WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19578, 26 August 1933, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

AROWHENUA. The many uses to which empty 71b syrup tins and empty 71b tobacco tins could be put were the features of a very interesting demonstration given by Mrs Dossett, of Pleasant Point, at the monthly meeting of the Arowhenua Maori Women’s Institute. These tins were, amongst other things, made into beautiful humpty dumpty cushions. Other demonstrations were given by Mrs R. Manning on riwai work. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, and Mrs P. Paipeta presided. The competition was “The best plate of pikelets,” which was won by Mrs T. Shaw, of Waipopo, and Mrs S. Hansen. The two judges, Mrs Dossett and Mrs Manning, were accorded a vote of thanks. The second Institute baby, Yvonne Spencer, received a cup, saucer and tea plate. A letter was received from the organiser, Miss Stops, England, asking that the Institute send her its programme and also a Christmas programme so that she could broadcast talks throughout the Empire at Christmas time. Mrs Paipeta, Mrs E. Gillum and Mr T. Paiki were nominated to compile these talks. A letter from Pareora asking the Institute to take an afternoon at Pareora after September, was accepted. It was decided to enter a folk dancing team in the forthcoming festival. Arrangements for this were left in the hands of Mrs Rehu and Mrs E. Gillum. Afternoon tea was then dispensed, the hostesses being Mesdames R. Manning, J. O’Connor, J. Leonard, M. Waaka, K. Rehu and E. Gillum.

MORVEN.

At the monthly meeting of the Morven Women’s Institute, Mrs S. J. Bailey presided. Three new members were enrolled. Mrs S. J. Bailey, delegate to the annual conference in Christchurch, presented a very interesting report, and was accorded a vote of thanks. The single members then took charge of the meeting.

The roll call, “impromptu speeches,” caused great amusement, all married women answering under the threat of a 6d fine. The following programme was epjoyed by all.:—Playette, “The King’s Breakfast”; pianoforte duet, Misses C. Smillie and E. Baikie; song, “Three Old Maids of Lee”; song in character, Miss C. Smillie; awkward squad, drill; sketch, "Everybody Works But Father.” A competition, .“Letters of the Alphabet,” was won by Mrs Hassall. Afternoon tea was served by the single members. The results of the competitions were —Best baby garment made from 2ozs wool, Mrs Baker 1, Mrs R. Barnett 2, Mrs R. Wright 3. Best article for a baby, made from material, Mrs Marshall. Best bloom, Mrs C. McKeich. immiiiiiimmmiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii