MOTHERS’ UNION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 246, 14 September 1940, Page 9

MOTHERS’ UNION.

ST. PETER’S CHURCH

Members of St. Peter’s Mothers’ Union met in the parish hall yesterday afternoon, Mr F. S. Itamson presiding. An invitation was received from the Ashhurst branch to attend their tenth birthday celebrations. Items were given by Miss E. Lancaster (pianoforte solos) and Mrs Charles (songs;, accompanied by Mrs E. McPherson. Mr Itamson gave a.n interesting talk. He said that when the history of the present war came to be written h'e was sure that Mr Churchill would

be distinguished as one of England’s greatest assets. He briefly referred to Mr Churchill’s outstanding qualities and examined the meaning of his latest speech, particularly the words: “This is a time for everyone to stand together. and hold firm as they are doing.’’ .What did Mr Churchill mean by “stand and hold”? Where did the people stand to-day? The answer to that seemed to be to stand on the rock which was Jesus Christ, though perhaps Mr Churchill had not meant precisely that, What were they to hold? Surely liberty and justice, which were lovely things, said Mr Ramson. Freedom and justice were derived from Christianity, and it was impossible to hold fast to them without religion. “Together” was another important word, instancing the courage of the people in London who were standing together and inspiring one another through their trials. Mr Ramson emphasised t'he importance of standing fast and holding firm to religious truths and the ideals of the Mother’s Union. The vicar then read the inspiring letter of a British airman to his mother which was recently published in the “Manawatu Standard.”

Mrs McPhaii was thanked for giving sugar bonds and jugs to match the cups and saucers. Mesdames P. S. Smith, J. C. Johnson, and E. Gregory were the 'hostesses. Mrs Bee thanked the

speaker and the entertainers. Mr Ramson conducted the service in the church prior to the meeting.