WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20272, 14 August 1937, Page 19 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

AT M AUNT AT AUTARI. .About 22 members of the Maungasutarl Women's Institute gathered at Mrs Hill’s residence for the August meeting, which opened with the Creed. The usual business was dealt with, and the annual report discussed. Invitations to Arapunl and Kaipaki Women’s Institute birthday parties were accepted, and one new member, Mrs Burr, was welcomed. A debate, “ Do children derive moral benefit from punishment,” was given by Mesdames Wright and Dallinger, and much appreciated by all. The flower competition was won as follows: A, Mrs Scott, i; B, Miss C. Griffin, 1. At the sales table were Mrs Budge’ and Miss V. Hill, while Mesdames O'Neil and Hill were hostesses. The motto, “ Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched,’’ was w»e given by Mrs Ariell. AT MORRINSVILLc. The. monthly meeting of the Morrlnsville Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday evening in the Parish Hall, Mrs W. T. Osborn presiding over a large attendance. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Porter, French and C. M. Osborn. New members elected were Mesdames Reason, Hunt and Wild, and Miss Reason. After the business of the meeting had been transacted the members’ committee took charge, Mrs Cottingham being in the chair, and a very happy evening resulted. A memory test was the competition for points, the winners being Mesdames Barry, McKenzie and Burnett, with three points each. A wool weaving demonstration was given by Mrs Welch, the article demonstrated being a pair of child's slippers. Mrs Welch was accorded a hearty vote of thanks by acclamation. An advertisement competition caused much amusement and was won by Mrs Simpson, junior. Mrs Cottinghnm gave two delightful songs. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Meek. Regbie. Bussell. Alexander. Foster, and Nurse McCormack.

AT TAUWHARE. The monthly meeting of the Tauwhare Women's Institute was held in the Jtall recently, Mrs Allwood presiding over a lair attendance of members. The meeting opened with the reading of the Institute Creed, after which rorrespondence was read and business dealt with. It was arranged to hold tiie birthday party in the evening, instead of in the afternoon, as it was formerly. A very interesting demonstration on the making of toilet sets, eto., was given by Mrs A. MacGlennan, of Eureka, for which she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Tiie senior competition for a decorative Jar of flowers was won by Mrs Allwood, Mrs Ferris gaining second honours; the Junior competition was won by Miss L. Libeau. with Miss J. Mclnnes and Miss J. Pope second and third respectively. The hostesses, Mesdames T. Flem- : Ing, Goodare and K. Pope, served afternoon tea. after which the afternoon concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. AT MELVILLE.

The’ August meeting of the Melville Women’s Institute was held at the residence of Mrs Willey, the president, Mrs Buckland, presiding over a fair attendance of members. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song. One new member was welcomed. A presentation was made to Mrs Gutry, who is shortly leaving the district. Mrs Gutry was a member of the Drama Club and of the committee and will be greatly missed. During the afternoon Mr Hammond gave an address on bulb cultivation for exhibition purposes, for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr Hammond judged the large display of spring flowers ehtered In the competition, the results being: Mrs Duff 1. Mrs Chainey 2. The marmalade ' competition was won by Mrs Payne, with Mrs Duff second, and Mrs Brown, senior, won the social competition. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. Mesdames Payne, Price, Willey and Brown, senior. The sales table was in charge of Mrs Prisk. Antique and Curio Afternoon. An antique’ and curio afternoon was hold by the Melville Women’s Institute on August 4. Members and friends wore welcomed l»v Mrs Buckland, and

the display of antiques and curios created keen Interest, some of the exhibits dating as far back as the 17th century. The Drama Club capably presented a one-act play, “ Calais to Dover,” which was greatly appreciated. The parts were taken by the' following members: Lady Armltage, Mrs Ander; Captain Pengellan, Mrs Buckland; Aunt Clara, Mrs Wood; Mrs Bilberry, Mrs Bramley; Amy, Mrs Brown. A banner competition resulted in the following awards: Mrs C. Brown 1, Mrs C. Have'rbier 2. Afternoon tea was served by members of the committee. Among those, present were Mesdames Wallace, Ander junior, Ander i senior. Condor, Wood, Coggins. I Crumpton, Priest., C. Brown, Livingstone, Duff senior, Duff Junior, Payne, Breckon, C. Willey. Brown, Buckland, Bramley. Sanders, Willey, Prisk, Haverbier, Miss Goucher. The social competitions were Avon l>y Mesdamcs Wood and Coggins. AT HANGATIKL Mrs Bldwell presided over the meeting of the Hangatiki Maori Women’s Institute on August .1, when there was a good attendance, four new members being enrolled. The president congratulated Mrs W. Eketone , on being the mother of the Crst Maori Institute baby. The origin of Maori place names was nn interesting and instructive result of the replies to the roll-call, “A ’ Maori place name and how It originated.” Poi-maklng was demonstrated by Mrs W. Eketone. A remarkable feature of the gathering was the appearance at it of tour generations of the Nikora family. They were Mrs Nikora senior, her daughter, Mrs Rangl, her grand-daughter, Mrs Hotu, with a young child tn arms. Mesdames J. Hetet and Hukutai were the hostesses for the afternoon. AT TE HOE. The monthly meeting of the Te Hoe Women’s Institute, held recently in the local hall, was presided over by Mrs McQueen. The Women's Institute competition, “A knitted tea-cosy," was Avon by Mrs Williams, Mrs Brown gaining second place. The roll-call “My worst mistake In the kitchen,” met with a good response. A lecture and demonstration on washing-machines, given by Messrs. Fulton and Morgan, was of great interest to all. The hostesses' competitions were won by Miss T. Crenfeldt and Mrs Brown. Hostesses wero Mesdames Harvey, Moss and McKeon and a solo by Mrs James brought the afternoon to a close. AT PIRONGIA. The August meeting of the Pirongia Women’s Institute was well attended, Mrs Lorimer presiding. After the discussion of business matters arrangements for the Institute birthday Avere finalised. It was decided to hold a birthday social on j the evening of, August 21 in the lib- , rary. This function will mark the j sixth year of the Pirongia Women's Institute. The roll-call for the day was “A cutting from a newspaper that you think ! most interesting” (paper not to be < more than three days old), and proA'ed very entertaining. Mr S. C. Wood, headmaster of Pirongia School, gave a most interesting i and instructive talk on “ History of Pirongia.” Members were shown a | map of the district in the early days, on which "as indicated the position of the great Maori pas of that time. ' At the conclusion of the address the members showed their hearty nppre- ! ciation to Mr Wood. \ An amusing competition Avas Avon by Mrs Allport. An entertainment | committee, consisting of the following I members. Mesdames Lorimer, W. H. ! Hell, Livingstone, Wood. Dallas, Bain- [ | bridge and Barry, and the Misses Bell I | and Buchanan, will attend Te Awn- i nuitu Women's Institute’s next meet- 1 mg. | • Hostesses for the day were Mrs 1.. ' | Marx and Miss Rowan.

AT KEREONE. At the August meeting of the Kere- | one Women’s Institute, Mrs Fromm | presided over a good attendance of ! members and friends. I A sub-committee in connection with the newly-formed gardening circle, was elected, and Mrs Mix gave a very j instructive talk on gardening. Mrs Gunn demonstrated Italian quilting and cushions worked with wool. Both speakers were warmly thanked by Mrs Fromm. The competition, an article made from paper pulp, was won by Mrs R. Mclntyre, with Mrs Houston second. At a ceremony held before the * meeting, the Institute planted two native trees In the local school grounds to celebrate Arbor Day. I Afternoon tea was served by tlie hostesses, Mesdames Way, Milliken and Cochrane, after which the meeting closed with the National Anthem. AT WMITIKAHU. The monthly meeting of the Whitikahu Women’s Institute was held on August 1 i at Mrs R- B. Law’s residence. Mrs Boyce presiding over a record attendance of members and visitors. The meeting opened with the Creed. Members were sorry to receive the resignations from ilie committee of Mrs Amon through ill health, and Miss Best (secretary) who had left the district for a lime. Two new members were elected. Mrs J. Brown and Mrs Best, w/io was appointed secretary. Mesdames Clark and Seifert were appointed delegates to attend the Group Committee meeting to be held at Taupiri on August 25. Two very interesting Link letters were read by the link correspondent. The motto for the month was: “Never be too busy to be kind.” The competition, a knitted cover for hot-water bag, was won by Mrs McCallum, with Mrs Boyce second and Mrs Curphey thlntfK “Knitting hints” was the roll-call alrl brought forth many useful ideas. Written impromptu questions were answered very well and caused much amusement. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames P. Clark, W. Law, C. Amon and Anderson, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs B. D. Law for the use of her homeAT HILLCREST. The monthly meeting of the Hillcrest Women’s Institute was held In tlie Nixon Street Hall on the evening of August 5, Mrs Haines presiding over a fair attendance of members. Following the singing of the Institute song. Mrs Haines, after extending a welcome to members and thanking all those who helped to make the birthday celebrations the success they were, referred to the Interesting demonstration to he given that evening by Mrs Terry on the making of ornaments, etc., from paper pulp, and trusted that all present would follow the demonstration with appreciative interest. The secretary read the correspondence and an interesting discussion ensued. Invitations to birthday celebrations at Nawton-Botokauri and Te 'Kowhal were received and accepted. A letter was received asking for donations of toys, books, etc-, for the leper station at Makogal, and mem- j hers were enthusiastic In their desire i to assist. It. was decided to enter a j banner for tlie next group meeting in | October. A very Interesting demonstration, given by Mrs Terry on ilie making of jardinieres. Eastern jugs and orna - ! monls from paper pulp, was followed with interest by members. One very pretty large vase for autumn tinted leaves was much admired, being do coral eel With sea-shells in the form ° r tlowers. A fter I hnnKin«- \|r< demonstration. Mrs Morley presented t'-rll. numerous m.\ei . lMl | |,,vig e„ trie>. and resulted Mr> II lines t Mr, Morley and Mr., f.ampPell ■>. i 2, the Institute meeliue will be held

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