CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 May 1938, Page 9

CARTERTON

PERSONAL ITEMS (“Times-Age” Special) Mrs E. A. Bannister is seriously ill in the Masterton Hospital. The condition of Mr George Thompson, who is an inmate of the Masterton hospital, is improving. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS. The monthly meeting of the Carterton branch of the League of Mothers was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian Schoolroom, when Mrs R. H. Every presided over a large attendance of members. After the opening prayer led by, Mrs Every, the choir rendered two glees. which were much appreciated. The lecturer for the afternoon was the Rev Ralph Byers, M.A., who delivered an excellent address concerning the most important responsibility of every parent, in the wise upbringing of their children in a Christian manner. They shduld learn more than “spelling” at their mother’s knee; to break down race hatred, to foster friendliness, to build up character, and to encourage the appreciation of culture. These were the never-to-be-for-gotten lessons a mother could teach. Mr Byers went on to say that many great men had acknowledged the influence for good in their childhood received at their mother's knee. In these days when nations were planning to end war, why not set the example to our children by no longer glorifying war, he said. More benefits had been wrought for mankind by men of peace, such as scientists, engineers and writers, than by leaders in war. France had placed Louis de Pasteur (but not Napoleon) first in the list of her national benefactors. Mr Byers, concluding, said it was. very regrettable that in a Christian country like New Zealand the , State thought it necessary to deprive the children of the privilege of a few minutes Christian instruction in, our schools. “Surely we want our children to grow up God-fearing citizens with the highest ideals in ’ life,” he said. • .

Mrs Hedley White moved a vote of thanks to Mr' Byers for his able address, the motion being carried by acclamation. . ■ . ;

A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs J. L. Hunt, Park Road, who had received cable advice from England ' of the death of her father.

> , Afternoon tea was afterwards dispensed, and an enjoyable afternoon concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.