WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 August 1939, Page 10

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

MEETING AT TE ORE ORE.

COMPETITION RESULTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) A most successful meeting of the Te Ore Ore Women’s Institute was held in the local school. At the request of the president, all present stood to read “The Prayer for Peace.” After the company sang “The Ode to Friendship,” Mrs Fouhy welcomed the demonstrator, Miss McLaughlin, of Hukanui, a visitor, Miss W. Nini, four new members, Mrs Perry, Mrs Morriss, Mrs Simpson and Mrs Kerney, and all the members. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Karaitiana and Mrs M. Haeata.

The president then gave the meeting a most thought-provoking motto for the month —“Greatly begin though you have time but for a line; not failure — but low aim. is crime.”

Letters of invitation from their secretaries were received from the Gladstone and Kaituna-Fernridge Institutes to birthday parties. It was decided to procure, if possible “Dakota Red” seed potatoes for the potato competition and to plant them in mid-October so that the best cropping would result. Maori members, in particular were asked to produce some of their work before October for exhibits for the Centennial Exhibition.

Miss McLaughlin then gave her demonstration of a seagrass stool. That members were very interested was evidenced by the fact that several stools were commenced during the evening and by the hearty vote of thanks passed to Miss McLaughlin at the conclusion of her demonstration.

While supper was being served by the hostesses, Miss Jaques, Mrs. Nini and Mrs West, a most amusing and informative roll call “The most useful thing in my kitchen,” was responded to by all present. An unusual competition game was then conducted by Mrs Jack Haeata. Twenty-four photos from the local papers of members of Parliament were posted upon the wall. Members spent an amusing ten minutes endeavouring to name them. The competition was won by Mrs McDonald. Mrs Dring was second and Mrs McLauchlan, Miss Admore and Miss Bliss third.

During the evening a most productive “Bring and Buy” stall was conducted by Mrs West and Mrs Brunton. A donation from “A Friend” and handed to the secretary by Mrs McDonald was thankfully received. Miss Admore judged the monthly competitions, the results being as follows: —Best baby’s singlet made from loz. of 2-ply wool: Mrs Dring, 1; Miss Bliss, 2; Mrs Karaitiana and Mrs Brunton, 3. Best flower: Mrs Dring, 1; Mrs Brunton, 2; Miss Bliss, 3. Both competitions producecT'a large number of entries thus showing the great interest taken by members in their institute. A happy gathering dispersed after the singing of the National Anthem. OPAKI GATHERING. The monthly meeting of the Opaki Women’s Institute was held recently

at the home of Mrs Harris, Opaki Road. Mrs Wingate presided over a good attendance. Before commencing the business, members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Mrs Weston. Competitions resulted as follows: — Marmalade, Mrs F. Wyeth 1, Miss Rolls 2, Mrs Rayner 3. The largest eggs: Mrs Rayner and Mrs Wingate equal 1, Mrs Buick 2, Mrs Miller 3. The roll call, “A popular error I have discovered” caused quite a lot of amusement. Competitions were arranged for the remainder of the gathering and were very much enjoyed. The next meeting will be held at Mrs Wingate’s home.