WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 August 1940, Page 7

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

MATARAWA-DALEFIELD MEETING

The monthly meeting of the Mata-rawa-Dalefield Women’s Institute was held in the Matarawa School, when there was a good attendance of members. as well as several visitors. The meeting was opened with the Ode to Friendship and a prayer for peace.

A letter of thanks from the Patriotic Society was received in connection with articles forwarded for the Army and Air Force, which included 118 hot water bottle covers, scarves and 2 pairs bedsocks.

The Navy League forwarded a letter of thanks for a knitted scarf donated by Mrs Meyrick, Senr. A very enjoyable social was held on

the principal of “Sing, play or pay.” The programme was opened by Mrs Hughes and Miss Knowles and was followed by a song by Mrs Callister. Three members, Mesdames Hodder, O’Keefe and McCarty, staged a short playette, Mrs A. Hodder gave a humorous recitation, while songs were sung by Mesdames Rofe and W. Knowles. Mrs Rogers contributed a story and a piano solo, a song was rendered by Mrs Groube, Mrs W. Thomas gave a pianoforte solo, and Mesdam.es Neilsen and W. Ticehurst provided short stories. The remainder of those present cheerfully paid their fines.

Afternoon tea was followed by a short community sing.

A bring and buy stall netted a fair sum for the Institute work fund.

The monthly competition was for a garment to fit children from 2 to 4 years to be handed in for British refugees. There were fifty-three garments in this competition, the winners being: Seniors, Mrs Mi. J. Parker and Mrs S. McCarty (equal) 1, Mrs W. Neilson 2, Mrs F. O’Keefe 3. Juniors: Miss B. Sadler 1, Miss I. Zillwood 2, Miss Avis McKenzie 3. Other competitions resulted as follows: Posy, Mrs McCarty 1. Mrs K. Hodder 2, Mrs L. Rogers 3. Buttonhole, Miss Joyce Goodin, Miss Iris Zillwood 2, Miss Beth Sadler 3. The singing of the National Anthem closed a very enjoyable gathering. Personal.

Mr T. Merson left Carterton yesterday afternoon en. route for Christchurch on his annual holiday.

“Parcel Evening.” The Dalefield Hall should be filled on Wednesday evening when a "parcel evening” will be tendered Miss Jones in honour of her approaching marriage to Mr G. Tildesley. The music for dancing will be supplied by Mrs V. J. Ashton and Mr Harding (Masterton i.