WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 41, 16 June 1947, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

WAIMANA-NUKUHOU BRANCH The Waimana-Nukuhou branch of I the Women’s Institute held their monthly meeting in the Waimana Hall recently. There was an exceljlent attendance presided over by Mrs R. Looney. The meeting opened with the singing of the “Ode to Friendship” and Mrs F. Savage read the aspira- | tions. The president read Mrs Barnicoat’s letter from “Home and Coun- j try” which was full of interest. I The minutes were read and confirmed and the correspondence dealt with.

A large amount of soap was handed in for the Corso appeal. Mrs J. Addison’s letter was read and Mrs F. Savage offered to answer it. Members were asked to bring warm disused children’s garments for Corso to the next meeting. It was decided to commence the July meeting at 1.30 p.m.

I The Roll Call, “Why I Come to the Institute” was well responded to. At this stage a wedding gift was presented to Miss Frances Woolfield who is to be married shortly. Mrs Looney, on behalf of members, wished Miss Woolfield the best for the future. Miss Woolfield thanked members for their kind thoughts and for the loyely present she received.

After a delicious afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Dick Boynton, convenor of the entertainment for the meeting, presented a programme on Switzerland which proved very educational and entertaining. Mrs Hewitt read a paper on the country, stating there were over four million inhabitants and there was abundant water-power and all industries were worked by electric-’ ity. The speaker also spoke of the famous Swiss watches and jewellery. Records of Swiss music and songs were also played on a gramophone. I

Mrs N. Clark spoke on the Edelweiss flower, the emblem of Switzerland. Books, lace and Swiss embroidery were among the.articles on display. The day’s competitions were as follows:

Best double flower: Mrs H. Bell 1, Mrs King 2, Mrs F. Bell 3. Single flower: Mrs I. Savage 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs H. Bell 3. Best vegetable: Mrs J. Boynton 1, Mrs I. Savage 2, Miss F. Woolfield 3. Ginger bread: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs F. Bell 2, Mrs I. Savage 3. Darned sock: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs I. Savage 2, Mrs F. Bell 3. At the conclusion of a very interesting afternoon, Mrs Looney thank-

ed Mrs D. Boynton and helpers, the hostesses and judges. The singing of the National Anthem closed the meeting.