WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Chronicle (Levin), 22 July 1946, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

I ^ j JULY MEETING HELD A blazing fire and bright decorations of rhododendrons oi 4 holiy berries made the hall cheery for thc July meeting of the Shannon Women 's Institute. Mrs. J. A. Easton presided over the 24 members present and welcomed Mrs. Blaikie, of Auckland, who, prior to leaving Shannon eleven years ago, was an enthusiastic member and treasurer for tliree years, Mrs. R. R. Lind, who once a ycar provides a delightful aftefnoon's musical entertainmcnt, for members, and Mrs. R. P. Lcster, a new-comer from Lake Colcridge. A letter written on behalf of Mrs. A. Jensen who is in hospital, expressing grateful thanks for the many flowers sent her and the cheerful letter received, was read. Mrs. A. E. Burling rcported that while in Palmerston North she had met the W.I. hospital visitor, Mrs. Penketh, on her way to visit the sick. She exprcssed to Mrs. Burling her appreciation for the ne.v bicycle ; the baskef appended and the luggage carrier were then overflowing with parcels of fruitto be distiibuted to the sick. She herself had purchased a light for the bicycle; this was necessary as the hospital was often visited at night. The remits for 'the annual conforence to be held in Wellington next wcck were discusscd and the local delegate was instructed how to vote on them. The nonnnations for the Dominion executive committee and the Associated Countrymen of the World were peruscd and thc names marked of thoso whom the Shannon W.I. wished to be elected. Mrs. Lestcr ably entertained with a realistic word picturc of the Lake Coleridge W.I., commcncing with 'the setting out -to the monthly meeting, which is quite an evenr,, the comments passed by the nonmembers and the work and interests of that institute. She stated that it was a very isolated community, 78 miles from Christ- ; church. There membership at the most was 16, but now there were : only 12, and it was sad news to ' them when she, their presidentj left. Now word had been received: that their secretary was also leav- ! ing and coming to reside at Mangaore. Mrs. Lester stressed the , great beneflt it was to this institute that delegates had been ablei to attend round table conferencesl in Christchurch. From Mrs. Les- ; ter's talk it was evident that this , very small W.I. was exceedingly ' active in participating in worthyj causes. i Afternoon tea was served by the j hostesses, Mesdames A. Richards , and W. Radford, while all joined; in a friendly chat. Floral sprays of welcome were presented to Mrs. 1 Blaikie and Mrs. Lester. Competition winners were:—: Best single bloom: Mrs. Sinclair 1, Mrs. L. Sinclair 2, Mrs. Thorne 3.; Best cluster: Mrs. J. Sinclair 1, Mrs. D. Fitzgerald 2, Mrs. W. Rad- ■ ford 3. Sugar bag article: Mrs.1 Sinclair1 1, Mrs. C. Veale 2. Thrift

article: Mrs. Sinclair 1, Mrs. Roberts 2. Competitions for next montlx will be best bloom, thrift article and something for father's day. The tea hostesses and room stewards for the September meeting will be Mesdames E. Chester and E. Thorne.