WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21413, 4 March 1935, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

EALING The Ealing branch of the Women's Institute held a very successful flower show at the residence of Mrs H. C. B. Withell recently, when there were a number of visitors "present. In spite of the dry season the standard of the entries was high. The results in the various classes were as follows: Rose specimen bloom, Mrs Tarbottom 1 ana 3, Mrs Gidding 2; aster specimen bloom, Mrs Giddings 1, 2, 3; zinnias, Miss P. Withell 1, 2; delphinium, one spike, Mrs Tarbottom 1; salpiglossis in vase, Mrs Giddings 1; petunias, three blooms, Mrs Gididngs 1, 2; hydrangea, one truss, Mrs P. Good 1; geranium specimen bloom, Mrs W. Forsyth 1; dahlias, three blooms, any variety, Mrs Tarbottom 1, 2, Mrs J. Withell 3; gladiolus, one spike, Mrs W. Forsytn 1, 2 3; collection of cut blooms other than stated, Mrs Giddings 1, Mrs B. Withell 2; bowl of mixed annuals, Mrs B. Withell 1; Mrs Tarbottom 2, Mrs Giddings 3; bowl of autumn foliage or berries, Mrs B. Withell 1; bowl of calendulas, Mrs J. Withell; bowl of French or African marigolds, Mrs A. Donaldson 1, Mrs J. Withell 2. Mrs Giddings 3; vase of asters, Miss P.

Good 1, Mrs Giddings 2, Mrs J. Withell 3; floating bowl, Mrs Giddings 1, Miss P. Withell 2, Mrs A. Donaldson 3. Games were played on the tennis lawn and the winners B were: Suitcase race, Miss S. Simpson; peanut race, Mrs Patrick. During the afternoon the judges, Mrs Dillon and Mr R. Millichamp, gave a talk on the growing and showing of flowers. WINCHESTER The monthly meeting of the Winchester Women's Institute was well attended and was conducted by the young people. Miss Louie Alexander was president, and Miss D. Opie secretary. A vote of condolence was extended to Mrs Percy Barker in the loss of her daughter, and Mrs J. C. South in the death of her brother. The motions were carried in silence. Mr T. H. Langford gave an address on the electrical power in South Canterbury. The following resolution was proposed, to be forwarded to the secretary of the South Canterbury Power Board: —"We, the members of the Winchester Women's Institute, wholeheartedly support the South Canterbury Power Board in its efforts toward unity of electrical power in

South Canterbury." Mrs J. Deßenzy was appointed conductor of the choir. Nominations were received for the committee for the ensuing year. A competition for the premier bloom resulted as follows: Mrs T. A. Deßenzy 1, Miss L. Alexander 2 and 3. The hostesses were Misses D. Opie, M. Currie, L. Alexander, J. Gudsell, K. Sauer, B. Baldock, and B. Wilks. MILFORI) Mrs D. Brown presided at The monthly meeting of the Milford Women's Institute, when the opportunity was taken to make a presentation to Mrs W. Ward (nee Miss P. Seward). The competition for the afternoon resulted:—Mrs D. King 1, Mrs D. Brown 2 Mrs R. Prattlcy and Miss P. Seward

equal 3. The hostesses were Misses E. and M. Macaulay. LOWCUFFE In spite of the bad weather there was a fair attendance at the February meeting of the Lowcliil'c Women's Institute, presided over by Mrs Hawkc. A letter was received from Sir Clutha McKenzie thanking members for their good wishes and congratulations. An invitation to attend a garden party and bazaar to be held by the Ealing Women's Institute was accepted. Mrs Campbell and Miss Owcnsworth were | appointed delegates to the half-yearly federation meeting at Gcraldinc, and Mesdames Smith and Campbell were appointed to make arrangements for the printing of the new programmes. Nominations were received and arrangements were made in connexion with the election of the new committee. Afternoon ted was then served by the hostesses, Mrs Riddicliffe and Mrs Owensworth and- Miss Owensworth. Mrs Glenie (Ashburton) gave a most enjoyable and interesting demonstration on the making of floral bouquets, for which Miss Armstrong moved a vote of thanks. Mrs Glenie

and Mrs Reid judged the competitions, results being as follows:—Best wr-ked apron, Mrs R. Campbell 1. Mis- McKie 2, Mrs Cross, jun., 3: best six potatoes, uniform size and shape, and three carrots, Mrs W. Campbell 1, Miss McKie 2, Mrs Smith 3. It was announced that the social in aid of the drama circle be held on FeDruary 28. Two comnetitions. "Bird Names." won by Mrs Bell, and "Names of Songs." won by Miss E. Anderson, brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. COALGATE

A second gathering of friends and supporters of the Coalgatc Women's Institute was held in the Saleyards Hall, when progressive euchre was played. The winners were: —Women, Mrs M. Kellaway 1, Mrs C. Collings 2; consolation. Mrs P. Prestidge; men, Mr Jack Benny 1, Mr Tom Joyce 2; consolation, Mr S. E. Smith. The next euchre evening for funds will be held on Friday, March 8.