WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24415, 28 September 1940, Page 15

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Report* of meetings ot branches are requested but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be promised.

The monthly meeting of the Lovell’s Flat Institute was presided over by Mrs Landreth. The motto was, “It is better to have a fence at the top than a hospital at the bottom,” v and the roll call, “A savoury recipe.’;' Articles of clothing were received for refugees. The hostesses were Mrs Carruthers and Miss Anderson.

Mrs Caldwell presided at the September meeting of the Maheno Institute. The motto was, “Again the blackbirds sing, the streams wake, laughing, from their winter dreams,” and the roll call, “The jobs we detest." Mrs King gave an interesting demonstration on decorating a bowl, and Miss McQueen a reading on “ Pioneer Women.” The hostesses were Mesdames McLeod, Barker and Dreaver. The competitions resulted: —Posy of primroses: Mrs Gorinski 1, Mrs Barker 2, Mrs King 3. Knitted cosy: Mrs Price 1, Mrs Gonnski 2, Mrs King 3. Three daffodils: Mrs King 1. Mrs Forbes 2. Mrs McKenzie 3.

The Kuriwao Institute met on Saturday last, Mrs Ayson (vice-president) presiding. The motto was “It is not what we have but what we do with what we have that counts.” and the roll call, “What can we do as a body towards the war effort? ” Mrs Simpson read an interesting article on Red Cross work, and (as a Golden Thread talk) Mrs Matheson read an account of the life of Alfred Duff Cooper. The competitions resulted: —Bloom Mrs Morrison 1, Mrs Hurst 2. Mrs Matheson 3; sponge roll—Mrs Matheson 1, Mrs Ayson 2. Mrs Matheson and Mrs Simpson were the hostesses and provided a competition, “general knowledge test,” during the social halfhour. * V #

Miss Swallow presided at the September meeting of the Mosgiel Institute. The motto was “Circumstances are the rulers of the weak, but the instruments of the wise," and the roll call “What I enjoy most each day.’ The speaker for the evening was Mrs Cairney, of Concord, who, gave an amusing account of her trip to the Exhibition. Fine handwork by Mrs Cairney was on display. An interesting feature was a debate by four of the members, the subject being “Is civilisation degenerate ? ” Those taking part were Mesdames Lewis and Campbell (affirmative) and Mrs Mason and Miss Thompson (negative), the former pair being the winners. Miss H Brugh gave two vocal solos. It was decided to present a drama evening in aid of funds for the Air Force Queen. The hostesses were Mrs Mathieson and Miss Cousins.

Miss Ross presided at the September meeting of the Awamoa-Alma Institute. The motto was. “Be a lamp if you cannot be a star”; and the roll call, “My favourite motto.” Arrangements were made to send parcels to the lepers, and it was also decided to help with the tearooms and stall at the forthcoming gala day. The competitions resulted: —Bloom: Mrs V. Perry 1, Misses M. and J. Fulton 2. Miss J. Keating 3. Date scones: Mrs Greaney 1, Mrs Nicolls 2. Thrift article: Mrs Hall 1, Mrs O’Grady 2. Mrs Nicolls 3.

Miss Ross presided at the monthly meeting of the Awamoa-Alma Institute. The motto was “Be a lamp if you cannot be a star,” and the roll call. “My favourite motto.” Arrangements were made to send parcels to the lepers, and it was decided to help in the tea rooms at the forthcoming patriotic gala. The competitions resulted: —8100m—Mrs V, Perry 1. Misses M. and J. Fulton (equal) 2. Miss J Keating 4; date scones—Mrs Graeney 1, Mrs Nicolls 2; thrift article —Mrs Hall 1 Mrs O’Grady 2, Mrs Nicolls 3.

The monthly meeting of the Waianakarua Institute was held on Saturday last. Mrs Sowden presiding. The motto was, “A cheery heart is like sunshine —good for us all." and the roll call “Your favourite colour for a bedroom.” The competition resulted: —Darn in vour husband’s working socks—Mrs Sowden 1; four pansies— Mrs Rawcliffe 1, Mrs R. McKerrow 2. Mrs R. McKerrow was the hostess

Mrs Dickson presided over the monthly meeting of the Lake Waitaki Institute held on Tuesday. Three new members were welcomed. Dr Aitken. of Kurow. gave a talk on the measures being taken for emergency precaution and explained how members could help. Miss McDonald, of Hakataramea Valiev spoke on the work being done at the leper colony at Makogai. and gifts were handed in for the Christmas shipment to the island. Both addresses were much appreciated The competitions resulted: —Bloom Mrs Dean 1: unworked apron—Mrs Dean 1. Mrs C. Brown 2, Mrs Appleby 3: apple short cake —Mrs Newton 1. Mrs C. Brown 2, Mrs Dean 3. The hostesses were Mesdames Blakely R Brown and Black.