SANSON NEWS
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ENTERTAINS. (Own Correspondent.) On February 26, the committee of the Sanson Women’s Institute tendered a luncheon in the Sanson Hall to the executive of the Oroua Federation. About 30 ladies partook of the excellent fare provided and enjoyed a social chat before proceeding to business. After lunch other members joined the happy crowd a*nd upon the president welcoming the guests, the meeting was handed over to the members of the executive for the afternoon. The president, Miss Claire, then conducted an imaginary meeting of the institute, the minutes read being very humorous, while the mock balancesheet and financial statement created much further amusement. Each member of the branch had on display an article on handcraft, being allowed ten minutes for explanatory purposes. Afternoon tea was dispensed and after the visitors had returned thanks for the hospitality extended to them, the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthean. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
The annual meeting of the Sanson Women’s Institute was held on March 4, Mrs. R. Jordan presiding in the absence of the president, Mrs. S. Adams, who was unavoidably absent on account of sickness. Much business was discussed and arrangements made for a dance to be held in the near future, to raise funds towards the delegates expenses to the annual conference to be held in Wellington in July. The meeting decided that the committee consist or only seven members, including the president, in lieu ot the former ten. The ballot resulted in the following members being jelected to the committee: Mesdames C. E. J. Eglinton, J. W. Beattie, R. Jordan, S. J. Adams, E. Grace, W. E. Pearce and B. Young. Mrs. C. E. J. Eglinton was elected president for the ensuing year. A vote of thanks was passed to the Officers of the previous year and to the members who had helped in so many ways during the past twelve months.
After supper and the singing of the National Anthem a short meeting of the new committee was held. Mesdames R. Jordan and S. Adams were appointed as vice-presidents of the branch, while Mesdames B. Young and E. Grace were unanimously re-elected to the respective positions of secretary and treasurer. The president. Mrs CE. J. Eglinton, was chosen as the delegate to the annual conference. Mrs. G. W. Richardson received a special vote of 1 hanks for her work in raising money on the stall. Mrs. J. W. Beattie was re-elected competition steward. Mrs. A. K. Drew, a former president, and wno did not. seek reelection, was thanked for her many years of service given so willingly and so untiringly. The following were the winners of <he competitions: The points prizes for the past 12 months were won by Mrs. O’Regan 1. for miscellaneous: specimen blooms. Mrs. G. Richardson 1, Mrs. B. Young 2. For the March meeting: Specimen bloom. Mrs. A. O. Gulbransen 1, Mrs. G. W. Richardson 2, Mrs. I I. Coulter 3; apple jelly. Mrs. I' O Regan 1. Mrs. .1, \V. Beatlie 2. Mrs. A. (iiilbialiscn •’>; heaviest onion, Hrs T. Henson 1. Mrs. P. O’Regan 2. Mrs. Yolk was I he winner of the inyslerv parcel, donated by Mrs. R. Jordan. During the evening feeling reference was made to the passing of the tale Mr. I). Stewart, who in the past had rendered valuable service Io the branch. His passing will be much regretted by members.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 57, 11 March 1946, Page 2
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