CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 August 1938, Page 7

CARTERTON

. LEAGUES OF MOTHER’S. (“Times-Age” Special). The seventh annual meeting of the League of Mother’s was held on Thurs- ' day, Mrs R. H. Every presiding over a large attendance of members. There were several apologies for absence. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs M. King and relatives, and also with 1 Mrs Boyd, members starring in silence. A posy was presented to Mrs Blamires (the speaker for the afternoon) and shoulder sprays to Mrs R. H. Every and Mrs P. Beere. A cordial welcome, was extended to members and visitors, and- Mrs Blam-. ires. The annual .report and financial statement were presented and adopted, showing the branch to be in a sound position financially. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs R. H. Every; vice-presidents, Mrs Knox Smith, Mrs H. White and Mrs G. Brown; secretary, Mrs P. Beere; treasurer, Mrs M. King; committee, Mesdames T. L. Hunt, L. J. Harding, A. Ingley, W. Deller, C. Williams, G. Steffert, G. Rabbits, C. K. Goodin and W. Herdman. The president thanked the retiring committee for their loyalty and support during the past year, and welcomed the new committee. The thought for the month was given by Mrs H. Swan, and the hint by Mrs G. Brown. An invitation was received from the Greytown branch to attend their birthday party on September 13. Members were reminded of “Father Night” to be held on September 22 in the Masonic Hall. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr P. Beere for- presenting the branch’ with a rubber stamp. Mrs Every thank-* ed the scrutineers and Mr Harding for preparing the chart. Much appreciated items were rendered by the choir. Mrs E. D. Blamires congratulated the branch on the splendid report, and the progress made during the year and said how pleased she was to come to Carterton. She chose for her subject “Ideals —God’s tuning forks.” God’s ideals are meant to keep our lives full of sweet harmony, she said. In the inner chamber of the soul —if we will listen—can be heard distinctly the clear sound.of the true key. It is good to hitch our waggon to a star. In the quiet .evening hour,: as we take stock of the day just passed, we may be conscious of failure, but a new morning with physical strength renewed by nature’s kindly sleep, may enable us to set a very high ideal for our day. , At the conclusion of her address Mrs Blamires was warmly thanked by Mrs H. B. Keenan.

The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. The annual report stated, inter alia: We have pleasure in presenting the seventh annual report of the Carterton Branch of the League of Mothers. Our membership is now 157 enrolled, with 129 financial members. Twelve have been admitted during the year, and we deeply regret the loss of three by death. Eight have left the district, three being transferred to other branches. Members have volunteered to prepare the hall for the meetings, and their effective work and beautiful floral decorations have added much to the happy spirit in the meetings. We have been fortunate in our speakers during the year, and each afternoon has been interesting and helpful. Our average attendance at the meetings this year has been 82, a little smaller than last year, probably owing to much sickness and a number of damp meeting days. Mrs W. Williams and Mrs J. McKenzie made a beautiful wreath for Anzac Day. The wreath was placed on the Cenotaph. The choir has continued under the capable leadership of Mrs D. G. Johnston, and has given much pleasure with its music at our meetings. We are grateful to the leader and members for their faithfulness and help. We extend our sincere sympathy to all members who are sick and to those who have suffered bereavement. We wish to thank Mrs •> Beaven for her services as pianist the - managers of St Andrew’s Church for the use of the hall, the Press for publishing our reports, and all who have helped to strengthen our movement during the year. The June meeting was an innovation for this branch, and was a group meeting conducted by members. The subjects discussed were: “Should our children be given pocket money,” and “Should we expect implicit obedience from our children.” Nine leaders gave the findings of their groups and Miss R. M. Every, of Dunedin ably summed up. Last month Mrs Hancox, of Masterton, was the speaker, and beautifully combined in her address the idealistic and the practical, also giving, us useful suggestions for interesting meetings that had been successful in the Palmerston North branch.