December Meeting Of Waimana-Nukuhou

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 5, 9 December 1947, Page 8

December Meeting Of Waimana-Nukuhou

The December meeting of the Waimana-Nukuhou Women’s Institute was held last Wednesday afternoon. The attendance was not as good as usual. Mrs R. Looney presided. Letters were read from the secretary of the Blind Institute, Auckland, thanking members for the generous donations received, and from overseas in recognition of food parcels received. An interesting report of the BiAnnual Council meeting was given

by Mrs R. White. A most pleasant interlude in the programme was exchange of Christmas gifts among members. Mrs Hedley of the Otara Women’s Institute most capably demonstrated several ways of quilting, including shadow quilting,. which proved most interesting. Miss Cranswick and Miss Hughes offered to help at the A. and P. Show at Whakatane. A committee was formed to arrange the schedule for the Institute show to be held late in February.

Mrs G. Mitchell convened the entertainment for the meeting, and Christmas carols were sung by several members, Miss Currie being soloist. Winners of the day’s competitions were:—• Best double flower, Mrs H. Bell 1, Mrs Whiteman 2, Mrs Stevenson 3. Best single flower, Mrs J. Boynton and Mrs Stevenson equal 1, Mrs H. Bell 3, Mrs F. Bell and Miss Currie equal 3. Vase of roses, Mrs F. Savage 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs F. Bell and Mrs Stevenson equal, 3; Best vegetable, Mrs F. Bell 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs R. White 3. Lady’s slip, Mrs Mannion 1, Mrs F. Bell 2. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs Looney thanked Mrs S. Abbot and Mrs C. Black for judging, also the - hostesses, and wished all a Merry Christmas. ... Garden Circle Meeting

- v The November meeting of the W.I. gardening circle' was held at Mrs M. King’s home. Mrs Wylde presided over an excellent atendance of members, and also members of the Waiotahi Gardening Circle, were present. On their arrival, Mrs E. B. Smith presented Mrs King with-a lovely bouquet of roses. Two new members welcomed, Mrs G. Watson explained the making of a floral ball. Games and competitions were held out of doors.

Clock golf was won by Mrs R. Looney and at crazy croquet, Mrs L. Cooney and Mrs Addison tied. Guessing animals drawn by members, resulted in both gardening circles being equal. Members enjoyed a stroll around the large garden which seemed to prove quite interesting to all. The afternoon’s competitions drew good entries and results follow: Best flower, Mrs C. Hampton 1, Mrs Hughes ,2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Best vegetable, Mrs Hewitt, Mrs R. White and Mrs G. Mitchell equal, 1, Mrs Hampton 3.

Vase of roses, Mrs Wylde 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs C. Hampton 3. Jazz vase of flowers, Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs Looney 2, Mrs Wylde 3.

At the conclusion of the afternoon, Mrs Wylde thanked Mrs King for the use of her home and garden, also the hostesses and judges. Mrs Smith, on behalf of the visitors, expressed their appreciation at being able to attend the meeting, and said they had thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.