WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 111, 13 May 1933, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

MEETING AT WESTMERE The monthly meeting of tho Westmere Women’s Institute was held in the hall on Tuesday, Airs Brownlie, vice-president, being in the chair, in the absence of the president, whose telegram of good wishes unfortunately arrived too late to read to the gathering. After a long spell of cold, wet weather tho sun shone gloriously and the hall was well filled with members, friends and visitors. The meeting opened with the singing of the institiX song, followed by the recital of the women’s creed. The chairman spoke a few words of welcome to all present, special mention being made of new members. The business agenda was a long one. After a short address and explanation of federation matters by Airs Miller, president of the Wanganui Federation, the meeting unanimously decided to send a delegate to the. Dominion Federation meeting in Christchurch in July, the election of that delegate being left till tho June meeting. At this meeting there will be a demonstration on the making of soft toys, and a points competition, “a new garment from an old one,” each member being requested to bring a garment even though she mav not wish to compete, the garments to be used for relief work. Further, as the result of a suggestion from the “Suggestion l Box,” each member is asked to bring a book or magazine for tho relief of men in relief camps. The meeting decided to hold an open evening on June 24 folk dancing being on the programme for that date. In preparation for this, folk dancing practices, free to members and members’ children, will be held at Westmere and Brunswick, alternatively, on four consecutive Saturdays, the first to be at Westmere on Alay 27. On the suggestion of one of the members it. was decided to commence the monthly meeting at 1.45 instead of 2 p.m. during the winter months. Aliss Afeads then reported on business connected with the coming visit of Aliss Macmillan, of the Sarah Anno Rhodes Fellowship of Homo Science, and arrangements wore finalised for an open meeting to all •country women, to be hold in Westmere Hall at 2 p.m. on Friday, Alay 19, the subject chosen for Aliss Alacmillan’s address being, “Country Women and Their Organisations Abroad.” Afternoon tea will be provided, and, to defray expenses, a charge of 6d will be made at tho door. The points competition for the afternoon was a knitted cardigan or jumper, the display being an excellent ono. Aliss Laird kindly acted as judge and spoke a few words of criticism and advive, complimenting the competitors on tho high quality of the work submitted which, she stated, was quite equal to any that she had previously handled and 'was of such uniformly good quality that she had difficulty in placing the awards, which resulted: Miss Wichnowsky 1, Aliss Nancy Smith 2, Airs Cowper 3. Tho central attraction of the afternoon was the chrysanthemum and vegetable show and the subcommittee responsible are to be complimented on the result of their labours. The blossoms overflowed the allotted space and occupied tables dotted about the room, the decorative varieties of chrysanthemums being reinforced by a varied and interesting collection of blooms kindly displayed for exhibition by Air AL Small, who acted as judge of flowers and vegetables, Air A. O. Cave judging the decorated classes. These latter made a striking display, a dozen decorated bowls and as many posies being of such uniform beauty as to puzzle the most discriminiting adjudicator. Tne quality and quantity of vegetables on show exceeded expectation and competitive classes for institute potatoes were perforce accommodated in an adjoining room. With ono exception tho prizes in the various sections were donated and in most cases took the form of plants and shrubs. During the afternoon Air Small gave an interesting ten minutes chat on chrysanthemums, illustrating his words with specimens from his display. Aliss Elsbeth Hirst pleased the audience by her graceful dancing. As usual, laden trading tables were in evidence and did brisk business. The hostesses for the afternoon, Alesdames Budge, Dickenson, 11. Prince, Alisscs Budge, Alitchell and Pairman, assisted by the younger members, left nothing to be desired as regards afternoon tea, and a jolly meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. The following is the list of prize-win-ners:— Champion bloom (“Pink Pocket”), exhibited by Aliss A. Smith. Six Exhibition Blooms (6 entries). — Aliss A. Smith 1 and 2, A T rs Francis 3. Six Sprays Double Decorative (9 entries). —Aliss Pairinan 1, Airs Dunbar 2, Aliss R. Campbell 3. Three Single Decorative (9 entries) —Mrs Francis 1, Aliss A. Smith 2, Airs Dunbar 3. Posey (15 entries). —Airs Bayly 1, Aliss F. Alullins 2, Airs Brownlie 3. Bowl of Chrysanthemums (11 entries') —Aliss Pairinan 1. Airs Edwards 2, Mrs Bayly and Airs L. Bassett, equal, 3. Buttonhole (children). —Aliss Alary Dunbar 1, Miss Ann Crawley 2, Aliss Afnry Dunbar 3. 18 entries. Heaviest Institute Potato (7 entries) —Airs Brownlie I, Airs Dawes 2, Airs R. Taylor 3. Ugliest Institute Potato ('ll entries) —Airs Brownlie 1 and 2, Airs Nicholls 3. Six Seed Potatoes (Institute). —Airs Prince 1, Aliss J. Campbell 2, ATrs Dawes 3. Sixteen entries. Collection of Root Vegetables (5 entries). —ATrs Blennerhassett 1. Mrs Brownlie 2. Mrs Princo 3. Collection Other Vegetables (3 entries). —Airs -Blennerhassett 1, Airs R. Tavlor 2. Miss J. Campbell 3. Greatest Individual Weight of Tnsti tute Potatoes.—Airs Bob Taylor (69JII)) 1, Airs Brownlie (671 b. 2.