WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20422, 12 February 1938, Page 17 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

AT KIHIKIHI The Kihikihl Women’s Institute held its first monthly meeting for 1938 at Mrs Mclndoe’s residence. Mrs Harre presided over a fair attendance. The meeting opened with Aspirations. Correspondence from the Dominion Federation, Wellington, and Mrs McIndoe, Kihikihi, was read. It was proposed by Miss Temple that Mrs E. Raine be Kihikihi Women's Institute delegate to conference at Hamilton in April. It was also proposed by Miss Temple that financial members pay only half fee for 1938. The competitions were as follows: Apple Jelly, Mrs Lehndorf 1, Mrs Helj wig 2; child’s frock, Miss Temple 1, Mrs E. Raine 2. It was decided to hold a garden the Kihikihi School on Saturday, February 26, at 1.30 p.m., a charge to be made at the gate. Members were provided with nomination papers for the annual election of ofllI cers in March. : Mrs E. Raine, of Orakau, gave an j interesting demonstration on the mak- ! ing of wood pulp flowers. Several j posies were made at the meeting. Mrs Robinson was in charge of the sales table. Those p-resent were:—Mesdames H. R. Harre. Lehndorf, G. Hay, Robinson. G. M,-Ghle. W. Crook. Price, Salnsbury. J. Gran. Hehvfg, E. Raine Orakau; and T. Temple.

AT WAHAROA Mrs Williams presided over a well--1 attended meeting of the Waharoa Women's InstiOjf. The motto for the day was .o soon as you stop having fun you begin having mortgages, dyspepsia and bald heads." A letter from the link in Beaminster, England, was read, and a tin of biscuits which had been sent out to the Waharoa Women's Institute as a | Christmas present was divided between the members present. J Miss Jean Dunlop gave an interest- ; ing talk on her recent trip to England. Scotland and Canada. Miss D. Given gave a demonstration on stencilling and showed some beautiful pieces of the work on organdie. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Stanford, W. Wright, O’Connor and G. Whyte. Tfye competitions were as follows: Biscuits, Mrs J. Wathen 1, Mrs D. Gunn 2. Mrs R. Murdoch 3; cushion Mrs J. Wathen 1, Mrs J. Thompson 2, Mrs D. Gunn 3; medicinal sundries. Mrs R. Gunn 1, Mrs A. Jagger 2, Mrs C. I. Barker 3; best aster, Mrs H. Marshall. AT MELVILLE The February meeting of the Melville Women’s Institute was held recently in the new Melville Hall. In d.p absence of Mrs Buckland. Mrs j Prisk was nominated chairman. There was a good attendance of members. I The motto for the month was: "To nces i : • ra >h. but to ne- | gleet thorn is folly.” The roll call, j "My silliest mistake in the kitchen.’’ ! c.useri much amusement. I ness had been attended to. a pleasant social half-hour was spent. I Afternoon tea was served by the | h.-t.-ss* Mesdames Ander. Sheehan. • Living-tone and \V Willey. Mrs i Hr o\\n I : jelly, Mrs Pris! I : social M» srl \. The sin-inot the National Anthem I closed the meeting.

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GIVE TO THE LIVING If we gave unto the living as we lavish on the dead, Kindly thoughts and gentle phrases, tender words and friendly praises, Blotting out all imperfections, holding virtues up to light; If we left no daily token of our love and care unspoken— Then would life be well worth Jiving in a world all glad and bright. If we offered to the living, as we heap upon the dead. Fragrant flowers of affection, blossoms of sweet recollec- i tion, Waiting not ( till hands are folded on the quiet, pulseless breast— Then the passion of our pleading would not fall on ears unheeding. Nor our tears fall, unavailing, on the weary form at rest. If we gave unto the living as we lavish on the dead All our heart's long hidden treasure, ail love’s full, unstinted measure, Adding day by day new jewels to the crown of human bliss— Then life’s burdens would weigh lightly, and the sun would shine more brightly, And not heaven itself were fairer than a world as glad as this. —lda Goldsmith Morris.

EUREKA GROUP The Eureka group of the Women’s Institutes, consisting of Eureka, Motumaoho, Morrinsville, Matangi and Tauwhare branches, met at the Motumaoho hall recently, when an enjoyable day was spent. Mrs Lennan (Motumaoho) presided and Mrs Whewell (Matangi) was convener. Mrs Simpson (Morrinsvjlle) was elected unanimously as chairman for the August meeting to be held in Morrinsville. After the usual business was finished, a dainty skirt dance was performed by Patsy and Joycelyn Lennan. Joycelyn Lennan also danced a delightful Dutch dance In costume. Miss Aileen Ferguson sang two songs. Lunch was served by Matangi and Tauwhare members, after which Mrs J. Ward Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation, gave an address. This was followed by a floral competition

arranged by Eureka. Mrs Hucker, of Motumaoho, was declared the winner. A humorous dialogue was performed by Misses A. Ferguson and L. Mazengarb. The following Matangi ladies, Miss Ringer, Mrs Whewell, Miss Whewell and Mrs McKerrow gave a splendid reading of a sketch, which caused much amusement. An interesting demonstration and talk on first aid was given by Mr Marshall, superintendent of the Hamilton corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, assisted by Messrs Sorensen and Whiting, of the Frankton Railway Division. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded them by acclamation. Mrs Wild, of Morrinsville, sang two songs followed by tea served by the Eureka and Morrinsville members. The Motumaoho members were hostesses throughout the day. A competition, "Something made to cost not more than Is,” was won by Mrs Gale, with Mrs Haworth second. A happy day was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. AT IJUKEIYIIRO The February meeting of the Pukemiro Women’s Institute was held in the Pukemiro Miners’ Hall recently, when there were 38 members present. The vice-president, Mrs Pears, presided. After Aspirations and the singing of the Women's Institute song, Mrs Pears welcomed four new members and also the visitors. The motto for the month was: "Why worry, it may not happen.” The roll call, nursery rhymes, was well responded to. An invitation from Glen Afton to their birthday party was accepted. Mrs J. Ward Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation, was present at the meeting, and gave an interesting talk which was enjoyed. The competitions were: Shortbread, Mrs Drinnln 1, Mrs Builough 2, Mrs Shearer 3; plum jam, Mrs Builough 1, Mrs Cochrane 2, Mrs Tait 3. The competitions in the social hour were won by Mrs Chapman, and Miss Wilcox, Mrs Liddle sang a solo which was greatly appreciated. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Ireland and Drinnln. Supper was then served, and the singing of*the National Anthem brought a pleasant evening to a close.

The Pukemiro Institute won the silver cup for the best display of flowers at the group meeting held recently at Te Kauwhata. (Continued In next column)

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AT KAIPAKI A happy afternoon was spent in the Kaipaki Hall recently when the members reassembled for the first meeting of the year after the Christmas vacation. The president, Mrs J. Graham, presided, and the meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song. A letter was read from the Fencourt Institute inviting members to attend their birthday party on February 24. Mrs A. M. Fisher gave a useful demonstration and talk on "How to preserve apples by the sulphur method.” A hearty vote of thanks was accorded her. The roll call, "Something I would like to know,” was well answered by the members. Competitions were (a) the best vase of flowers, won by Miss M. Speake; (b) a thrift article won by Mrs W. Cunningham with Miss J. Graham second. Mesdames Frew and West kindly judged this section. Guessing the weight of a dressed fowl, which had been donated by Mrs W. Cunningham, was won by Mis 3 Glasgow, a visitor. The sales table was in charge of the Misses Flora and Sheila McDonald. The afternoon closed with the social half-hour, when the hostesses, Mesdames A. M. Fisher, A. Goodwin and Miss J. Finley served a dainty afternoon tea. The president passed a vote of thanks to all helpers.

AT MORRINSVILLE At the February meeting of the Morrinsville branch of the Women's Institute the vice-president, Mrs P. M. Hobson, was in the chair. New members welcomed were Mesdames Murdoch and G. Petry, Misses MoPeake and Earwaker. The roll-call, "Suggestions for future programmes,” was well responded to. A voice-guessing competition was won by Mrs J. Arndt. Miss Strevens sang two songs, with Mrs L. E. Pole as accompanist. The points competition for a jar of preserved plums resulted: Mrs M. Lithgow 1 and 3, Mrs W. Glasscock The best bloom in the garden floral competition resulted: Mrs E. W. Harden 1 and 2, Miss Strevens 3. Hostesses were Mesdames Petry, Dawson, Tutchen. Buchan and Marwood. Misses McKay and Bennett. AT WHATAWHATA As th-' .January meeting was cancriled at short notice, would members please ndp that the competition for Februarj will be a box of flowers The roli-call will be "Children's say-