EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 March 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE BUSINESS AT MONTHLY MEETING. ; (“Times-Age” Special.) i The monthly meeting of the Eketa- • liuna Women’s Institute was held yes- , terday. Mrs D. Fraser, vice-president (in the aosence of the president. Mrs ■ A. G. Carter), presided over a large . attendance of members. The meeting opened with the National Anthem and the Ode to Friend- . ship. It was decided to forward to the proper quarter four parcels of comforts for soldiers Mrs D. Fraser was appointed delegate to the Dominion Conference to be held in Wellington in July. The competitions for the month were won as follow: —Jelly: Mesdames C. Albrechtsen and D. Fraser, equal, 1; Mrs F. Baucke, 3. Buttonhole: Mrs C. Albrechtsen, 1; Mrs D. Fraser, 2; Mrs Tildsley, .3. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting was then held. The president, Mrs Carter, who is ill in the Pahiatua Hospital, wrote stating that she would not be seeking re-elec-tion, and wished the institute continued success in the forthcoming year. The secretary was instructed to write to Mrs Carter thanking her for her continued interest, and the wish that she would have a speedy recovery to health. The. annual report and balance sheet were adopted without discussion. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £7 15s 7d. The report read as follows: — "The .year just ending has been a very full one and the meetings have been instructive and enoyjable although some times the attendance was smaller than usual. We have sent delegates to the Annual Council meeting held at Woodville in April and the-half-yearly council meeting held at Hamua in October. For the monthly competitions we have presented a trophy each month. We are presenting a points prize for the buttonhole competition, also an institute teaspoon to the most consistent exhibitor' winning the least throughout the year. "Mrs Burnett gave a very interesting talk on her trip to Europe and to the A.C.W.W. Conference and has promised to come and talk to us again if we so desire. The demonstrations have been: Photography by Mr Gray; poker work by Misses Welch; tapestry by Mrs Fraser; bandaging by members oi the Red Cross. Two plays were presented by members. We entered the potato growing competition again last year. The sale of the potatoes resulted in 10s 6d for the Federation funds. We sent a programme to the Dominion Office for the programme competition.

“Unfortunately our president, Mrs Carter, has not been able to attend all the meetings this year on account of illness and at the present time is an inmate of the Pahiatua Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery to good health. The Kaiparoro Institute were out visiting institute for the year. Several of our members were guests at Kaiparoro and Rongokckako Women's Institute meetings and staged plays at .each place. Invitations were received, from Alfredton, Rongokokako, Nireaha, and Hastwells Women’s Institutes to attend their dances. We sent a donation to the Makogai Island Leper Fund. We aiso arranged the billeting, etc. of the Blind Institute bandsmen, several of c-ur members running their cars on that occasion. We made the Flag Day appeal at the request of the Borough Council. Owing to benzine restrictions coming into force, members of the district institutes are extended aninvitation to attend our monthly meetings if they bring a small plate of cakes toward afternoon tea. We have also set up a War Emergency Sub-Com-mittee. Our membership has suffered this year, several members having left the district. The meetings have opened with the National Anthem, Ode to Friendship and Prayer for Peace, and have closed with the New Zealand Na-‘ tional Anthem. In concluding this report we earnestly desire that the coming year will open with renewed strength and enthusiasm and the hope that the year which we are about to enter will end with world affairs straightened out and that the guns of. war will have ceased and that our great Empire and Allies will be victorious.”

The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs D. Fraser; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames A. G. Carter and C. Albrechtsen: committee, Mesdames FSchorman.i, C. Farrow, Robinson, J. Tolley, H. Gray, Misses M. Hooper and R. Mitchell.

Il was decided to commence meetings at 2 p.m. instead of 1.30 p.m. Mrs W. Curry, a member of the local Patriotic Committee, addressed the meeting and outlined the objects of the National Patriotic Council and the forthcoming appeal for £lOO.OOO, which is being sponsored by the Salvation Army and Y.M.C.A. Mrs Curry apologised for the absence of Mr A. H. Herbert, who was out of town. She sought the aid of the Institute in selling flags in the forthcoming campaign.

After discussion the members decided that as an Institute it was not possible to accede to the request, but members would offer their services as 'individuals.

A competition for a pair of budgerigas was completed, the winner being Miss A. Schormann.

A party of High School girls, under the direction of Miss C. Wilson, gave a finished exhibition of folk dancing, and this was highly appreciated. The meeting terminated after afternoon tea had been dispersed by the hostesses. Mesdames Robinson. C. Oliver. H. Brookes and Miss F. Schormann. NIREAHA MEETING OF INSTITUTE. Mrs. G Hawkins presided over a fair

attendance of Institute members at Nireaha on Tuesday. After the ode had been rendered, Mrs. Hawkins welcomed several visitors.

An appeal was read from Mrs. Kelso, Dominion organiser, for parcels of comforts ’ for soldiers. The meeting decided to forward three parcels, the contents for which were to be given by the members present.

It was decided to ask the Patriotic Council for sufficient wool to make 21 balaclavas. The roll call for the month "Our Particular Fad,” was the source of much amusement. Messrs. J. P. Sigvertsen and O'Neil (members of the Rongokokawo Institute) were the judges for the competitions and the results were:— Jar of jelly, Mrs F. Hansen 1, Miss B. Drysdale 2, Miss I. Spring 3. Article made from 1 yard of print: Mrs. J. Mason 1, Mrs. N. Terry 2, Mrs. J. Drysdale 3. Best bloom: Miss I. Spring 1, Mrs. P. Wilkin 2, Mrs W. Drysdale 3. The prize donated by Mrs. J. Hawkins for the most entries for the year was annexed by Mrs. John Drysdale, with Mrs'. Wilkin runner-up.

During the meeting five pairs of sox, one pair of gloves and a balaclava were handed in to go forward as soldiers’ comforts.

The annual meeting was then held. The annual report and balance sheet showed that the Institute was in a very sound financial position. Mrs. J. P. Petersen, in moving a vote of thanks to the president and to the secretary (Mrs P. Wilkin) complimented them on the successful year. The committee also deesrved the highest credit. The motion was carried by acclamation. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs. N. Terry; vice-presi-dents, Mrs M. Stuart and Miss I. Spring; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. P. Wilkin! re-elected); press correspondent, Mrs. J. Mason; competition steward, Mrs. J. Hawkins. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames J. P. Petersen and H. Nordell, who served afternoon tea. SOCIAL GATHERING MR. AND MRS. J. P. PETERSEN ENTERTAIN FRIENDS. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Petersen entertained a large gathering of friends at their home, Atea. on Tuesday night, in honour of their son. Jim, who has now entered Trentham Camp. At the commencement of the evening Mr. Burr moved a vote of sympathy to the relatives of the late Mr R. Thomason, this being carried in silence. The evening passed very pleasantly with games, competitions and dancing. After supper had been served. Mr. T. Hancock, on behalf of those present, thanked the host and hostess for the happy evening. He also wished Mr. Jim Petersen the best of luck and a happy time with the boys. Mr. Petersen returned thanks on behalf of Mrs. Petersen and himself. Mr. Jim Petersen also briefly returned thanks for the good wishes extended. Personal. Recent Nireaha visitors to the Exhibition were Mr and Mrs J. Mason. Miss J. Spring and Nir. G. Hawkins. Mrs. Frank Mason. Nireaha. has returned home much benefited in health. Michael Spring, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Spring. Alfredton. is receiving treatment at the Masterton Hospital. Miss R. Mitchell, Eketahuna, is visiting Mako Mako. Milk Yield. During the past few days a marked improvement in the milk yield has been experienced in the Nireaha district. Swimming. The weekly club night of the Eketahuna Swimming Club had to be abandoned last evening on account of the cold weather. Exhibition Excursion. The Pahiatua and Eketahuna District High Schools and country schools visit to the Exhibition is taking place today, the train being crowded with happy you ngsters.