WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20522, 11 June 1938, Page 18 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

AT HORBHAM DOWNB The meeting of the Horsham Downs branch of the Women's Institute was held recently, Mrs Hunter presiding. The Creed was recited and invitations to Fairfield and Horotiu birthday parties were read. One new member was welcomed. The roll call was “A two-inch cutting from any paper.” A competition * The best plate of pikelets,” was won by Mrs Fulton. Mesdarnes Osborne and Harris entertained with musical and elocutionary Items, which were much appreciated. The opportunity was taken to farewell Miss Needham, who is leaving the district to be married. Mrs Hunter presented her with a pottery vase. Business at the sales table was very satis fa£Tory. Afternoon tea was served and an enjoyable meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

VORRINSVILLE'S SIXTH BIRTHDAY HUSBANDS ENTERTAINED The Masonic Hall was filled on Wednesday evening when the Morrinsville branch of the Women's Institute held • its sixth birthday party. A successful innovation was the admittance of men to this annual function and those present spent a very enjoyable evening. | The function opened with the Na- | tional Anthem, after which the president, Mrs L. E. Pole welcomed the I visitors. Among those who attended . were Mrs J. Ward Chapman, president 1 of the Waikato Federation and Mrs J. ’ Osborn past president, who had come from Tauranga specially to be present; . Mrs Pope and Mrs Neill, president j and secretary respectively of the I Tauwhare Institute; Mrs R. A. S. | I Prowne, president of the Morrinsville l Women’s Division; and members of ' the Motumaoho Institute. \ Mrs Chapman was introduced to the gathering, and presented with a posy i in autumn tonings. made by Mrs Sev- | file*. In her reply, Mrs Chapman spoke j earnestly of the Institute movement, ’ and of Morrinsville’s place In that j movement, and-thanked the husbands I for their tolexance and encouragement. Regret was expressed by the president that Mrs Simpson, vice-president, , and Mrs Hobson, both keen Institute workers, were unable to be present. I Apologies were also received from • Mesdames P. J. Cooper, senr., P. Pc. try, and J. J. Seales, j Dances and games were entered into I with enjoyment, the music being play--1 ed by Mesdames T. Davies and -T. Cot- | tlncham, and Messrs Glasscock and i White. j Mrs Murdoch played a pianoforte j snln and songs were given by Mrs i Wild and Miss Strevens. Two recitai tfnns by Miss D. Bennett were much I enjoyed. A novelty waltz was won by \ Mrs Watts and partner. Ceremony of Cutting the Cake ! After a delicious supper the prcsl- | dent called on Mrs Ilogg to light the j randies on the birthday cake and Mrs : Russell, of Tatunnui, to blow them l nut. Mrs J. T. Osborn, immediate past ; president of the Institute, then cut j the cake. The beautiful cake had | been made by Mrs Lithgow and Iced by Mrs Welch and was much admired, j Thanks and birthday greetings we're I tendered on behalf of the Women’s • Division, by Mrs R. a. S. Browne, by } Mrs p br>c fnr Tauwhare Institute, and ! by Mr L. E. Pole, on behalf of the | men prosent. | The evening closed with a streamer J waltz, presenting a gay scene, after j which those present joined in singing J “Auld I.ang Syne.” The commitfpe I !■= to be concratulated on the success j of the function.

AT TE KAWA ! There was a very good attendance ! a! the June meeting of the Te Kawa j branch of the Women’s Institute, Mrs ! Cover dale presiding. The meeting i opened with the National Anthem and Institute ude. Before the business of the meeting the president referred to the loss sustained by Mrs Wallis in the death of her father and a vote of sympathy was passed, members standing. The roll call "The sound one loves best” was well responded to. Remits to be brought forward at the coming conference in Wellington were read and discussed. A successful “community sing” was conducted by Miss Alderson. Miss Alderson and Miss Ruth Henderson were the soloists, accompanied by Mrs Brnadbcnt. The competitions were: “A knitted article made from a skein of wool.” won by Mrs Wilson and “A bowl of berries and leaves” won by Mrs Chestnut. : The* meeting concluded with after- ; noon fen served by the hostesses. ! Mcsdames Thomas and W. Neill.

AT WHITIKAHU A good attendance of members was present at the monthly meeting of the Whitikahu branch of the Women’s Institute held in the hall. The meeting opened with the Creed, Mrs Brown presiding. Members discussed ideas for the birthday to be held next month and a special committee was formed. Each member had taken a 3d parcel to be sold and bought one in return. The sales stall did good business. The motto was rather appropriate, ‘Rain and clouds outside do not count with sunshine and laughter within” and the roll call was ‘‘Something Vvc always wanted to know.” Mesdames Clark, Williams, Kernoghnn and W. Law served afternoon tea which brought a pleasant afternoon to a closo. AT WAHAROA The prevalence of measles, combined with showery weather, probably accounted for a poor attendance at the June meeting of the Waharoa branch of the Women's Institute. Mrs Petcli was in the chair. The motto for the month was, ‘‘Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.” To augment the funds of the Institute a bring and buv was arranged for July 7. It was also decided to enter two plays in the forthcoming drama festival. A link letter from Dorsetshire was read by the president. Mr A. Clark, of the St. John Ambulance Association, gave an interesting talk and demonstration on artificial respiration, which was preallv appreciated. Questions were Invited and a number took advantage of the opportunity. Competitions resulted as follows: Best knitted garment. Mrs P. White, 1. Mrs Marshall. 2, Mrs Thomson 3; epgless fruit cake, Mrs Thomson 1, Mrs Petrh 2. Mrs Marshall 3; best laundered serviette. Mrs Thomson i, Mrs Sleigh 2, Mrs Marshall 3. ‘‘The best flower in my garden” was won by Mrs Petch. The hostesses for the afternoon wero Mesdames A. White, Williams, Dickey and Burns. AT MELVILLE The June meeting of the Melville branch of the Women's Institute was held in the hall, Mrs C. Haverbier presiding. The singing of the Institute song opened the meeting. The roll call, ‘‘Our earliest childhood memory,” was well responded to, some amusing stories being latedMrs J. Ward Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation, was a welcome visitor, and gave a helpful and Interesting address. Mrs Haverbier presented Mrs Chapman with a bouquet of flowers. Members agreed to provide tea and entertainment for patients at the Old Men’s Home next week. An invitation for five or six members to attend Fairfield birthday party was received. The president thanked those who had helped with the institute's court at the Winter Show, and congratulated Mrs Coggins on winning the special thrift prize with a wood-box made from a butter-box and covered with cigarette cards. Results of the competitions were: Prettiest button-hole, Mrs W. Willey 1, Mrs Coggins 2; eggless cake, Mrs Hammerton 1. All the other entries tied for second place. The egg competition was won by Mrs Livingston. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Conder, Hammerton and Livingston. Mrs C. Willey was in charge of the sales table.

I WILL NOT COMPLAIN I will not complain! Though clouds may come my way. Sunshine will follow rain When I look up and say I will rejoice today! And laugh and hope and pray, And I will not complain! I will not complain! Life holds so much of good. So much of love and gain. When Life is understood. Such harmony!—l could Not- sorrow nor complain! T will not complain! Birds tell me it is Spring. Tn lilting, sweet refrain, Fresh hope and cheer they bring. I, too, would learn to sing And keep my heart a-wing! Then—how could I complain? —Elsie Hill Ainsworth