PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 23 August 1941, Page 7

PIRINOA

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE COMPETITION WINNERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) At the monthly meeting of the Women's Institute Mrs Spicer presided. An interesting and instructive address and demonstration was given by Miss Cox-Johnstone. Her subject was “The growing and pruning of fruit trees and shrubs.” The speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The competitions resulted as follows:—Seniors: Best gingerbread, Mrs Sutton 1, Mrs H. Gaudin 2. Best bloom: Mrs H. Gaudin 1, Miss J. Scrimegour 2. Juniors: Best handkerchief made out of a salt bag. Miss N. Mclntosh 1. The hostesses were Mesdames Tilson and Swainson and Misses Swainson, Mclntosh and Priest. Personal Items. Mrs J. H. Atkinson, who has been confined to her bed for the past week, is slowly improving in health. Mrs W. Hume has returned to Wellington. Private and Mrs Peter Hume have left for Hastings. Private Gordon Hall has been visiting relatives in the Masterton district. Corporal and Mrs Cliff Francis (nee Miss Hazel Hall) are staying with Mr and Mrs S. Hall, Kumenga.

At the social gathering at which Private Hume was the guest of honour, the Monte Carlo dances were won by Mrs Robinson and Mr Don O’Brien and Mrs Sutton and Mr N. Allen. The table centre was won by Mr Mat Ewing, while the first and second prizes for the chocolates were won by Miss M. Spicer and Mr G. Sutherland, respectively. Stormy Weather. The wet weather which is being experienced in this district at the present time has resulted in several slips having occurred on the roads. One came down at the Whakatomotomo Cutting on the main road to the Lake Ferry on Wednesday morning and held up traffic for two or three hours. The low-lying country is one sea of water and the creeks are running bank to bank and in some parts well over the main highway. The stormy weather is 'described by old residents as the worst experienced for many'years. It is almost certain that the mortality among lambs will be serious. Reports have also been received that several slips have come down on the Palliser Bay road. Stock have been removed to higher ground in case of floods.