WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20040, 12 September 1939, Page 14

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

KORANGA The monthly meeting of the Koranga Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Sinton. Mrs. Sinton presided. The demonstration of wool rug making given by Mrs. Sinton. was much appreciated. xUunet* The competition, a piece of hairpin work, was won by Mrs. Bell, with Mrs. Peach second. HINETAPORA The August meeting of the Hinelapora Institute was held in Tawhiorangi Hall, Mangahanea. Mrs. Milner presided over a fair attendance of members, in the absence of Mrs. Tuheke. The competitions judged by Mrs. E. Beach resulted: —Best worked nightdress—Mrs. Whaipooto 1 and 2. Door mat out of stockings—Mrs. Whaipooti 1. Taniko purse—Mrs. Milner 1. ORMOND There was a good attendance of members of the Ormond Institute which was presided over by Mrs. Bowes. A vote of condolence was passed to Mr. Reynolds and family.

It was decided to abandon the pro nosed trio to Tolaga Bav. Miss Ambridge ■ gave a demonstration on making scones, sponges and pufl pastry in an electric stove. The dramatic circle staged a. short nlaylet which *was presented by the Misses Parsons. The competition winners were Mrs. McMillan and Miss Jackson. Results of the competitions were:—Piece of Tapestry.—Mrs. Lovelock, 1; Mrs. Bowes, 2. Puff Pastry.— Mrs. 'Lovelock, 1; Miss I. Pardoe, 2. EAST CAPE The monthly meeting ol the East Cape Women’s Institute was held in the meeting house at Iloroera, Mrs. Kohere presiding. There was a fair attendance of members. The institute decided to send a pair of slippers, as a present, for the president, Mrs. Henderson, who is in the Wellington Hospital. The competitions for the month resulted: —Something for a baby boy. —Mr. Mbhi Korohina, 1 Mrs. Dewes, 2. Shortbread.—Miss Ora Kohere, 1; Mrs. Goldsmith, 2. The prizes for most' points during the last three months were won by Miss Becky Walker, first, with Mrs. Dewes, second. Mrs. Potae, with the help of Mrs. Hale, served luncheon to the members, and the Tokararangi footballers and their friends. PUHA There was a good attendance of members at the August meeting of the Puha Women’s Institute. The president, Mrs. Bayley, presided. The winners of the competitions were as follows:—Best article from one yard of material. —Miss Newing,,.

1; Mrs. Mooney, 2; Mrs. Thompson, 3. Bowl of Spring Flowers. —Mrs. Cameron, 1; Mrs. Bagiev, 2 and 3. . Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Thompson and Sefton.

In the afternoon, Mrs. Wicksteed, president of the Poverty Bav federa-

tion, and Mrs.. Wright, secretary, were welcomed by the presidents of the Puha, Te Karaka and Whatatutu branches. Miss Howard, president of

the Whatatutu branch, presented both visitors with posies. Mrs. Wicksteed and Mrs. Wright gave instructive addresses on the aims and objects of the movement. A pianoforte solo, played by Miss Coates, was much appreciated. The Whatatutu members staged a very amusing competition, Mrs. Mulholland being the winner. MAUNGARONGO The monthly meeting of the Maungarongo Institute was held at Ruatoria on August 28, Mrs. R. Walker presiding. Mrs. H. Te Kira welcomed visitors, among whom were Mrs. J. Patiki and Miss T. liauraki, Hinetapora; Mrs. K. Tuhou, Misses Walker, Pei Awatere and Taukamo. Miss L. Tatare was enrolled. Mrs. A. Chipcnase was elected to succeed the late Mrs. R. Waihi as vice-president. All stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of Mrs. R. Waihi. The competition results were:— Sewing, Embroidered Apron.—Mrs. A. Chipchase and Mrs. R. Terauna, equal, 1; Mrs. A. Tihore and Mrs. P. Reedy, equal, 3; Mrs. R. Harvey and Miss C. Poi, equal, 5. Cooking, Yeast Buns.—Mrs. A. Chipchase, 1; Mrs. R. Harvey, 2; Miss C. Poi, 3. Maori Art, Taniko Headband.—Mrs. 11. Te Kira, 1; Mrs. R. Terauna, 2; Mrs. P. Reedy, 3. Maori Art, Kit. —Miss C. Poi, 1; Mrs. R. Terauna, 2. The points prize for the first tot* 1 ’ rnonths was won by Mrs. A. Terauna. Another prize was won by Mrs. P. Reedy. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs. C. Hunter and Mrs. A. Chipchase. MAKARAKA-MATAWHERO

A pleasing change marked the opening of the monthly meeting of the Makaraka-Matawhero Institute held in the hall on Wednesday afternoon, when the New Zealand national anthem was sung in lieu of the institute ode. - The president, Mrs. Livingston, spoke of the outbreak of war and emphasised the need for each doing whatever lay in her path to help King and country. Mrs. MacKenzie, St. John Ambulance, and Mrs. Lewis, . Red Cross Society, each spoke on the different Work that could be done, after which it was decided to call a meeting of all those interested with a view to forming a class in Makaraka. A letter was read from the federation secretary regarding the Paddy's market to be held in town on October 13, when Makaraka members control the afternoon teas with Mrs. O'Connell in charge. Several visitors were accorded a hearty welcome and members , expressed sympathy with Mrs. O'Donnell, who is ill in hospital. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs. O'Connell, Wacrenga-a-hika, on her double bereavement. Competitions resulted as follow: — Best Bloom. —Mrs. Cornelius, 1; Mrs. Olding 2; Mrs. O’Meara, 3. Best article in Organdie.—Mrs. Butler, 1; Mrs. Olding 2; Miss Mavis Jackson, 3.

MATAKAOA The Matawaoa Institute met on Au"ust 26, Mrs. Halliwell presiding. Mrs. Clarke, secretary, read an appeal from the secretary oi the Makogai leper fund asking for gifts for Christinas.

Nurse Banks gave a most instructive lecture and demonstration on poulticing. She aiso explained how to disinfect a room.

Several meal planning charts from the Victoria University College were distributed and some orders taken for the new cookery book.

The competitions resulted: —Bulbs.' — Mrs. Cowan, 1; Mrs. Clarke, 2; Mrs. Murtagh.-3. Vase of Iceland Poppies.

—Mrs. Cowan. 1; Mrs. Fraser, 2. Plate of Biscuits.—Miss Halliwell, 1; Mrs. Maddox, 2. Prettiest Coathanger. -—Miss Halliwell, 1; Mrs. Cowan, 2. WHARERATA The JVharerata Institute held its monthly meeting in the Wharerata Hall on September 6. Vases of daffodils and other spring blooms made a lovely setting for the gardening circle meeting, which was presided over by Mrs. W. McGuinness. Papers on sweet pea trenching and growing potatoes were read.

After lunch the general meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. O. Swarbrick, who welcomed those present, including the visitors, Mrs. 11. Lange and Miss P. Lange. It was decided to hold a dance on September 22 if possible, in aid of painting and repairing the hall.

The Golden Thread talk on China, given by Miss J. Bushnell, was very interesting.

A demonstration on applique work was given by Mrs. G. B. McAra and members are to applique a tea towel for next month’s competition. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess, Mrs. B. Jones and Mrs. A. Jones. TAMARAU The monthly meeting of the Tamarau Women’s Institute was held in the Kaiti Church Hall, there being a very good attendance. The president, Mrs. Wallen, was once again well enough to take the chair and if is hoped this improvement in health will continue. The same sentiment was oppressed to Mrs. Mason, who was present again. Sympathy was expressed towards Mrs. Mogford, who is in hospital, Mrs. Hall, whose husband is ill, and other members who were suffering.

Mrs. Wallen mentioned in her talk that the institute would hold itself ready to hein in anv way that the present conditions demanded, individual members each agreeing, according to their different capabilities.

Reports were given by the various circle conveners as follows: — Cards (Mesdames .MacDonald and Campbell).—Fortnightly meetings in the Kaiti Church Hall are well attended and enjoyed, amongst last meeting’s winners being Mr. Gray and Mrs. O’Kane. Arts and Crafts (Mesdames Graham and Tasker). —Meetings every alternate Tuesday at the Kaiti Church Hall arc well attended, and during Inst month sweet boxes were made and several interesting demonstrations given, a banner for the institute also being in preparation. The next meeting will be on September 19. Gardening (Mesdames Mason and Campbell).—The next meeting will be hold at Mrs. Mason’s home to-day, the competition being four best blooms. Very instructive talks are given at these meetings, which are held on alternate Tuesdays. Members were reminded of a flower show to be held in the Makaraka Hall verv shortly under hie auspices of the MakarakaMntawhero institute. Drama (Mesdames Elliott and Forman). —The meeting will be held tomorrow evening. Arrangements are well in hand for the social evening to be held on September 26, and also for another children’s concert, the date to be announced later. More members are requested to join, and if possible, with their husbands.

The roll call was called, members stating now they would spend £IOO. A 'holiday and a 'trip to the Exhibition being generally desired, one member thinking she might spend hers on beauty treatments first. Every-day things" were forgotten during this rollcall, all members speaking and no lines being collected. A new member, Miss Calcott, was welcomed, and given the task of conducting the debate which had been arranged tor the social half-hour. •‘That large families were more desirable than small” was the subject of the debate, those speaking being Mesdfimes Mason, Tucker, and A. Campbell for the affirmative, and Mesdames Dennis, Hall and Tasker for the negative. All members had a good grasp of tlie subject and spoke so convincingly that Miss Calcott decided (lie result was a draw. A vote of thanks was heartily accorded Miss Calcott.

A competition, a plate of sandwiches, resulted in wins for Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs Legg.

Members also agreed that in future afternoon tea would consist of plain food only and no cakes, until things were more settled. The hostesses for the next meeting will be Mesdames Parker, ProlTitt. Rhodes, Rothwell, Tasker and Tucker.