WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19314, 21 July 1934, Page 15 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

MOTUMAOHO BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of Hie Motumaoho Women’s Institute Mrs Sang presided over a large attendance, members from the Morrinsvilie Institute being present. The meeting opened with the reading of the creed and Hie singing of the Institute song. A vote of sympathy was passed to the Farrant family, in their late bereavement. Business was discussed and the minutes of the 'June meeting were read and confirmed. Two new members, Mesdames G. Ilarbottle and Beale, were elected. The Link correspondent (Mrs W. Smith), read a letter received from the Link in Dorsetshire. A beautiful shell-flower was received from the Link, with directions how to make it. An interesting demonstration oil preserving apples by the sulphur method, was given by Mrs C. C. Bluett, who was accorded a hearty vole of thanks. An amusing play, “At Hie Photographers,” was rendered by members of the Dramatic Club, Misses G. O’Loughlin, J. Fagan, L. Mazengarb, G. Bluett, K. Ral er and A. Ferguson. The sales tables was well supplied, and did excellent business. A competition for the three best plain scones was won by Mrs S. 3. Fagan. Mrs Sang thanked the Morrinsvilie visitors for attending, and Mrs .E. Welch, president of the Morrinsvilie Institute, suitably responded. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Cunningham, L. Gilbert ,and A. Squire, junr., and Misses <F. Stark and P. Cunningham. The singing of the National Anthem brought the afternoon to a close.

WAERENGA BRANCH. Mrs J. Hunter presided at th monthly meeting held in the local hal when there was an excellent attend ancc of members and friends. ■After business had been dealt wit Mrs R. Smyllic gave an inicrcsfin demonstration on “chip carving.” Th points prize for “best loaf of home made bread” was won by Mrs 1: Gardner, with Mrs G. Root second. A competition was won by Mrs W R. Carter. In Hie “apron parade” fo the best apron for household dutic the prize was awarded to Mrs 1 Harris. The hostesses for the afternoo were: —Mesdames F. Harris, F. E Holt, W. J. Jefferies and W. A. Jcf feries.

AT FAIRFIELD. At the July meeting of the Fairfield Women’s Institute there was a very good attendance, Mrs 'Kelly (vicepresident) being in the chair. Eight new members were enrolled and welcomed. The meeting opened with the reading of the creed, after which correspondence and other business was given attention. Invitations from the Gordonton and Matangi Institutes to attend their forthcoming birthday parties were received. A remit, that the division in the A and R sections of the Women’s Inslilut courts at the Show lie raised from 30 members to io, was discussed, and is to be submitted to the I>iI annual conference in October. It was I decided to allot a small amount out i of Iho funds each month to help 10-j .wants the expenses of Iho. Institute's (visiting committee for the Waikato ('Hospital. A tribute was paid to Iho I convenor, Airs Mullock, for her ednI seicnlious work in constantly visiting a number of patients, collecting and washing garments, and seeing to other com forts.

Airs Lovell proposed forming a sewing circle in which In re-make old garments into useful articles for the needy, this suggestion being readily adopted. Al Mrs A. Row’s invitation tho llrst "sewing bee" is lo he held at tier residence. Grey Street, on the afternoon of August I.

The roll-call "Suggested improvements for Ihe court at the Show’’ was exceptionally well responded 10. Numerous entries were made in I lie monthly compeliUon ‘‘Handkerchief made from an oatmeal bag.” The display showed many novel ideas and dainty pieces of work, the prize being awarded to Mrs Norman. “Dressing a peg" was the hostesses’ competition, resulting in Airs A. Bow being Ihe winner. Afternoon lea was served by the hostesses, Mcsdamcs Chapman, Norman. 'Perry, A. Waite, and Aliss K. Clements.

UILLCREST BRANCH. The llillerest Women's Institute celebrated its second birthday in Ihe form of live hundred, concert and danre. The following items were rendered: Aliss .1. 11. Wilkie, sung". Miss Al. Whittaker, action song; Miss S. 11 am ill on and Alasler E. Alcteall'e, duel; Air Emerson, coueerliua solo; folk dance, guests. During the evening Aliss Al. Biekerslaff, a member of the Women's Institute, who is leaving ■Hamilton to reMdo in Wellington, was farcwcllcd. After an enjoyable sup-

per served by the hostesses. 'Mrs Ilodgson, on behalf of the Matangi Women’s Institute, asked the president, and vice-president to accept their best wishes and presented each with a floral token. Mrs Bickcr.sl.alT presented Mrs Bartlett, representative of Nawton-Rotokauri Women's institute, and Mrs Hodgson, of Matangi, with posies of violets. Mrs Bickerstaff, on behalf of tlie committee and members, asked Mrs W. Waters to accept a small token for her daughter in honour of being the drst baby born after the election. The birthday cake, which was made by Mrs Hodgson, of Matangi, was beautifully iced and decorated with the Women’s Institute emblem, “The daffodil.” The vice-president lit the candles and the president wished members and visitors success and happiness. Miss Sonia Hamilton blew out the candles, and the cake was then cut. Dancing was then continued, and ended happily with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem.

HOROTIU BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Horotiu Women’s Institute was held in the hall, Mrs Coker presiding. Minutes of the. previous meeting were read and confirmed. It was 'decided to hold the annual dance on August 16, to take the form of a “mad hatters" dance. A competition, the best article made from a yard of cretonne, was won by Mrs Derbyshire (a work bag), with Miss N. Booth second (a stocking bag). The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Thompson, Miss Lawson. Mrs White, and Miss Star. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.