FROM DAY TO DAY

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 25, 24 October 1942, Page 5

FROM DAY TO DAY

News And Notes Some Recent Meetings. A talk on her travels m Java by Mrs. Haggitt, demonstrations of papier macne work and smocking by Mrs. Stewart, a bring-and-buy sale, the proceeds or which added considerably to the soldiers. parcel fund, together with the ninth birthdaycelebration of the institute, were highlights of the Porirua Womens Institute recent meetings. The institute is proud to report the sending of 32 soldiers parcels, 24 of them: being Christmas parcels. Patriotic Afternoon. Rcently the Miramar Townswomens Guild, Dominion Federation, held a patriotic afternoon at St. Aidan’s Hall, Wellington. Games, dancing and competitions were held and items given. 1 roceeds will be sent to the fighting services at Miramar. The guild hopes to hold another patriotic afternoon shortly. Address on Music. When the Johnsonville branch of the League of Mothers met recently a most enjoyable programme was given by Sirs. Cable, Karorl, who spoke on ‘‘The Influence of Slusic.” her talk being illustrated with appropriate items by the Karori Lyric Singers. Sewing for the Fighting French. The Stokes Valley Women’s Institute held its October meeting in the Wesley Hall, Lower Hutt. Articles of clothing made up for the Fighting French was the competition for the month, which was won by Sirs. Robertson, with Sliss McGregor second. Knitting and sewing for all sections of the forces are being carried on efficiently by many members. Sirs. Dowse presided, and the programme, organized by a Lower Hutt, member, included items by Slesdames Lines, Parkos and Anderson. A talkjwas given by Sirs. Craig SlcKenzie on New Zealand poets and their works.