1st October 1926 - Reed Women's Institute

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A meeting was held on Tuesday evening in last week, in the Mission Room to discuss the question of starting a Women's Institute in the village.

There was a good attendance, with Mrs Wardle in the chair. An interesting address was given by Mrs C.R. Turney, V.C.O., on "The aims and objects of the Women's Institute." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to her on the motion of the chairman.

The vote was then put to the meeting as to whether a Women's Institute should be started, with the result that all present were in favour.

The following were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs Wardle; vice-president, Mrs C.R. Turney; secretary, Mrs Kingsley; treasurer, Miss Tott; committee, Mesdames J. Bonfield, E. Drage, Giffen, F. Gatward, Hambleton, Knights, Lawrence, Scripps.

The first monthly meeting will be held on Thursday evening, October 28th, when new members will be welcomed.

12th Nov 1926 - Reed Women's Institute

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The first monthly meeting of the newly formed Women's Institute was held on Thursday evening, October 28th, the president taking the chair.

Despite the very wet night, 30 signed the membership cards. After their usual business, Mrs Wardle, the president, presented to the Institute all the crockery that is necessary for "the cup that cheers." Mrs J. Bonfield, in a nice little speech, thanked the president for her kind gift. This was supported by Mrs Lawrence, and heartily responded to.

Games and singing brought a very pleasant evening to a close. The hostess for the evening was Mrs Wardle.