WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 35, 11 February 1939, Page 2

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

BIRTHDAY CELBRATIONS AT ARAMOHO Yesterday afternoon the Druids' Hall, Aramoho, presented a happy and gay scene, the occasion being the tenth birthday of the Aramoho Women’s Institute. There was a very large attendance, including visitors from sister institutes and representatives of women’s organisations, and a special word of welcome to Mrs. Liddell. Hydrangeas and dahlias were effectively used for decorations. The president (Mrs. Gould) presided and extended a welcome to all following on the Institute Song and prayer. With her on the platform were Mrs. Webb (secretary) and ■ Mrs. Booth (treasurer).

The thought for the day was ‘Don’t look at the hill, climb it.”

After the reports were given, Mrs. . Gould reminded members that nomi- ' nations for committee and president 'must be in by Wednesday, February ' 15, at 2 p.m. Institutes have been i asked to start work for the Centen- • nial Exhibition, Maori art being par--1 ticularly wanted. Mrs. Gould took ithe opportunity to thank all who had I helped with the card afternoon. It j was decided to start first aid classes 1 with Mrs. Brine as convener. CorreI spondem e included letters from Mrs. ;L. O. M. Williams and Mrs. Wells, i both of whom conveyed best wisher < for a happy birthday and greetings | were received from Miss Bankart j Young. Greetings and good wishes I were conveyed by Mrs. Archibald (Townswomen’s Guild), Mrs. Godfrey (St. Laurence’s Mothers’ Union), I Mrs. S. Scott (Women’s Division of ! the Farmers’ Union), Mrs. Gardiner (Okoia W.1.), Mrs. Wilson (Westmere W.1.), Mrs. Stillborn (Mosston 1W.1.), Mrs. Glasgow (Turakina W.1.), i Mrs. Owles (Kaitoke W.1.), Mrs. Uttley (League of Mothers). Mrs. Gould asked all to convey her thanks to the organisations and institutes represented.

It was announced that the Garden Circie members would meet, at Mrs Webb Jones’ home for the next meeting.

Bouquets and sprays were presented to the federation members and all who contributed to the programme.

The door hostesses were Mesdames Harman and Caiman, and the tea hostesses, who served an excellent afternoon tea, were Mesdames Upton, E. Walpole, Wells, Upchurch, Uttley, C. L. White, Vollemaere, Watkin, Whitlock, Willetts. J. E. Walker. Whitcombe, Wahlstrom, Walton. On display was the work done during the year, the collection of cushions, pine-needle work and other articles being much admired. Mrs. Rookes, who donated the three-tiered birthday cake. performed the ceremony of cutting it, amid much clapping of hands. She was assisted by Mrs. Flyger (who made and iced the cake), Mrs. J. Shanks, Mrs. Hallam and Mrs. Gould, all of whom were presented with a bouquet. Mrs. Shanks (president of the federatian) expressed good wishes on behalf of the federation. Mrs. Goss was thanked for bringing the cake to the hall. The competition stall was presided over by Mesdames Litchfield and Goldthorpe, and Mrs. Smith was in charge of the “bring-and-buy stall. Competition results were as follow:—Collection of hydrangeas, Mrs. Pearce 1, Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. ■Moore (tied) 2. Largest, bloom: Mrs. Gifford Moore 1. Mrs. McNeil 2. Mesdames Wilson and Cooper, of the Westmere Institute, judged the competitions for apple jelly mould and beetroot jelly mould. Their awards were:—Beetroot mould; Mrs. McNeil 1, Miss I. Brown 2. Apple jelly: Mrs. Cathro 1, Mrs. Harrison 2. The lucky seat was won by Mrs. Moosman. An enjoyable programme was given as follows: —Songs, “Betty's Garden'

and Mandy and the Spiders,” by Miss Jean Harman, her accompanist being

Mrs. V. Wright, of Turu Turu. The institute choir sang “The Shepherd's Dance" and “Alloha" under the leadership of Mrs. M. E. Buller, who sang "Little Old Garden,” and with Mrs. V. Wright gave a duet "Bless the Home.” Miss June Johnsone, of Sydney, sang “When I Grow Too Old to Dream” and “Things Are Looking Up." Miss Wright playing the accompaniments. By request, the Drama Circle gave the playette “Seeing the Sew Moon Through Glasses.” It was produced by Mrs. J. Butcher, the players being Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Brine. All were presented with bouquets. A very happy gathering ended with the singing of the National Anthem.