Women's Institutes

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1022, 12 July 1930, Page 20

Women's Institutes

Meeting at Taupiri

The monthly meeting of the raupiri branch of the "Women’s Institute was held in the Taupiri Hall on Wednesday afternoon, the president, Miss Roskridge, being in the chair. Mesdames E. Tapper and Sowman were elected vice-presidents. A demonstration of rose-budding by Mrs. Williams proved very interesting. Mrs. S. Clark contributed two vocal solos, and two recitations were given by Mrs. Fow, of Gordonton. A paper on “The Higher Education for Girls” was read by Mrs. T. White. Community singing was indulged in, accompanied by Mrs. Clark, of Kimakorau, at the piano, and led by Mrs. S. Clark, of Kdinui. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Sowman, Tapper, Murphy, and Troup. • * * TE UKU BRANCH. The Te Uku Women’s Institute mot in the local hall last week. A* demonstration by Mrs. J. Dent of basketmaking from field rushes was interestedly followed by the members. During the afternoon two musical items were given, a piano solo by Mrs. Robinson, and a song by Mrs. Bromich, also a guessing competition. * * * PRESENTATION at te whetu. Mrs. Lake presided at a meeting of the Te Whetu Women’s Institute. Mrs. Dobson gave a demonstration of making bead teapot stands. The hostesses were- Mesdames Lake and W. Randall. Miss C. Jefferson, prior to leaving the district, was presented with a suede travelling cushion as an appreciation of her valuable aid in initiating the movement in Te Whetu. * * * DEBATE AT NEW LYNN. The New Lynn Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on Monday afternoon. After business matters had been dealt with, a debate was held on the respective merits of coal, gas, and electricity for household purposes. Coal gained a small majority of adherents over the two more modern methods of heating. Parcels of material supplied by the Hospital Auxiliary were distributed among the members, who will make them into articles of clothing .for the needy. Mrs. Hon son, the president, gave two short readings. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Ainsworth, Batt, and Dalliraore. W AIM AX A AND NUKUHOU BRANCHES. The monthly meeting of .the Waimana and Nukuhou Institute was held recently. Mrs. Wylde presiding over a good attendance. After business matters were dealt with, Mrs. Hewitt gave an interesting demonstration of icing cakes. Later recipes were sold, the proceeds going to the institute. A competition was arranged by Mrs. Mitchell. The hostesses were Mesdames Wylde. Mitchell, and Maua. * * * ALBANY BRANCH. There was a very fair attendance at the Women's Institute, Albany, on Wednesday, July 2. After the business was disposed of. Dr. Mildred Staley gave a most interesting address on child welfare. In dealing with the many aspects of the subject, Dr. Staley mentioned the fact that New Zealand was nearly 30 years behind some of the other countries, Canada and the United States being well to the fore in regard to child welfare. Dr. Staley also drew attention to the necessity of some form of supervision over the dance halls, and mentioned the success of women police in other countries. At the conclusion of the address. Dr. Staley was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. The hostesses were Mesdames Hunt, Kingdon, and Stevenson. * * * NEW MEMBERS AT PUKEKOHE The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute, presided over by Mrs. Hosking, was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday. Eight new members were welcomed and enrolled. Mrs. Hunter, president of the Waerenga - Women’s Institute, sang several songs, and Mrs. Wells gave an instructive demonstration on how to make pastry. After, supper Miss Potter gave a very interesting address on child psychology.