WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20838, 21 September 1937, Page 10

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

PAREORA There was a very poor attendance at the September meeting of the Pareora Women's Institute which was held in the hall recently, Mrs Whittlcase presiding. It was decided that a gift afternoon for Miss Jean Munro be held in conjunction with the flower show on September 29. The gift of a cupboard by the Scout Committee was gratefully accepted. Mrs Whitticase president, and Mrs Moor, secretary, were appointed delegates to the half-yearly Federation meeting at Pleasant Point. It was arranged that a gift afternoon for the Makogai lepers be held at the October meeting. The following were appointed stewards for the flower show. Flowers, Mrs A Munro and Mrs Anderson. Cookery, Mrs Coote and Mrs Weenink. Handwork: Mrs Guthrie and Miss Munro. The same judges as last year were appointed and Mrs Coote offered a prize for the competitor gaining most points in all sections. Thte afternoon’s golden thread talk on "early days in Pareora” which was most interesting, was contributed by Mrs A. Munro. Mr Tyrell Baxter,- Temuka, gave an instructive and helpful health talk for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The results of the afternoon’s competitions were.—Plain biscuits: Miss O. Munro 1, Mrs A. Munro 2. Jar of flowers: Miss Coote 1, Mrs Moor 2. Best bloom: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Whittlcase 2. TE NGAWAI Mrs Howes presided over a good attendance of members at the September meeting of the Te Ngawai Women's Institute. Final arrangements were made for t'vo delegates, Mrs Tubb and Mrs Guy to attend the conference at Pleasant Point. It was decided to send a small donation to the Makogai lepers. Mrs Cain gave a very interesting talk on her recent travels in Australia for which she was accorded a vote of thanks and was presented with a posy by Miss M. Morrison. Competitions judged by Mrs Cox and Mrs Guy resulted.—Marmalade: Miss M. Morrison 1, Miss Z. Elliott 2. Three months’ programme: Miss M. Morrison 1, Miss Z. Elliott 2. SHERWOOD DOWNS The September meeting of the Sherwood Downs Women’s Institute was held on Thursday evening. Mrs M. B. Reid welcomed a very good attendance of members and visiters, including the menfolk of the district. Among the letters received were invitations to the birthday parties at Kimbell, Ashwick and Mt. Nessing. It was decided to write to the Soldiers’ Civil Re-establishment League for a parcel of goods to the value of £2.

Members were asked to bring gifts next month for the lepers of Makogai. The committee in charge of the garden at the memorial were thanked for the splendid work they had done in the past. Mrs Arthur Bray and Mrs Gray offered to keep the garden in order for the year. Mrs Reid announced for October a special competition of miniature gardens. For this Miss Macdonald offered a prize and Mrs Mackenzie donated a number of small Chinese figures to use in decorating the gardens. Gardening notes for the month were given by Mrs Mackenzie. A tree planting ceremony was arranged for the end of the month. The delegates chosen for the halfyearly meeting ->t Pleasant Point were Mrs Gray and Miss Reid. Mrs Ross is to take charge of the floral display and Miss Macdonald the cut flowers and shrubs.

A letter is to be sent to the Mackenzie County Council asking that road signs be erected at the memorial corner.

The roil call was “What is the first law you would pass if in Parliament." and it was well responded to.

Songs were given by Mrs Ibbetson, Mrs Rayne and Mrs Robertson and Miss Helen Gray.

The golden thread talk, was given by Mrs Ross on “Madame Curie” was listened to with great interest. The housewives band contributed items and these were well received. Mr E. Macdonald, chairman of the South Canterbury Hospital Board, gave a most interesting talk on hospital affairs and he was accorded a vote cf thanks.

Supper was served by the hostesses Mesdames Anniss. Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Mackenzie.

On behalf of the visitors, Mr Macdonald thanked Mrs Reid and members for the splendid way in which the meeting was conducted. Competitions resulted.—Bloom: Miss Gallagher 1, Mrs Ma.'r tzie 2. Mrs M. B. Reid 3. Article made from sugarbag: Miss Gallagher 1, Mrs Mackenzie 2, Mrs Arthur Bray 3. Chocolate cake: Mrs M. B. Reid 1. Mrs Moorhead 2, Miss Laird 3.

ST. ANDREWS

At a - 511 attended meeting of Che St. Andrews Institute Mrs Mills presided.

Mrs Mills reported that the Institute Coronation year tree, a pink prunus had been planted at the school Arbor Day gathering. For the gardening circle Miss I. Mills reported that they had studied certain sections of flower growing at their meeting, to Improve the class of blooms exhibited at the flower show. She also had arranged for Mr Shand to come at the appropriate time, to give hints on gladioli culture. The goods tor the depot were accounted for by Mrs Foxon who had seen that the correct provisions were donated.

The golden thread on Charles II was then given by Mrs Smith.

A most Interesting and illuminating talk was given by Mrs Sydney Thompson, - life in France. Mrs Thompson lived in various provincial districts of France an ' had many subjects of interest on which to talk. A vote of thanks was passed to her. Afternoon tea was served in the library by Mesdames Bennett, Glassey and Martin.

The choir then gave four songs, “Oh Who Will o’er the Downs,” “Hunts-

man’s Chorus,” “I Know a Bank,” and “John Peel" arranged with a descant sung by Mrs Turpie. The Drama Group’s charade caused much interest and amusement and was very well acted, and the topic “pilgrimage” was guessed by Miss Thompson and Miss C. Midgley. Competitions 'rr th- month resulted.—Flowers: Miss T. Mills 1, Miss C. Tell 2. Laundered semi-stiff collar: Mrs H. Bannerman 1, Mr.- R. C. Russell 2. Pot raspberry jam: S'.3ss E. Arden I. -frdle scones: Miss M. Russell 1, Mrs J. Trimble 2.