Thursday in August for demonstration and lectures. The monthly cup was given in charge of the garden circle. 'Mrs. A. Vincent promised a Black Orpington rooster , (Massey College) for garden circle funds. The motto for the month was, “write it on your heart that everyday is the best day of the year.” 1 The roll call for August is “ sing, dance or recite,” and the competitions for that month: sewing, milk cover; cooking, half dozen decorated cakes in paper cases; best bloom and best vegetable. The winners, of the July competitions were: cooking and sewing, Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs Anderson 2; floral, Mrs Ande~son 1, Mrs Jamieson 2; vegetable, Mrs Rea 1, Mrs A. Vincent 2. iMrs. J. Burgess entertained with a novel competition. Members had to draw Mrs. J. Cox in her horse and gig. This competition caused a great deal of laughter. Mrs. Cox won the competition, and Mrs. John Hamilton came a good second. A treasure hut was won by Mrs Ooath. Mts Anderson also ran a competition-—the naming of paper flowers—Mrs Hill proving the winner. The competition for a painted rose was won by Miss Swindlehurst. The sales table was not so well patronised as usual, the time of year affecting the support. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Gough, Jamieson and Dempster. ■ 'TAPAPA GATHERING The Tapapa Women’s Institute held its July meeting in the Tapapa School. There was an average attendance of members, Mrs. R. Rutledge presiding, assisted by Mrs. G. StOpS. The meeting opened with members reciting the Aspirations. One new member was enrolled and welcomed by the president. The motto was, “reason often makes mistakes, conscience never does,” and the roll call was,- “my favourite hobby.” A number of free books from the country library service were distributed. Competitions resulted: hand-made d’oyley, Mesdames A. Barker 1, F. Anderson 2, A. Barker and A.’ E. Fuller (equal) 3; small cakes, Mesdames R. Rutledge 1, G. Stops 2; two best blooms, Mesdames A. Barker 1, T. Scott 2; best bloom, Mrs T. Scott; travelling sixpence, Mrs Russell; social competition. Mesdames A. Barker and Buchanan (equal).

Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Mansell and Harris.