PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 December 1939, Page 7

PIRINOA

- WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MONTHLY MEETING OF MEMBERS (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the local branch of the Women’s Institute was held recently, Mrs Spicer (president) presiding over a fair attendance ol members.

It was decided to hold the annual picnic in January on Mr P. Macdonald’s property, Neronga. Miss Wolters, of Carterton, gave a very interesting demonstration on how to pack flowers and was followed with much interest. Miss Wolters also gave a talk on her visit to the Exhibition. Miss Wolters mentioned that one ol the most interesting exhibits in the Women’s Court was a basket made by a Native member of the local institute. The exhibit was much admired by all who had seen it. The speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her address. A competition for the best Christmas novelty was won by Mrs Spicer, with Miss Hanlon and Mrs Marshall second and third, respectively. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Smith. Marshall and Macdonald. Tennis. In a tennis tourney held at the local school prior to the holidays Bessie Carter won the girls’ championship and John Sutton the boys’. In the mixed doubles B. Carter and Couch defeated B. Swainson and Sutton. Much interest was centred in an exhibition match played during the week between two old time players—Messrs Carter and Sargent. After a great exhibition, which was followed with much interest the match ended in a narrow win for the latter player. The winner’s lightning services proved the match-winning factor.

Personal Items. Mrs Mclntosh, who has been stay * ing with her daughter, Mrs O'Neil. Rongokokako. has returned home. Miss Purnell, who recently arrived to take up a position in the local school has left for her home in Palmerston North where she will spend the school vacation. Mrs W. Hume, who has been staying for a few days with Mr and Mrs Trevor Hume, has returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Trevor Hume and their infant son have left for Wellington where they will stay for a few days. The Rev J. Mann conducted a Presbyterian service at the Burnside Church on Sunday. Miss Christina Enoka. who has been attending the Dannevirke High School, has returned home for the school vacation. Mr W. Nikaera, Te Kowhai. has entered hospital for treatment.