WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Chronicle (Levin), 20 March 1946, Page 4

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

KIMBERLEY ' S MEETING The annual meeting of the Kimberley W.I. was held this month. The president (Mrs. Evans) welcomed members and visitors. After formal business and correspondence had been dealt with, the secretary (Mrs. J. Dome) read a very interesting report on the institute work and war activities during the past year. The treasurer (Mrs. N. McLean) rpad a financial statement which was very satis"factory. Before -vacating the chair, the president gave a short address, in which she thanked all members for their help and co-operation, not only during the past year but during the three years of war when she had been in office. It was especially pleasing to learn that members living a distance away, who, through petrol restrictions, had not been able to attend the meetings,

expressed their intentions of joming up again. In conclusion, Mrs. Evans wished the institute every suceess in the coming year. Mrs. Kelso, from the South Wellington Federation, conducted the general election in which the following officers were elected:— President: Mrs. J. Dome; secretary: Mrs. Denton; treasurer: Mrs. M. Kissane; committee: Mesdames Dome, Denton, Kissane, Crowe, Evans, Hagan, Field, Trim, Saint and Hudson. Mrs. Kelso gave a very instructive and helpful talk on women's work in the post-war world, and showed many ways in which the institute as a body could help in the work of reconstruction. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. Afternoon tea was then served by Mesdames Aitchison and Bryant and the afternoon closed with the singing of the National Anthem, The monthly competitions resulted as follows: — Best spray: Mrs. Field 1, Mrs. Crowe 2, Mrs. J. Griffith 3. Best flower: Mrs. Bryant 1, Mrs. J. Griffith 2, Mrs. Plagan 3. President's prize: Mrs. J. Griffith 1, Mrs. Crowe 2. Points prize: Mrs. Field 1, Mrs. J. Griffith 2, Mrs. J. Dome 3.