WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20507, 25 May 1938, Page 3

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

AT RAGLAN The monthly meeting of the Raglan branch of the Women’s Institute was held in the supper room, Miss A. Gilmour taking the' chair. Arrangements for the birthday party were finalised and members were invited to attend the next committee meeting in order to discuss thoroughly the remits for the Dominion Conference. A solo by Miss Nancy Troup, of Taupiri, was" greatly appreciated. A roll call, “What to do for the blues” brought forth many thoughtful and amusing replies. A competition for a freak bouquet was won by Miss Molly Guildford (bunch of vegetables) with Mrs Murgatroyd (posy made of sweets) second and Miss Adeline Guildford (cotton reels and pieces of cloth), third. Mrs Grayling read an interesting travel letter. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Waretini, Wheeler and Young. AT MANAWARU Mrs J. Waugh presided at the monthly meeting of the Manawaru branch of the Women's Institute, and spoke on the thought for the month, “The great thing in life is not to win the' game but to play a bad hand well.” Mrs W. Luff, who attended the Federation Conference at Matamata, gave a full and interesting report. of the proceedings. It was decided to start a “floating shilling” competition to raise mone'y for the Crippled Children's Fund. After the transaction of business a social afternoon was held. Miss M. Greenlees contributed a recitation and Miss Trebilco two vocal items.

A cake competition was won by Mrs Osborne', other competitions during the afternoon being won as follows: Table centre', Miss Hughes 1, Mrs J. Waugh ‘2, Miss Scott and Miss Parker, 3; Melon jam, Mrs M. Hughes 1, Mrs D. Cullen 2, Mrs J. Parker 3. Mrs Waugh presented Miss Osborne with a leather suitcase, on behalf of Hie Institute members, in view of her approaching marriage. Miss Osborne suitably responded. The roll call was "Advice to a bride.”

Miss Greenlees and Mrs Parker were the hostesses and a happy afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. AT TURANQA-O-MOANA The May meeting of the Turanga-o-moana branch of the Women's Institute was presided over by Mrs T. R. Harding, about 36 members being present. Mrs Barugh gave a report of the conference recently held in Matamata. A gift afternoon was tendered Miss E. MacMillan, who is» shortly to be married. Miss MacMillan suitably replied. The roll call “What I would do if I were a man,” was amusing and varied. Mrs G. MacKridge gave an interesting talk on her recent trip to Great Britain, but owing to pressure of time, was not able to finish. The president extended a vote of thanks to Mrs MacKridge. It was decided to hold the birthday late in June or early in July. The competitions were: School lunch, Mrs Carey 1, Mrs Lindsay 2, Mrs Maisey 3; Crocheted d’oyley, Mrs Barugh 1, Mrs Downes 2, Mrs Wooderson, 3; Vase of flowers, Mrs P. Gilson 1, Mrs Carey 2, Miss F. Trilford, 3; Best bloom, Mrs Lindsay 1, Mrs P. Gilson 2, Mrs Barugh 3.

Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs and Miss Trilford and Mrs Wooderson.

AT EUREKA FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED The fifth birthday of the’ Eureka branch of the Women's Institute was held In the hall recently and in spite of the Inclement weather there was a good attendance of members and friends, Tauwhare, Matangi, Motumaoho Institutes being represented. The hall was gaily decorated with coloured streamers and bowls of beautiful chrysanthemums. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song, after which the president, Mrs Harington, extended a welcome to those’ present. A social afternoon followed. Mr Haynes, of the St. John Ambulance Division, Hamilton, gave an interesting talk on ambulance work. It is to be hoped that members will avail themselves of the opportunity to form an ambulance class in Eureka. The following programme was enjoyed: Elocutionary items, Mrs Young, Miss Saleman and Miss Sonia Wilson; sailor’s hornpipe, Miss M. Forsythe; Highland Fling, Master Roy Larsen.

Wall competitions were won by Mrs J. Ward Chapman and Miss Norma Johns. Mrs P. Clarkin won the flower name competition and Mrs C. Masters the hall competition. The vase of flowers competition resulted: Mrs C. Masters 1, Mrs Harington 2 and Mrs Harington gained first prize for her ginger bread cake with Mrs Harris second. Mrs Ward Chapman and Mrs Sang, of Motumaoho, who is shortly leaving for England, spoke on behalf of the Waikato Federation. Mesdames R. McKerrow (Matangi) and C. Pope (Tauwhare’), returned thanks on behalf of their Institutes. The beautiful birthday cake, made by Mrs Harris and iced by Mrs Cresswell, was cut by Mrs Chapman, Mrs Harris and Mrs Harington assisting her. Mesdames Chapman and Harington were the recipients of beautiful posies. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the committee and the singing of the National Anthem closed an enjoyable afternoon.