DECEMBER MEETING

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 248, 11 December 1940, Page 5

DECEMBER MEETING

WHAKATANE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE PARTY FOR THE CHILDREN I The . December meeting. of the. Whakatane Women's Institute was held in the Parish Hall. The president congratulated members on the result of their day at the Patriotic Shop which netted ir total / of over £10. , A letter was received from thje secretary of the Leper* Committees; thanking tlie Institute for splendid support this year. ; . • The convenor of the Sewirig Circle was able to report that another 150 garments had been completed for the Lady Galway Guild, and the work was still going on. , Mrs Wheeler, convenor of the Gardening Circle, reported that five meetings had been held-.throughout. the year and were well attended. After, discussion it was decided to hold the annual. Institute picnic in February, (late to be lixed later. Mrs Mulholland," a delegate to the biennial councilmeeting at Mat ata read her report of the meeting, which made very interesting reading to the members. Mrs Hills was appointed to take charge of the coming year's Institute calendars and members were asked to place their orders at once. Members requiring cookery books should apply to Mrs Zinsli. Xmas Carols. Carols were sung by all v under the leadership of Mesdames .Millar Norman, King find Albiston witli Mrs K. . Armstrong at'the piano.

Afternoon tea was served early and the results of the competitions announced as follows:— Winner of Tea Cosy: Mrs Murphy. Best Flower:■ Mulholland. Collection of Xmas Gifts: " Mrs Norman I,' Mrs Stewart 2, Mrs Moran 3. Xmas Tree for Children. After the ladies had enjoyed their the hall was given up to thllpfoldrcn of members, who were.. regaled on raspberry ade and an assortment of good things to eat. Many games were played, the committee ladies having; a busy time in organising. Paper hats and sweets: added to the festive atmosphere and Father Xmas entered in traditional style to distribute sweets from the tree. . . The afternoon was brought to' >a close with- the singing of the NeWl Zealand National Anthem.