WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21200, 24 August 1940, Page 16 (Supplement)

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

MELVILLE There was a large attendance of members at the August meeting of the Melville Women’s Institute. Mrs Prisk extended a welcome to members and visitoi and read the motto for the month, “ The greatest truths sre the simplest and so are the greatest men.’’ Votes of sympathy were passed to Mrs C. Ander in her recent bereavement, and Mrs C. Brown in her illness. Mrs W. N. Huntington was appointed institute representative on the Melville Hall Society. An invitation was received to the Whitiora Institute birthday. Mrs Miller was accorded a vote of thanks for the donation of a cushion for a raffle for patriotic purposes. Delegates appointed for the group meeting were Mesdames Bramley and Harrison. Miss Rona Stevenson gave a most interesting talk on her travels in America, and was accorded a vote of thanks. The roll call, a funny advertisement, was well responded to. Winners of competitions were as follows:—Collection of cakes, Mrs Harrison and Miss Goucher (equal) 1; organdi work, Mrs Harrison; social, Mrs Prisk. Members were asked to bring next month handkerchiefs for soldiers.

MATAMATA Mrs Clyffe Taylor presided over the August meeting of the Matamata Women’s Institute. There was a good attendance, and the meeting opened with the Institute ode, after which the roll call, “Sing, say, whistle or pay,” caused much amusement. Songs by Mrs Eric Clark were much appreciated. An interesting address on the yearly conference held in Wellington was given by Mrs H. E. Schofield. Competitions were won as follows: Circulating shilling, Mrs E. Clark; date loaf, Mrs J. E. Sorrenson 1, Mrs S. Ellery 2, Mrs Clyffe Taylor, 3; fancy apron, Mrs Latham; jug of (lowers for effect, Mrs J. E. Sorrenson 1, Mrs S. Ellery 2, Mrs Latham '3. A competition arranged by Mrs Sorrenson was won by Mrs C. Tay-

TAUWHARE The monthly meeting of the Tauwhare Women’s Institute was held on August 8, Mrs Goodare presiding. Much pleasure was taken in welcoming several members, who had rejoined the institute, and also two new members, Mesdames Wiffin and Bennett. Mrs E. Pope was nominated for the executive committee. It was decided to form a sub-com-mittee, whose work was to start a sewing guild to make and mend garments for the Lady Galway Guild. Those on the sub-committee are Mesdames Cole (chairman), Eva, J. Allwood, C. Shaw, E. Pope, K. Lovelock and Miss S. Lovelock. A parcel of garments was sent to the Hamilton branen of the Lady Galway Guild. Mrs Cole and Mrs E. Pope were thanked for their offer to represeni the institute at the tree-planting in Hamilton on August 13. It was decided to send money equivalent to Is joer member to Dominion headquarters in Wellington as a contribution to the War Purposes Fund. Miss Mclnnes won the competition for a network match box holder, and Mrs Allan won the general knowledge competition. Miss E. Scott led the community singing. Lunch served by Mesdames K. Lovelock and Misses E. Scott and J. Mclnnes closed the meeting.

KEREONE The Kereone Women’s Institute held its August meeting recently in the Kereone Hall, when the president, Mrs D. Reid, presided over a large attendance. Mrs W. Barlow, organiser for the Waikato East Federation, gave a very instructive and interesting address on institute affairs. Mrs A. Campbell rendered vocal items, and a cheer germ competition was much enjoyed. The winner of a competition for home-made biscuits was Mrs E. Dennis, and Mrs D. Reid was second. A competition for the best flower in the garden was won by Mrs A. Mac Queen. The secretary reported that two boxes of clothing had been despatched to the Lady Galway Guild. The meeting closed with afternoon tea served by the hostesses, Mesdames S. Hampshire, J. C. Mclntyre and M. Mclntyre.

SPRINGDALE Mrs E. Palliser presided at the monthly meeting of the Springdale Women’s Institute, when there was a large attendance of members. Members stood in silence in sympathy with the relatives of the late Mrs Horn, senr. A report was given on the group meeting held at Waitoa recently. Short debates were arranged for the next meeting. An invitation to attend its birthday celebration was received from the Elstow branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. During the afternoon, competitions resulted as follows: —Novelty, Mrs A. Paterson, and Miss P. Bridgeman; apple pie. Mrs B. Johansen 1, Miss F. Roberts 2. Miss P. Bridgeman 3; men’s knitted socks, Mrs O. Duss 1, Mrs Paterson 2; balaclava, Mrs W. Ryan 1, Mrs H. Bridgeman 2, Miss J. Johnston 3; flowers. Miss F. Roberts 1, Mrs Palliser 2, Mrs W. Ryan 3. A pleasant afternoon closed with tea served by Mesdames O. Duss, I. Singer, and A. Hunger.

WHITIKAHU The monthly meeting of the Whitikahu Women's Institute was held recently, when there was the usual good attendance. After the business of the day was completed, Mrs Sainsbury gave an interesting account of her recent trip to Europe. Of especial j interest were her impressions of pre- ! war Germany. The roll call was “A I cure for the blues,” and it seems as !if the garden holds first place as a I remedy for this distressing complaint. There were two competitions, first for the best bloom in the garden, and second for the best collection of bulbs. The first was won by Miss Brewer, with Mrs Williams and Mrs Goodman second, and Mrs B. Law carried off the honours for the bulbs. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Scott, Amon, B. Law, and Miss Brewer. MOTUMAOHO The Motoumaoho Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting in the Motumaoho Hall recently. Final arrangements were made for the group meeting which is to be held in the Motumaoho Hall on Thursday, August 22. It was decided to send a letter of thanks to Mrs Wild, of Morrinsville, who kindly judged the fancy costumes at the Institute’s fancy dress ball recently.

After the business had been dealt with Mrs Lennon, the president, vacated the chair and the members entertained. A tableau, “ Rule Britannia,” presented by Mrs Waldron, was greatly appreciated. The members taking part were: Mrs Waldron, Mrs Warren, Miss D. Gainford, P. Horniblow and Mrs H. Shaw. Mrs Forbes gave an amusing recitation. A display of antiques brought forth many relics of the early days of New Zealand and other treasures and proved most interesting, as their owners told the history of the different articles. Competition winners were:—Memory test, won by Miss Luke; bowl of spring flowers, Mrs Turner 1, Mrs Jenner 2, Mrs Dernier 3; best bloom, Mrs Ferguson 1, Miss P. Horniblow 2, Miss L. Luke 3. The hostesses for the day were Mesdames Hart, Hucker, Iverson, and Miss P. Horniblow. GROUP MEETING The group meeting was held in the Waitoa Hall recently. There was a large attendance of members from the Te Aroha, Springdale, Manawaru and Waitoa institutes. The meeting opened with the president’s welcome. Luncheon was served, after which a debate was held by the four institutes, the subjects being “ Should the Public Travel by Road or Rail,”

“Do Children Derive Moral Benefit From Punishment,” and “ Shold We Forego Pleasure in War Time? ” Mr M. Olsen, of Hamilton, judged these debates and the Waitoa Institute was declared to be the winner. A very interesting talk on seasonable work in the garden was given by Mr M. Shepperd, of Morrinsville. During the afternoon items were given by Mesdames I. Jensen, A. Souter, J. B. Wather, H. Kerr and Miss P. Luxton. A knitting competition for an article made from a yard of wool and two chop-sticks was won by Mrs A. Souter. Mrs H. Kerr was appointed convener of the group for a further term. The meeting closed with afternoon tea served by the hostesses chosen from the institutes represented.