WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 301, 21 December 1933, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

SIL VERHOPE. At tho December meeting of the Silverhopc Women’s Institute the thought for the month was, “Bo Slow to Promise and Quick to Perform.” Miss Aid worth presided over a fair attendance of meiqbcrs, there being many apologies for absence through shearing, harvesting, or illness. Letters expressing thanks and appreciation for donation, from Miss Millen, were read. Members were invited to co-operate with the W.D.F.U. in sending a Christmas hamper to the Wellington City |tission, all contributions to bo left at Lilis’ Store on Thursday, December 21, before 3 p.m. A character song by Mrs. A. H. ■Rhodes, assisted by the Misses Doighton and E. and J. Aidworth, was much enjoyed. The president introduced Mrs. Simpson, of Woodville, one of tho pioneers of the Insitute movement in New Zealand, who demonstrated doll making and papier mashc work, and also spoke most helpfully on dyeing and box furniture making. The afternoon ended much too quickly, but tho speaker most generously offered to send full directions for continuing any of the demonstrations to those who wished to carry on. A very hearty vote of thanks and appreciation was accorded Mrs. Simpson. The competition for cotton frock costing not more than ss, resulted in Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Coleman, and Miss AlcDonald tyeing for first place, and Miss Stcnton coming second. A most enjoyable and instructive meeting closed: with the singing of the National Anthem. The next meeting will be in tho form of a garden party at the home of tho president on January 10. MAKIRIKIRI.

Tho usual monthly meeting of the Makirikiri Women’s Institute met last Thursday afternoon in the Upokongaro Hall. There were about thirtyfour members present. Mrs. Farley (president) presided, and commenced the meeting by asking all to sing the Institute song. The secretary (Miss J. Woon) reported the final results of the sale of basketware sent by the Auckland Blind Institute, *hnd sold in our district, which realised £l6. After the business of tho meeting had been dealt with Mrs. Farley introduced Mr. Davis and Miss Twohill, who gave a most, instructive demonstration on the oiling, cleaning, and gcenral care of sewing machines, and the method of using attachments for tucking, hemming, ruffling, etc., which proved most interesting to all present. A dainty afternoon tea was provided by tho hostesses, Mcsdamcs Ford, Farley, Gcorgetti and Miss Anderson. The competition for the month was for the best Madeira cake, and brought forth some very nice looking cakes. Miss I. Hughes gained a well-merited first place, Mrs. Moyle being second, and "Mrs. Hedges third. The “bring and buy” stall did good business and disposed of all their goods of fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers. The afternoon’s proceedings were brought to a close with the singing of the .National Anthem. KAITOKE. The final meeting of the Kaitokc Women’s Institute for 193 took place at Mrs. Garner’s home and took the form or a garden party. The afternoon was all that could be desired and a large number of friends and members of the Wangaehu Institute were present and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon ami delightful garden, with its beautiful flowers and shrubs. It was decided to hold the first meeting of the now year on January 11, and will be for members only. A wreath was sent to Mrs. Morgan’s relatives, and a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Loveridge’s relatives. Members stood in silence as a mark of respect. Mrs. Davidson was in charge of the trading table, and did very good business. Mrs. Larkin (Gonvillc) gave a most interesting demonstration on icing Christmas cake, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. The competition for tho month was for two articles (useful and artistic) costing not more than Is, and was judged by Mrs. Ave'S and Mrs. Larkin. These lailies had a most difficult task as the articles displayed were of a very high standard. The following were the prize winners:—Artistic: Mrs. Garner 1 (dog); Mrs. Showman (dog) and Mrs. Christmas (telephone cover) tied for second place, and Mrs Christmas (pine nedcl work basket) was third. Useful: Mrs. Christmas (ginger bowl made, from cone) 1, Mrs. Pritchard (shortbread) 2, Mrs. Garner (humphy) 3. A delicious afternoon tea was partaken of, tho following ladies being hostesses:—Mesdames Higgins, Morgan, Cauldwoll. and Miss Old.

AKAMOHO.

The Aramoho meeting for December took the form of a Christmas party, when each member brought a parcel to bo distributed by l ' Father” and “Mother’’ Christmas (Mrs. Scddou and Miss Blythe). After the singing of carols the parcels were opened. Miss Laird gave a most interesting demonstration of the making of wool quilts, crocheted wool rug, ami stocking rug, and was, nn the motion of the president (M r s. Brine) accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It was decided to hold an institute picnic on February 1, 1934. Mr. and Mrs. Revell judged the icing of the Christmas cakes, awarding the first prize to Mrs. Rush and second to Mrs. Wells. Mrs. Hallam forwarded £5 11s 3d, the proceeds of sales of basket ware, for the Blind Institute, Auckland. Visitors were present from other institutes. Hostesses for the afternoon were: Mesdames Sharpe, Kirk, Scddon, H. H. 'Thompson, Trussell, Toomey, Moreland, Mooseman, McFarlane, Atkin, and Misses Young and Cole, who dispensed a dainty afternoon tea.