LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Star, Issue 23379, 23 September 1939, Page 19

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

masks were distributed to everyone in London. Each one had to be properly fitted with straps adjusted, and with name and address affixed before given out. An air warden was posted in each street to answer questions and to visit houses to see that all gas masks were kept in readiness. In New Zealand, the speaker said, women could do their bit in the meantime by endeavouring to keep calm, to go about their daily business efficiently, and to keep well and fit. If the war continued there would be the sick and wounded soldiers requiring all our care and attention. Mrs Taverner proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Harris, which was carried by acclamation.

Musselburgh Branch, The Musselburgh branch held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, when Mrs G. B. Smith presided over a good attendance of members. All present joined in the special prayer for peace, issued by the Dominion executive, while the thought for the month was: “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” The speaker for the evening was Mrs Moorhouse, who gave a most delightful talk on her impressions of Samoa. Fascinating descriptions of the colourful life of the islands, the quaint native customs, and the luxuriant glory of the _ flowers and foliage charmed the audience, while many amusing little anecdotes about the speaker’s trials with her native servants were related. Beautiful samples of native handcraft were displayed and aroused keen interest. Mrs M'Connell, on behalf of tho members, thanked the speaker for her interesting talk. Spring flowers were brought by members for the wards of the Public Hospital.

Ftoslyn Branch. The monthly meeting of the lloslyu branch, held last Tuesday afternoon, was presided over by Mrs F. S. Laycock. Members all joined in reading the prayer for peace, which has been forwarded to all branches from the Dominion Council. Mrs L. A. M‘Kay entertained those present with two delightful songs. The speaker for the afternoon was Miss Bertha Salmond, who gave an interesting talk on tho health and beauty movement. She was assisted by Mrs Fodken, who illustrated the talk with suitable rhythmic exercises. These exercises are based on a scientific system, and are designed especially for women. The thought for the month was: “ The secret of being miserable is to have leisure to bother

about whether you are happy or .not.” (G. B. Shaw). Mrs H. L. Paterson read a report by Mrs Finlason, the Pitcairn representative of the L.0.M., on the founding of a branch of the league at Pitcairn. Mrs Richards cordially thanked the speaker and her assistants, also the soloist.