Makino W.I.

Manawatu Times, Volume 67, Issue 112, 5 September 1942, Page 3

Makino W.I.

The Makino Women’s Institute recently celebrated its tenth birthday at an afternoon gathering in the local hall. Mrs. W. E. Baker presided and welcomed visitors and her address on the branch’s progress revealed that the membership had increased from 30 to 50 members, while mention was made of the despatch of soldiers’ parcels overseas. A short programme of items was presented. Mrs. W. G. Short, Federation president, congratulated the branch on its splendid response to many extra calls in time of war, while Mrs. J. H. Mason paid a tribute to the spirit of co-operation that existed in this direction. Mrs. P. Simpson referred to the happy relationship be- 1 tween the women’s organisations. Thel handsome birthday cake was Mrs. D. Reid’s gift, Mrs. P. Simpson being responsible for its decoration and the lounder of the institute movement in the district, Mrs. V. Short, recalled the inaugural meeting before presiding at arcernoon tea. Mrs. A. C. McCorkindale added congratulations, as did members oi the Halcombe, Waiata, Colyton, Waituna West, Cheltenham and Te Arakura branches of the district W.D.F.U. The president, visiting speakers and past anu 1 present office-bearers were recipients joi ! dainty shoulder while visitors re- • corded names in me visitors’ book. It ! was decided that the institute conduct the last patriotic shop at the end of November. TABLE FLAT. The August meeting was well attended, Miss Elliott presided and extended a warm welcome to a visitor from Apiti. Acknowledgements were received for soldiers parcels and members are reminded of the usual appeal for the Makogai Lepers. It was decided to grow potatoes for the “Individual Effort.” Competitions arranged for September are bran biscuits (given recipe), a flour bag article and a floral “V” in a small plate. An invitation to the combined Apiti Women's Institute and Women’s Division birthday meeting was received with pleasure. A musical competition was won by Mrs E. Miller. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs and Miss Hogan, after which Miss C. Mclntyre rendered items on her piano-accordeon which were much enjoyed by all. Competitions resulted: Health loaf, Mrs H. Jensen 1, Mrs Trim and Mrs A. F. McMurtrie 2, Mrs D. Hogan 3; Something new from something Mrs A. F. McMurtrie 1, Miss D. Hogan 2, Mrs H. Jensen 3; decorative cup, Mrs H. Jensen 1, Miss P. Hogan 2, Miss E. Jensen 3; best bloom, Miss R. Jensen 1, Mrs Trim 2, Mrs E. Miller 2. KELVIN GROVE. At the monthly meeting Mrs M. Ryan presided. Mrs Sollitt read the minutes in the absence of Mrs Lewis. Delegates for the half-yearly council meeting in October are to be appointed at the next meeting. A committee meeting has been arranged for Tuesday September 8. A spectacular display of souvenirs sent to Mrs F. Sollitt from her husband overseas was much admired, there being articles from Fiji, Suva, Syria and Egypt. Competitions were won by Mesdames Sollitt and Shepherd and others resulted: Flowers, single, Mrs Thorburn 1, Miss Wolfsbauer 2, Mrs H. Shepherd 3; best handkerchief made from salt bag, Mrs Callahan 1, Mrs Sollitt 2, Mrs K. Wolfsbauer 3. During the afternoon tho president on behalf of the members called upon Mrs E. Thorburn who is leaving the district to accept a hanging mirror. The competition for the next meeting is to be an oven cloth made from sugar bag. The hostesses were Mesdames Mercer and Rees and the hostesses for October to be Mesdames Brown and McGrath. OROUA DOWNS. Mrs W. F. Marchant presided at the August meeting, there being a good attendance. A welcome by the president was extended to two executive members, Mesdames Will and Coverhill. The sum of 10s was voted to the Leper Fund. The quilt for competition was discussed and it was decided to collect materials suitable for covering and to have a sewing day at tho hall on September 1. The members were asked to pack tho Christmas parcels for the local boys from the social club, also to send onp to each local boy overseas from the Institute. Mr%W. Shailer sent a worked apron for competition for parcel funds. For the Golden Thread an interesting article on the Aleutian Islands was read by Mrs Gray. Two pairs of mittens for the merchant navy were handed in and more wool distributed for knitting. Competitions resulted:—lceland poppies, Mrs Oliver 1, Mrs Jamieson 2; best bloom, Mrs W. Shailer 1, Miss J. Christensen 2. Mrs Will gave an interesting demonstration of spinning wool from the fleece, An exhibition of completed articles was on view including socks, pullover, seaboot stockings, and children’s socks all made from the spun wool. At Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, the use of sandbags for dealing with incendiary bombs is advocated in instructions issued for public guidance. If an incendiary bomb falls in the street, in the garden or upon open ground, Yukon settlers are instructed to immediately cover it with a sandbag which stays the radiation of heat and also dims the glare. Tho idea is that the bag containing some sand is thrown on to the bomb and beaten.