WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19980, 4 July 1939, Page 13

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

RAKAUROA acwswaw The Rakauroa Institute meeting was well attended, the seventh anniversary being celebrated. The president welcomed visitors from Otoko and MoluMotuhora Institutes, as well as representatives from Gisborne. A debate on modern and ancient women’s fashions resulted in a win for modern dress. The handsome birthday cake was cut by the retiring president. RUATORIA "Let us look to the future and not to the past," was the motto for the June meeting of the Ruatoria Women’s Institute. A talk was given on the “First Aid cburse of the St. John Ambulance Association,” and members who desired to procure first aid home nursing and catechism books were asked to apply to the secretary. Miss Brown demonstrated folk dancing, which was much appreciated. . The spontaneous generosity towards the cbmmunity chest was very gratifying. Afternoon tea was served. WAERENGA-A-HIKA There was a good , attendance at the June meeting of the Waerenga-a-hika Women’s Institute, over which Mrs. O’Connell presided. A comprehensive report of the federation council meeting was read by the delegate, Mrs. Barrow. The roll call, “Scotch Jokes,” caused much amusement. 1 A euchre party and dance was arranged for July 15, and it was decided to hold a “bring and buy” at the next meeting, in aid of the Flunket Society’s Truby King memorial fund. An instructive demonstration ot making quilted cushions was given by Miss Dixon. Members responded to the national emergency call. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Carr and Brown.

WHAKAKI \ The monthly meeting of the Whakaki Institute whs held on June 16 The gathering also took the form ol a farewell for Miss GPhairn, president, who has been transferred to Ruatahuna. Mrs. Pinfold presented Miss Phairn with a flower bowl and a pretty picture, as a token of remembrance from Whakaki. Sister May Gardiner, who was present, also farewelled Miss Phairn. then gave members a very interesting lecture on institute work and aims. Mrs. Hill gave a demonstration of rug-making, heater mending, and remodelling a man’s sock to fit a child. The competitions' resulted: —Handkerchief from a salt bag.—'Mrs. P. Smith and Mrs. W. Smitn 1; Mrs. T. Walker, 3; Mrs. Kahukura, 4. Best Pot at Jelly.—Brs. P. Wilson, 1; Mrs. J. M Taylor, 2; Mrs. Kahukura, 3. Best Bloom—Mrs. A. H. Harrison, 1: Mrs. G. D. Taylor; 2. The hostesses Were Mrs. P. and W. Smith.

MAUNGARONGO The Maungarongo Institute meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. R. Waihi, and because Mrs. R. Walker, president, was unable to attend on account of her mother’s death, Mrs. R. Waihi, vice-president, occupied the chair.

Sympathy was extended to Mrs. Walker and her family, and it was decided that a letter and a small donation 'be sent to her on behalf of the Maungarongo institute. All stood in silence.

Three new members were enrolled: Mrs; C. Hunter, Mrs. H. Tekira, and Mrs. A. Tihore. The vice-president welcomed all visitors, and among these were Mrs. C. Hunter, Ruatoria, Mrs. J. Maxwell, Hinetapora, and Mrs, K. Potaka.

A demonstration in patching was given by Mrs. K. Whiu and was accorded a vote of thanks. Mrs. P. Reedy presented a duchess set in hairpin. work, to foe used as a raffle to raise funds for the institute. The competition results were: —Sewing.— Tablecloth from flour-bags: Mrs. A. bhipchase 1, Mrs. R: Waihi 2, Mrs. R‘. Terauna 3. Cooking.--Scones: Mrs. R. Terauna 1, Miss C'. Poi 2, Mrs. H. Takurua 3. Maori Art. —Kumara kil: Mrs. H. Takurua l,.Mrs. R. Wafhi 2. Afternoon tea was served iby the hostesses, Mrs. H. Tekira, Miss J. Mangu, and Mrs. K. Riki. ,

WHAREKAHIKA The Wharekahika Institute held its monthly meeting in the Hinemaurea dining-hall on June 20. The vicepresident, Mrs. M. Palmru, presided. Competitions resulted as follows: Sewing, Embroidered Supper Cloth Mrs. Solomon and Mrs. Stainton, 1; Mrs. Ruha and, Mrs. Pahuru, 2; Mrs. Tipuna, 3. Cooking.—Mrs. Edwards, 1; Mrs. Ruha, 2. Flowers.—Bulbs, Mrs. Ruha, 1; collection, Mrs. Stainton, 2.

HINETAPCTRA The June meeting of the Hinetapora Institute was held in the Tawhiorangi Hall on June 22, there being a fair attendance. Mrs. K. Milne presided in the absence of the president. One visitor. Mrs. Winkleman, was present. Competitions resulted as follow: — Sewing—-Mrs. K. Milner. 1. Cooking— Mrs. N. Kaiwai. 1. Four-cornered Kit—Mrs. K. Milner, 1.

A piano solo was played by Mrs. P. Tepuni, accompanied with a Maori action song given by members. ■ Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames K. Milner and P. Whaipooti. BARTLETTS The Bartletts Institute held its meeting on June 14, and in the unavoidable absence of the p-esident, Mrs. Tomlinson occupied the chair. The Golden Thread series was taken by Mrs. Tomlinson, who outlined a holiday spent touring between Wanganui and Kirikiri. The points competition for the best hand-embroidered handkerchief was won by Mrs. Breingan, Mrs. Borst being second. A general knowledge test was won iby Mrs. Tomlinson and Miss J. Clanachan. Mrs. Tomlinson thanked Mrs. Breingan for the varied and interesting questions she listed. Several members expressed deep regret at Mrs. Tomlinson’s departure from the district and wished her luck in her new venture in Wairoa. WHATATUTU A well attended meeting of the Whatatutu Institute was held at Mrs. Clark's home on June 22. The gathering which took the .form of an Irish afternoon, was presided over by Mrs. McLeod in the absence of the president, Miss Howard, who was indisposed. "Does Your Mother Come From Ireland” was sung, Mrs. Shaw playing the accompaniment.

Competitions resulted as follows: D’Oyley in Irish Linen.—Miss E. Pevreal 1, Mrs. Shaw 2, Miss O. Russell 3. Buttermilk Cake.—Mrs. King 1, Miss A. Russell 2, Miss O. Russell 3. Three Potatoes.—Miss A. Russell L Miss O. Russell 2.

A pleasant social half-hour was spent and afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Mrs. Duncan and Miss O. Russell.

The “bring and buy” was well patronised. This part of the programme was.a popular innovation for increasing the funds, and next month a second “bring and buy” will be held to assist with funds for the rest room.

OPOUTAMA The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on June 21, in the hall, the president presiding over -a good attendance, which included several visitors from Kopuawhara and the surrounding districts.

A “bring .and buy” was held, and the institute benefited also from the proceeds from the produce stall of which Mrs. Hopi and Miss Bowen were in charge. Mesdames Mead and Murry had the new goods stall, and Mrs. Aiton and Mrs. Short the commission stall. The roll call was, loz of tea. Mrs. Dailey conducted an amusing competition, in which Mrs. Worsfold and Mrs. Gibson tied for first place. An estimating competition was arranged by Mrs. Ash and won by Mrs. J. Ormond.

An apology for absence was received from Mrs. Bendall and all members were sorry to know that she was in hospital and wished her a speedy recovery.

The competitions resulted: —Italian Quilting.—Mrs. Ash, 1 and 2; Mrs. Short and Miss Brown, equal, 3. Blodm.—Mesdames Aiton and Gemmell, 1, Mrs. Foster, 2: Mrs. Ash and Miss Bowen, 3. Jar of Jam. —Mrs. J. Ormond, 1: Mrs. Rarere, 2; Mesdames Bendall, Ormond and Dailey, 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Dailey and Foster.

PUHA The Puha institute held its monthly meeting in the Puha Hall, Mrs. Bay ley presiding over a good attendance. It was decided to hold crafts day on July 19, members deciding to do leather work.

The committee announced that it had been decided to hold the birthday celebrations on July 13. Members of neighbouring institutes were invited to lunch. Winners of the competitions were as follows: Best knitted article. —Mrs. Thompson, 1 and 3; Mrs. Atkins, 2. Three varieties of eggless biscuits.—'Mrs. Cameron, 1; Mrs. Atkins, 2. After lunch members visited the home of Mrs. F. Atkins, where Mrs. McLeod, Whatatutu, gave an interesting and instructive demonstration on rc.se pruning. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Greatbatch.