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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 70, 19 September 1930, Page 15

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League of Mothers. The Seatouu branch of the League of Mothers held a very happy meeting last week, when 53 members and friends foregathered in spite of bad weather. The fact that Miss Riley. was to,speak was the motive' power, that brought many. The, president (Mrs.. Hogg), was in the chair, and introduced Miss Kiley, who gave a delightful talk on "Humour in Children." A sense of humour, she maintained, is really incorporated m a sense of loving sympathy, understanding, and self-forgetfulness, with a balanced outlook on life. "In dealings with children," suid the speaker, "always reniomber how sensitive they are, and respect their feelings." Mrs. Turner (vice-president) proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, expressing cordial thanks for her kindness in coming from the Hutt to Seatouu tor the benefit and pleasure of the mothers. The motion was carried. Mrs. KoUaway gave two charming songs, ana tno community singing of the league hymn was enjoyed by everyone ; Beautiful flowers decorated the hall, and these were-sent later to sick- friends from the branch. The singing of ' ' God. Save the King" closed the meeting. Athenian Club. The executive members of Charlie's Aunt Club were guests of honour at a very pleasant evening arranged by Mr and Mrs. A. Woodman, of the Athonian Club. An excellent programme was ...presented. Mrs. David M'Gill (Christehurch), •.another special guest, assisted in the entei-tainmenfe-with some much appreciated songs. ■.. A novel competition, which caused .much,.amusement, was the choosing of the v prettiest and most novel babies', hats-for prizes. Miss Baudinet was successful, in. gaining the prize for the' most charming hat, and.Messrs. M'Arthur and JY Buston for the funniest and moat original. Mr. Gains gave some recitations, and Mr. Bryan a . baritono solo. . Many charming frocks were, worn, .and the evening was a most popular one. Mothers' Club Reunion. A very pleasant party, took place at Taranaki Street Kindergarten School, when a number of the members of the Mothers' Club were.present, Mrs. Piaggi (president) was in the chair, and presented charming posies to Miss Morris (who has recently returned from England), Miss Kiley, Miss Scott, and Mrs. Blackett. Miss Scott then presented posies to the oldest members of the club (Mosdames Peai.ce, Vardy, Duncan, M'Donald, Lang, Brownlee, Tullet. and Chambers). When these pleasant little ceremonies wore over. Miss Rilcy (on behalf of the club) handed to Mrs. Levy (who recently resigned the office of hon. treasurer) a handbag, given as a little appreciation of the good work done. A brief programme included items by Miss Hazel Martin and Miss Areta Wharton, the former giving some clever tap-dancing and the latter much appreciated recitations. Games and competitions passed the time amusingly, and supper was served. The singing of the National Anthem concluded a happy evening. An Afternoon Party. A pleasant afternoon was spent recently at Kirkcaldie^s, when Mrs. G. E. Stevens entertained a number of friends, Mrs. J. E. Stone, of Melbourne (sister) being a special guest of honour. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and much enjoyed by those present. Citizens' Day Nursery. Mrs. JTrazer presided over a good attendance of members at the last meeting of the committee of the Citizens' Day Nursery, when a new member (Mrs. Addison) was welcomed. Her Kxcellency Lady Blodisloo having fixed Wednesday, 24th September, for visiting the nursery, members are looking forward to showing the institution at work and to outlining its aims. The committee wishes the general public to know that any visitor is welcome at any time, the matron being ready and willing to show visitors round. The society works so quietly that, though it is becoming gradually better known, the nursery is sometimes confused with other institutions. Every day, bottween 7.30 and 8.30, a.m., the little clients are brought to. the door, generally by working mothers, where they are received by the matron. The children are ushered into a warm and cheerful room, and on fine days into the yard equipped with swings, sheds, etc. A hot midday meal is served, as well as an apple or biscuit to break a. long morning: or afternoon. About 4 o'clock the children begin to leave, aftor a day spent nuclei- kind eontiol, disciplined without being awavo of it. The register shows 753 daily attendances for

tho month. Gifts iv kind are grate-' fully acknowledged from the New Zealand Trawling Co., Mr. Bod, Mra. David Allan, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Clayton (Havelock North), Mouat Bros., Mrs. Pidgeon, Mrs. Frazcr, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Kirk, and £1 Is frcm Mrs. Boid. Mrs. Murphy and other members undertook to superintend refurnishing itonis. A "Coster Ball," ~ : . .. In the interests .of the. Caiicov Ko: search Campaign,'the "Young People" of WHington arc making arrangements for a novel attraction, which will take place next month. This new effort is ■to take tho form of a ""Coster/.Ball," a novelty iv Wellington. Already ■• a committee of young men has held a projliminary meeting to discuss the general scheme. A girls' committee will be formed later, and all are very enthusiastic. Judging by tho arrangements already under way, the ball promises to be something quite unusual ud exceptional. There . will be- novc.Ues -of every kind. A Coin Af tehioori. A successful "coin afternoon" waa held by the Central Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in aid of the "Forward Movement" of tho ui)iou in tho Dominion; Tho excellent musical programme was arranged by Mrs. Turner, including a duet by Mesdanies Bruco and Turner, songs by^ Mcsdames Campbell; and Clayton, 'and recitations by Miss Tait. Miss Miller played the accompaniments. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Hoult and assistants. Miss C. E. Kirk, J.P.,' gpoko of the "Million Shilling Fund,", and tho gratifying results -that wero Vb'cing attained. Mention was, made of the1 "birthday party" in. connection', with the fund at an early date,, at which th'o Mayoress will preside, and of the district executive meeting to which Mrs. Andrew was appointed as . delegate.; A now member ' was received into the union. .