LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Star, Issue 23373, 16 September 1939, Page 20

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Opoho Branch. The September meeting was held on Tuesday fast, Mrs Parr presiding over a splendid) attendance. The meeting opened with a special message of peace that everyone should whole-heartedly place their faith in Christ at thistroubled period. The thought for the month brought by Mrs Butler was “ It vou want to be miserable look within; if you want to.be happy look upwards to God.” Musical items were provided by Mr. Moore, who sang two solos, and by the choir. The feature of the evening was an enlightening address by Mrs Milne on ‘ VVbrld Affairs.’ In introducing the speaker, Mrs Herrington, provincial president, explained how mothers could begin to build now for the new peace that must come some day by radiating friendliness and tolerance from their homes. The need for the same charity and moral qualities in international as in personal relations formed the background of what Mrs Milne had to say of the minority groups of Europe. With the aid of a large map it was shown where these groups had settled and how for centuries they had clung doggedly to their own language and customs, remaining aliens in the country in which they lived. The population problems of Poland were touched upon and the status of Danzig explained. Mrs Kaye proposed a hearty vote or thanks to Mrs Milne for her address and the inspiration derived therefrom. Milton Branch. The Milton branch held its monthly meeting in the Millar Hall on Friday, September 8. The president, Mrs M'Callum, presided over a large attendance, and opened the meeting with the league prayer. The Scripture reading was read by Mrs R. Anderson, and Mrs Morton read the thought for the month. To celebrate the league s eleventh anniversary the meeting took , the form of a birthday party after business was concluded. The members were honoured in having their provincial president, Mrs Herrington, with them on this occasion. Before addressing the meeting Mrs Herrington read The Prayer for Peace,’ which was sent by the Dominion Committee. Her address was most inspiring and instructive, and members regretted her time was so limited. ' During the afternoon Miss Thelma Parks entertained with two solos. The Stranger of Gallilee ’ and ‘Thanks,Be j To God.’ As guest of honour airs Herrington was invited by the president to light the candles on the birthday cake, and Mrs Wells, sen., assisted by Mrs Wilson, cut it. On behalf of the members airs Densem thanked airs Merrington for her address and airs Corsen and airs Gray for making and icing the cake. Thanks were also extended to the hostesses. Daughters Entertained. On Tuesday evening the aiiltou branch entertained the daughters at a social evening. Ono of the most interesting items was a moving picture address, given by aiiss C. ai'Skimming, of Benhar, with photos which she took recently, while on tour of Great Britain, Europe, and Ireland. Among, the pictures show were some of the battlefields of France, the Grand Canal in . Venice, and the historical ruins of Rome. Particularly interesting was a coloured film of Holland, depicting the tulip and hyacinth fields. From there Miss M‘Skimming took the audience on a comprehensive tour of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Mrs Keenan thanked Miss M'Skimming for her interesting address. Items which were much appreciated were solos by Miss Alma Wilson and Miss Phyhs Martin, and a recitation by Miss Kathleen Lowery. On behalf of the daughters Miss Molly Gray thanked the league, for an enjoyable evening, and Miss Nellie Morton extended thanks on behalf of the Rangers. The accompanists -were Mrs Keenan and Miss D. Thornton. Ravensbourna Branch. The monthly meeting of the Ravensbourno branch was held on Thursday in the Masonic Hall. Mrs Cairney presided over a good attendance of members. One new member was enrolled. A most interesting lecture on ‘ Life in Papua ’ was given by Mrs Ballantyne', and the league choir rendered two items. The following motto was given by W. J. Campbell:—“ Optimism Is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope.”