WOMEN'S DIVISION.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19914, 17 June 1936, Page 3

W OMEN 'S DIVISION.

AT fio‘l‘O-o-RANGI. Mu Shale presided over a smell ettendmoe at the June meeting 0! the Roto-o-ransi Women‘s Institute, Apologies were received from several members who were away on holiday. Sympathy was extended to those eth‘ sent through illness. A very helpful lecture on diet was given by Mrs Leslie Crane, N.S.T.C., dietitian, 0! Auckland. She was acoonded a. very hearty Vote at thanks. The rool call was “My favourite pudding." Mrs H. Martin save the motto tor the month. It was decided to accept the invitation to visit Fen—‘court Women‘s institute on July 9, to provide a programme for them that day. An invitation was also received to attend the third birthday of the Karapiro Women‘s Institute on June 18. Members were reminded of the “Husband's Evening," to he held on jgly 4, also the group meeting on July .\ire Godfrey and Mrs Dillon reported 0n the meeting they had attended ln‘ Cambridge in connection with the wool}

‘show, which has been postponed uni I next year.

Gompetitions were won as follows: Picture from gramophone record, Mrs Bastln 1; handkerchief from salt has. J.\liss D. Lisle 1; articles from flour bags, Mrs H. Martin i, Miss Godfrey ‘l, Mrs Bestin 3. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. 'l‘he hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Reid, Wallis and Workman. AT MORRINSVMLLI. To celebrate the fourth birthday of the Morrinsville Women's Institute a work banquet was held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, when about 150 ladies were received by the omcial hostesses. Mesdames V. Bosworth and P. J. Cooper. - The hall had been decorated as a large social salon. A cheery log fire blazed on the hearth. the, word “ Welcome" was worked in large letters above the dre-ped mantel, and pot‘ plants and \‘ases of sadly—coloured flowers and heather added to the ef—l feat. The windows were curtainedl with the institute colours. The beautifuily—deeoreted cake. made and presented by Mrs J. L. Faulkner. had pride of place on a small table and stood on a pedestal made for the occasion. Owing to the indisposition or the president (Mrs J. T. Osborn) the vicepresident (Mrs P. M. Hobson) occupied the chair. Community singing was en-

‘joyed, Mrs J. J, Seales being at that iano. p Among the visitors were Mrs 'A. Mliobson, president of the \Vaikato Federation, Mrs E, Sang, president 01 the Motumaoho Institute. and Mrs .\iarsdcn, president of the Eureka ill:stituic. Regret was expressed that \[ps A. Topham, the lnstitute‘s fll'St ipresident, and Mrs A. I. \Velrch. the 'immodiate past president, were unable \to he present. Mrs J. Uottingham proposed the toast of “Absent Friends,“ and Mrs ilobson proposed the toast of “The Visitors,‘ to which .\irs Sang responded. Mrs A. Wild gave delightful lsongs, and “Merry Moments" (ar—ranged by Mrs Harden) were found on [printed slips hidden in serviettes. |character sketches were given by Miss Jean Laurenson, and songs by Miss Rhoda McKay, both of which were greatly appreciatedThe toast of " Guests of Honour“ was proposed by Mrs V. Bosworth, who presented charming shoulder [sprays to Mrs Robson. Mrs L. E. Pole. who so ably filled the position of chairwoman when the institute was in its infancy and Mrs H. Wilcox. the .\iorrinsvilie institute's first secretary. The toast of “ Overseas Links" fell to Mrs J. J. Seslt\s. Mrs Simpson, who was previously a member or a Scottish institute, responded. Miss Mavis Seed gave enjoyable elocutionary items. Mrs Pole spoke on “ Ideals," speaking of the early days of the institute in .\iorrinsville, and giving clearly the ideals which are the aim and object of the “'omen‘s Institute movement. Mrs P. J. Cooper proposed the toast of “ Husbands," which was responded to by Miss Turn'hull. The accompani—ments were played by Mrs J. Gottinsham. Mrs “’ilcox lit the four candles, and Airs Pole blew them out. Mrs W. Fulton, who is the oldest institute mem—ber, out the cake. The play—reading circle of the Morrinsville Institute held its first reading recently at Mrs L. W. OsilJorne‘s residence. The play chosen was Sir .Tames Barrie's “ Quality Street,“ and the readers were Mesdames Bosworth, {Dawsom Hobson, L. \V. Osborne, Gallichan, Stretton. Pole, Hamilton, R. Smith and Miss Luxmore. IThe next meeting of the circle will be at Mr Gifford's residence. AT SPRINODALE. The monthly meeting of the Springdsle Women‘s institute was held in the hall, Mrs \V. Price presiding over a good attendance. Mesdsmes W. Price and T. Sharkey were appointed delegates to attend the loonference at Dunedin. Mrs E. Palliser demonstrated some knitting ideas, and Mrs W. J. Nicholson save an interesting address on her‘ visit to Australia. ‘ A competition for ‘hilly loaves was won by Mrs W. J. Nicholson and Mrs IR. S. McDonald. A further competition for a worked cushion cover was won by Miss J. Rae, with Miss P. Bridgeman second. Afternoon tea was served, the hostosses being .\lesdames W. Coomlbe, L. [Uhasfieli McVeigh and Miss P. Bridge—man. AT MELVILLE. The June meeting of the Melville Women‘s Institute was held on wed-

nesday at the residence of Mrs W. Wil—ley, Mrs ‘Chainey presiding over a good Attendance of members and visitors. ‘ The reciting of the Creed opened ‘the meeting and congratulations were extended to members in attaining third place in the B c-ourt competition, held in the recent, \Vaikato \thter Show. Special votes of thanks were passed to ithe show com/enor and sub-commitlce, Mud Mrs Brown was heartily Congratuilated on receiving the \Voika’to Federa—‘riou's prize for the best thi‘ii‘t article in the courts. A vote of thanks was ruse passed to Mrs Priest, for baking the cake, and to Mrs Brown for icing

The roll call, “ A recipe for a com—mm cold," was well responded to, and proved very instructive.

During the afternoon .\lrs Luxford gave a very helpful and interesting talk on home nursing, and members accorded 1101‘ a hearty vote of thanksThe competition for the egsless cake was won by Mrs Prisk, with Mrs Buckland second. and that for pikelets was won by Mrs Cassius. with .\lrs Bramley second. The winner of the social competition was Mrs Luxford.

A delicious afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. Mesdames Livingslqg‘e, Comns, Adams and Condor.

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