Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 301, 21 December 1939, Page 10

Women’s Institutes

BUNNYTHORPE There was a good attendance of members at the December meeting over which Mrs. Jackson presided, welcoming visitors, including many children, Mrs. Lassen was enrolled as a new member. As there is no meeting next month and the Feilding Show is held before the February meeting, it was decided not to have an entry. The institute flower show is to be held on February 24, schedules will bo out shortly and can be obtained from the Glaxo factory. The afternoon was then given over to the children with the following items:— Song, ‘ ‘Little Sir Echo/' solo part by Pat Jepson, “Echo” Ronny Baker; chorus girls and boys choir; encore number, “Hoeri Ra,” solo part by L. Faulkner, Pat Jepson and R. Baker; play, “Lost Sixpence/' those taking part, Isobcl Stewart, Doreen Butler and Margaret Stevens; Roger Abraham then delighted wiith a humorous recitation, * ‘ Down by the Pond.' ' Then followed another play, “Actions Speak Louder Than Words,” the performers being Leo Faulkner, Ray Stevens, Shirley Guy and Pat McMillan. Song, “When We Were Young One Day,” Pat Jepsen. Six tiny tots gave of their best in resitations, the concluding item being a song by Shirley Guy, “Be a Good Scout.” The children were then treated to a bounteous afternoon tea followed by sweets and ice creams. A gift exchange created a happy and Christmasy atmosphere among the adults. The meeting was brought to a close with the exchange of the season's greetings. The competition winners were:— Sweets, Mrs. Tomilinson 1, Mrs. Guard 2; best bloom, Mrs. Leete 1, Mrs. Robson 2. Competitions for February will be best bloom, tomato relish, golden thread, Mesdames Jepsen and Harris, nomination for committee. Hostesses, Mesdames Kirby, Martini, H. and G. Jefferies. CARNARVON For the December meeting there was only a moderate attendance. Mrs. J. C. Gibbons (president; presiding. Apologies were received from Mesdames Stuart, F. J. Thomson, G. R. McKenzie, F. M. Luxford, J. Dixon and Miss ,Burne. The meeting stood in silence, as a mark of respect to Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Thomson and family, in the recent bereavement they had sustained. It was unanimously decided not to cater any exhibits in the forthcoming Feilding A. and P. Show. An invitation was received from the Rougotea Wonmen’s Institute to attend their garden party, and it was accepted. After a discussion it was decided not to hold any entertainment next month for this institute, owing to counter attractions. The competition for the best bloom in the garden was won by Miss Clare with Misses Gibbons and Will 2 and 3. The judging was done by Miss Flavell. The Christmas novelty competition was also won by Miss Clare, with Mesdames J. C. Gibbons and Nelson Scott 2 and 3. Mrs. A. J. Will kindly offered to deliver the articles brought to the meeting by members, for the Willard Home, Palmerston North. The programme for the next meeting includes best bloom, bottle of tomato sauce, nut and fruit loaf and marketing household mops. Mrs. Will gave a most interesting talk of her trip and experiences during a recent tour of England and tho Continent. Being a member of the party attending the Associated Conference of Women of the World, her talk was very interesting and instuctive and she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The secretary reported upon a very satisfactory flower show and a satisfactory credit balance. The hostesses for the day were Mesdames W. Sandercoek, H. K. Knight and C. McKenzie. PAREWANUI The December meeting was held at ‘Apa House' on Thursday, Mrs. Whitehead presiding. The motto, ‘Compliments are like perfumes, to be inhaled, but not swallowed,' was given by Mrs. Homes. The competitions resulted: — Christmas novelty, Mrs. Osborne 1, Mrs. Anderson and Miss Osborne equal 2, Mrs. Watkins 3; best bloom, Mrs. Anderson; rolling shilling, Mrs. Homes. The demonstration for February will be wreath-making and the competition a jar of apple jelly. Friday evening, ‘ Apa House' presented a gay appearance when the annual Christmas Tree and party was held. The Parewanui school children, under the capablo leadership of their teacher, Mr. Abraham, entertained their parents and friends with a concert programme. The president thanked Mr. and Mrs. Abraham for their work in training the children so successfully. Father Christmas was then welcomed and proceeded with merry jest to distribute the gifts to tho children of the district. The Rev. Barnet, in appreciation of a gift he had received from the children, spoke a few words. Supper followed by the National Anthem brought a very successful evening to a close. WHAKARONGO Although there were no visitors there was a good attendance of members at the December meeting presided over by Mrs. S. A. Oxenham who received apologies from Mesdames Robinson, Closey, Shannon and Morris. The thought for the month was, ‘Peace on earth, goodwill to men/ and the roll call ‘Christmas customs.' The president thanked members for donations of tinned fruit for the sit-down supper to be given the children and also congratulated Mrs. L. Fafeeta on success at recent shows. Mrs. Oxenham was appointed to write to the link in England and she donated a copy of ‘Pioneer Tales’ to be sent to them. It was decided to hold a small flower show early in March for institute members only. A popular item was a song by Mrs. Halligan. Mrs. Uhrbom gave a most interesting and instuctive talk on cleaning and dressing poultry. Other members also passed on hints. On behalf of the institute, Mrs. M. Phillip asked Mrs. Oxenham, president, Mrs. E. L. Smith, secretary, and Mrs. L. Morgan, treasurer, to accept small gifts as a of their untiring effort for the good of the institute. A I competition of jumbled Christmas terms was won by Miss W. Vautier and tho lucky cup by Mrs. E. Johanson. Competitions results were as follows:—best bloom, Mesdames Clarke I, F. Smith and Fountain 2, F. Fafeeta 3; single,

aiu mountain is, * ./afeeta 3; single, Misses S. Speed}' 1, W. Vautier and R.

Park 2; best iced cake, Mesdames Meyer 1, Fountain 2, Oxenham 3; single, Miss I. Johanson 1. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses Mesdames Eagle, Askew and Fafeeta. The roll call for the next month is, ‘My favourite song/ the competitions, best bloom and apple jelly and there will be a travel talk. HALCOMBE There was an excellent attendance of members to share in the gaiety of the December meeting which took the form of a Christmas Tree evening. Mrs. D. C. Managh conducted the business meeting; the thought for the month being very appropriate for the festive season: “Frame your mind to mirth and merriment, which bars thousand harms and lengthens life. '' An apology for absence was received from Mrs. Masters. Sunshine members for the coming months will be Miss J. Thow and D. Feild. A letter of thanks for the goodwishes of members in her accident was received from Mrs. R. Fergusson. Mrs. James’s offer of the use of her garden for the February meeting was gratefully received; member requiring transport to meet at the Hall on the meeting day at a quarter to two. The winners of the competitions were as follows: — Plain and peanut toffee, Miss Olive Fergusson 1, Miss Elsie Fegusson 2, Miss Edna Fergusson 3; novelty Christmas present, Miss Esma Field 1, Miss Elsie Fergusson 2, Miss Olive Fergusson 3. Following the business meeting, all present entered the spirit of Christmas with the children. Holding pride of place on the stage was a gaily decorated Christmas Tree from which Mrs. C. Managh, acting as Father Christmas, handed each child a toy and balloon also bags of sweets were distributed around. Mrs. D. Mauagh took the opportunity of making a farewell presentation to one of the members who is leaving the district, Miss McLaren. In a happy speech Miss McLaren feelingly expressed her gratitude. Supper with soft drinks for the children was a pleasing finish to the evening's merriment, supper arrangements being in charge of Mesdames Jensen, Dudding, Curtis, R. Anderson and helpers. Amidst the spirit of goodwill and Christmas greetings expressed by the presidents', Mrs. D. Managh and E. Williams, a happy function was brought to a close. ASHHURST The December meeting was held on a recent afternoon when the president extended a welcome to all visitors, members and friends. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Murphy, Smith, Me Isaac and Harris. The thought of the month was, ‘Gentle Words fall lightly, but they have great weight. * A motion of sympathy was passed to Mrs. Flowers, who has suffered a bereavement by the death of her brother, members standing in silence. The resignation from Mrs. H. F. Hryce, who has left the district, was accepted with regret. It was decided to enter in the the preserved fruit section at the Feilding Show 7 at an early date. The children form the local school were entertained at afternoon tea, and each child was treated to an ic9 cream and balloon. This was in place of a Christmas Tree treat. A programme by the following was presented. Songs, Miss H. Harris; Recitations, Master C. Tunnicliffo and L. Doreen. The competition for the Christmas novelty resulted: Mrs. Bleakley 1, Mrs. Currie 2, Mrs. Flowers 3; sweet peas,Mrs. Knapp 1, Mrs. Woodroofe 2; single ladios Christinas novelty, Miss E. Mclsaac 1, Miss A. Dobson 2, Miss Woodroofe 3; sweet peas, Miss Woodroofe 1; best flower from the garden, Mrs. Holmes 1, Mrs. Peck 2. The president extended the season's greetings to those present. Hostesses at afternoon tea were Mesdames Amon, Brewer, Bleakley, Flowers, Currie, Evans and Misses Harris and Dobson. The annual picnic is to be held on the Ashhurst Domain during the New Year, and' the picnic committee comprises Mesdames Muldrock, Sumner, Holme, Evans, Searle, Knapp and Petigrew. Competition for February, 1940, adults, pot of apple jelly, single ladies, plain princess slip. BULLS At the December meeting, Mrs. Jackson presided over a fair attendance. Arrangements were made for the Christmas tree. Miss lona Ellery gave an interesting demonstration on icing a Christmas cake and Mrs. Marshal Anderson gave a demonstration on the making of bags from old felt hats, and both ladies were accorded a. hearty vote of thanks. Mr. Eyles gave a further talk on the growing of chrysanthemums, which was closely followed by members.

The competition for February will be a hand worked nightdress and an article made from felt hats. The results of the competition were:—Best bloom, Mrs G. Ellery 1, Mrs. Bankin 2, Mrs. Payne 3; antirrhinum, Mrs. Bankin I, Miss P. Wicks 2, Mrs. Huddleston 3; vegetables, Mrs. 11. Wicks J, Mrs. Rors 2, Mrs. Witherington 3.