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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 52, Issue 3288, 14 July 1943, Page 6

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MERCURY BAY INSTITUTE INTERESTING AFTERNOON MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT In her opening words at the Mercury Bay Women’s Institute meeting, Mrs E. Russell in her capacity as vice-president, extended a hearty welcome to all present and sai’d how pleasant it was seeing so many members present in spite of the had weather. In the absence of Mrs Ralph, at the Dominion Conference, Mrs Russell made a capable chairwoman. After the correspondence and minutes had been read, Mrs McKenzie as organiser of the Whitianga Spinning Circle was called upon to talk on the Spinning’ Circle’s visit to Coroglen Institute. Mrs McKenzie described in a humorous manner, the arrival of the Spinning Group at Coroglen, and mentioned that Coroglen had been favourably impressed with the display of work. It was proposed that an invitation to visit the Mercury Bay Institute be forwarded to Coroglen. In the absence of Mrs Armstrong; Miss J. Smith read a pioneer tale to the gathering after which the roll call “What shop I would like to keep”, was given. Mi’s J. A. S. Gamble was nominated as a new institute member by Mrs J. W. Smith and was welcomed to the meeting. ‘

The entertainment was in the hands of several capable and talented musicians and members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Mrs Sharpies and Miss E. Lee gave several musical items in combination and theii’ pianoforte duet rendering of “The Blue Danube” was particularly (beautiful., Mrs C. Hare gave a medley of popular songs on ■her accordion and was received with much acclamation. Prior to the . serving of a bounteous afternoon tea by the hostesses Mrs Worden, Mr s A. McLeod and Mrs J. W. Smith, an amusing article entitled “Private Enterprise” was read by Mrs Russell. After afternoon tea, the leading musicians again entertained, their contributions being a solo by Miss Lee accompanied by Mrs Sharpies; “Brown Bird Singing” and “Annie Laurie” given as a duet by Mrs Russell and Miss Lee, accompanist, Mrs Sharpies. Mrs 'C. Hare was returned to the stage with much acclamation and again entertained with a selection of popular melodies. Miss Lee (piano) and Mi’s Sharpies (violin) gave a clever rendering of “The ■Guitar Players,” followed b> a pianoforte duet “The Witches’ Flight.” Members joined in a community sing song and learnt a new institute song “Ode To Friendship.” The words in this song were strikingly beautiful. The vice-president passed a vote of thanks to the entertainers and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.

QOROMANDEL INSTITUTE RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS Tlie July meeting of the Coromandel Branch of the Women’s Institute, was. held i n the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday, July 7, Mr s D. Strongman presiding 1 over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the Institute Prayer. ' The federation president’s monthly letter.was read. It was resolved that Mrs i'Strongman, the delegate to Dominion Conference be given power to vote on all remits and business as she thought fit. The remits were read and discussed. ..The roll call “Incidents during school days” was well responded ■to and proved amusing. Various arrangem'ents were cussed in connection' with the institute’s monster effort in aid of .patriotic funds to be held*, an.. October. 7 < A competition for. month is' be a verse containing. '; 'the-' word “penny,” the winner’s to <be".:sung to a well-known tune as a in.eans bf/cdU lecting funds at the ’Minstrel Fair.’ The institute song yrak suiig." ’ ; A wall competition was* won by Mrs McKinley 1, Mrs Inglis 2, Mrs James and Mrs Surrnan 3. ■ ; • -:The president’ : comniended the members on the excellent quality and quantity Of . competitions. - t 'Competition results were as.’follows j, .. .. : • Fig jam.—Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs

| King 2, Mrs Eric Turner 3. Shoulder- spray..;—Mrs King 1, Miss Russell 2, Mrs Inglis 3. GeniJSfT—Mi’S t.Sti'ongman. 'l, MissRussell 2, Mrs-Anderson 3. •si' Garr.otsj-^Mrs;.-. McKinley ' 1,, "Mrs j King 2, Mrs- .Anderson'. 3-. . | Something. new 7 from something I bld.Mrs Gillivei 1 .1, Mrs -..McKenzie 2, JJdrs ’ King 3. • ' . ? Nightdress (to go to - hospital,).—! Mrs/Reddy-1, Miss Russell 2. • Th?;-meeting .■‘closed' with... th®’ National Anthem. ’