WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17971, 17 March 1930, Page 5

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

AFTERMOON AT MATAMATA. Another successful afternoon was held on Tuesday, when a good attendance of ladies had a very enjoyable afternoon. Mrs L. Ryan presided. Much important business was transacted, including the adoption of three months’ programme submitted by a sub-comrrdj.tee, Mesdames Barkman, Flower. Fmdlater, Ryan, Schofield and J. P. White. A vote of sympathy to Mrs G. G. Bell, whose father had recently passed away, was carried. Mrs Jno. Montague, speaking on “Chopin 1 ,” gave an interesting outline of his life and achievements, afterwards playing some'of his music. Mrs Montague is an outstanding pianist, well-known in musical circles In New Zealand, and was -heartily applauded. . Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. Mesdames Crowther, Hampton, Hemsley, Flower and Stubbing, during which goodbye was said to Mesdames Livingstone and _ Wilson, who are leaving shortly to visit England and the Continent, and to Mrs F. G. Brown, who will reside in Morrinsville. . An amusing competition, “Bring your oldest photograph,” arranged by Mrs Flower, caused much fun. The winner, Mrs J. Buchanan, was presented with a beautifully embroidered apron. Several matters of local, interest were discussed, a cake and recipe competition being arranged for the April meeting, the funds to go to help in the erection of a local Rest and Plunket Room. A happy afternoon ended with the singing of the National Anthem. Those present were 'Mesdames J.

Buchanan, F. G. Brown, .Barkman, B. Barnes, M. A. Barton, Brunton, Carter. Crickett, Cotterill. Crowther,. Findlaler, Flower F. Hitchoock, Hemsley, Hamp- i ton, Howes, Keely (Devonport), Liv- ( Jngstone, A. W. Mateer, McDonald, J. Montague, Oates. L. Ryan. Robertson, Stevens, Story, Saunders, Stubbing, P. Stewart, H. Schofield, Clyffe Taylor,. N. Wallace, J. Schofield (Auckland)* j W. Wilson, J. P. White and Miss Me- j lcennic (Gisborne). I