WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20278, 21 August 1937, Page 19 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

AT FENCOURT. t The Fencourt Women’s Institute 4 was visited by the president of th« Waikato Federation, Mrs ,T. Ward Chapman, at Its monthly meeting held \ recently, and a large number of mem- 1 hers took the opportunity to hear Mrs Chapman's most Interesting talk on a ' variety of subjects. The roll-call was the exchange of plants ami the motto, “Make new friends but keep the old, the one Is silver the other gold,” was given by Miss Campbell. An appeal was received on behalf of the lepers at Makogal Island, and it was decided to have a donation box and a box for any suit- 1 able articles, on the table next month. The Institute decided to hold a social and dance on August 21 in the Fen-; court Hall. In September the Singer i sewing machine agent will be present: to give a demonstration. Afternoon tea was served by Misses: Haycock and O’Keeffe. The competitions were: Knitted Jumper, Miss E. Burns 1, Mrs Tomsitt 2; four sultana scones. Mrs Cubls 1. Mrs Bartlett 2; decorated Jar of flow- , ors, Mrs Shaw 1, Mrs O’Keeffe 2. AT HANQATIKI. Mrs Pettigrew presided at the monthly meeting of the HangatlkJ Women’s Institute, when there was q satisfactory attendance of members. Proceedings opened with the Creed, after which all stood in silence as a mark of respect to a valuable member who recently passed away In the person of Mrs Miller. Mrs Sanders carried on the “ Golden Thread of Health” talk, which proved Interesting and Instructive. A demonstration of smocking by Mrs W. A | Leo (Waltomo -Caves) earned a vote: of thanks and appreciation. The president of the King Countryi executive, Mrs Ridwell. reported thej results of ttie round table conference j she recently attended at Wellington! headquarters. Mrs Hislop was the winner of an amusing competition. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Reeves, Sanders and Oatrldge. AT HORSHAM DOWNS. The monthly meeting of the Horsham Towns Women’s Institute was held tn the hall on August 4. the president, Mrs Wade, presiding over a large attendance of members. \ letter was received from the Young Women’s Christian Association offering the use of their rest room to; Institute members. The prize for the best collection of vegetables was won by Miss Nellie Henderson, and Mrs Don Bruce was tlm winner of the nnnprlilion | thins new from something old. Two new members were enrolled | a Wade and Upson were elected delegates to the group meeting to he held at Taupiri In October. i Mrs ,r. Treloaf, of Hamilton, gav-’ •1 short talk on Iter w irk in connection -.ilh tlie Voting '.Voiie n s Christian \s.sueinlion, after which she gave a femonsiration of unusual Interest, the siaking ot flower sprays and floral bandeaux from wood P'dl'. <'t the jonclusion of her demonstration Mis Treloar I'.e heartily thanked. After tea was served by Mes(tanies Mathews and C.rnham, and the meeting closed \\itH tlie singing ot the National Anthem.

AT WAITERIMU-MATAHURA. There were eleven members present at the last monthly meeting of the Waiterimu-Matahura Women's Institute at which Mrs G. Storey presided. Mrs T. Chrlsholm president of the Iluntly Institute, gave a very interesting report on the recent conference In Wellington. The competition for articles for the bazaar was won by Mrs J. Storey with Mrs Ludwig second. The hostesses’ competition arrange'd by Mrs Scot and Miss Taylor caused much amusement and was won by Mrs Newton. | The meeting closed with the singing iof the National Anthem.

AT NAWTON-ROTOKAURI. Nawton-Rotokauri Institute celebrated its fifth birthday on August 18. A very large gathering of members, friends and visiting Institutes marked tlie occasion, and tlie varied programme was enjoyed by all. After the guests had been welcomed by the president the following items were presented: Instrumental solos by Mrs and Miss McLachlan and Mrs Buchanan; vocal duets by Mesdames Gregory and Hales and dances by Mrs Paice’s children. These were interspersed with amusing competitions. The Bean or Seed competition being won by Mrs Wylie of the Ohaupo Women’s Institute and “Public Notices” by Mrs King of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. The Federation president, Mrs J. Ward Chapman briefly addressed the meeting expressing gratitude for sympathy received by her from the various Institutes, in her recent bereavement. Many beautiful posies from representatives of the visiting Institutes were received by the president. Afternoon tea was served and followed by the cutting of the birthday j cake which was made by Mrs Buchanan. The first president. Mrs Waters, lit -the cajidles; two of the oldest memI hers, Mesdames Stevenson and Fisher, blowing them out. Community singing finishing with ' the National Anthem closed a very j happy afternoon. I To enable members to attend the j Birthday Party of the Te Kowhat j Women’s Institute on August 23 a special bus has been arranged for. This will leave Hamilton at 1 p.m. and will go bv way of Norton Road and Nawton Hall, picking up members en route.

AT TAUPIRI. There' was a fairly largo attendance at tlie August meeting of the Taupiri Women’s Institute. ; A very interesting lecture on toa land coffee making was given by Rlmme’r’s representative from Auckland. The flower competition was won by Mrs J. Farrell. j Songs by Miss Nicholson were much v'tijoyeii. I Hostesses for tlie afternoon were Mesdames F. Harwood. Farrell. Shepherd, Sowerby, F. C. Wilson and Mc- | Pherson. I Birthday Party. Tho Taupiri Institute celebrated Its I seventh birthday this week. Visitors numbering over 150 from surrounding Institutes being received by the president. Mrs J. Ward Chapman gave a short address, and was the recipient of a charming posy. Songs hy Mrs Mear were much e’nJoyed, also recitations by members. A

humorous playlet “Following Instructions” and a character song and dance by junior members, were greatly appreciated. The social evening for husbands was also held, when dancing and items made the function a gay and happy one.

AT TURANGA-O-MOANA. The August meeting of the Turanga-o-moana Women’s Institute was attended by about 30 members, Mrs T. ft Harding presiding. Mrs J. Scott demonstrated making wholemeal bread and was accorded a vote of thanks. Motions of sympathy were passed for the late Mrs Lloyd and to Mrs Barugli and Mrs Sturrock who had suffered bereavement. The roll call was “My birth place and earliest recollections” Mrs S. R. Harding gave her report on the show meeting In connection with the Court. It was decided to hold a children’s and adults’ fancy dress dance on September 2. Competitions resulted: Pikelets, Mrs Lindsay 1; Miss Snell 2; Mrs Brake 3. best bloom, Mrs Lindsay 1; Miss Snell 2; Mrs Cook 3. best apron, Mrs Paton 1; Miss Snell 2 and 3. A novel competition was won by Mrs J. Scott. New r members welcomed were Mesdames H. Vincent, R. Hughes, H. E. Scott and Miss I. Harding. Mesdames S. R. Harding and H. R. Harding were hostesses. The National Anthem brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. AT WAHAROA. The August meeting of the Waharoa Women’s Institute took the form of a “ Grandmothers’ afternoon,” thirteen grandmothers being present. Mrs J. Williams presided over a large gathering of members and friends. The motto for the day was “ Never mind who was your grandmother, what are you? ” After the usual business Mrs Gibsen and Mrs Fawcett were welcomed as new members. An election to fill the three vacancies on the committee resulted in Mesdames C. Stanford, R. Murdoch and R. King being elected. • Community singing, led by Mrs W. Ryan, was much enjoyed by all, “ Mother Machree’’ and “ The Old Grey Mare” being considered very appropriate for the day. Mrs J. Dickey gave elocutionary items and the B team, which gained third place at the recent drama festival held in Matamat a, delighted the guests with their presentation of “ The Bride.” Mrs Clark, of Te Aroha, the oldest grandmother, and Mrs G. White’s mother, Mrs Stewart, who had the most grandchildren, were both presented with posies of purple and white violets. The roll-call was “ Something of interest about my grandmother,” one member’s grandmother having been born in the reign of George 111 and lived through the reigns of George IV, William IV, Victoria, and into the seventh year of Edward VII. A collection of articles and photos belonging to members’ grandmothers was on display. Mrs Stewart, on behalf of the grandmothers, thanked the members for a most enjoyable afternoon. The competitions resulted as follows: Best flower, Mrs J. Wathen, 1; bowl of winter decorations, Mrs C. I. Barker 1, Mrs R. W. Petch 2, Mrs J. Wathen 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Scatchard, Burns, Thompson, Smith, and Miss F. Iletherington. AT PUTARURL . The first birthday party of the Putaruru Women’s Institute was held recently in the Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union dub rooms, and proved most successful. More than 100 guests and members from the surrounding districts and localities we**e 1 present. Dancing and competitions were en-

joyed during the evening. A number of items was given, as well as a oneact play, “ Lodgings to Let,” in which Mrs E. Morris, Miss A. Anderson and Miss Ri White took part. The cutting of the birthday cake was an interesting ceremony. One candle, instancing the Institute’s first birthday, was on the cake and Mrs A. Anderson, the first president, cut the first slice, and then spoke of the year’s activities. She welcomed visitors from Lichfield, Tokoroa, Mamaku and Arapuni. Miss Mavis Haines presented a bouquet to Mrs Anderson at the conclusion of the ceremony. Points prizes won during the year were then presented to Mrs Anderson (1), Mrs A. Applegren (2), and Miss O. Peppers (2) equal. Items during the evening were given by the Rev. L. T. Norwell (songs), Miss Norma Heavey (tap dance), Miss’ A. Anderson and Rev. L. Norwell (vocal duet), Mrs J. Barnes and Messrs. K. Barnes and A. Brown (orchestral selection), Miss Patricia Heavey (recitation). Among those pi’esent were:—Mesdames G. R. Haines, A. Anderson, T. Woskett, V. L. Drummond, A. Appelgren, S. Smith, J. Percival, K. Barnes, Cameron, Denley, W. Brown, McK. Peffers, M. Addenbrooke, E. Northcote, W. J. Gawith, A. P. Young, E. Bradburn, E. Morris, K. Bicknell, M. Galich, M. Eves, L. Ellis, L. Bent, R. Berquist, A. Brown, G. G. Ranger, Burgess, J. C. Tomalin, A. Stephenson, Watkins. E. O. White, Lyons, Sayers, H. Pepperell, C. J. Christie, J. Maguire, V. C. Barley, P. S. Geddes, E. Ackman, J. Barnes, A. Root, J. B. Rolfe, St. J. Paxton, Henshaw, J. Williams, G. T. Long, T. Cook, D. Ferguson, H. Martin.