COMING YEAR OF PEACE?

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20728, 11 February 1939, Page 18 (Supplement)

COMING YEAR OF PEACE?

While the echo of Christmas bel with the inspiration of a fresh start fto those still capable of being insp thought to the question—How can 1 guards for peace ? And not for pe Whatever the cynics may tell us, which comes sometimes upon every few months have told ourselves, thi Superiority to cynicism is the gift I i of being inspired.” Nor does manki: temptuous despair. To those who i nature can never change, I comment “That, of course, is why we now eat examine witnesses with the thnimbsc attend the same church.” Encour Age. with all its faults, is thus free fr hope that the horrors we still retai called, as a sort of bad dream, to giv escaped from them.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE AT HILLCREST The February meeting of the Hillorest Women’s Institute took place recently in the Nixon Street Hall. Mrs Morley presided over the meeting and conveyed a hearty greeting and best wishes for the coming year to all present, including Mrs Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation Women’s Institutes, and Mrs Fow, both these ladies being visitors for that evening. The resignation of the secretary, Mrs J. Elvey, was received and accepted by the meeting with regret and Mrs Scobie was appointed acting secretary. A very interesting letter from our institute link in Blundeston, Suffolk, England, was received and read by Mrs Haines, the writer. Miss Norman, being an old school friend of Mrs Morley, our president. The annual picnic of the institute will take place on Wednesday, February 15, to St. Heller’s Bay, Auckland, the bus leaving Naylor Street corner at 7.30 a.m. AT HOROTIU The first meeting of the year took place in the Horotiu Hall recently. The president, Mrs McConnel, presided over a fair attendance. The meeting opened with the Women’s Institute Song followed by the Creed. It was decided to hold a social afternoon next month to raise funds for the Maori Hostel. Miss E. Starr gave an interesting report. The roll-call “Sing, say, do or pay’’ brought forth some good solos and humorous savings. The competition for the month, “A pot of jelly,” was won by Mrs Grantham. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. AT OTOROHANGA The last meeting of the Otorohanga Women’s Institute, held in the Friendly Societies Hall, was well attended, and was presided over by Mrs A. A. Smith. Proceedings wore opened with the Ode to Friendship and the aspirations. Mrs Church was the winner of the buttonhole competition, with Mesdames Oliver 2, and Neshansen 3. Mrs A. Still gave a demonstration of looped crochet. Mesdames Oliver and Hoskins were hostesses. AT KAIPAXI The monthly meeting of the Kaipaki Women's Institute was held recently, and although some members were still absent or holiday there was a fair gathering. The president, Mrs Graham, was in the chair and extended a welcome to all. After the Institute song, the secretary read the record of the last meeting and several business letters were attended to. The president reminded members that nominations for a new president pnd committee were to be sent to the secretary within fourteen days, in readiness for the annual meeting in March. The roll-call, "The happiest day of my holiday,” was well answered and proved very Interesting. ■Competitions were won as follows: Best three blooms, Mrs A. M. Fisher; best jar of preserved peaches, Mrs A. Steenson 1, Mrs R. Foster 2. Mr Sage. Ohaupo, who was accompanied by Mrs Sage, then gave a most interesting talk on the life, habits and instincts of the bee. He brought with him several specimens to illustrate his talk. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded him. Later Mr and Mrs Sage judged the competitions. The sales table did good business under the care of Misses E. Williamson and 0. Kite. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames R. Foster, A. Cowley, jun., and Miss N. Godkin. The president closed the meeting with a vote of thanks to the judges and ail helpers. AT WAHAROA The February meeting of the Waharoa Women’s Institute was presided over by Mrs Petch and there was a good attendance. The guest of the afternoon was Miss Jean Dunlop on the occasion of her forthcoming marriage. She was presented by the president with a novelty bouquet, aad was the recipient of

PROBPEOT6 FOR 1838

ills has scarcely yet died away and t which a New Year always brings pired), it is fitting to give earnest 1939 be made a year of real safeeace in Europe alone. , and whatever—in the cynical mood f man—we may, during these last is is not vain or sierile reflection, noted above in those “still capable ind, even yet, merit any man’s coninsist, on the contrary, that human td the reply of Sir Norman Angell: our enemies, enslave their children, ;crew, and burn those who do not raged by the knowledge that our rom many an earlier horror, we may tin will some day be similarly reve courage to those who shall have

many useful gifts. The motto for the month was, “A snilmg face gives universal entertainment free of tax.” A link letter from Dorsetshire was read by the president and a calendar was also received. Arrangements for a play for the drama festival were left to Mrs Burns, and nominations were called for the new committee. Sortie” high aspirations were expressed in the roll-call, “If I were a man, who would I like to be?” Mrs Rix, Walton, gave an interesting address on health. Competitions were decided as follows: —Sponge roll, Mrs Thomson 1, Mrs Marshall 2, Mrs P. White 3; bowl of flowers, Mrs Ryan 1, Mrs S. Smith 2, Mrs P. White 3; article from cardboard, Mrs Thomson 1, Mrs P. White 2, Mrs Gunn 3. For the best flower in the garden, Mesdames Burns, Thomson, White, S. Smith, Ryan, King, Murdoch, McDonald and Miss Craig each gained a point. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames G. Whyte, W. Wright, O'Connor and McDonald.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

’PIAKO PROVINCIAL VISIT OF MRS WICKHAM The Piako (Provincial Council of the W.D.F.U. held its first quarterly meeting of the year at Morrinsville last week. Delegates present were: Mesdames R. A. S. Browne, E. H. Hutchings, F. W. B. Jenner, H. Lennan, and M. E. Barrowclough (Morrinsville), Wallace, Duffy, McCullough, Caldwell and Holmes (Patetonga), Peek, J. D. Williams, E. B. Elliott and Hosking (Tahuna), S. C. Carter and W. Scott (Ngarua), Hair, 'Lennard, R. Eastwood and R. Eastwood (Te Aroha-Waihou), A. Nicol and McAlpine (Tatuanui), and Misses Strange and Blackford (Elstow). A welcome was accorded the Dominion president, Mrs Wickham, of Wanganui, who attended the meeting in the course of a week’s visit to the Waikato district. Mrs Wickham gave an interesting talk on the activities of the W.D.F.U. Remits for the interprovincial conference in Hamilton were dealt with. The housekeeping secretary reported that ten engagements had been Oiled. No senior housekeeper was at present permanently engaged by the sub-province, as Miss Fraser had resigned, but it is hoped to have another senior housekeeper soon. At present housekeepers are being “borrowed” from other districts. Mention was made of the display which the W.D.F.U. will make at the Centennial Exhibition. Material is being gathered for the proposed book on pioneer women which the Women’s Division is proposing to publish in connection with the Centennial celebrations. OTOROHANGA BRANCH The February meeting of the Otorohanga branch of the Women's Division was presided over by the president, Mrs Pye. After remits for the conference had been fully discussed, the president and Mesdames Horneman and Trapski were appointed as delegates. On account of the president's leaving shortly for a trip to England, it was decided to hold the annual meeting on March 3, prior to her departure. The secretary was instructed to take nominations for the election of officers for the ensuing year. After the recitation of the Creed, members stood in silence as a mark of respect for a bereaved member. RAGLAN-KARIOI BRANCH On February 3 the Raglan-Karioi branch had the privilege of entertaining to lunch and meeting the Dominion president, .Mrs Wickham, and Mrs Clements, Mrs Ryburn, Mrs Godfrey and Mrs McWhannell. Fortune favoured us with a really beautiful day, and all the ladies were impressed by the natural beauty of the setting of Raglan. M e had a good attendance of members, friends, and the heads of other women's organisations in the town. The tables were beautifully decorated with dahlias and other summer l!u\vers. f The president of the branch, Mrs V. E. Pegler, presided over the meet-'

ing, and after the National Anthem and Creed, Mrs Cowley sang the W.D. song and posies were presented to Mrs Wickham and Mrs Clements by the vice-presidents. All the visiting ladies gave short addresses which were much appreciated. Mrs Wickham stressed the ideals of the Division and expressed pleasure at the way this branch is carrying on its work. Mrs Cowley gave another song, after the luncheon Interval, and we very reluctantly let the visitors go at 2 o’clock as they were expected at Te Mata. Following their departure the Rag-lan-Karioi branch held its usual monthly meeting.

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