Women’s Institutes

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7282, 9 October 1933, Page 2

Women’s Institutes

MARTON JUNCTION The monthly meeting' of tht Marton Junction "Women's Institute was held on Wednesday in the Presbyterian Sunday School hall at the Junction. Mrs Hammond presided over an attendance of eighty members and friends. A demonstration on carding and spinning wool from tbo natural fleece was given by Mrs McDougall, of Bonny Glen, and Miss Gilerist, which was followed with keen interest by the members. They also showed wools dyed with home-made dyes and knitted up into garments. Mrs D. Follctt also brought along a home-cured sheepskin, moccasins made of the cured pelt, home-spun and dyes skeins of wool, and garments knitted from them. Afternoon tea was served after tho demonstration, the liostosses for tho afternoon being Mesdames Blake, Thomas and Czespanski (2) and Miss IloJlman. Mr C. Hammond gave an interesting and instructive talk on potatoes and potato-growing, which was appreciated by all present, and he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the conclusion. Mrs Bush entertained with two songs and Mrs Doylo with two recitations. Miss Nieol acted, as accompanist. A short community sing concluded the programme. Thanks were accorded to Mesdames McDougall and Follett and Miss Gilerist for the demonstration and to those who contributed to the musical programme. Thanks were also due to Mrs Bush for the gift of a cupboard for the use of ’ the institute. Tho trading stall in charge of Miss Nicol was again taken advantage of by members. The competition, “Something new from something old ’ '.for the trophy and points prize, brought a good display of entries, Mrs Watts being first and Mrs Czespanski second. Potatoes for the potato-growing competition were distributed. to members. Nine new members were enrolled. The singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. M AN GAT AIN OKA Tho October mooting was well attended and a good deal of business and correspondence dealt with. Arrangements aro well in hand for tho haltyearly council meeting, to bo held at Pahiatua on October 31. A donation of £1 Is was granted for the rest home, at Foxton. Members handed in their pennies for the Governor-General's appeal. Mrs J. B. Wilson (Pahiatua) gave a most useful demonstratioa on tho re-seating of boy's trousers, and showed several of her useful novelties made from waste material. A useful gardening cushion made from old hotwater bags, and sugar-bag covering, and a nice floor cushion made from felt hats were exhibited. She was accorded a vote of thanks and appreciation. A competition for the best butter sponge was won by Mrs Meilde, with Mrs Morris second. For pikelets Mrs Walker was first with Mrs Boss second. Mrs Wilson and Mrs McKinley (Woodville) acted as judges. Mosdamcsßoss and Meikle were appointed delegates to attend tho council meeting. A guessing competition for a cushion was won by Mrs Mciklc. Mrs Ross is in charge of the potato competition. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Walker, Burke and Bombath, RANGIOTU r j’hc September meeting of the Eangiotu W.I. was held last Wednesday, the president, Mrs E. Beard, presiding over a large attendance of members. It was decided to send Mrs Beard and Mrs Togood as delegates to tlic group meeting at Rongotca, and Mrs Rnssell. and "Mrs Baker to the half-yearly meeting of the Wellington Federation. Miss Bradfield, of Palmerston North, gave a most interesting and instructive lecture on gardening, which was greatly appreciated by all. Mrs Beard accorded a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Bradfield, which was carried by acclamation. During the afternoon the president took the opportunity of presenting Baby Carkcek, the institute’s second baby, with a small token. It was decided to enter for the Crawford potato shield, the seed for which was kindly donated by Mr Newth of Foxton, and Mrs McCullum was appointed to distribute the potatoes. The result of the points competition for the best collection of home-made sweets was; Miss Hughes 1, Miss Scarancke 2,. Mrs Beard 3. The' limerick competition, kindly judged by Mrs and Miss B'radfield, was awarded to Mrs Kelly. A very dainty tea was served during the afternoon by the hostesses, Mesdames Toogood, Vickery and Misses Nora and Sheila Croad, and a most enjoyable meeting was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem.

Members of Colyton W.T. spent an interesting afternoon together on Tuesday, when Miss Wright, of Fcilding, gave an instructive talk on dress. The competition for the best frock costing five shillings or less was won by Miss E. Hansen with Miss C. MacLeod secend. Mrs. Beatson thanked all those who had contributed to the success of the first birthday of tho institute. At a suitable moment she presented Miss L, A.dsett with a small gift in recognition of her work in. training the dancers. Tho treasurer presented a financial statement and a most satisfactory credit balance was shown. Potatoes for the Crawford Shield (donated by Mrs. Edhouse) were distributed). Mrs. Beatson and Miss Pearce were appointed delegates to the council meeting to be held at Pahiatua. The hostesses w-ere Mesdames Krull, Pask, Bussell and Miss Wales. Tho afternoon concluded with community singing.