COUNTY CENTRES

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 57, Issue 244, 27 July 1937, Page 8

COUNTY CENTRES

(From Our Own Correspondents.) WILLOWBY. THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. Tho monthly meeting of the Wil-lowby-Eiffelton Women’s Institu£e was held in Eiffelton School on Saturday afternoon, presided over by Mrs A. S. Ejayman. Greetings were received, per Miss Taylor, from the Cheltenham Women’s Institute, North Island. Mrs Quinn was welcomed back after her absence through ill-health. An invitation from Waterton-Ashton Institute to its birthday party w r as accepted. Mesdames Quinn and Emery were appointed to represent the Institute, with Miss Quinn as substitute. A continuation of the bring-and-buy stall -will be held at the August meeting. The Rev. and Mrs W. W. Avery invited members and friends to attend the Daffodil Day garden exhibition to be held at the parsonage' in October. A roll call, “Proverbs,” proved very interesting. ' An unusual competition set by Mrs * S. Holland was won by Mrs Hodges. Appreciative reference to the valuable work done by Mrs Herbert Oakley in establishing a sewing stall was made by the president and others. Kindly wishes were extended to Mrs Oakley and family on their removal from the district. - Much interest centred round the demonstration of the making of wood fibre flowers by Mrs Huston, of Tinwald, who gave individual instruction to several members. The hostesses were Mesdames Harvey, Herbert Oakley, Stanley Holland and John Oakley. The competitions resulted -.—Child’s school lunch: Mrs H. Crossman 1, Mrs J. Lattimore 2. Plum pudding: Mrs Butterick 1, Mrs Harvey 2, Mrs H. Crossman 3. Best flower in garden: Mrs C. Noble 1, Mrs Crossman 2, Miss H. Lill 3. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. An Enjoyable Concert. The Willow by Hall was filled to capacity on Friday evening, when a unique concert was presented by Mrs S. H. Lill and her concert party. Mr Allan Chapman was in charge of the electric lighting scheme, which was a. feature of the evening. The beautiful effects secured through coloured lights greatly added to the charm of the items. A long programme included concerted items by the company, a recitation by Mrs S. H. Lill, solos by Misses Margaret Palmer and Etlielwynne Hayman, Messrs Allan Chapman, Hubert and Adrian Hayman, part songs by the ladies and items by the men. Mrs S. H. Lill and Miss.Valmai Do la Mare were accompanistes. Miss Hazel Lill gave a ’cello solo, Mrs S. H. Lill and Mr Hawkins gave a humorous sketch, Mr and Mrs S. H. Lill, Messrs R. J. Chapman and Hubert Hayman staged a shadow sketch which was very effective. Two plays were presented. They were “The Picnic” and “Gentlemen Boarders.” The characters in the former were: Mrs Buggins, Rose Lill; Mr Buggins, Stephen Lill; Grandma, Hazel Lill; Emma, Sylvia Chapman; Alfie, Adrian Hayman. In the latter play the cast was: Miss Clutterbuck, Sylvia Chapman; Grace, Rosa Lill; Percy, Stephen Lill; Jasper Hailstone, Roland Chapman. A Maori lullaby, a moonlit scene, was a favourite item, while a period song was probably the most picturesque, the stage being set with a floral arch through which the singers threaded their w r ay in pairs. The ladies’ poke bonnets and Victorian dresses of Nile green enhanced the garden effect. At the conclusion of the concert Mrs S'. H. Lill was presented with a bouquet of spring flowers. SEAFIELD. FAREWELL SOCIAL. A farewell social given by the residents of the district was held in the Seafield School on Friday night to say farewell to Mr and Mrs L. Scott and Miss Marion Scott, who are leaving shortly. A euchre tournament was held, prizes being won by Mrs Martin and Mr Moorhead. On behalf of the residents, Mr Johnson presented Mr and Mrs Scott with a chiming clock, and Miss Marion Scott with a small gift. On behalf of the Women’s Division of the New' Zealand Farmers’ Union, Mrs Driscoll presented Mrs Scott with an ornamental bowl and two cases. Other speakers were Air R. Baynes (Rifle Club) and Air H. Driscoll. After supper was served a dance was held, music being played by local talent. Several songs w-ere sung by Miss Beattie, of Fairton. The evening closed with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” LAURiSTON. THE SOCIAL CLUB. That the Lauriston Social Club is enjoying a very successful season is proved each fortnight, not only by consistently good attendances, but by further improved patronage. The social last Saturday evening drew a record attendance. Competitions conducted by Messrs S. Letham, 11. Farquhar and'W. Lemon, resulted: Airs R. Nish (Methven) 1, Miss E. Letham 2; Air H. Adams 1, Mr W. Hammond (Winchmore) 2. The half-yearly aggregate awards were presented to Miss R. Gimson and Mr T. Greenaway. Alusic for the dancing was played by Mr W. Rankin (Ashburton). Mr H. Farquhar was Alaster of Ceremonies.