WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Mangaweka

Wanganui Chronicle, 17 November 1950, Page 7

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Mangaweka

There was an excellent attendance at the November meeting of the Mangaweka Women's Institute, which was presided over by Mrs Dickson. Visitors welcomed were Mesdames Hebbard and Carr and Miss Joyce Farr, of Utiku. To celebrate International Day, a selection of songs from other lands was given by the institute singing group. The “Penny for Friendship ’ for all members was taken from the institute funds. A demonstration of the icing of a fruit cake, with plastic icing, was given bv Mrs Farr, of Utiku. Plans for the Christmas party to be held at the next meeting were discussed. The Golden Thread was read bv Mrs Sweet, , the subject being "Eating Habits in Other Countries." Mrs Henderson gave the motto. Birthdav sprays were given to Mrs Barrell and Mrs Murnhy. Competitions resulted: Marmalade, Mrs South 1, Mrs Hansen 2, Mrs Hammond 3. Oven cloth, Mrs Hansen 1. Mrs K. Shaw 2, Miss Sweet 3. Premier vegetable, Mrs Pairman 1, Mrs Green 2S. Miss Knight 3. Premier flower, Mrs Hammond 1. Mrs Pairman 2. Mrs Barrell 3. Bowl of flowers. Miss Knight 1, Miss Sweet 2, Mrs Gower 3. The Garden Circle held Its November meeting at Mrs Rowan’s home The best bloom award was won by Mrs Hansen, with Mrs Rown and Mrs Barrell/equal) second and Mrs Green third.

Westmere

International Day was observed at the November meeting of the Westmere Women’s Institute when Mrs Dyson presided over a large gathering of members. After a report on the half-yearly council meeting had been read by Mrs R. S. Taylor and other business finalised, the meeting was conducted by the federation executive, represented by Mesdames Brownlie (president), Barnes, Simmons and Grieg. The guest speaker was Mrs W. J. Robinson who has recently returned from England and she gave a talk on her journeys throughout Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and Guernsey—one of the Channel Islands occupied by Germans during the war. Here Mrs Robinson found what hardships had been ensured by these people during the occupation. When pictures of Coventry had been passed round, it was seen how devastating the bombing had been, particularly to the Cathedral which was almost e shambles. At the conclusion of her talk, Mrs Robinson presented to the institute, u silver rose bowl for competitions. The collection for A.C.W.W. (pennies) was in charge of Mrs Waters and brought good results. Mrs. Barnes expressed the thanks of all members to those who had contributed to the afternoon’s success, special thanks being given Mrs Robinson. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses—Mesdames Bennett, R. S. Taylor, J. J. Taylor and E. Taylor. Results of competitions: Best flower, Mrs Mogridge 1, Mrs J. Taylor 2. Scones, Mrs Mogridge 1. Junior section: Sugar-bag work, 5 year-olds, Ronald Carpenter 1, Barbara Warren 2. 6-year-olds, Diane Mogridge 1, Russell Warren 2. 7 and 8-y ear-old, Matthew Kumeroa 1, David Wooding 2. Std 1 and 2, Peter Farley 1, Doreen Seymour 2.