WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20088, 7 November 1939, Page 13

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

NGATAPA There was a good attendance at the October meeting of the Ngatapa Institute. Mrs. Humphreys presided. Competitions resulted:—Lady's Spray. —Mrs. W. Mclldowie, 1: Mrs. D. S. Williams, 2; Miss Jean Campbell, 3. Best Box of Sweets.—Miss Muir, 1; Mrs. W. Mclldowie, 2.

An interesting demonstration of bandaging was given by Mrs. J, C. Fitzgerald, for which she was accorded a vote of thanks. .Members were asked to assist with the catering at the A and P. Show next month. The entries for the sweet pea competition will be judged and members arcasked to buy their exhibits

HINETAPORA

On October 17, the ITinctapora Institute held its monthly meeting, at the residence of Mrs. W. Poi. Mrs. R. Tuheke presided over a fair attendance of members. Luncheon was served on tables decorated with vases of iceland poppies. The president, Mrs. Tuheke, welcomed two visitors, Mrs, D. Kawhia and T. Kaiwai. The competitions resulted as follows:—Worked Apron.—Mrs. P. Whaipooti, 1; Mrs. W. Poi, 2; Mrs. R. Tamiherc, 3. Scones.—Mrs. W. Poi. 1; Mrs. R. Tamiherc, 2.

The prize for most points in cooking was offered by Mrs. W. Waititi. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess, Mrs. W. Poi.

TAMARAU

There was a large attendance at a social evening held on Tuesday, October 24, by the Tamarau Institute. It was a happy gathering, in which all joined in dancing, while some excellent items were submitted.

Mesdames Gray, Hall and Lord gave by request a travesty on "Three Old Maids of Leigh,” and an excellent exhibition of Highland dancing was given by Miss Colleen Perston, accompanied on the bagpipes by Mr. David Miller in full costume. A children’s Monte Carlo waltz was won by Eileen Summers and George Barbour, and the adults’ prizes were won by Miss M. Caleott and Mr. F. Kortc.

MATAKAOA The monthly meeting of the Matakaoa Institute was held on October 20, there being a good attendance. Several letters were read by the secretary, Mrs. Clarke, including one Irom W. Twomey, thanking the institute for a parcel of gifts received for iepei’s on MakogaL Island. Again this month a “bring and buy” was held, the proceeds being for the Red Cross and for the Polish refugee children. Triangular bandages were made and wool was distributed to be knitted into socks. Afternoon tea was served on the Mission House verandah. Competitions resulted as follows: Decorated Bowl. Mrs. Cowan, 1; Mrs. Halliwell, 2. Bowl of Bulbs. —Mrs. Cowan, 1; Mrs. Haddox, 2. OPOUTAMA The Opoutama Institute held the monthly meeting in the hall on October 18, there being a good attendance of members and two visitors. Miss Bowen, who was chosen as a delegate to the Wairoa federation meeting read an interesting report on the proceedings. Mrs. Hill, Wairoa gave a demonstration on door mat making from rope, refooting men’s socks for children, and Italian machine quilting. She also displayed many handmade articles suitable for Christmas gifts. Mrs. Hill was accorded a vote of thanks.

The Opoutama banner, which was hand painted by Mrs. Lancaster, was much admired. Mrs. Mead was the winner of the mystery parcel. A set df bedroom mats given by Mrs. W. Dailey were won by Owen Llyoid, Kopuawhara. The jars of flowers of which there were 14 entries were judged by .Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Clapman. Results: —Mrs. Aiton. 1: Miss .T. Brown, 2; Mesdames Short and W. Dailey, equal, 3. Motions of condolence with Mestheir recent loss of relatives were carried in silence. Mesdames A. Rarere and Mead dames . Hammond and Jobson in were the hostesses for the afternoon. MAKARAKA-MATAWHERO A good attendance of members and visitors was present at the monthly meeting of the Makaraka-Matawhero Women's Institute on November 1, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Livingston. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of those men who had given their lives during the war, both at home and abroad on land, sea, and in the air. Several new members were admitted. 'the president expressed appreciation at the response of members !to the call for gifts for the leper fund, two big parcels having been collected, and also of the generous donation for the Red Cross funds as a result of a “bring and buy,” As it was international day, this year Maori items took pride of place and members greatly enjoyed the efforts of a party of schoolgirls, who, under the tuition of Mrs. Allen, Makaraka, gave a splendid display of work. Mrs. Allen also gave several items herself, all of which were heartily encored. Mrs. Riley was the accompanist for the afternoon.

The Christmas party this year will be combined with the husbands’ evening and will be held on December 14. members to bring their gifts to the next meeting of the Women's Institute, which would help the committee greatly in preparing for the Christmas tree. Votes of thanks were extended to the artists, and also to Mrs. Langford, who gave a very interesting talk on her travels in Canada.

RAKAURGA The attendance at the October meeting of the Rakauroa Institute was better than usual. The president welcomed a visitor from Christchurch.

Mrs. Bell gave an interesting demonstration on the making of knitted bed socks and crocheted tea cosy, representing a basket of flowers. The competition resulted:—Jug of Spring Flowers. —Mrs. Hutchinson, 1; Miss L. Beau fay. 2.

TAKITIMU

The October meeting of the Takitimu Institute was held at No. 1 Fitzhcrbcrt street. Mrs. Rangiuin, the president, was in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. .

Sympathy was expressed to members who were absent through illness.

An interesting demonstration on first steps of kit-making with (lax, was given by Mrs. Keiha. The monthlv competitions resulted: Child's School Lunch.—Mrs. Pitt, 1; Mrs. Nasmith, 2. Papiere Macho. —Miss Taylor, 1

WHARERATA

The monthly meeting of the Wharerata Institute was held on November 1 in the Wharerata Hall. There was a very small attendance. The gardening circle was presided over by Mrs. W, McGuinness who read several articles on stock troubles, growing asters and exhibition zinnias and the month’s garden duties. The general meeting was opened in the afternoon by the president, Mrs. O. Swarbrick, who welcomed those present and received apologies for absence.

A talk on international ideals, given by Captain R. Carew. was much appreciated. A draw was made for Christmas presents for next month. The Golden Thread talk on Scotland presented by Mrs. A. Clark, included some very interesting facts about the Orkney and Shetland Islands.

Hostesses for the day were Mrs. A N. West and Mrs. G. B. McAra.

WHATATUTU October 17 was a red-letter day for the Whatatutu Institute, which held its meetings in the new institute rooms, which had boon recently renovated. Mr. Howard presented the paper, the work being carried out by a band including Mesdames Shaw, Tait, Pevreal, King, Campbell, Howard and Misses Howard and Casey. Arrangements were made to celebrate the institute’s ninth birthday in the hall on November 15 by holding a social evening and dance. The usual “bring and buy” was held. Donations for the lepers’ fund were received, and also a collection of articles for the institute’s entry for the Agricultural and Pastoral Show.

Tlie competitions resulted as follow: Native flowers: Mrs. Howard 1, Mrs. McLeod and Miss O. Russell equal 2. Mutton pasties: Miss O. Russell I, Mrs. McLeod 2, Miss A. Russell 3. New Zealand wool: Mrs. A. Russell 1, Mrs. Shaw 2. ORMOND A pleasant afternoon was spent by the Ormond Institute on November 1. Mrs. Bowes presiding over a fair attendance of members. An invitation was received from the Whatatutu Institute to their birthday on the evening of November 15. A communication was received from headquarters concerning the newlypublished Pioneer Tales, which is now on sale amongst institute members. Miss Lovelock was appointed the delegate to attend the half-yearly council meeting on December I, to be held at Gisborne.

Mrs. C. Cameron's baby was presented with a silver spoon. Miss Jean Pardoe was the recipient of a wedding present from the Ormond Institute. The gift being a handsome china dog ornament. A crystal vase was also presented to her on behalf of the dramatic circle.

The half-yearly prizes in connection with tlie competitions were won by Mrs. Lovelock, Miss I. Pardoe and Mrs. W. Pardoe. Prizes were also given to Mrs. Lister, Mrs. G. Parsons and Mrs. I. R. Jones was runner-up for making tho highest amount out of 2s in three months.

Mrs. Long provided two amusements which were popular. Mrs. Stephenson and Miss Lovelock were the winners.

Mrs. I. R. Jones made and presented a handsome cushion for competition, which was won by Miss Jackson. Another made by Miss Johnston was won by Miss M. Farrow and Mrs. W. Pardoe's tea cosy was won by Miss Jean Pardoe.

Competitions resulted as follows: — Vase of Antirrhimums. —Mrs. I. R. Jones, 1; Mrs. Gumming, 2; and Miss Dixon and -Miss Jennings, equal, 3. Piece of Hairpin Work. —Mrs. Pcvereal, 1: Mrs. Pardoe, 2.