WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21194, 17 August 1940, Page 16 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

HILLCREST The August meeting of the Hillcrest Women’s Institute was held in Nixon Street Hall recently, when the president, Mrs Morley, presided over a good attendance. The motto was, “Life is an opportunity for service.” An invitation to all members to attend its birthday was received from the Nawton-Rotokauri Institute. It was arranged that further work be done for the Red Cross and our fighting services. A letter from the Dominion headquarters stating that there would not be any conference this year, was received. The roll-call, “A humorous story,” was well responded to. The competition results were as follows:—Jar of marmalade, Mrs Morley 1, Mrs Cox 2; best bloom, Mrs Hildreth. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames W. Haines. Gordon, and Roberts. MORRINSVILLE The monthly meeting of the Morrinsville Women’s Institute was held in the parish hall recently, when the president, Mrs Pole, presided over a large attendance of members. An appeal was made to members to bring a parcel of clothing to the next meeting for refugees. Two appreciated items were rendered by the Institute choir, the songs being, “Love is Meant to Make Us Glad” and Brahm’s “Lullaby.” The play-reading circle read a very amusing play. Paper patterns of slippers were distributed. Results of competitions were as follows:—Child’s garment, Mrs Holcroft; bran biscuits, Mrs Boles; best bloom, Mrs Nicholson. MATANGI The Matangi Women’s Institute celebrated its tenth birthday, when it held a social afternoon in the hall, in conjunction with the Red Cross. The following programme was much enjoyed:—Vocal solos, Miss Elsie Shaw; elocutionary items, Miss Lily Ringer; humorous one-act play, Mesdames M. Buckland, C. Banfield, E. O. Wood and C. Bramley, of the Hamilton Post and Telegraph Women’s Association. A delicious afternoon tea was served and the beautiful birthday cake cut. The hostesses were Mrs Banks, Miss Whewell and Miss D. Boyd. GORDONTON The August meeting of the Gordonton Institute was held in the hall, Mrs H. Clelland presiding. As a roll-call each member repeated a line of the Women’s Institute creed. Competitions were won as follows:—Flowers, Mrs Proctor; vegetables (leeks), Mrs D. Sainsbury; biscuits for overseas, Mrs Mexted. The programme was arranged by the seniors, some of whom appeared in a Centennial play. Mrs F. Williamson gave an interesting pioneer talk. A report on the Red Cross work was read by Mrs D. S. Riddell. Thirty - three members were present and a pleasant meeting concluded with afternoon tea.

KAIPAKI The August meeting of the Kaipaki Women’s Institute was held in the hall recently, when a good number of members were present. Two new members were proposed and welcomed, Mrs and Miss Courtman. This month, being the birthday month, which the members decided to forego in preference to patriotic work, the president, Mrs J. Graham, extended birthday greetings to all present and expressed the hope that by next year things would be able to go on in their usual routine. A long business letter from the Dominion secretary was read, and a letter inviting members to take soldiers’ children for a holiday whilst the schools were closed. The president reported on the tree planting which had recently taken place in the Hamilton Domain. Mrs N. Foster gave an interesting demonstration on daisy mat making and was accorded a vote of thanks. Mrs A. Goodwin, press correspondent, read a letter from the Home link, Tezaham, Kent, England, to which the members listened with great interest. The roll call, “Laundry hints,” was well answered. Mrs A. M. Fisher, who had won the points, seven times out of eleven, for the monthly floral display, was presented with the points prize, a handsome brass bowl. It was decided to carry on with this monthly competition for floral display, another prize having been offered for the ensuing year. A competition for the best jar of marmalade was won by Mrs R. Boyd, with Mrs F. Cunningham second. For the best vase of spring blooms, Mrs F. Boyd was the winner. The sales table did good business. Mesdames A. Cowley, junr., and R. Foster were in charge. Miss Tarr acted as steward for the competition entries.

A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Steenson and Mrs F. Boyd.