Entertainment with a difference was provided by the Martinborough Institute when invited guests representing Red Cross, Lionesses, First Church, Rural Women, Friendship Club, Anglican Parish, previous members Mrs D Hartnell and Mrs P Marshall.
Dressed in Happy Hats members sung a welcome song followed by an introduction by President Mrs B Finalyson.
Mrs V McKee began the programme by reading a poem she had written which had been published in the Institute National Magazine. Followed by amusing readings by Mesdames M. Phillip, W. Kevis and V McGarey. A skit of a Coach trip was performed by N. White and B. Finalyson.
Passing a parcel within the guests with quotes whom each received being read. The winner was Galeen from the lionesses. The grocery raffle was won by Mrs J Hogg.
The President presented a ten year Long Service Certificate to Mrs V McGarey and birthday honours to Mrs D Aldridge.
Guests were presented with decorated paper cones and a closing song ended the entertainment. There was then a delicious afternoon tea while a display of handcrafts and old photos were viewed.
Nolene White
