WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 298, 18 December 1933, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

MEETING AT WESTMERE Westmere Hall presented a lively scene on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 12, when the Women’s Institute celebrated the third anniversary of its birthday. In spite of the excessive heat the invitations issued by the institute to friends and neighbouring institutes met with hearty response and seating accommodation was taxed to the umost. Visitors were met at the door by the president and vice-presi-dent and after the singing of the “Odo to Friendship,” all were welcomed from the stage with Mrs. Feist's customary tact and graciousuess. The motto for the day, ‘‘A Woman Hhould Keep her Friendship in Constant Repair,” led the speaker to stress the note of friendship which she hoped would prove the keynote of the afternoon. Telegrams of goad wishes and congratulation were received from Mesdames W. W. Lambert and O. E. Austin, formerly president and vice-presi-dent on the institute, and apologies were read from a number of friends who were unable to be present. A few necessary items of business were dealt with, including arrangements for the institute picnic to be held at Kai Iwi beach on January 9. The picnic sub-committee recommended that everyone bring food and cups and that sweets and soft drinks be provided for the children by the institute, also boiling water, tea and sugar. The programme will include sports and games, of which Mr. Nicholls has kindly consented' to take charge. The sub-committee has been much encouraged by generous offers of prizes and other contributions from members and friends, and hopes that all will unite to make our first institute picnic an entirely happy event. Business over, Airs. Remington presented the president with a lovely bouquet in shades of mauve. Pink and white were the colours chosen for the bouquet presented by Aliss Alice Rogers to Aliss Gladys Wishnowsky, the bride-to-be of the institute. An observation competition, arranged by'Airs. O’Reilly, kept the company busy and active, the winners being Airs. Cowper and Airs. Davidson, who tied for first place, with Airs. Brine second. Bongs by Airs. Corliss were much enjoyed, as was also the musical competition, followed by community singing, both ably conducted by Airs. V. Wilson. The competition, which was keenly contested, was won by Airs. Aloffat, Airs. Aves taking second place. The points competition for the afternoon, the best floral bouquet, brought forth a charming display of colour. Aliss Alarshall kindly acted as judge, tllfc winners being Airs. Allen 1, Aliss Ada Smith 2, and Aliss F. Mullins 3. A very enjoyable one-act play, “A Simple Sketch,” produced by Aliss Edith Smith, created much merriment, and was most appropriate in view of the vogue for dramatic work amongst institute members. The cast c included Misses B. Dawes, J. Campbell, A. Rogers, E. Nicholls, F. Parkes and C. Brownlie. In a few well-chosen words the Alayoress, Airs. Armstrong, congratulated the institute on the progress made during its three years of existence and thanked the members for the social work done and help given in both town and country. Airs. Brine thanked the institute, on behalf of the visitors, for the afternoon’s entertainment and Airs. Alillen proposed a vote of thanks to Aliss Marshall and to the entertainers for the afternoon, the vote being carried with hearty acclamation. - The hostesses for the afternoon, the comuiittee, Alcsdaiues Feist, Remington, Brownlie, Barnes, Edwardcs, Laird, Alillen, O’Reilly, Alisses Campbell, Dawes, A. Smith and E. Smith, ; were kept busy filling and re-filling cups, which were, that hot afternoon, the veritable “cup that cheers.” After the singing of the National : Anthem the president fare welled departing guests. MAXWELL There was a big attendance of mem- < bers and visitors at the last nionihly meeting. Alter the singing of the : “Odo to Friendship,” the president ex- • tended a welcome to the visitors. Business was then dealt with and final arrangements were made regarding the children’s tea and the pictures to fol- • low. It was decided that the January « meeting take the form of a picnic at j tho beach and also that it be the , second Tuesday of the month. ] Winners of the competitions for the month were: Christinas present costing ] not more than Is 6d, Airs. Hughes 1, ] Aliss L. Alorrison and Airs. Woodhouse ; 3; cream puffs, shell only, Aliss L. ALor- ( rison 1. Airs. Staitc 2 and Airs. Gor- ( roll 3. Flower competition (three best | roses), Airs. Hughes; best bowl, Aliss . E. Alorrison. ( Our visitors from Westmere contributed a delightful programme as follows: Piano duct, Mesdames Wilson and Cooper; song, Airs. Corliss; vocal duet, Alesdames Corliss and Wilson; piano solo, Airs. Cooper; and solo, Mis. Wilson. Community singing was also lead by Airs. Wilson. ] The trading table was well laden and f good business done. \ Afternoon tea was served by the hos- \ tosses, Alesdames J. Alexander, Broderick, Billinghurst ami Aliss Barber, ‘ and the meeting closed with I he, sing c ing of the National Antehm. OHINGAITI 1 The monthly meeting of the Ohi- 1 ngaiti Women’s Institute was held on r Tuesday, Airs. A. Charles presiding over * a good attendance. It was decided to hold a trading stall for institute funds, at the next institule meeting. ( Tho competition for the best soft tov was won by Airs. R. G. Co Io in an 1, j Mrs. R. Worsfold 2, Airs. W. H. Bow- c iek 3. J 'I ho competition, Nursery Rhymes, | was won by Airs. R. Martin. r A very instructive demonstration in 1

posy and bouquet, making was given by Mrs. C. Bartlett. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Airs. Bartlett for the demonstration. \ Tho hostesses for the afternoon were Alesdames Fulton, Fenton, Jamieson and Aliss Campbell. MEETING AT POUKIORE ’ The monthly meeting of the Poukioro Women’s Institute was held in the hall on December 14. Airs. T. U. ' L. Powell presided, and welcomed the visitors and two new members. After ' business had been dealt with Airs. I’owJ ell introduced Airs. Simpson, of Woodville, who gave a most interesting dcin- > onstration on papier mache work. ; Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the dem- ( onstration and Airs. Simpson was acj corded a very hearty vote of thanks. The competitions for points was an iced cake and Aliss K. Coleman was ' placed first and second, Airs. Powell third, and for the bowl roses Airs. A. ’ W. Coleman first, Airs. Powell second. ' Junior section, Dorothy AlcDonuell first, Alavis Alorrison second for the iced cak e and Jean Shackleton first for roses. The January meeting is to be held in the president’s garden on January 17. Tho competition will be for frock not costing more than ss, to be worn by competitor. Hostesses for ‘ the afternoon were Airs. AlcDonnell, Miss Ale Loan and Drathy AlcDonnel/. The mooting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. UTIKU Last \\ ednesday, that glorious summer s day, the L tiku \\ union 's Institute held their December afternoon meeting. Airs. Dellow, president, was in the chair, and. well and able again ’ after , her recent accident. The meeting was opened with the singing of the institute Ode, following which were a few community songs. Instead of the January meeting it was decided that a picnic should be arranged on January 24. Axesdames Dellow and Transom, as the delegates to the Tui’fikina Conference, gave reports summarising briefly the business. Airs. Belk gave a much-appreciated demonstration on icing Christmas cakes, and on behalf uf the members Airs. Kass proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the demonstrator. A dainty afternoon lea was served round by the hostesses—Alesdames Transom, Prague!, Kendall and Atlisses Prune and Clinton. The results of the coir petitions were given: Best homemade soap, Airs. Durham 1, Aliss N. Dellow 2, and Airs. Kendall 3. Best cocoanut ice, Airs. AlcDowcll J, Airs. Primo 2 and Aliss Primo 3. After a rollicking game in which many took part the enjoyable afternoon was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. FORDELL The monthly meeting of the Fordell Women’s Institute was held on December 12 t Airs. Dale presiding over a large attendance of members and friends, and welcoming a new member. The meeting opened with the Institute song, after which the reports were read, and the business was discussed. A letter was received from the president of the Wanganui Federation, expressing appreciation for assistance given with the show catering. Next month, instead of th e usual monthly meeting, it was decided to hold an Institute picnic. After the business had boon dealt with, the non-conimittee members took charge, Airs. Whillans presiding over the meeting. A roll call, “A Cure for tho Blues,” brought forward many remedies. A competition, the answers of which ended in “cate,” was won by Airs. Green. Two of th e members contributed to the afternoon’s entertainment by musical items, Aliss 8. Anion playing a pianoforte solo and Airs. K. Aiken, accompanied by Airs. R. Sutherland, singing two delightful songs. A debate, the women of 1833 versus the women of 1933, caused much amusement, the 1933’s proving, by the number of votes cast in their favour, that they were better off than their opponents. Those taking part were Alesdames Dale and Whillans, and the Alisses Bruce and O. Barnes for 1833, and Alesdames Amon and Lloyd and the Alisses D. AlcGovcrn and A. Henderson for 1933. The exhibition of antiques were much admired and favourably commented on. The competition for the best-made lamp shade was won by Airs. Hickman I, Aliss N. Christie 2, and Airs. Rowan 3, while the cold sweet competition resulted in Aliss G. Henderson 1, Airs. L. Bruce 2 and Aliss O. Barnes 3. These were kindly judged by Alesdames Milner, Wilkinson and Lewis. A dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Alesdames Flyger, Aiken, Dickson and the Alisses J. Christie and S. Amon. The singing of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close. A trading table laden with edibles and ; articles suitable for Christmas pros- < ents, did good business.