WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21368, 12 March 1941, Page 4

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

MOTUMAOHO The monthly meeting of the Motumaoho Women’s Institute was held in the Motumaoho Hall recently, the president, Mrs Lennon, presiding over a large attendance of members. One new member was welcomed. Mrs Lennon read a report of the Red Cross meeting held in Morningside recently. There was no sewing material available this month, but a large quantity of wool was given out to members to be knitted intfl garments, which are urgently required. A presentation was made to Miss D. Dernier who is shortly to be mar-

Jenner 2, Mrs Hazelhurst and Mrs Lyndon (equal) 3; bottle of nectarines, Mrs D. Freegard 1, Mrs Hucker 2; bottle of plum jam, Miss D. Freegard 1, Mrs Hucker 2, Mrs Shaw 3. The wandering shilling was won by Miss L. Luke. The hostesses were Mesdames T. Stark, Preston, Pittams and Luke. NGAHINAPOURI The February meeting of the Ngahinapouri branch of the Women’s Division olj the Farmers’ Union was held in the Ngahinapouri Hall recently. Owing to the president, Miss Jamieson, being away on holidays Mrs Fitness presided over a fair attendance of members. A letter was read from the president wishing all members a very happy afternoon. Mrs Mclntosh sent in a very interesting report on subjects that had been discussed at the South Auckland Provincial Executive meeting,

held in the Parish Hall, Te Awa- ! mutu, recently. Adult education was discussed, especially drama lectures, in which most members are interested. It was decided that Mrs McWhannell write to Provincial for more particulars about the drama lectures and other subjects of interest, especially the dried fruit preserving, on which Miss Cox-Johnston is giving lectures at Tauranga. The roll call, “ How to get more members,” was well responded to. A suggestion that the institute have a social afternoon occasionally and invite all members as well as nonmembers was considered a good idea. The children’s fancy dress party, run by the Division last November, in aid of the Queen Carnival, realised the highly satisfactory sum of £23 7s 6d. Mrs McWhannell asked for clothing on behalf of the Lady Galway Guild. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Chapman and Miss Watson. The display of vegetables was verv good, Mrs Platt and Mrs Fitness tying for first place. The dahlias’ competition was won by Mrs Fitness. FAIRFIELD 'Hie February meeting of the Fairfield Women’s Institute was presided over by Mrs King. It was decided to hold the annual picnic at Parana Park this year. A letter from the group convener was received calling a meeting of delegates and Mrs H. Pike and Mrs Ginnane were appointed. Ten complete parels and numerous tins of shortbread have been handed in to the patriotic committee. A letter of appreciation was received frQ/n a member of the Over- [ seas Forces who had received one of the Institute’s parcels, and three members’ sons had acknowledged parcels which the Institute had sent to them for Christmas. Members were asked to make and donate handkerchiefs to include in the soldiers’ parcels. Mrs Ginnane was nominated for the Waikato executive committee. Nominations were received for the committee to be elected at the annual meeting this month. The roll call, “The oldest article I possess,” was most interesting and several members exhibited their possessions. The competition for the best scones was won by Mrs Waite, and Mrs King won a flower competition. Hospital visitors for next month are Mrs King and Mrs Waite. The retiring committee will act as hostesses next month. Afternoon tea, which was served by the hostesses, Mrs Bell, Mrs Storey and Mrs Pike, brought a most enjoyable afternoon to a close. ROTO-O-RANGI The February meeting of the Roto-o-rangi Women’s Institute was held in the local hall. Mrs W. Wakefield, who presided, extended a cordial welcome to all. Mrs Hirst gave the following motto: “Speak gently. It is better far to rule by love than fear.” Two interesting letters were read, one from the U.S.A. Homemakers’ Club (so styled in America but equivalent to New Zealand Women’s Institutes), the other from a Women’s Institute member living in Kent, England. Mrs J. Cooper spoke on the formation of adult classes in conjunction with the Women’s Division of the j Farmers’ Union, and Mrs T. Hounslow gave an educational talk on dahlia culture. The “Golden Thread” was continued by Mrs W. Godfrey, who gave an interesting talk on decorative floral art. A humorous reading by Mrs J. Cooper was much enjoyed.

Mrs T. Hounslow and Mrs W. Godfrey judged the competitions.

The awards were as follows:—Drumried. It was decided that each month a I parcel be sent to a local soldier overseas from the Motumaoho Women’s I Institute. i The rendering of two songs by Miss ' ; Scott was greatly appreciated by all. ; ' Competition winners were:—Best | bloom, Miss P. Horniblow 1, Mrs j monci dahlias: Mrs Wakefield 1, Mrs W. Nickle 2. Class 2 dahlias: Mrs D. Dillon 1, Mrs Drummond 2. Bowl } of dahlias: Mrs Drummond 1, Miss Fay Nickle 2. Sunflowers: Mrs Cornwall 1, Miss Margaret Cornwall 2. A handkerchief competition arranged by Mrs L. Duncan was won by Mrs Bear. A masculine competition arranged, by Mrs Wakefield was won by Mrs Drummond. Needlework: Mrs Schwass. The hostesses who provided afternoon tea were Mrs White and Mrs Bell. HILLCREST The annual meeting of the Hillcrest Women’s Institute, presided over by Mrs Morley, assisted by Mrs Warren, a member of the executive of the Waikato Federation of Women’s Institutes, was held* in Nixon Street Hall. The address by the president, and the report of the secretary, covered all the activities of the movement during the past twelve months, and the balance sheet showed the finances to be in a very satisfactory condition. Mrs Morley was re-elected president, Mrs Richardson and Mrs Morse vice-presidents, Mrs Barnett secretary, and Mrs C. Parsons, treasurer. The following were appointed to the committee: Mesdames C. Roberts, J. Richardson, H. Alker, A. Lewies, E. Wright. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr L. Hansen for acting as auditor, and Mrs Ritchie and Mrs Griegg for acting as scrutineers. * It was decided that the meetings be held 'in the afternoon on the first Wednesday of every month, commencing at 1.30 p.m. As a mark of respect to the late Mrs Devitt members stood in silence.' The Federation circular was read and discussed. Many of the members were desirous of attending the social that will be held in the Lyceum Club rooms on behalf of the visiting voluntary organisers. The first committee meeting of the Hillcrest Women’s Institute will take place on March 26, at 1.30, in the hall. The hostesses for the evening were:—Mesdames Hildreth, Gordon, and Roberts. Mrs Morley expressed many thanks and appreciation to the card patrons for their attendance and donations, thus enabling the Institute to send comfort parcels to the soldiers. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Messrs T. Barnett and A. Lewies for their kindly help in the past year’s social activities. In appreciation of their services to the Institute Mrs Morley and Mrs Barnett were presented witn shoulder sprays, kindly made by Mrs Haines, on benalf of the Institute. • MAUNG ATAUTARI The annual meeting of the Maungatautari Women’s Institute was field in the Maungatautari Hall, the president, Mrs Daliinger, being in the chair. There was a good attendance of members and tne hall, was made gay by a beautiful display of dowers. A number of tins of shdrtDread for soldiers’ parcels were handed in and the proceeds from the sales-table were donated towards parcels for overseas from the Institute. The roll call, “Some new suggestions for our Institute,” provided some good ideas. The motto was given by Mrs Devonport. The hostesses for the day were Mrs Meeking, Mrs A. Meeking and Miss Marci Hicks. Mrs McVicar was in charge of the sales table. The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—President, Mrs J. A. Wallace; vice-president, Mrs A. Meeking and Mrs Day; secretary, Miss R. Douglas; treasurer, Miss Marci Hicks; committee, Mesdames Ariell, Hill and Devonport. At the conclusion of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks was given to the retiring president, Mrs Dallinger, and two beautiful posies were handed to her by little Miss Russell and Ailsa Burr. TE HOE The annual meeting of the Te Hoe Women’s Institute was held at the residence of the president, Mrs E. A. Thompson, who presided over a good attendance of members and friends from Orini Women’s Institute. The president’s report on the year’s work was read, and the financial statement and balance sheet which showed a substantial balance, although the usual bazaar had not been held. After lunch, which was served on the lawn, members were entertained by Miss M. Spicer, of Auckland, who spoke on the early days in New Zealand and dressed in frocks worn from those days up to the present time. This was greatly enjoyed by all. Songs were rendered by Mrs E. Caddigan, accompanied by Mrs M. J. Taylor. Clock golf was played during the day, the winner being Mrs Lornie, of Orini. The year’s competition, soldiers’ comforts, was won by Mrs D. Brown, who was presented with a small gift donated by the president. Mrs D. Carter was the winner of the best bloom competition for the year. The hostesses for the day were the retiring committee.