AT MATANGI.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20207, 29 May 1937, Page 17 (Supplement)

AT MATANGI.

The “monthly meeting of the Matangi Women’s Institute was held in the Matangi Hall on Thursday, Mrs McKerrow presiding over a large attendance of members. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song, after which the correspondence was read and the business atended to. An apology for absence was received from Mrs Trownson.

The roll call, “Sing, say or pay,” brought forth many amusing replies. A most interesting demonstration on brass and poker work was given by Mrs A. Ramsay and Miss Vercoe, of •Hamilton, and they were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs McKerrow, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs Whewell and Miss Whewell who have been president and secretary respectively for many years, with gifts, as a token of appreciation for the interest they have taken in the Institute. Mrs Whewell suitably replied. Mrs Dawson, who is leaving the district, was also presented with a bouquet, with the good wishes of all the members. A humorous reading by Mrs McKei*row and elocutionary items by Miss L. Ringer, were much enjoyed. A “Telegram” competition was won by Mrs A. Ramsay. The sales table in the capable hands of Mrs W. McClennan, did brisk business. The competitions for the day were judged by the visitors. “A decorative vase of flowers” was won by Mrs Banks, with Mrs H. Thompson second, and “A plate of pikelets” won by Mrs H. Thompson, with Miss D. Boyd second, and Mrs Wainwright third.

Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames E. Hicks and T. Shaw, and the meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.