TIMES NEEDLECRAFT SERVICE

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20923, 30 September 1939, Page 18 (Supplement)

TIMES NEEDLECRAFT SERVICE

CROSS ■ STITCH AND CROCHET A CHARMING COMBINATION

FILET CROCHET AND CROSS-STITCH PATTERN 1422 Combine two favourite forms of needlework—cross-stitch and crochet —and you’ll have double the fun, double the beauty ! They’re combined here in a stunning set of towels, a striking scarf for dressingtable or bureau or in pillow cases. You’ve enough motifs given to make four different pairs of linens. The cross-stitch is 8-to-the-inch, the crochet easy enough for a beginner. Pattern 1422 contains a transfer pattern for two motifs 64 x 9J inches, two motifs 5£ x 5& inches, two motifs 4§ x 10£ inclies and two 5 x 7J inches; directions and charts for the filet crochet; material requirements; illustrations of stitches used; colour suggestions. Send a postal note for Is Id (or stamps if postal note is not procurable), cut this pattern out and send to—WAIKATO TIMES NEEDLECRAFTS, P.O. Box 155, Hamilton.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES t AT MATAMATA There was a fair attendance at the September meeting of the Matamata Womens Institute. Mrs Stewart presided. A play was given by Mesdames Henderson, Dobson, Webster, Lowry and Mateer. Points competitions were won as follows:—Bowl of daffodils, Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Hawes 2, Mrs Schoiler 3; toffee, Mrs Sorrenson 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs Elery 3; tea cloth, Mrs Sorrenson 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs Newsom 3. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Loveridge, Daulton, Were and Woodroffe. AT NGARUAWAHLA The September meeting of Ngaruawahia Women’s Institute was held in the Returned Soldiers’ Association Hall recently, the president, Mrs M. Loughnan, presiding. Members stood in silence in sympathy with Mrs M. Clayton and Mrs R. B. Gerring, in their sad bereavements. An invitation was received to the Orini birthday party. Members were very interested in making woodpulp flowers under the supervision of Mrs B. Johnston. The competition: “An article made from a flour bag,” was won by Mrs Bennett, Mrs Menzies being second The competition for October is to be a wood-pulp flower. Members present pledged themselves to help the Red Cross Society in any way possible. Mrs McCargill, the hostess, served afternoon tea. AT TAUPIRI The Taupiri Women’s Institute held its Scptembei meeting recently in the Taupiri Hall, there being a good attendance. The president, Mrs A. J. Smith, asked all to stand in sympathy with relatives of the late Mr M. Gleeson, and Mr Mear. Mrs Foley, a delegate to the last group meeting, read a full report of the day’s activities, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Andrews and Mrs Black were welcomed as new members. During the afternoon, members were entertained by fellow members competing in one-act plays for the Johnstone prize and a prize donated by Mrs W. Waring. All the acting was splendid and the winners were Mrs Foley and Mrs Coley. The winners of the sponge comnetition were Mrs W. Moore and Mrs G. Powell. The flower competition was won by Mrs Moore (seniors), Mrs Coley (juniors), Mrs Moore (quality). The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdanies Taylor, Chubb, Thompson, Phillips, Parsons and A. E. Powell. AT EUREKA TALK BY MRS TRELOAR The monthly meeting of the Eureka Women’s Institute was held in the hall recently, Mrs Harington presiding over a good attendance of members and several members of the Matangi Institute. Four new members were welcomed. Mrs Harington and Miss Saleman were appointed delegates to attend two conferences to be held shortly in Hamilton. Mrs J. Treloar, of Hamilton, presented a large display of her arts and crafts which were greatly admired. She also had on view a number of beautiful pictures by Mr Treloar, many of which have gained highest honours overseas. Mrs Treloar later gave a most enjoyable and interesting talk on painting, and was accorded a special vote of thanks. The flower competition was won by Mrs Larsen, with Mrs L. Masters

WOMEN’S DIVISION PRESIDENT'S MESSAGF Dear Fellow Members, Those of us who have been praying with all our hearts and souls for peace, feel deeply grieved at the turn affairs have taken. It is perhaps some comfort, when we throw our minds back to the past, to remember that in our youth, war seemed to us a Grand Adventure. It will surely be the same with Youth today. With our own past experience to guide us we should be able to help them through it in many ways. When we come down to bedrock, there can be no gainsaying that the love of Country and Empire is as scrong in us today as ever. If it were not, what could take its place? Only love of ourselves to the exclusion of all else, and we would be as paltry and decadent as our enemies fondly believe. Our soul will always have its personal grief to face alone, but our work will be an avenue for companionship, understanding and mutual help. Let us face the future calmly, realising that whatever trials it holds in store for us, make us more than ever one, with all Eternity beyond for ourselves and our loved ones We cannot, at this stage, foresee j what our special duties are to be, and i* am n °i going to attempt prophecy. I Each district may have different opportunities for service. I have no doubt that the Government will make use of the Women’s Division, and you can rest assured

second. Mrs Clarkin was successful in the hall competition. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs R. Hinton and Miss N. Harris. AT MANAWARU BIRTHDAY PARTY The Manawaru Women’s Institute celebrated its eighth birthday in the Manawaru Hall. The president, Mrs Waugh, extended a welcome to over 60 visitors, including members of the Mangaiti and Te Aroha-Waihou Women’s Division and the Wardville, Springdale, Te Aroha and Waitoa Institutes. Appreciated items were contributed by Miss T. Trebilco and Mrs Stanford, and a play was presented by Mesdames A. Davidson and K. Tyrie and Miss M. Scott. Competition results were as follows:—Tidiest handbag, Mrs Wright and Mrs Suckling; most humorous telegram, Mrs Espiner and Mrs Farmer; lucky cup, Mrs Espiner; best jar of spring flowers, Mrs Hurliman; guessing names, Miss Bairstow. A bouquet was presented to the president, Mrs Waugh, on behalf of the Institute members, by Mrs Davidson, and shoulder sprays were given to the secretary, Miss M. Scott, and the treasurer, Mrs A. J. Huston, by Mrs Trebilco. Mrs Kerr, a Federation member, thanked the Institute for its welcome and lit the candles on the cake. AT KIO KIO Mrs Luxmore, president, presided at the September meeting of the Kio Kio Women’s Institute, when there was a good attendance, including Mrs Fraser, the president of the King Country Federation of Women’s Institutes, and Mrs Church, secretary. The special display qf spring flowers was greatly admired, and the competitions in this section were judged by Mesdames Church and Fraser. Mrs A. Hall demonstrated the making of tinsel pictures, and the roll call was, “Uses of Epsom salts.” Mesdames Hanna and Palmer were the hostesses.

that Headquarters will immediately get in touch with it for this purpose. I know our officials and members will rise to the occasion, and do all in their power. Yours sincerely, Eileen K. N. Adams

CAMBRIDGE BRANCH

The monthly meeting of the Cambridge branch of the Women’s Division was held on. September 18 in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Mrs Woodroffe, president, being in the chair. There was a good attendance of members, past and present, to whom the president extended a hearty welcome. Sympathy was expressed for two members who had suffered bereavement, Mrs Kingdon in the loss of her son, and Mrs "H. Carson in the loss of her father.

Mrs Woodroffe reported on correspondence relating to emergency measures, and was empowered to offer the services of the branch at the meeting to be held on September 22.

There was an excellent display of flowers, and Mrs Whitley, in judging, passed very favourable comments on the standard of the exhibits. She also gave some valuable and interesting hints on the arrangement of mantle vases. The winners were as follows: Mantle vase, Mrs Nickle 1. Mrs Ariell 2, Mrs Judd 3; posy, Mrs Ariell 1, Mrs Nickle 2, Miss Marshall 3; floating bowl, Mrs Ward 1, Mrs Cooper 2, Mrs Ariell 3; three blooms, Mrs Woodroffe 1, Mrs Ariell 2, Mrs Archer 3. There were only two exhibits in the chocolate sponge competition, which resulted: Mrs Woodroffe 1, Miss Marshall 2. RAGLAN BRANCH SPRING FLOWER SHOW The Spring Flower Show organised by the Raglan branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, was undoubtedly a great success and all who were responsible for its organisation deserve much credit. Praise is due to the show secretary, Mrs V. E. Pegler, on whose shoulders the responsibility of the organisation rested, the success of the function proving conclusively her efficiency. Official Luncheon Prior to the opening of the show. Mrs Noel Adams, Dominion President of the Women’s Division, was entertained at luncheon by members of the local branch. Guests included officials of the Raglan Women’s Institute, and members of the Te Mata branch of the Women’s Division. Mrs V. E. Pegler, president of the Raglan branch extended a warm welcome to Mrs Adams and guests. She remarked that the Women’s Division and the Women's Institute had worked side by side in Raglan for nine years and had many times joined forces for any deserving cause. Miss McCracken, president of the Women’s Division, Te Mata branch, and Mrs A. L. Pegler, on behalf of the Raglan Women’s Institute, expressed thanks for the invitation to luncheon and the opportunity of meeting Mrs Adams. Mrs Adams’ Address In reply Mrs Adams returned thanks for the welcome received, and the opportunity of meeting so many members. She went on to speak of the part the Women’s Division would play in case of emergency in war. Organising work was now being carried out and each branch would make the necessary arrangements in its own district. Efficiency was the greatest thing in times such as these and she appealed to all members to assist in any way possible by helping the Red Cross Society and by registering as V.A.D.’s, canteen workers, etc., Mrs C. S. Middlebrook, secretary to the Red Cross Society, outlined the activities of the Society in Raglan, and appealed for more members. Warm thanks were offered to Mrs Cox of Te Kowhai, by Mrs V. Pegler for acting as judge. Opening Ceremony In declaring the show open, Mrs Adams congratulated exhibitors on the excellent blooms, and made special reference to the outstanding entries in the decorative section. Mrs Adams was presented with a posy in the Division colours by Mrs J. Pooley. Brisk business was done by the various stalls in charge of the following:—Cake stall, Mesdames T. Cornes and A. J. Jackson; produce, Mesdames Noffke, Cowley and Matheson; needlework, Mrs Grayling; plunket stall, Mesdames Middlebrook, Halliday, Marcroft, Oxenbridge. NGAHINAPOURI BRANCH The was a large attendance at the September meeting of the Ngahinapouri branch of the Women’s Division, which was held in the local hall. The president, Mrs Newdick, presided. The roll-call was: “Best Item of News,” which was well responded to. Many gifts were brought by members to be forwarded to Mr Twomey, Christchurch, on behalf of the Christmas appeal for the lepers. Mrs Fitness kindly took charge of all parcels. Business of the meeting was to arrange the birthday party, to be held in the Ngahinapouri Hall on October 19. It was proposed to have three competitions for flowers, a bowl, a vase of three flowers, and one single bloom. A Christmas gift not costing more than two shillings will be judged. Mrs Cobb, of Hamilton, gave an interesting talk on first-aid. She was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. In making a small presentation to Mrs Thomas, last year’s president, who is leaving the district, Mrs Newdick said the branch would miss her help and support, and her departure would be a great loss to the district. In her reply, Mrs Thomas said she had enjoyed her association with the Ngahinapouri branch, and thanked the president and members for their gift. The exchange table did good business during the afternoon. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Neilson and Mrs Platt. Competitions were won by Mrs Fitness (flowers) and Mrs Bromwich (wholemeal loaf).