WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19945, 1 November 1934, Page 12

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

CLAREMONT Mrs Brown presided at the October meeting of the Claremont Women’s Institute. There was a good attendance of members and visitors were present from Sherwood Downs and Glen-iti Women’s Institutes. Three new members were enrolled, Mrs Guthrie, Miss Fowler and Mrs A. McConnell. Mrs A. Mackenzie gave a short talk on the origin of the Women’s Institute movement which was followed by a demonstration of Christmas novelties given by Mrs W. Browne. Mrs Browne also displayed many beautiful specimens of her work.

Mrs A. Mackenzie gave a short talk on the origin of the Women’s Institute movement which was followed by a demonstration of Christmas novelties given by Mrs W. Browne. Mrs Browne also displayed many beautiful specimens of her work.

There was a good entry for the competitions which resulted.—Best exhibitof flowering shrub, Miss Armstrong 1. Miss Greig 2, Miss Dunnill 3. Jar of marmalade, Mrs Talbot 1. Mrs White 2, Miss Selbie 3. Article from old felt hat, Miss Seyb and Miss Greig 1, Miss Armstrong 2, Miss Selbie 3. The premier bloom was won by Mrs Clark with a viola. The Claremont School, which w r as very prettily decorated with flowers and streamers was filled to capacity on the occasion of the first birthday party which proved to be one of the most enjoyable functions ever held in Claremont. The president, Mrs F. Brown welcomed the gathering and then the Institute song was sung. The concert consisted of instrumental trios by Mrs Young and the Misses Targuse and songs by Miss Campbell, Miss McDonald, Mr Goulding and Mr Campbell. Mrs Cecil Black entertained with a whistling solo and the Institute presented two short plays.

Mrs White (vice-president) thanked all demonstrators and others w-ho had helped throughout the year, and also those who had helped towards making the birthday party so successful. She then called on Mrs Seyb to light the candle on the cake and on Miss Seyb to blow it out. The cake, which had been made and beautifully decorated by Mrs J. Brown, was then cut by Mrs Armstrong. Mrs McFedries presented the prizes for the year as follows: Miss Armstrong 1. Mrs White 2. and Mrs Talbot 3.

After supper and a treasure hunt for the children, dancing was proceeded with. The music was supplied by Mrs Casey and Mrs Black. Mr A. McConnell was the M.C. The card dance was won by Mrs Cairns and Mr Carr, and the lucky spot waltz by Miss McArthur and Mr Ellis. EALING. The monthly meeting of the Ealing Women’s Institute was held in the hall, Mrs E. H. Davis presided. One new member was elected: Mrs Mitchell’s offer of her garden to hold the flower show was accepted. During the social half hour. Mrs G. A. Snelgrove sang, “I heard you Singing” and “The Thrush Song,” which were enjoyed by all.

Mesdames Snelgrove. Mackenzie and Donaldson judged the competitions, which resulted: The heaviest hen eggs. Mrs W. Stephens 1, Mrs E. Davis 2. Spike antirrhinium. Miss F. McGuigan 1. Miss H. McGuigan 2. Frock not costing more than 5/-. Miss F. McGuigan 1, Miss H. McGuigan 2.

The hostesses were Mesdames J. Me Kenzie, Frank Forsyth, W. Forsyth.