WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Taranaki Daily News, 12 May 1934, Page 18 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Maxwell: On Tuesday the Maxwell branch celebrated its second birthday. The hall was gaily decorated with streamers in the institute colours and with dahlias and autumn leaves. There was a large attendance of members. Visitors were also present from Westmere, Aramoho, Kaitoke and Makirikiri. A pianoforte duet was played by Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Wilson. Songs were contributed by Mrs. Broderick and recitations by Miss Rogers.. Mrs. Williams, recently from New Guinea, gave an interesting talk on her domestic experiences in Papua. Afternoon tea was served by the committee. The birthday cake was made and decorated by Miss Edna Morrison. Competitions were won as follow: Knitted child’s garment, Miss E. Morrison 1, Miss R. Darbyshire 2, Mrs. J. Darbyshire 3; sewn child’s garment, Mrs. Stevenson 1, Mrs. T. Darbyshire 2, Miss L. Morrison 3; ’ best three chrysanthemums, Mrs. Staite; best vase of chrysanthemums, Mrs. Mundy; points prize placings for the year were Miss L. Morrison 1, Mrs. N. Hughes 2, Mrs. Staite 3. Thanks were extended to all who helped to make the birthday meeting a success. Rawhitiroa: The monthly meeting of the Rawhitiroa branch was held on May 4, when despite unfavourable weather, there was an attendance of 19, including visitors from Eltham. A report of the annual conference was given by the delegates, Mesdames W. Bootten and W. J. Johnston. A demonstration on the making of lamp shades by Mrs. F. Ham, Eltham, proved of wide interest to members. The recent production of two playettes by the drama circle was successful, drawing a capacity house. A competition for the best made paper hat resulted: Mrs. W. J. Johnston 1, *Miss I. Bleakley 2, Miss C. Wood 3. The hostesses for the meeting were Misses P. O’Connor and Dulcie Robinson.

Kaimata: The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday. Mrs. Gibbins presided over a fair attendance of members and a number of visitors from Inglewood. Three new members were welcomed. Mrs. Kaye gave a talk on the aims and ideals of the institute. A demonstration was given by Mrs. Braybrooke, Inglewood, on raised wool vzork. A competition for an article from an ounce of wool brought some good entries, the prize being awarded to Miss N. Hunt, with Mrs. Hunt second. The hostesses were Mesdames Deane, Chapman and L. Dobson’. Normanby: There was a record attendance of members and friends from other institutes at the monthly meeting of the Normanby branch held on Wednesday. Mrs. F. J. Allan presided. A report of the annual federation council meeting was presented by Mrs. J. Meuli (voting delegate) and both she and Mrs. Gane were accorded a vote of thanks for their, services. Mrs. F. Pidgeon, leader of the library sub-committee, reported on the excellent progress the library had made since its innovation in June. There were 71 books in the library and the committee expected to add two new books each month. The committee was accorded a vote of thanks. The members were in favour of sending a delegate to represent the institute at the annual Dominion conference' in July and the president was asked to go. It was decided to hold a meeting of those interested in the forming of a drama circle in the institute. The following new members were elected: Misses June Phillips, L. Hurliman and Grant. The competition for the month, for the greatest number of articles contained in a match box, was won by Mrs. Knuckey with 136, Miss C. Stewart having 129 and Miss V. Allan 121. An iced cake donated by Mesdames Martin, Smith and Timmins for a competition prize was won by Miss E. Free. The chief feature of the afternoon was a demonstration of weaving sea grass stools given by Mesdames Bloor and Henry, members of the Te Roti institute. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Knuckey, King and Hurliman. Ngaere: The members hele? a very successful card evening on Thursday, when there were 11 tables for euchre. For the ladies’ prize four ladies tied with 8} games, Mesdames Cameron, Taylor and Watson and Miss Nola Arthur. On a replay Mrs. Cameron and Miss Arthur were again equal, so they decided to cut. Mrs. Cameron was the winner. The men’s prize was won by Mr. Haylock with 10 games. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Simpson and Miss Hilda Hedgeman (playing as a man).