Country Life Interests

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20281, 25 August 1937, Page 3

Country Life Interests

A page devoted to tho lnteroata of the Country Women of the Waikato, and in particular to advancing and recording tho aotivltlM of those two great national organisations, the Women s Institutes *nd • Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union.

COTTAGE OREAIW CHEESE. A DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY DELICACY. So-called cream cheese Is one of the most delioious and healthy forms of delicacy, and In these days, when American salads and vesetable savouries are used so much by hostesses at all parties, cream cheese Is a Cream chee/e can be used as a tasty garnishing for salads. Celery sticks stuffed wtth cream cheese are delloloius. Cream cheese sandwlohes, made with white or wholemeal brea , with chopped gherkin, olive or nuts, are also highly appreciated. Fresh home-made cream cheese Is very simple to make. Reolpes for Home-making. The following are recipes:— , ... .. 1. Heat milk to blood warm; add lemon juice slowly until It ouraiee. Drain it well through a fine cloth bag. Mix the drained curds with cream and a little salt. ... 2. Use milk that has soured naturally. Set the basin containing it m some~hot water on the stove and heat gradually until the curds and whey separate. Do not overheat, or the curd will be tough. Drain, and prepare as on the first method. .. 3 Use junket essence or tablets. Use according to directions on packet. Let stand 12'or 18 hours. Gently heat until the curd is well separated, then drain and prepare as in -the first method.

AT RAGLAN.

The Raglan Women’s Institute’s monthly meeting was held in the supper room on August 20. A number of letters was read and discussed, after which Mrs Eric read an amusing poem about the homely sugar-bag and its many uses. A competition (girls’ names beginning with M) arranged by Mrs George Cornes was won by Mrs Noffke. Mr and Mrs 'Kemp, of Hamilton, gave a very interesting demonstration on the use of washing machines which was much appreciated. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Hardey, Pascoe and Waretlri.

AT WHITEHALL.

The Whitehall Women’s Institute held its annual soolal and dance In the Settlers’ Hall recently, when there w&s a large attendance of visitors and residents.

Among the fancy dresses worn were Impersonations of Queen Victoria, the Duke and Duchess of Warfield, and Greta Garbo. Other fancy costumes Included Mexican, cow-boy, Turkish Lady, Chinese lady, gipsy, and several Early Victorian ladies. After the parable of fancy costumes the Duchess of Warfield presented Queen Victoria with a Victorian posy; Musical and elocutionary items and tap-dances given by Misses J. McLeod, D. Lockhead, and M. Stuart, were much appreciated. Mrs E. M. Macky won a guessing competition.

Mr O. Christina played the music and Mr J. W. Jeans was M.G.

AT FRANKTON.

The Jubilee Women’s Institute held their monthly meeting In St. James’ Hall, Frankton, on August 19. Mrs Howarth presided over a good attendance.

The meeting opened with the creed and the Institute song. After the usual business and correspondence was dealt with, the president welcomed visitors, and twelve new members.

The winners of the competitions were: Seagrass stool, Mrs Hogarth 1, Mrs Forster 2; Jar of marmalade, Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs Terry 2: Victorian posy, Mrs Bowler 1, Mrs Gibson 2. Mrs Smith won Mrs Nelson’s cake.

An Interesting demonstration on barbola work was given by Mrs Terry, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

The roll-oall was “My pet aversloi in housework.”

The entertainment, “Sing, Say, or Pay,” caused much amusement. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Nelson, Wright and Townsend. The trading table was in the charge of Mrs Maclean. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

AT WAITOA.

The members of the Waltoa Women’s Institute are to be congratulated on the excellent entertainment given residents of Waltoa and surrounding districts recently when the Institute held its annual concert and dance in the local hall. A very large and appreciative audience was present when the president, Mrs H. Kerr, extended a welcome.

The programme opened with the Institute song, followed by pianoforte solos by Miss E. Smith; and a novelty Item, “Old Madrid,” in which the players were all dressed In the native costume of Spain. The cast Included: Mrs 0. Cooper (soloist); dancers, Mesdames W. A. Fleming, R. -Colson, W. Hayes, A. Johnston, S. Hyde, and Miss J. Blomfield. Succeeding items were as follows: Irene Martin (Te Aroha), in fancy dances; comedy play, “Quiet Evening,” the players being Mrs H. Blomfield, Mrs S. Hyde, Miss J. Blomfield, Miss E. Smith, Miss E. Arnold, Mrs R. Colson and Mrs 11. Kerr; novelty duo, Mrs Kerr and Mrs Blomfield, “Ah Still Suits Me”; Te Aroha dancer in dances with bagpipe accompaniment by Pipe-Major Robertson: comedy sketch, "Men are Deceivers,’’ the players being Mrs Johnston, Miss 0. Luxton, Mesdames Colson, B. Malcolm, J. Cook and Kerr; the Hill Billies troupe, Mrs Johnston, Miss J. Ryan and Miss E. Arnold; the Ranch Boys, Mesdames J. Lynch, A. J. Graham, R. Malcolm, H. Kerr, S. Hyde, Misses J. Luxton, B. Vercoe, J. Vercoe; J. Ryan, piano-accordion; J. Luxton and B. Vercoe, mouth-organ duo; Te Aroha dancer In military dances.

During the supper interval the president. took the opportunity of thanking everybody who had assisted to make the function such a success; also those present for their attendance. The feature of the evening was “The Hill Billies,” which was warmly encored.

Dancing was enjoyed at the conclusion of the concert, Mrs Kerr being M.C., assisted by Mesdames S. 'Hyde and W. A. Fleming.

Music was played by Mr J. Knyvett (piano) and Miss Jean Ryan (pianoaccordion).

AT PIRONGIA.

The Pirongia Women’s Institute held the’ir sixth birthday party In the library on Saturday evening, when there was a large gathering of members and friends.

Bowls of spring flowers and a warm fire made the room most attractive. A programme' of competitions, songs, oommunlty singing and violin solos helped to pass the evening very pleasantly. Part songs, “ Silver Moonlight Winds are Blowing,” and Oft in the Stilly Night,” were sung by Mrs Lorlmer, Mrs Dallas, Mrs Balnbridge and Miss Re'lne Bell. Mrs Dallas also sang. A duet was given by Miss Bell and Mrs Balnbridge. Mrs Barry followed with a violin solo. The accompanist was Mrs W. H. Bell.

A pleasant Interlude was a presentation to Mrs J. J. Daley by membe'rs of the Waikato Hospital Board. Guests were Mesdames Burgess and Winch (Hamilton), and Mrs Ryburn and Mrs S. G. Macky (Paterangi), Mrs B. Stewart (Auckland). A handsome birthday cake, made and giveh by Mrs G. Woolston, occupied pride of place at supper. The six oandles were lit by the present and third president, Mrs Lorimer, blown out by the se'cond president (Mrs G. G. Berry), and the cake out by Mrs Robson, the first president. Mrs Robson, in expressing her pleasure at seeing so many friehds present, said that the Institute movement had Indeed justified its existence, and was a help and inspiration to all who belonged to it. She congratulated the Pirongia Women’s Institute on attaining its sixth birthday and wished it every sucoess. Supper conoluded a. very nappy evening.

AT BPRINGDALE.

Ideal weather favoured the bi-an-nual group meeting of the Women s Institutes comprising the Springdale, Waltoa, Manawaru and Te Aroha institutes and held in the Springdale Hall recently. Mrs H. Wagstaff presided, as Mrs W. Price, group convener, was unable to be present owing to serious Illness in the family. A letter of sympathy was forwarded to h6 Each Institute was responsible for a part of the day’s programme. Mrs Robinson gave a brief address on the Waikato East Federation’s activities. Mrs Parker also spoke on the work and alms of the Dominion’s Institutes, the conference of whioh she attended as a delegate recently in Wellington. A most interesting and enjoyable talk on her travels through Australia and Italy jyas given by Miss Clarke. Mrs 0. Sullivan gave a demonstration on pen-painting, Mrs Kennedy on reed loom work, Mrs Laurie on Indian quilting, and Miss Trebllco on woodpulp flower-making. The Manawaru Women’s Institute’s Item, “Canoe Song,” was very much enjoyed by everyone, and as an encore the president of Manawaru led the members In community singing.

The results of the games were as follows: —Plunket race, Mrs Laurie; musical 'groans, Mrs Brldgeman. Competitions, word dissecting, Mrs Smardon; guessing kitchen condiments by smell, Mrs Little.

The presidents of the visiting Institutes returned thanks to the Springdale Institute for the day’s hospitality and splendid comradeship shown to them, and the singing of the ode brought to a close a happy and entertaining meeting. AT FAIRFIELD. The August meeting of the Fairfield Women’s Institute was held recently, Mrs F. Knight presiding over a good attendance. The meeting opened with the National Anthem, after which apologies were received from absentees and new members were enrolled. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mrs J. Ward Chapman in her recent bereavement. 'Business reports were read and a motion was carried that the Institute should enter a court In the 1938 Waikato Winter Show. Mrs W. King was elected delegate to the biennial conference in October. An invitation was received for members to attend the Te Kowhai Women’s Institute birthday party. Mrs F. Knight read the annual report of the Dominion Federation. The roll-call, “A quickly-made pudding,” was well responded to.

Mrs Cobb gave a very interesting lecture and demonstration on first aid and at the conclusion was heartily thanked.

Competitions were won as follows: For something useful from an old felt hat, Mrs Langlands; hostesses’ competition, Mrs Kennelly. Afternoon tea was served by the following hostesses: Mesdames W. King, Kemp, Hinton and W. Graney. Competitions for September will be: Roll call, “Something you would like your executive to do.” Competitions : Puff pastry and design for banner.

AT MOTUMAOHO.

The warm sunshine brought a splendid attendance of members to the Motumaoho Women’s Institute meeting on August 18, at which Mrs Lennan presided. The meeting opened with the creed and the Institute anthem. It was decided to send a small donation to the Makogai leper station. Three new members were enrolled. Letters were read from the Home link.

Mrs Gale was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her demonstration on wallpaper art work. Several artistic wall plates, vases and jugs were shown and much admired.

■Mrs T. Stark won the competition for violets and primroses. Mrs Hazelhurst and Mrs Jenner were the winners in the knitting competition, and Mrs W. Stark won the cushion competition.

Mrs Lennan expressed the good wishes of the branch to the first secretary, Miss J. Fagan, who is shortly to be married, and presented her with a box of afternoon tea spoons. Miss Fagan suitably replied. The meeting afterwards assembled outside, where photographs were taken of all present.