RISSINGTON BRANCH

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 37, 6 November 1937, Page 8

RISSINGTON BRANCH

The Rissington Women's Institute beld their monthly meeting in the hall, Miss Jerome tspencer presiding over a \ery good attendance of members. The delegates from this institute gave their report of the Nortliern H.B. L,,ederation's meeting held receptly and cliis was followed by an excellent demonstration on preserving given by Mrs. L. W. Goldhnch, of Havelock Xorth. Sbe also had on view some oi her own preserves. Mrs. Goldfinch spoke ax length on the various ways of preserving i'ruits, and pointed out riorae of the mistakes often made whe'n preserving, the chief being inefficient sterilisation of bottles and lids. Sevt eral j^uestions were askgj^ and she was

hpgrtily. thanked .for her useful demonstration,; .1 • . •». . ■ ■ Mrs'. C. Clarke, another visit.or, gave some us.ef jil f hints in. connection. with liower : shows and markets, especially mentioning. .sh'oulder1 6prays and vases Of flowers' arranged for effect. , . .SSeveral: woollen. garments for the Red Crpss were on view and. had been, made ■by-ohe.of our oldest members,, Mrs. Jliwart. M'rs. Carmichael won 'the sweets competxtiqn. .. ' . •. ° The hos.tesses for the afternoon .wereMrs. Mulqueehy and Mrs. Puddee. Buggestions and hints wero in'vited in connection with the market to be held.on JNovember 26. . The singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a very pleasant afternoon. . ,