WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 113, 16 May 1939, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

OHAKUNE After opening the meeting with the “Ode to Friendship,” Mrs. Hardie welcomed all present. After the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, Mrs. Clark presented an excellent report on the halfyearly council meeting recently held in Taihape. Discussions then took place dealing with the formation of a women’s branch of the St. John Ambulance. The renewing of the sewing circle was also discussed. The feature of the arteinoon was the demonstrating of ruched satin cushions by Mrs. Anthony. The competition for the afternoon was won by Miss G. Hammond. Winners of competitions were as follows: Premier flower, Mrs. Hardie; best knitted article, Mrs. Porter 1. Mrs. Wyman 2, Mrs. Bradshaw 3; eggless ginger cake, Mrs. Harrison. An enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. MOSSTON MEETING As the day was very cold, only a fair attendance of' members gathered for the May meeting of the Mosston Women’s Institute. After the customary opening ceremony, the president, Mrs. Franklin, welcomed members and visitors, also two new members. One member received a birthday gift from the birthday chest, and Mrs. Shaw was the recipient of a post office money box for baby Shaw. A very interesting report on the annual council meeting was read by Miss Kincaid. Mrs. C. Shaw won the prize for tne best design for the Mosston W.I. banner. A knowledge test on New Zealand caused a great deal of amusement. Mrs. Sears read the motto for the day. A short programme of songs was given by Mesdames Sears and Gaze. The hostesses were Mesdames Guy, Cann, Kiff and Miss Cann. The points prizes were: Flowers, Mrs. Franklin 1, Miss Kincaid 2, Mrs. Barnes 3; plain toffee, Miss Kincaid 1, Mrs. Atkinson 2, Mrs. Churches 3. RANGIWAEA MEETING The April meeting of the Rangiwaea Women’s Institute was held in the local hall on the 20th. instant, when there was a very good attendance. The meeting commenced with the singing of Comrades and Friends, followed by the aspirations, after which the president welcomed several visitors. The usual business was proceeded with, then Mr. Webster gave a short talk on the identity of seeds. The three-minute report was won by Mrs. Speedy 1, Mrs. Donovan 2. Mrs. M. Bell gave a very interesting demonstration of rag rug making, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs. Brown, who is leaving the district, was presented with a posy, after which afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the committee. The premier flower was won by Mrs. Strachen 1, and Mrs. Bell 2. The hostesses for the next meeting will be Mesdames Speedy and Bayne, and Misses M. and E. Humphreys. Roil I call will be “Customs of Greece. ’ ARAMOHO CENTRE 1 Mrs. A. Gould presided over the May meeting of the Aramolio Women’s Institute, and welcomed all present after the usual opening ceremony. The president congratulated Mrs. J. Shanks on being re-elected president of the federation. “Gentle words fall lightly but they carry great weight,” was the thought for the clay, given by Mrs. McNeil. A report of the federation council meeting was given by Mrs. Uttley. The “Golden Thread” series was introduced by Miss A. H. Cole, who gave a talk on “Chainmaking.” Mrs. vVilson gave an address on “Hume and Service, ’ explaining fhe problems of the child at home and at school. A demonstration on shirring and tucking was given by Miss Toohill. Mrs. i Shanks congratulated Mrs. Gould on being elected to the federation committee and presented her with a •; posy. • Mrs. Carmody sang, with Mrs. Breton as accompanist. Shouldei

sprays were presented to Mesdames Uttley, Carmody, Wilson, Breton, Misses Cole and Toohill. The arts- and crafts circle was responsible for the programme. The chrysanthemums were judged by Mrs. Gillies. Results were: Mrs. Moreland 1, Miss Carpenter 2. The woollen tea cosies were judged by Mrs. Doidge, the prize winners were Mrs. Bassett 1, Mrs. White 2. The scones competition was won by Mrs. Litchfield 1, with Mrs. Phillips 2. The bring and buy stall did brisk business, those in charge being Mesdames Phillips and Batchelor. The competition stall was in charge of Mesdames Litchfield and Harman. MOTHERS’ HELPERS SOCIETY SERVICE TO COMMLMTY The monthly meeting of the Mothers’ Helpers’ Society was hold in th Victoria League Room on Friday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames A. H. McLean (president), T. Latham (secretary), C. S. Ryan (treasurer), Soundy, C. A. Piper, H. D. Robertson, F. C. Jannings, Eide, Beck, F. Fantham, W . J. Rogers, J. A. Hair, C. R. White. An apology wa received from Mrs. J. G. Denniston. After the opening prayer, busincs. was dealt with, and tne secretar. gave a most interesting report of the cases that had received help, eight, new families having been helped. lengthy discussion on finance too;, place. It was staled that besides th regular housekeeper, who is vci. efficient, two emergency helpers h; had to be engaged, as there was . great deal of sickness among peopl Owing to this the society had to extend the time from the original pla.. of half a day, to one and more da\ . to each case, owing to the sickness among mothers with small children. Patients are very grateful for the help provided, but it was slated that only a very few can pay the lull standard payment, and this means a dispartiy between expenses and income, with a big drain on the finances of the society, whose available funds would soon be reduced to a low ebb. Ways and means were discussed on the raising of funds and the hope was expressed that the socitay would be able to secure more annual subscribers. Mrs. G, A. Piper offered to nolu a. jumble sale next month, and Mrs. J. A. Hair offered the use of th Y.W.C.A. room as a receiving depot. FOUNDATION GARMEN! d FOR 'TEEN AGES Her mother said, “Fancy my little girl going to college. It seems only ; yesterday we gave her the nicest I christening. And she’s going to be a | beauty one day soon. But I do hope i her figure will fine down.” The sub- ; ject of this fond mother’s plans, like ; most daughters in the early teens, j has definite ideas about what she will 1 and will not wear. And foundation ! garments do not enter into her plans. ; Unless her mother takes a firm stand > now, the probabilities are those rather ; exuberant young curves will not fine ' down to the shapeliness that will spell , beauty in the years to come. It Is ■ important that young curves should ' be trained to grow the right way, and ■ particularly important that the teen- ; age girl should wear a brassiere as soon as her young bosom develops sufficiently to make this advisable. A ; knitted elastic, or lastretch and satin i girdle, or perhaps one of the adorable stretchable satin girdles, gives all the ’ freedom the most active girl needs, i They hold hips and buttocks firm and ■ discourage the inevitable tendency to 1 spread, yet do not bind in any way. ’

i And another important point - the I suspenders do away for ever with the ' barbarous elastic garters, which cause i a tendency to the painful varicose i veins making life miserable for so many women as they grow older.