TIMES NEEDLECRAFT SERVICE

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20911, 16 September 1939, Page 16 (Supplement)

TIMES NEEDLECRAFT SERVICE

BRIGHTEN THE KITCHEN WITH GAY APPLIQUED TOWELS Luscious fruits in bright colours . . . and simple patches. Wouldn't they add a cheery note to your towels ? They’re fun to applique in bright scraps, enhanced with an attractive border in cross-stitch ! Effective done entirely in embroidery ! Pattern 1738 contains a transfer pattern of 6 motifs averaging 6i by 9i inches; illustrations of stitches: colour schemes.

Send a postal note for Is Id (or stamps if postal not is not procurable), out this pattern out and send to —WAIKATO TIMES NEEDLEGRAFTS, P.O. Box 155, Hamilton.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES AT HILLCREBT The Hillcrest Women's Institute held its monthly meeting in the Nixon Street Hall recently. There was a good attendance and the president, Mrs Morley, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, Mrs Barnett and Mrs Middlemiss and to all members. Members decided to knit 31b of wool into articles for the needy mothers and babies in the CampbellJohnstone Ward. The roll call, “The uses of paper," brought forward seme very good hints. The competitions were decided as follows:—Best ironed shirt, Mrs Cox 1, Mrs Cockhead 2, Mrs Roberts 3; baby's frock, Mrs Morley 1, Mrs Cockhead 2, Mrs Cox 3; daffodils, Mrs Morley 1, Mrs Campbell 2, Mrs Cox 3. A competition' was won by Miss Morley and Mrs Pratt (equal!. Supper was served by Mrs Roberts, Mrs Lloyd and Mrs* Dunford. AT MORRINSVILLE The monthly meeting of the Morrinsville Women's Institute was held on ■September 13. The president, Mrs Pole, presided over a large attendance. The members’ committee supplied the programme for the evening. 'Hie choir, Mesdames Boles, Wylde, Osborne. Foster, Hobson, and Misses Strevcns and McKay, rendered two enjoyable items, and vocal solos were given by Mrs .7. Seales and Mrs Hitchman, who were accompanied by Mrs Sing. A violin solo by Mrs Blomfield was accompanied by Mrs Pole. Between items various members narrated a personal experience, which created much amusement. This competition was won by Miss Turnball. The general committee were then entertained to supper by the members’ committee. The president thanked the members l'or a most enjoyable programme. Competitions were won by Mrs Olasscodk for the best wool darn, and Mrs Crickett for the best bloom.

AT MELVILLE The September meeting of the Melville Institute was held recently in the Melville Hall, Mrs Prisk presiding over a good attendance, Mes dames Prisk and Huntington were the delegates chosen to attend the special federation meeting on September 26, and Mesdames Bramley and Wood agreed to act as delegates at the biennial meeting on November 7. Members agreed to help with the street collection in aid of St. John Ambalance funds on October 24. The roll call, “A Scotch joke,” was well responded to, many amusing stories being related. A most interesting demonstration on posy-making was given by Mrs A. Fow. Results of competitions were as follows:—Oat cake, Mrs Duff i, Miss Matheson 2; handkerchief, Mrs Duff 1 and 2. The social competition was won hy Mrs Bramley. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames F. Price, H. Price, Young and Miss Matheson. AT WAHAROA The monthly meeting of the Waharoa Women's Institute was held in the Waharoa Hall, recently, Mrs R. W. Burns presiding over a very large alien dance. Mrs Burns expressed regret at Mrs Patch's absence, owing to illness. Her position was ably filled hy Mrs J. H. Wi 11 iams. Before commencing business the members stood in silence as a mark of sympathy to two members, Mrs J. Dickey and Mrs A. Savoury, who lately had suffered bereavement. The motto was: “Good intentions may be good nails to use, but they need the hammer of determination to drive them in.” A debate on “Should women use artificial aid to beauty,” was most interesting. The negative was taken by Mrs W. Farley and Mrs J. Williams, while the affirmative was taken by Mrs T. Gray and Mrs E. Tordoff. the. former speakers being declared the winners. Mr A. Clark, superintendent of the local St. John Ambulance, gave an instructive demonstration on the uses of the triangular bandage, which was much appreciated. 'Competitions were won as follows : —Points for best flowers, Mrs R. Harris 1, Mrs J. Thomson 2, Mrs E. J. Howell 3; vase of flowers. Mrs R. Harris 1, Mrs Williams 2, Mrs Henderson 3; wholemeal biscuits, Mrs MacLean 1, Mrs White 2, Mrs Guy 3; tray cloth, Mrs Henderson 1. Mrs Leigh 2. Mrs Tordoff 3. ■Hostesses for the day were: Mesdames Jagger, Davidson, Smith and Johnston.

WOMEN’S DIVISION HAMILTON BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Hamilton branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held In the Y.M.C.A. room® recently. There was a good attendance of members over which Mrs Wells presided. The books committee reported 144 i books and magazines sent to mental hospitals. Miss Gibson handed in a large parcel of articles knitted by her and w ; as accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr Ledgerwood, on behalf of the Y.-MjC.A., asked all members who had spare books or magazines (suitable for men), to hand them in to Mr Vale, who had kindly offered hi® shop as a depot, and they would be distributed at Hoipu Hopu camp. Mrs Brown gave a talk on flrst-aid, and will give another on Tuesday next. Mrs Bollard gave a short demonstration on paper pulp flower making. Members are reminded that our book, “ Brave Days,” is on sale at ail meetings and all are urged to obtain a copy. Members are also reminded of our exhibition of articles on Tuesday next for our special effort for the Centennial stall and the committee will be pleased to receive anything suitable on Tuesday morning. AT PIRONGIA The September meeting of the Pirongia Women's Institute was held in the library, Mrs G. H. Barry presiding over a good attendance.. It was decided to go on with the Institute Show, which is to be held in November. After a discussion as to what would be the best way to help in the present national crisis, it was decided to render any duty necessary during the duration of the war. Stump speeches proved a diversion during the afternoon. Mrs 11. P. llall gave a most enjoyable talk on her visit to Holland a year ago, during which she attended a conference of the Associated Country Women of the Word. This proved most interesting and at the end of her talk Mrs Hail was h'eartily thanked. Delegates chosen to go to the conference in Hamilton in October were Mrs Barry and Mrs W: H. Bell. A very gratifying number of competitors entered for the points prize for the best flower, fruit or vegetable shown. Hostesses for the day were Mrs Allport and Miss M. Rowan. ELSTOW JUNIOR BRANCH At the annual concert and dance held by the Elstow Junior Branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, the Elstow Hall was tilled to capacity. The concert programme ' was heartily appreciated and dancing ,

was enjoyed until midnight. The following items were much enjoyed:— Pianoforte duet, Misses Joyce and Joan Flowerday; Sailors’ Hornpipe, tap dance. Miss Doreen Voysey; advertisement, Misses Edna Hines and Sylvia Needham; play, Mrs T. Jackson, E. Blackford, E. Hines, P. Flowerday and J. Nicol; song, Mr 11. Rosenfeldt; play, Noreen Sinclair an-d Division girls; music circle, conducted by Mr T. Quattrough; play, Misses A. Stewart, D. Nicol, D. Voysey, M. Johnson, I. Mc-Cabe; song, Mrs Dearlove; Negro song, Mr Leo Noonan; closing song®, “ Aloha ” and “ God Defend New Zealand.” The accompanists were Mrs T. Qualtrough and Misses P. and M. Flowerday. KARAKARIKI BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Kankariki branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held on Wednesday, September 6. There was a good attendance of members. Mi's Magner, the president, presided. The meeting opened with the reading of the creed, after which general business was discussed. Afternoon - tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Magner and Mrs Hastie.