WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 223, 21 August 1939, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

OPOTIKI INSTITUTE BIRTHDAY • The eleventh birthday of the Opotiki Women’s institute was celebrated at a social afternoon, in the Parish Hall on Thursday, when the presidents and members of sister institutes were also entertained. The hall had been tastefully decorated by members, of the' with vases of Iceland poppies and daf-"’ fcdils. The president, Airs. Thompson, presided over a largo gathering of i skindrod institutes* and members, r ''After the gathering had! sung the Institute Ode. the president, in a happy little speech, welcomed the guests. The first item on the programme was to find a mystery lady, the successful winner being Airs. McMillan. Two songs by Alis.s V. Thompson, “When You Come Home” and “1 Love You Truly”, were enjoyed by all. Aliss Harrison (a. visitor), gave a very interesting talk on her visit to Germany. Aliss Burns (Australia), sweetly rendered the song “Birds Song at 'Eventide”, and “Fairy Tales of Ireland”. Airs. Boughan (Australia), sang a humorous chorus and by special request, played a. pianoforte solo “A Boy’s Rendering of the Blue Bells ol Scotland”.

.V .delightful afternoon tea was served by the* hostesses, after which Airs. Duff delighted the audience with ttvo songs, “When the Children Say Their Prayers” and “Believe Ale ol All”. Aliss Ruins gave a splendid exhibition of toe dancing, alter which Airs. Boughan played another delightful pianoforte solo. Alena’s solo,

‘•Where Aly Rainbow Ends” was loudly applauded, and as an encore she sang a Alaoii song. The beautiful birthday cake was made by Aliss Lambert and iced and ornamented by Aliss P. Thompson. The eleven candles on the cake, were, upon the request of the president lit by Airs. Wool field (Waimana), and blown out by Airs. V. Wilson (WaiotnhiJ. Airs. Alerry (in whose homo the first meeting of the institute was held), was then called upon to cut the cake, which was then handed round.

'l'lie .Masters Holmes delighted' the gathering with a vocal duet “A Little Bit of Heaven”. Tlioj singing, of the National Anthem brought a happy function to a- close. The hostesses were: Alesdames Smith, Thompson, Dain, Lambert, Clark. Burton, Hughes; Alisses Lambert and AlcCallum. WOODLANDS MEETING The August meeting of the Moodlands Women’s Institute was held recently, Mrs. Barbour, vice-president, occupying the chair. Following the singing of the National Anthem and Institute Song, business was dealt with. It was decided to hold the annual flower show on October 2(5. The roll call. “The most useful kitchen article and why” brought- forth a surprising variety in reply. Airs. Alulliern contributed a golden thread, choosing towel-making by the women of Chiavari. as her very interesting subject. -In impromptu debate on centennial celebrations proved interesting as well as musing. Airs. Hollaed was leader For the affirmative and Airs. Price lor the negative. A brain fag was won by Airs. Price, while for the monthly competitions. Airs. Briggs was first for paste jar ol violets for effect, and Airs. Noble first for best-la unde-red serviette.

Hostesses for the day were Airs Noble and) Airs. AloOaldon.