WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19887, 16 May 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

AT HILLCREST. The May meeting of the Institute was held on Thursday ana was well attended. After the singing of the Institute song, and welcome from the -president, the correspondence was read. It was decided to donate some dolls to the Y.W.C.A. doll stall at the Winter Show. The roll-call, “A cooking hint,” brought forth some very useful information. The sales table was well stocked and again did very good business. The competitions, six plain scones, and an embroidered d’oyley, resulted as follows:—Mrs Allan King 1, Mrs Christianson 2. Mrs Roberts 3. D’oyley, Mrs Haines 1, Mrs Christianson 2, Mrs W. Cockihead 3. A demonstration of bead work, given by Mrs W. Cockhead, was followed with great Interest and enjoyment. The singing of the new Jubilee verse of the National Anthem, given to members by Miss Stops at her meeting, brought the evening to a close. AT KAIPAKI. The monthly meeting of the Kaipaki Women’s I«nstitute was held In the hall on Wednesday afternoon, when there was a large and happy gathering of members and friends, including members of the Ladies’ Guild who were especially invited to attend. The president, Mrs A. Goodwin, was in the chair. The afternoon has been arranged to give members of both the Ladies’ Guild and Women’s Institute an opportunity to farewell Mrs T. Searle, who is shortly leaving the district. In presenting the guest-of-honour with a handsome crystal salad bowl and a floral china lettuce dish, Mrs Goodwin said that Mrs Searle had been one of the most popular members of the Kai-paki community. -She has been a willing helper both in church and social matters pertaining -to the welfare and progress of the district and

its people, and she felt that in the new home to which Mrs Searle was going, her sterling qualities would soon he discovered. She wished her all success and. prosperity in her new home. Mrs F. Finley, another member, then presented Mrs Searle with a beautiful bouquet, of autumn tinted flowers, and “ For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow ” was sung. In reply, Mrs Searle said it had been a pleasure to help, and she would always have very pleasant recollections of her happy years spent in Kaipaki. She expressed sincere thanks for Ihe handsome gifts. The business of the meeting then proceeded. A letter was discussed concerning a wool exhibition to be held in Cambridge later, and Mesdames A. NT. Fisher, .T. Graham, W. Cunningham and A. Gordon were chosen as delegates to attend a special meeting in Cambridge in Mav 22. I The “roll call” a kitchen “don’t.” was well answered and some good I warning given and a competition for the j best worked fancy apron was won by .Miss P. Steenson, J ; Miss D. Frew, 2,A competition for the best vase of flowers was won by Mrs A. M. Fisher. An amusing competition, arranged by the Misses Steenson and M. Boyd, was i won by Miss F. McDonald. A piano ! solo was given by Miss .T. Scott, an amusing reading by Mrs Goodwin, and i a competition, arranged by Mrs R. j Boyd was won by Mrs C. Cowley. I The presentation of a handsome i bouquet, to Mrs Goodwin was made ! bv Mrs A. Cowley, junr.. who spoke j of the appreciation members had for J her kindness in continuing as president. The points prizes were then handed lo the winners for the previous half year’s competition. Miss D. Frew being first, with 13 points and Mrs Kivell and Miss M. Ppeake (equal) second, with tl points. Voles of thanks were accorded Mrs Graham and Miss F. McDonald, who had charge of the sales’ table, also Lo the judges (Mesdames A. Scott, G.

Douglas, W. Millan and Miss N. Scott), the performers and the -hostesses, Mrs A. Cowley, Junr., and the Misses Steenson and M. Boyd. After a delightful afternoon tea members gathered round the guest-of-honour and sang Auld Lang Syne. AT TAUWHARE. The monthly meeting of the Tauwhare Women’s Institute was held in the Hall on May 14, Mrs Lynds presiding over a good attendance of members, although the weather was not good. Mrs Dingle, as a delegate to the conference of W.F.W.I. held at Hamilton on April 30, gave an interesting account of the meeting. Mrs Allwood demonstrated the making of skin gloves, also seagrass stools, a keen interest being taken by members. Competitions resulted: Autumn leaves and berries, senior, Mrs Allwood 1, Miss Lynds 2. Mrs Mancktelow 3; junior, Miss V. Brown 1. Pickles: Senior, Mrs Ferris 1, Mrs W. Pope 2, Miss Sattrup 3; junior: shortbread, Miss G. Middlemass, Another competition arranged by Mrs Griffen was won by Mrs E. Pope. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Parker, C. Ramsay, Durey, Mclnness and Goodare and community singing and God Save the King brought the meeting to a -close.

AT RAGLAN. The Raglan Women’s Institute celebrated their, sixth birthday in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when a large attendance of members, visitors and friends gathered to wish the movement success during the -coming year. Proceedings opened with the singing of the Institute hymn, Allowed by community singing under the leadership of Mr F. N. Hardy. The president, Mrs A. L. Pegler, then welcomed the visitors and thanked those who had kindly supplied dance music. She then lit the six candles of the birthday cake. Mrs Fenwick, vice-president of the Homai-Manurewa Institute, in reply, wished the local Institute many ‘happy returns of the day and success during the ensuing 12 months. Mrs Pegler received bouquets from the •Homai Institute and also from the Women’s Division. i A debate which caused much amusement took palce between a ladies’ team representing the Institute (affirmative) and Mesdames F. N. Bernard, J. Noffke and B. Pegler, and a team of three -men, Messrs. J. Carpenter, J. B. Jackson and Rev. Wallace (negative). The subject was: “Should meiTuse make-up and dye their hair,” and after a three-minutes’ speech by each speaker, followed by a summing-up by Mrs F. Bernard and Rev. Wallace, the affirmative were judged the winners by a considerable majority on a show of hands. A duet by Mesdames J. B. Jackson and R. -Cowley was much enjoyed, as was a charade, in which Misses L. Carpenter, P. Earl and J. Griulinton took part. Dancing continued until midnight. Miss A. Eng and Mr B. Banks winning novelty dances. AT WHITIKAHU. At the May meeling of the WhitiUahu Women's Institute held in the Quarry buildings on Wednesday, Mrs Boyce presided over a large attendance of members and friends. The meeling opened with the 'Creed, Owing to the group meeting being held at Gordonton on the usual monthly date no local meeting was held in April, a brief meeting to deal with business being held at Gordonton. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Brown, delegate lo I lie Waikato Federation Conference for her interesting report. The roll call, “A gardening experience," was well responded to. .Mesdames Boyce and B. Low entertained A competition tor a jar of chry-

sauthemums and autumn flowers was won by Mrs Williams with Mrs Brown second. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Webby, Seifert, Dean and S. Priest. RT WALTON. The Walton Women’s Institute held their May meeting recently, practically all the members being present. Mrs Given presided. Two new members were elected, Mrs L. Black and Mrs J. Watson. Mrs Fromm gave a full account of the annual federation meeting at Matamata, which was very interesting. The remit from Walton was -carried. A most interesting talk concerning the eyes was given by Miss Roberg, and Mrs Fromm spoke on pen painting. The afternoon closed with a competition, “A dish garden,” the winners being Mrs Patterson first and Mrs Wilson second. All entries were artistic works. A delicious afternoon tea was served.