TIMES NEEDLECRAFT SERVICE

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20890, 23 August 1939, Page 4

TIMES NEEDLECRAFT SERVICE

You’ll he proud of your kitchen when you hang these colourful towels that you have embroidered. They go quickly for cross-stitch, single : outline, running stitch, lazy-daisy, and French knots are all easy to do ! A grand gift for a friend ! Pattern 1795 contains a transfer pattern of six motifs averaging 45 x 8i inches; particulars of materials required; illustrations of stitches, and suggestions for colour schemes.

The programme was as follows: Songs (in costume), Misses G. Maclachlan and Lloma Clinch; dances, Misses Joan Fowles and Joyce Perkins; humorous recitation, Mrs Wilson; yodelling solo, Master Trevor Weatherley. Mrs Allan took the opportunity of presenting two members, Misses H. Jones and E. Smalliield, with gifts in view of their approaching marriages. The lucky door ticket was won by Mrs Cotter. A pretty posy of violets was presented to Mrs J. Ward Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation, after which the beautiful cake made by Mrs Jesty and iced by Mrs Barker, was cut by the foundation president, Mrs W. Xicholson. A delicious afternoon tea served by the members concluded a happy afternoon. GROUP MEETING MINIATURE EISTEDDFOD The half-yearly meeting of the district Women's Institute group, consisting of Te Aroha, Springdale, Waitoa and Manawaru Institutes, was attended by 80 members and presided over by Mrs J. Waugh. The meeting took the form of a miniature Eisteddfod. The results of the following competitions. the winners of which were selected by vote, were:—Best poem of six lines on “A Summer's Morn,” Mrs Waugh (Manawaru) 1, Mrs Espiner (Te Aroha) 2; best story of 250 words on “A House on the Hill,” Mrs Espiner 1, Mrs Waugh. 2; one verse and chorus of any song, Mrs Stanford (Manawaru) and Mrs Palliser (Springdale), equal, 1, Miss Johnston (Springdale) 2; impromptu speech, Mrs Waugh 1, Mrs Fleming (Waitoa) 2; best secretary's report. Miss Trebilco (Manawaru) 1, Mrs Espiner 2. The points prize, made and donated by Mrs Ilurliman, was won by Mrs Waugh. The competition for the best rendering of two verses of the Institute song, “Comradess and Friends,” was won by Springdale with Waitoa second. An interesting address was given by Mr Robinson, of the New Zealand Defence League. During the luncheon hour Arbour Day was celebrated and two lacebark trees were planted. These were donated by Mrs J. D. Mackay. of Eastport Road. AT EUREKA The half-yearly meeting of the Eureka Group was held in the hall recently, there.being a large attendance, each Institute of the group, viz., Matangi. Tauwhare, Morrinsville, Motumaoho, and Eureka being well represented. Mrs Harington of Eureka I resided, the convener being Mrs Jenner. of Motumaoho. Mrs IWard Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation, was present and gave an interesting address on Institute affairs. The following programme was then proceeded with:—Eureka Institute, play; Tauwhare Institute, picture competition. which was won by Mrs Harris, of Eureka. Lunch was served by Tauwhare and Motumaoho Institutes. The Motumaoho Institute competition was won by Mrs Pope, Tauwhare. The second half of the programme was as follows: —Humorous monoHgue, Mrs Warren. Motumaoho; reading. Matangi Institute: play. Morrinsville Institute; Mrs T. Patterson, of Ngaruawaliia, gave an interesting readiag ou “The Maori as he was,”

for which she was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. The appeal for the Tokanui Mental Hospital was well responded to. A display table of members’ handiwork i was much admired. The competition for a Swiss roll was won by Mrs A. Hinton (Eureka), with Mrs Ferris (Tauwhare) second. The sales table reported good business. Afternoon tea served by Morrinsville and Matangi members closed a very enjoyable day. AT MOTUMAOHO Mrs Lennan presided at the August meeting of the Motumaoho Women’s Institute on Wednesday. It was decided to send a pokerwork tray, suitably decorated with Maori and New Zealand scenes, to the link in Dorsetshire, as a Christmas gift. A letter from the link was read, and also a letter from Miss Feilder, formerly of Morrinsville, who has been travelling overseas, describing the places she has visited. After the business matters were discussed, Mrs W. Smith occupied the chair, the meeting then being conducted by members other than the committee. “Sing, say, or pay - ’ was very successful. The competitions resulted as follows: —Six gingernuts, Mrs Freegard; vase of spring flowers, Mrs Dernier; best bloom, Mrs W. Smith 1, Mesdames W. and T. Stark (equal) 2; the wandering shilling, Mrs Richards. A very humorous and well-acted play was staged by Mesdames W. Smith, E>. P. Fenwick, A. 11. Meharry and J. Maber, and Misses N. Fenwick and M. Smith. Mrs Smith was the producer. A five-minute talk was given by Mrs Dernier. The hostesses were Mesdames Iverson, Luke, Dernier apd Miss D. Hazelhurst. AT SPRINGDALE Owing to illness in the district there was only a fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the Springdale Women’s Institute held in the local hall recently. Mrs A. Palliser, president, occupied the chair, 'and several apologies were received. Invitations were received from the Elstow Women’s Division and the Manawaru Women’s Institute to attend their birthday parties. The president reported on the group meeting held at Manawaru recently. On behalf of the Women's Institute. Mrs Readhead was appointed to acquire two varieties of flower plants and at the next meeting each member is to be given two plants of each variety. Impromptu speeches filled part of the afternoon, the subjects being “Should men help in the house?” ,‘Should women take part in public life?” and “Why do we grow flowers ?” The various competitions resulted as follows: Savouries, Mesdames A. Palliser, A. Readhead, and Miss P. Bridgeman, 1 (equal) ; article made from a sugar bag, Miss Bridgeman 1, Mrs W. Duss 2; best bloom, Miss J. Johnston 1, Mesdames W. Ryan and A. Readhead 2 (equal). During afternoon tea, served by the hostesses for the day, Mesdames R. Coombes, A. Furgus sen., and A. Duss, a vote of sympathy was passed to the sick members. AT MANAWARU Mrs J. Waugh presided at the monthly meeting of the Manawaru Institute, and spoke on the motto: “Save while you have, give while you live.” Arrangements were made "for the birthday party to be held on September 1. The competition for that day will be for the best jar of spring bulbs, arranged in a 21b jam jar. The competitions resulted as follows : —Best bloom in the garden, Miss Trebilco 1, Mrs Parker 2, Mrs Trebilco 3; best darned sock, Mrs Beavis 1; best jam tarts (puff pastry). Mrs Koch 1. Mesdames Luff and Scott were the hostesses for the afternoon. AT TE UKU The Te Uku Women’s Institute held its August meeting in the Memorial Hall. In the absence of the president, Miss C. McDonald took the chair. Despite stormy conditions there was a good attendance. It was decided that a donation be sent towards the expenses of the delegates to the World’s Peace 'Congress ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®< WHERE'S JOHN? John's very late . . I wish he’d hurry 1 Of course I know one shouldn’t -worry. No doubt he’s perfectly all right— But just the same I’m stiff with fright. Suppose he's ill, by any chance, And been removed by ambulance, Mid now is moaning in distress And can’t remember his address! Suppose his office day’s been black, He's had a row and got the sack, And won't come home because he fears To- tell the news and see my tears! Suppose, upon his way from” town, A 'bus or taxi knocked him down, And he is motionless and dying, While I am far from where he's lying! The door! He’s here! He’s safe and sound! He just walked home the long way round I —N.I. •)®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®<s

to be held early next year at Cuba. To help the Institute funds a bring and buy has been aranged for the September meeting. An appeal has been sent to members by the Sunshine League for knitted garments for needy mothers in the Campbell Johnstone Ward. The wool is provided to any helper. The gardening circle will hold their next meeting at .Mrs F. Peart's residence on September 28. The roll-call was “ Hints on growing vegetables,” and the roll of honour, bowl of daffodils, .Miss Mead being 1 and Mrs Featherstonhaugh 2. The competition for the best blooms was won bv .Miss Mead with Miss c. McDonald second. AT HANGATIKI Mesdames Downard, president. ami Smith took part in an instructive discussion on the laundering of shirts and collars, in which other members joined. The roll call was. ‘‘How we can help the Federation and how the Federation can help us.” provided the foundation for discussion among members. Mrs Downard was appointed delegate to the bi-annual council meeting to be held at Taumarunui. Mesdames Reeve and Sanders were the hostesses and were responsible , for a delicious afternoon tea.