KAITOKE WOMENS INSTITUTE

Wanganui Chronicle, 5 October 1946, Page 9

KAITOKE WOMENS INSTITUTE

An exceient attendance of members and a number of visitors enjoyeu an interesting programme at tne October meeting m the Kaitoke Women’s institute. Mrs. Macxey react tne Oominion president's letter Horn tne Octooer issue ol ■•Home ana country.' delegates were appointed to me haiiyearly council meeting to be nelct this montn in the Westmere Mail. Tne biography of tne late Sir Truby King was tne subject ol tne Goiaen Thread winch was conducted by Mrs. Shan Ko. An impromptu item was provided oy Mrs. Macxey and Mrs. Hawkins, wno entertained witn a bracKet ch songs. Mis. Garner jnr. was the lucky winner ol a mystery parcel wnicn was drawn during tne afternoon tea interval. One member received a parcel from the oirihuay box to the accompaniment of the birthday song sung by fellow members. Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Garner snr., and [Mrs. Burston volunteered to demonstrate the arrangement of three troughs of spring dowers and the effect achieved was most picas.ng and artistic. The most outstanding feature ol the afternon was the first display of a large variety of articles made by the Arts and Crafts Circle, which was inaugurated six months ago. The president congratulated memoers on their splendid effort and presented the floating trophy which was won by Mrs. Hawkins. Brisk business was transacted at , the bring and buy stall and the splen- J did plant stall. The proceeds of Doth ; these stalls being in aid of institute ' funds. | The motto for the afternoon was given by Mrs. Higgins. Hostesses for the November meeting will be Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Johns. Competition results were:—Posy in an egg cup, Mrs. Campbell 1, Mrs. Garner jnr 2, Mrs. Burston 3. Three polyanthus, Mrs. Burston 1, Mrs. Garner jnr 2, Mrs. Hunt 3. Best flower, Mrs. Fowler 1, Mrs. Hunt 2, Mrs. Shanks 3. Article made from check and plain material, Mrs. Hunt 1, Mrs. Garner jnr. 2. Jam tart made with dripping, Mrs. Hawkins 1, Mrs. Campbell 2, Mrs. Service 3.