WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1934, Page 18 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Opaku: A letter and a copy of a programme from the Nongoma Women’s Institute, Zululand, was read at the last meeting of the Opaku Institute, the secretary of the former being Mrs. Halder, the sister of Mrs. Hilliar. It was decided, subject to the Nongoma Institute’s approval to establish a link between it and Opaku. A competition for the four best bulbs was won by Miss Putt, Mrs. Chatterton and Mrs. Hilliar being runners-up. The motto for the month was “If I try I can.” Interesting ideas were submitted for the new programme. Sympathy with Mrs. M. A. Pearce, an inmate of the Patea Hospital, was expressed. Kaimata: There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the institute, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. G. Gibbins presided. Mrs. O. S. Blackbourn was elected secretary in place of Mrs. W. Spray, who resigned. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs. I. V. Buchanan, an inmate of a New Plymouth private hospital. The motto for the day was, “Unused talents are as good to the owner as a miser’s gold.” The roll-call, different ways of using cheese, brought forth a ready response. Mrs. Kay, Inglewood, gave an address on the first founding of the institue movement in Canada, and Its ideals. The competition for the day; articles made from a yard of cretonne, was judged by Mrs. Kay, who awarded the prizes as follow: Mrs. G. Gibbins 1, Miss V. L. Mullon 2. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Mesdames W. Herlihy, E. Hunt and Miss N. Hunt. Maxwell: The September meeting of the institute was well attended. A large number of visitors were present from Kai Iwi. Aramoho and Paraparaumu. Miss Young gave a talk on home nursing. Two songs were sung by Miss Hanson. Winners of the coconut ice competitidh were: Mrs. Staite 1, Mrs. M. Hughes 2, Mrs. Gorrall 3. There was a large entry for the best jar of flowers, the winners being: Mrs. Barker 1, Mrs. Staite and Miss L. Morrison 2 equal, Mrs. Broderick and Mrs. Morrison 3 equal. The bring and buy stall did good business and as a result the institute funds benefited by £4. Motuni: Considering the weather there was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Motuni Institute on Tuesday, Mrs. Greenwood, presiding. A scone making competition was won by Mrs. W. Cave. The prize was given by Mrs. A. Parli. A demonstration of pen painting was given by Mesdames D. Botham and P. Jones. The spring potato competition was also commenced. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames M. Skelton, P. Rackley ■junr. and F. Knuckey. Whareroa: Mrs. Larcom presided over an attendance of 33 members at the monthly meeting of the Whareroa Institute on Saturday. Delegates appointed to attend the half-yearly council meeting on October 19 were Mrs. Christie and Miss Fearon. The competition for the afternoon was an article from loz. of two-ply wool. There were 14 entries and the successful competitors were Mrs. R. Hicks 1, Miss A. Hicks 2, Mrs. Aberley 3. The judge was Mrs. Irvine. A roll call “What I would like on next month’s programme,” was very popular. The exchange stall was in charge of Mesdames Holloway and Haigh and did good business. An interesting travel talk was given by Mr. J. McKee, automobile officer, covering a distance of 1185 miles, taking the members through East Coast towns, including Napier, Wairoa, Morere, Gisborne, Opotiki, Tirau, Whakatane, Tauranga, Wairakei, Lake Waikaremoana, Te Whiti, Taupo, Chateau Tongariro and Raetihi. Mr. McKee expressed surprise that so many New Zealanders have seen so little of their own country. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Smith, Steffert, Stewart and Shirtcliffe. South Taranaki Group: A group meeting of institutes in South Taranaki was held at Normanby on Tuesday. The hall was most attractively decorated with spring flowers and the programme was most enjoyable, reflecting credit on Mrs. Bloor (Te Roti), convener, and her committee. Mrs. Kaye, Taranaki president, was unable to attend, and was represented by Mrs. W. H. Walter, Patea, vice-president. Mrs. Larcom, Whareroa, was in the chair. Miss B. Young gave an interesting talk on her experiences in Egypt and elsewhere during the Great War. Songs were contributed by Miss Crosby, Okaiawa, and Mrs. W. G. Strange gave two elocutionary items. Mrs. F. C. King, Turi-town, was chosen as chairman for the next meeting which will be held in November. Normanby: The monthly, meeting of the Normanby Institute was held in the town hall on Wednesday, Mrs. Allan presiding over a fair attendance of members. A welcome was given to Mrs. Eaton, Napier, who is a member of the Rissington Institute, which was the first institute to be formed by Miss Spencer in New Zealand. It was decided to hold a plant and fancy dress party. Mesdames Knuckey and Howell were appointed delegates to the half-yearly council meeting in Hawera in October. Mrs. Phillips gave a concise report of the activities of the council, and Mrs. Larcom attended to ask for assistance with the catering for this Occasion. The competitions for the month brought forth a good number of entries. Mrs. Aitkens won the prize for the best knitted vest, Mrs. Howell being second and Mrs. King third. Miss McEwen was the winner of the tinsel picture competition, Miss P. Gane being second and Mrs. Cyril Franklyn third. A travel talk was given by Mr. J. McKee, automobile association service officer, who took his hearers on an imaginary trip from Hawera to Napier, Tauranga and Rotorua, returning via Wanganui. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Lynskey, Morse, Henry, Frei, Meuli and Phillips, and the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to Mr. McKee.

Mrs. Easton, Napier, is the guest of Mrs. McKoy, Waihi Road. Miss Free has returned from a short holiday at Wellington. Miss E. Norfolk is spending a holiday at Wellington. Kaimata: Mrs. Gibbins presided over a fair attendance at the monthly meeting, held in the hall on Tuesday. The birthday party arrangements were discussed and it was finally decided to hold it in the afternoon. Mrs. L? Dobson and Mrs. Gibbins are the delegates to attend at the federation meeting at Hawera. The lecture for the afternoon was given by Mrs. Kaye, Inglewood. A competition, an article out of a yard of cretonne, was won by Mrs. Gibbins, with Miss Mullon second. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Hunt and Herlihy and Miss Hunt. WAITARA INSTITUTE. FIRST BIRTHDAY FUNCTION. The Waitara Women’s Institute held its first birthday party on Wednesday, about 100 being present, including visitors from Inglewood, Motonui, Tikorangi and Huirangi institutes, and members of the Plunket Society. An enjoyable programme included songs by Mesdames Cramer and Gillespie, and musical items by Mesdames Whyte (piano) and Locke (violin). A one-act comedy play, “The Three Widows,” was thoroughly enjoyed, the players being Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. Cramer and Mrs. Neil. The president, Mrs. Cumming, welcomed all visitors and called on Mrs. Trim, Waitara’s first president, to cut the cake. Mrs. Kaye, president of the Taranaki federation, spoke

on the aims and benefits cf the women’s institutes. Other speakers were Mesdames Greenwood (Motonui), Adnams (Inglewood), Whitehead (Tikorangi), Honor (Hurangi) and Mrs. Glasgow spoke on behalf of the Plunket Society.