LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24417, 1 October 1940, Page 10

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

RALLY OF OTAGO BRANCHES At a combined rally of Otago branches of the League of Mothers the R.S.A. Hall was filled to capacity. Mrs G. H. Seddon, the newly-elected provincial president, was in the chair, while others on the platform were the Dominion president, Mrs S. O. English, of Herne Bay, Auckland. Mrs Charles White (immediate past president of the Dominion), Mrs Merrington (retiring provincial president), and Mrs Stanley Harris (a member of the Dominion executive). Representatives of each of the 16 branches each presented a floral tribute to Mrs Merrington to express in some measure their appreciation of her unselfish service. When Mrs Merrington stood to reply, surrounded by masses of beautiful spring flowers and blossoms, members accorded her musical honours. A women's choir of over 100 voices rendered two items under the baton of Mrs H. C. Campbell—-“Jesu. Joy of Man’s Desiring ” and “ O Peaceful England." Mrs Wallace acted as accompanist. Mrs English delivered an outstanding address on the objects and rules of the League of Mothers, which had been founded by the Lady Alice Fergusson as a very wide society for uniting women of all sections, for mutual help and encouragement. She made a fervent plea for upholding the sanctity of marriage, and in simple terms outlined many of the characteristics necessary for building a happy home life. The great need in the world today was for friendship.