WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20107, 14 May 1935, Page 12

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

ST. ANDREWS. The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the hail on Thursday, Mrs Mills presiding over a good attendance. Arrangements were made for the birthday party to be held in June. At the annual meeting a golden thread was formed through the Institute, the subject being, “Notable Women.” Mrs McLeod gave a most interesting demonstration, which was much appreciated and for which she was accorded a vote of thanks. Mr Gee gave a talk on “Samoa during the war,” and he also was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The competitions resulted: —Open jam tart: Miss W. Arden 1, Miss D. Bell 2. Mrs Bennett 3. Decorated 21b jar: Mrs Wimsett 1, Mesdames Bell and Johnstone equal 2. Guest towel: Mrs Foxon 1. Miss Russell 2. The hostesses were Mrs Mcllwrick, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Hall and Miss Russell. HILTON The Hilton Women’s Institute held a successful dance in the Hilton Hall in aid of Institute funds. A pair of dressed fowls was won by Pat Burmester, of Geraldine. The music was supplied by a local orchestra, and extras w r ere played by Mr Meredith. The winners of the novelty dances were: Lucky spot, Mr A. Scott and Miss M. Wilkes; Monte Carlo, Mr C. Brenton and Mrs T. Beaven; first up in dance, Mrs Hall and Mr H. Hopkins.