WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19890, 20 May 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

AT WHATAWHATA. The monthly meeting of the Whatawhata Women’s Institute was held in the Whatawhata Hall on May 13, the president, Mrs Wilcocks, presiding over a fair attendance of members. A considerable amount of correspondence was dealt with and a busy afternoon was spent. The meeting opened with the singling of the Institute song, and an invitation to the Horotiu Institute’s birthday party, to be held on June 13, was received. It was agreed to support the Y.W.G.A.’s appeal for dressed dolls for their stall at the Winter Show. A letter of thanks from the Sunshine League for parcels of books, etc., was read. Mrs Rowe’s resignation as press correspondent was received with regret, Mrs S. Russell beasked to fill the position. Mrs Wilcocks received a vote of thanks for : her able account of the Federation I meeting held recently. 1 The roll-call, “ My favourite meal.” ! was well responded to and caused i much amusement. Several new members were proposed and warmly wel- | corned. A . proposal that Institute I meetings commence at 1.30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. was carried unanimously. The competition, “A novelty ! article for the Court at the Winter i Show,” brought forth a wonderful { display, judging the articles being very difficult. The results were: Miss M.

Eyre, tapestry screen, 1; Mrs R. Calder, supper cloth and serviettes, 2. Members were reminded of the approach of the Winter Show and all details of the arrangements for the Court were finalised. The roll-call for next month is: '• Things I want to know.” The competition will be an impromptu one held during the afternoon. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Anderson, Calder, senior, and R. Calder, and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. BIRTHDAY PARTY. The fourth birthday of the Whatawhata Women’s Institute was celebrated In the local hall recently. In spite of the inclement weather there was a large attendance of members and friends, visitors being present from the Fairfield, Hillcrest, Nawton-Roto-RaurJ, Gordonton, Horotiu and Te Kowhai Institutes. The party commenced with the singing of the Institute song, after which the president, Mrs Wilcocks, welcomed the visitors in a short speech. The artists contributing to an enjoyable programme were: Mrs Read, pianoforte solos; Miss Dorothy Robson, songs: little Miss Edwina Smith, dances. The Whatawhata Institute Dramatic Circle staged a one-act comedy, and the programme was much appreciated. Afternoon tea was then served. The birthday cake was cut by Mrs Jury, who made it, and Miss Eyre, who decorated it. The visiting Institutes relumed thanks for a happy afternoon, bouquets being presented to the president and secretary. The singing of the National Anthem brought the afternoon to a close.

AT WAITOA. At the May meeting of the Waitoa Women’s Institute, held in the Waitoa Hall, an enjoyable time was spent, the president, Mrs H. Kerr, presiding. Mr J. Spice gave an interesting demonstration on basket work. The memory test was won by Mrs McLaren. The competition, which was plain ginger bread, was won by Mrs Coulson. The hostesses were Mesdames Lambie, W. Luxton, Malcolm and Miss O. Luxton. The thought for the month was: “ There’s too much trottin’ after pain, an’ runnin’ after strife; let’s chase the sunshine an’ the joy; let’s fall in love with life.” AT WAITERIMU—MATAHURU. The Waiterimu —Matahuru Women’s Institute held their second birthday party in the Hall on May 7. The Hall was prettily decorated with streamers of many colours. The president, Mrs C. F. C. Storey, welcomed those present, and specially thanked Mrs and Miss Cluyne for kindly making the birthday cake. The evening was spent in dancing, with musical items. A play, “Go To Jericho,” by senior members, and characters by the junior members. Mrs Reed (Ohinewai) played the danoe music and Mr G. F. G. Storey was M.G. AT MORRINBVILLE. A bright log fire gave out welcome warmth at the May meeting of the Morrinsville Women’s Institute, held in the Parish Hall. In the absence of the president (Mrs J. T. Osborn), who is in hospital, Mrs P. M, Hobson (vicepresident) presided over about 50 members. The meeting opened with the Institute song, and the Creed was said. Many new members were welcomed and more proposed. Mrs Draper was present for the first time since she suffered a broken leg nearly a year ago.

The roll-call, “ Household Hints,” proved very popular, each member contributing something which added to the 'housewife’s store of knowledge.

Invitations to attend the Motumaoho Women’s Institute meeting on May 20,

and the Eureka Institute’s third birthday party on May 2i, were received. In the course of Miss Stops’ recenl talk at the group meeting held al Motumaoho the speaker had urged In-

| Mighty Is the force *of | motherhood I It transforms all S things by its vital heat; it turns | timidity Into fierce courage and j 'dreadless defiance into tremuj lous submission; it turns 2 thoughtlessness into foresight, | and yet stills all anxiety into calm | content; it makes selfishness be- | come self-denial, and gives even J to hard vanity the glance of ad- | miring. —George Eliot.

stitute members to visit each other*® meetings and so expand thoughts, ideas, and friendliness. A letter was read from Miss Luxmore thanking the Morrinsvill© Institute for sympathy to her during her recent illness. Mesdames P. J. Cooper and J. Simpson were elected delegates to attend the group meeting to be held at Tauwhare at the end of August.

Mesdames Slade-Gully and Finn judged the thrift competition, the results being: Pair of slippers made from old felt hat, Mrs Dawson (three points); apron made from flour bag, Mrs Arndt (two points) ; gollywog made from stocking top, Mrs P. J. Cooper. Miss M. Seed entertained members with a humorous monologue, with Mrs Cottingham at the piano; and Miss L. Price, from Fiji, delighted members with native songs with ukulele accompaniment, which were mch appreciated, as also was the talk which followed on life in the Islands, its daily routine and the industries carried on. Miss Price brought picture postcards, which were handed round. Mrs J. L. Faulkner generously offered to donate the cake for the institute’s fourth birthday, to be held In June. A ‘‘bring and buy" surprise packet stall was attended to by Mrs R. J. Cooper and Miss M. Seed, a number being given to each member as she tendered her sixpence. This brought much support and caused much amusement and interest when the parcels were distributed and opened. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Bayldon, J. Needham, Simpson and Welch. AT MELVILLE. The Melville Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at the residence of Mrs W. Willey, Mrs Chainey presiding. The meeting opened with the reading of the Creed, and the motto read for the month was 44 A Contented Mind is a Blessing Kind.” The roll call, 44 Uses -of the humble potato,” which was well responded to, proved very interesting. During the afternoon Miss Hills, of Te Pahu, gave a very interesting talk on Rhodesia, and demonstrated on the making of rugs from felt hats. Members accorded her a very hearty vote of thanks. A vote of thanks was also passed to Mrs W. Willey, who arranged the jardiniere of flowers, and it. is to her credit that, Melville gained third place at the recent competition at the Group meeting held on May 5. Mrs Adams, the delegate to the annual council meeting of the Waikato Federation of Women’s Institutes on April 30, gave a brief resume of the conference. During the afternoon the resignation of Mrs Le Prou from the committee was accepted with regret, and Mrs Brown was duly elected to the committee. Mesdames Ander, Brown, Condor and Hopkinson were the hostesses for the afternoon. The competition for an article made from a sugar-bug was won by Mrs Brown, with Mrs Prisk second. li was decided that Melville would donate three dolls to the Y.M.-Y.W.C.A. stall at the forthcoming show. A social competition was held during the afternoon and Mrs Brown was awarded first prize. The sales table was in the charge of Mrs Prisk.