WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 48, 13 February 1945, Page 6

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

WHAKATANE MEETING

The February meeting of. the Whakatane Women's Institute was held in the Methodist Hall, Mrs V. Stewart presiding over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the Institute song followed by the Aspirations. Apologies were received from several members. Members were urged to enter the competition for the ground floor plan of houses suitable for farms with 850 square feet area for the annual meeting of the district federation.

It was proposed to apply for two good service badges, for Mrs Moran and Mrs Mulholland. Mrs Stewart spoke of the work the.se two members had done for the Institute. At the Eistedfodd which is to be held amongst Institutes it is intended to enter for quite a number of the sections; all members being expected to do something. The Garden Party is. to lie held at the residence of the Misses Ramson on February 15 if weather unsuitable to lie held in the Methodist Hall. All members are asked to bring a plate and at least one visitor. In the nominations for presidentMrs R. Crozicr's was the only one submitted. For the vacancies on the committee Mesdames Carling and Dockray were nominated. It was proposed to hold the annual meeting on the last Tuesday in February to enable Mrs Stewart to be as she is attending a Dominion Federation meeting at Christchurch the following week. Mrs Rvde being indisposed j Mrs SutclifYe kindly filled the breach and gave an interesting demonstration of making collars, sleeves and buttonholes'. Mrs Rushbrooke sang two Scottish songs which were much enjoyed and Mrs Donaldson, Snr. was enrolled as a new member. The Roll Call "The first dress 1 remember and why?" was well responded to and proved very amusing. Mrs Stewart spoke of the work Mrs Mulholland had done as a member, and regretted her resignation. In responding Mrs, Mulholland asked Mrs Stewart to accept a small gift in appreciation of her work ai president and in the Arts and Crafts Class..

The monthly competitions resulted as follows: 'A' Best darned sock: Mrs Larsen 1; Mrs. Moran 2. 'B' Three carnations: Mrs McKenzie 1: Mrs Larsen 2. 'C' Three tomatoes: Mrs CroziSr 1; Mrs Larsen 2. Afternon tea was served by the hostesses, and the meeting closed with the. National Anthem.

GARDENING CIRCLE The Gardening Circle was held at the residence of Mrs Mrs Fennel! presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were, read and eonfirmed. Seasonal readings were read on the work in the garden for the month and on the special care of tulips to ensure abundance of flowers.. A special reading was given on a garden in Taranaki. A demonstration was given by Mrs Fennell on the care of tomatoes and how to avoid blight. The Roll Call on Christmas superstitions was not responded to as well as it should have been. The hostess served a delicious afternoon tea including ice which was much appreciated by all present. Mrs Fennell thanked the hostess for her hospitality. After a stroll round the garden, which had some glowing patches of colour, a pleasant afternoon closed. The competition results' were :— 'A' Gladioli: Mrs. Fennell 1; Mrs Mulholland 2. 'l¥ Three potatoes: Mrs Hannah ]; Mrs Mulholland -■ I

Fantastic Prices "Growers are receiving fantastic prices for lines of fruit and vegetables which are not subject to price control " said an executive member 'j of the Canterbury Fruitbuyers' Association when discussing the growers' demand for a case charge, states the Christchurch Star-Sun, Last week, he said, -lettuces fetched up to 26s a ease or 8s 8d a dozen toma- ) •> toes brought 3(>s for a 201b case, and peas- up to 1-ls an apple, case. The price of lettuces he said was A if 1 higher than wßen the case was sold full of bananas, and yet the growers had the audacity to ask for a case charge of Is when it was refilled witli lettuces. It was absurd that growers should make a charge for containers when receiving such high prices for their produce. The retailer had no chance of recouping such and it was impossible for him to show the permitted gross profit of 40 per cent.