WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20464, 2 April 1938, Page 18 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

GROUP PICNIC Beautiful weather prevailed for the mnual picnic recently held at the Hamilton lake by the members of the Institutes of the Hamilton Group. The function which was well-attend-ed, opened with the Institute song, after which games and competitions 'Hied the day’s programme, prizes being presented to the winners. Luncheon and afternoon tea were served by the hostesses. The Institutes represented were: — HUlcrest, Fairfield, Ohaupo, Melville, Tc Kowhai, Jubilee, Nawton-Rotokauri and Whitiora. A vote of thanks was passed to the Domain Board for the use of the lake grounds. AT OTOROHANGA ANNUAL MEETING HELD The president, Mrs A. A. Smith, presided at the annual meeting of the Utorohanga branch of the Women’s institute, when there was a good attendance of members. The reports and balance sheet disclosed that the branch was in a sound financial position, and that good social work was done during the year. The election of ofllcers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs A. A. Smith (re-elect-ed) ; secretary, Mrs Still; treasurer, Mrs Larsen; executive, Mesdames Chaffey, Bell. Baikie, Pye, Dimond, Trapski, Williamson and McDonnell. After the business of the meeting had b»*en concluded a social afternoon was enjoyed. The tea hostesses were Mesdames Oliver, McCready, Lawrence, and Williamson. AT MANGAOKEWA The annual meeting of the Mangaokewa branch of th«‘ Women’s Institute \sa< largely-attended, the president, Mrs Brown, presiding. Visitors were present from neighbouring branches rtn* meeting opened with the Greed and Institute song. Mrs Whitehouse read the corre>pondence and several remits were discussed. Mrs Cathie presented Mesdames ” Whitehouse and Brown with bouquets, cl tbs ajejaiers, eigtsfl-

sed appreciation of their services during the year. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs Brown; vice-presidents, Mesdames Cathie, Waghorn and Taylor; secretary, Mrs Whitehouse. Three new members. Misses Tayforth, Taylor and Fear were elected. Brisk business was done at the “bring and buy” stall, while a competition was won by Mrs Waghorn. Charades presented by the outgoing committee were much appreciated. Afternoon tea was served on the tennis courts, followed by a social hour and tennis. AT KAIPAKI SECRETARY FAREWELLED A happy evening was arranged by ] the president and members of the Kai- • paki branch of the Women's Institute recently, to bid farewell to Miss Avis , McDonald, who will leave shortly to ; take up her residence near New Plymouth. Miss McDonald has held the office of secretary for three years, a position she has filled very capably. During the evening the president, Mrs Graham, asked her to accept a crystal powder bowl with best wishes. Miss McDonald suitably replied, and ••■nusical honours were accorded her. Games and a competition followed, the competition being won by Mrs A. Goodwin. The committee served a delicious supper. At a short committee meeting, held the same evening, Mrs T. McCarthy was elected to the committee to complete the number elected at the annual meeting. AUTUMN The splendid Summer slowly yields To Autumn’s tender grace Ere Winter \ alks, arrayed in white To work its change on slope and height; The spirit, in this hallowed time May surely rest a space. The quiet Autumn mornings break In amber, rose and pearl; The brown streams flash w r hen dawn mist clears Through lace of fern, and rushes’ spears; The singing breeze sweeps down to set The drifting leaves a-svvirl. The noonday falls on painted woods As soft as longed for sleep, On velvet of the browning grass The soundless feet of wild things pass And Nature's hour of utter calm Is solemn, hashed and deep. Nellie A. Evans.