WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 59, 6 December 1946, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

XMAS MEETING

CHILDREN’S ITEMS

The monthly meeting of the Whakatane Women’s Institute was held in the Methodist Hall last Tuesday, Mrs Sutcliffe presiding over a good attendance.

The meeting opened with the Institute Song and Aspirations. Apologies were received and one new member enrolled/ The business included various suggestions for the Whakatane War Memorial and it was decided to leave the voting to the discretion of the delegates.

After the Golden Thread, “Women of Italy” which was read by Mrs Murphy, afternoon tea was served to the members. As it was the Xmas meeting the members’ children were entertained to afternoon tea and sweets. Items were given by the kiddies as under:— Song: “Blonde Sailor” Marie Guptill; Dialogue: “Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid?” Janice Dixon and Robin Kingsley-Smith; Recitation: “Baa Baa Black Sheep” Robin Kingsley-Smith; Song: “Gipsy” Carol King; Highland Fling: Nancy' Kilgour accompanied by Piper Donald McKenzie; Recitation: Betty Wallace; Song: “The Little Brown Hut” Joeleen Cantrell; Pianoforte Solo: Yvonne Zinsli.

A pleasant afternoon was brought to a close by members and children singing Xmas Carols and the National Anthem.

The Arts and Crafts stall did brisk business with Xmas novelties which were all made by members of the Circle. Results of competitions were as follows: Butterless sponge sandwich, Mrs Hannah 1; Mrs Sutcliffe 2. Best Flower, Mrs Caisley 1; Mrs Fennell 2. Six Pears, Mrs Caisley 1; Mrs Wallace 2. Box strawberries won by Mrs' M. Roulston; Mystery Parcel won by Mrs Hellawell (Gran). The November meeting of the Women’s Institute Gardening Circle was held at the residence of Mrs Caisley, Hillcrest, last month, Mrs Fennell presiding over a good attendance. Apologies were received from Mesdames Bennett and Dixon. The monthly reading was taken by those present.

The Roll Call “How flowers effect some people” was interesting, as also was Mrs Fennell’s demonstration on the making of a hospital box of flowers. The members then enjoyed a walk round the garden. Mrs McDonald invited the members over to view her sunken rose garden, which is indeed a hidden beauty spot of Whakatane. The serving of afternoon tea brought the meeting to a close. Results of competitions were as follows: Best Rose, Mrs Patterson. Best Vegetable Bouquet, Mrs Fennell.