WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 171, 21 April 1939, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

WAIOTAHI MEETING The monthly meeting of the Waiotahi Institute was held on April’ 12th. Miss M. Du Pontet presiding. Deep sympathy was expressed with Mr. and Mrs. Leishmau in their recent sad bereavement. Mrs. J. Scott and Mrs. R. Looney were appointed delegates to the forthcoming Federation meeting at- Wliakatane. It was decided to affiliate with the Pan-Pacific Association, and to subscribe for anj Institute' copy of “Home and CountryP. At the conclusion of the business the programme was handed over to the group responsrible Mrs. O. Reeve being convenor. A roll call “Wireless Announcer’s Mistakes” caused much amusement. Mrs. H. J. Mail of Opotiki, gave a most .interesting and instructive lecture on “Diet and its relation ta Health”. . A vote of thanks, proposed by Mrs. V. Wilson, was carried by acclamation. A competition “Pairing names”, arranged! by Mrs. Wyllie, was won by Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Wagner gave a demonstration of quilting,, which was. much admired!. During afternoon tea regret was expressed at Miss Jurd’s departure from the district and Miss Jurd was presented with a W.I. teaspoon in appreciation of her help to the Institute. Mrs. T. Burke was appointed convener for members day next month. Competitions resulted as follows: Best .machine-made Apron: Miss B. Du Pontet 1, Mrs. Newtoin 2. Best jar of bottled fruit: .Mrs. W. L. Looney 1, Mrs. P. Looney 2. Blest- vegetable: Mrs. Johnson (kumara) 1, Mrs. Burke (onion) 2. Best bloom: Mrs. W. L. Looney (protea) 1, Mrs. P. Looney and Mrs; Scott ('dahlia and marigold) 2. Mrs. Mail'kindly acted as judge. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses', Mrs. J. Scott and Misses Whitei and B. Du Pontet, and the singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. TE KAHA BIRTHDAY VISITORS WELCOMED The Te Kaha Women’s Institute celebrated their fifth birthday on Saturday, April 15. The president, Mrs. Tom Pratt, extended a sincere welcome to all present., Tlie Institutewas greatly- gratified to receive as their guests' Mrs. Woolfield (Waimana), president of the ..Eta-stern Bay of Plenty Federation and Mrs. Wilson, voluntary organiser, as well as Mrs. Thompson, president of the Opotiki Institute and Mrs. P. Tairua, president of Omaramutu Institute. Other members of these institutes were present and their visit was much appreciated by the Te Ivaha members. The present good state cif the roads was an important factor in enabling these visitors to travel so far. A mixed pregramme of Maori and European items was presented! which included poi dances, local Maori action songs, children’s songs and an extract from Naomi Mitchisou’s play “Wild Men Invade the City”. Those who took part included Mrs. Brown, MVs. W. Kingi, Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Isaac Walker, Masses M. Pratt, D. W. Pound, Pererai Brown, Madeleine Stirling, Jean Walker and Bletty Swan, also Ivarowa. Brown and P atone August. Mrs. R. P. Hei, who was solely responsible for the excellent and beautiful cake, was unavoidably prevented from attending and her place at thepiano was ably taken by Mr. WeetL Karapaina. A stall demonstrating some of the craft work of the Institute included many fine examples of taniko weaving, as well as knitted, crocheted and embroidered articles and samples of preserved fruits. ' The arrangements for tea were in the capable hands of Mrs. Joe Walker and Mrs. Saunders. The table was decorated with purple cosmeas; and lo>-eally-caught crayfish as well as a variety of home-made calces, were enjoyed by everyone. The Te Kaha Institute keenly appreciated the contact with women from other institutes, the number of good wishes received in letters and tel engrains, the kindness of the committee in lending their hall, and the ac-t-ivity of the members who contributed to make th© afternoon a real success. Other guests present included Mrs. Cato, Miss Bartrum, Mrs. Rowntree, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Fox and Mrs Henry Walker.