WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 31, 9 January 1930, Page 3

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Wainui-o-mata held its usual meeting in the Public Hall, Mr. Eldon Best being the lecturer. The landing of the Maors, their arts, their customs, and their journeyings across the Pacific Ocean and further on into Antarctica proved a subject'of interest to all present. The second part of the afternoon" was devoted to antiques and curios, all-members contributing towards this portion of the programme. A book printed in 1815 in which an account of the Battle of Waterloo appeared was exhibited; a-photograph of Thomas Carlyie and one x of his neckerchiefs,, a tea chest a century old, an Imperial design .painted and designed by one. of the member's great grandmothers when 70 years old, a mustard pot of the original Wedgewood .manufacture, and various medals, ancient ruffs and buckles, snuff boxes, ivory \ jars and frames and many Island and otJier curios all proved of great interest to those present. . i ; A very hearty vote of thanks was ; passed to, Mr. Eldon Best and afternoon tea was then served It was decided to hold a January at- which- Mrs. Waring-Taylor will talk on handcraft subjects and demonstrate seagrass weaving and otheT arts. •-• • '■'".. '•■■'.■;-.