WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 8, 21 September 1943, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

MEETING AT WHAKATANE

The September meeling of the Whakatnne "Women's Institute Avas held in the Methodist Hall. Mrs Stewart presiding OA'er a large attendance. The hall Avas particularly attractive Avith a display of spring blooms, the occasion being the annual Flower Show. The exhibits drew much well-merited admiration. At the commencement of the meeting members stood in silence as a mark of .sympathy to Mrs Guest. Remits - were read wliicl* were passed at the conference, held this year in Gisborne. Delegates Avere chosen to attend the bi-annual council meeting at Taneatua. It w;ui resolved to invite Sifter ! nsti t .Ires'''to at Lend the birthday heie in October. Volunteers were called for the making of .soldiers Christmas cakes, find a request was made for dis-use;! <;ofl toys to be handed in to Mrs Moran for inclusion, in Galway Guild boxes. The home nursing talk was given by Mrs Hannah, avlio dealt with the administration of medicines. FiAC new members Avere proposed ;,nd seconded. A collection was tak- 1 en up, the proceeds being devoted to the Leper' Fund. Mrs A. Martin then gaA*e ; a most instructive talk on pot plants am! repotting, and answered ail inquire ies. A hearty A'ote of thanks Avas passed for the clear and thorough way in which the .speaker dealt Avith her subject. Mrs Martin then proceeded to judge the (lowers explaining the good and bad. points of various exhibits and the reasons ioi' some seemingly good exhibits not being awarded first place. r J he results were as follows: — Narcissus: Mrs Hannah 1: Mr? Stubbs 2.

Trumpet Daffodils: Mrs Hannah 1; i Mrs Stubbs 2. Anemones: Mrs Stewart 1. Nemesias: Mrs Stewart 1; Mrs Hannah 2. Stocks: Mrs Norman 1: jNlrs Hannah 2. Large roe land Poppies: Mrs Hannah 1; Mrs McKen/.ie 2. Small Iceland. Poppies: jNlrs Thomas 1; Mrs Mul hoi land 2. Freesias: Mrs Darvill J: Mrs Norman 2. Calendulas: jNlrs Zinslt 3. Violets: Mrs Darvill 1: INlrs Hannah 2. Variety Spring Flowers: Mrs Slewart I; jNlrs Murphy 2. Polyanthus: Mrs Mulholland 1; .Mrs Darvill 2. Bouquets: jNlrs Stewart 1; jNlrs Cro/.ier 2. Bowl for Effect: Mrs Stewart 1; Mrs Grose 2. Ilen Eggs: jNlrs White J: Mrs King 2. Lemons: jNlrs Miller 1: jNlrs Matthews 2. Oranges: jNlrs (3rose 1: jNlrs Sloano 2. The usual monthly competitions wer Avon as follows:- — Best bowl of indoor grown bulbs: jNlrs Norman 1; Mrs Matthews 2. Calendulas: jNlrs Hannah 1 and 2. Six stalks rhubarb: Mrs Matthews 1; Mrs Moran 2. An attractive 1 afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. The meeting c.osed with the National Anthem.