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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20269, 11 August 1937, Page 3

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The Roto-o-rangi Women’s Institute recently entertained their husbands and friends at a social evening in the Roto-o-rangi School. Mrs Wakefield, assisted by Mrs Workman, presided. The proceedings opened with the National Anthem, followed by the Institute Song, “ Comrades and Friends.” A pianoforte duet by Misses Gwen and Fay Nickle was much appreciated. Songs by Miss B. Moore, Mr H. Wood and Mr Cyril Wood were much enjoyed, as also were a reading by Mrs Cooper, recitation by Mrs Dillon, and pianoforte solo by Mr Schofield. A tap dance by Miss Fay Nickle proved most popular. Community singing, led by Mr H. Wood, was much enjoyed, the accompanists being Miss Gwen Nickle, Mrs Skellern and Mr Schofield. Mrs Wakefield then spoke on the subject of a hall and the steps being taken by the members of the Roto-o-rangi Women’s Institute to secure the necessary funds. The need of a hall to serve the (interests of the whole community was especially stressed, and it is hoped the efforts of the Women’s Institute will be supported by the whole neighbourhood. Members were greatly indebted to and much appreciated the hospitality afforded them in the past by Mrs Shale, Mrs Burton. Mrs Workman and other members. They felt the time had arrived when a hall had become an absolute necessity to the community. Mrs Christini (Karapiro) gave excellent advice on the subject, which was much appreciated, and Mr Christini opened the subscription list, which was added to by others present. Supper was provided by the ladies and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought a delightful evening to a closa. AT TE POI. The Te Poi Women’s Institute held their meeting on Thursday, Mrs Dearlove presiding over a fair attendance. One new member was welcomed. Mrs Quinlan gave a talk on “ Home Decoration.” The roll-call, “A Spring Cleaning Hint,” brought forth some useful ideas. The competition for the most effective cushion resulted as follows:—Mrs Davidson 1, Mrs Dalton 2, Mrs Tidmarsh 3. Mrs Quinlan and Mrs Saunders were proposed and seconded to attend the show meetings and Mrs Goodwin was voted as delegate for the bi-annual council meetings. Afternoon tea was served, and the National Anthem closed the meeting. AT PUKEMIRO. The August meeting of the Pukemiro Women’s Institute was held recently in the Miners’ Hall, Pukemiro, there being a large attendance, the roll-call numbering 44. Mrs J. Dunn presided. After the Creed was read and the Anthem sung the usual Institute business was dealt with, the motto for the month being “Be trustworthy in all things from the greatest to the least.” The roll-call, “ Uses of a lemon,” brought “forth many useful hints. Mrs H. Yates demonstrated paper lampshade making, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, many members taking patterns. The competitions resulted: Dried apricot jam: Mrs Drinnin 1, Mrs Kennedy 2, Mrs Shearer 3. Best darned sock: Mrs Liddle 1, Mrs Robinson 2, Mrs Shearer 3. In the social hour competition, naming leaves, Mrs Tollan was the winner. A guessing competition was won by Miss Hillier. Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Kennedy were hostesses for the evening, which was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. AT LICHFIELD. Mrs G. G. Ranger presided over the monthly meeting of the Lichfield Women’s Institute, held in the Hall on August 7. The motto was “To have a friend be one.” Invitations were received to the Putaruru and Arapuni Institues’ birthday parties. Mrs D. D. Sneddon was appointed delegate to the bi-annual Council meeting at Mataniata on October 20. It was decided to hold another dance in September and arrangements were made for it. It was decided to have a small monthly prize for the competitions and a silver cup for a yearly points prize, to be held for one year and to he won outright by winning three years in The roll-call for the afternoon, “A sewing hint,” brought forward several very helpful suggestions. The monthly competition, a knitted hot water bottle cover, was won by Mrs G. G. Ranger, with Mrs Gallagher second. There was a good display of entries for this competition. Mrss Hobman demonstrated the making of children’s slippers from old felt hats. Mrs Pcppcrill and Mrs Gallagher were hostesses for the afternoon. AT PUTARURU. Mrs A. C. Anderson presided over a large attendance of members of the Putaruru Institute on Friday afternoon. ten new members being enrolled. The motto for the month was ‘‘Let us plough and sow and dig and hoe an 1 do our best to make things grow.” The roll-call was “How the Institute affected me.” Mesdamcs J. E. Davidson, of Te Poi, and J. K. Barker, of Wardville, were visitors to tlv* meeting, the latter giving a very interesting account of the round table conference held in Wellington Mrs Sandford. of Matamata. icll mosaic and also gave two very enjoyable songs. Mesdamcs Anderson and Haines were elected delegates to attend the bi-annual conference to be held at Matamata, and were also appointed to be present at a meeting to discuss the schedule for the next Matamata Show. The competition for the* month was I'm- tho best home made door stop, the Pinners l.einir Mrs Anderson I. Mrs Stiver, s', and Mrs Haines 3. the host esses for the afternoon w«Tt> Mesdamcs S. Smith, T. Woskcit and 11. L. .Martin.

GORDONTON BIRTHDAY. The Gordonton Women’s Institute celebrated their seventh birthday with an afternoon and evening party. Sister Institutes represented were TauSiri, Whitikahu, Horotiu, Horsham •owns, Ngaruawahia, Orini and Glen Massey.A sketch, “The Crystal Gazer,” by Mrs and Miss Alderwick, and a play, “ Curing Cousin Clarence,” caused much amusement. Members came to the party representing a New Zealand town and the competition of naming them was won by Mrs Mathers, who was presented with a bronze vase. Songs by Miss M. Carswell and recitations by Miss B. Leckie were much enjoyed. After afternoon tea the president. Mrs D. Sainsbury, called on seven junior members to light the candles and the youngest to blow them out; then

Mrs Brown, the senior member, cut the cake. Mrs Sainsbury -was the recipient of many beautiful bouquets and congratulations on the splendid programme which had been enjoyed by all. The evening party was attended by a large number of members and friends. The concert programme consisted of recitations by Rewa Williamson and Miss V. Edwards, songs by Miss M Carswell and Mr Scrimshaw, and an illustrated one by Mrs Finlay, Miss N. Speedy and Miss L. Frandi doing the actions. The Puketaha Trio presented a lightning sketch, and Mr R. A. Williamson a monologue. The Drama Circle staged the play, for which they secured second place in in the festival, “ Number Ten.” The items were all very much enjoyed by the audience and after Mrs Sainsburv had thanked the artists supper was served and the floor cleared for dancing. Mr W. Sharp was M.C. and Mrs Carswell played the music. Mr K. Martin played extras. AT’ GORDONTON. The August meeting of the Gordonton Women’s Institute was held on Friday, a fair number being present. Mrs Brown spoke a few words on the motto, “ One good word can warm three winter months.” The roll-call, “ What we would like invented,” might have set some inventors thinking, j Mrs L. Drummond gave a most in- | teresting demonstration on tapestry, j and Mrs Faville read a letter from I the link in Scotland, j The competition, “ Six heaviest hen eggs,*’ was won by Miss A. Sharp, with Mrs Williamson sescond. The eggs weighed 16£ozs. and 16ozs. respectively. The junior competition, “ Something made from cotton reels,*’ was won by Miss V. Alderwick, with Miss P. Parfitt second, both having made smokers’ companions. Afternoon tea and the singing of the National Anthem brought a pleasant afternoon to a close.