LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 June 1939, Page 10

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

MEETING ON WEDNESDAY. At the monthly meeting of the Masterton League of Mothers,, in the Parish Hall, on Wednesday next, the speaker will be the Rev F. J. Parker. All interested are invited to attend. CARTERTON BRANCH. MONTHLY MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Carterton Branch of the League of Mothers was held yesterday in St. Andrew's Hall, there being a good attendance of members. Mrs G. Brown presided in the absence of the president (Mrs R. H. Every), who had been called away through sickness. Several apologies for absence were received. The meeting opened with the League hymn and prayer. The thought for the month was given by Mrs Nightingale and the household hint by Mrs J. L. Hunt. A very interesting dialogue was given by Mrs Harding and Mrs C. K. Goodin entitled “Saving His Face.” Two items were rendered by the League choir which were greatly appreciated. A welcome was given to the speaker, Sister Kathleen Every, of Dunedin, who is engaged in youth work throughout New Zealand. Her subject was “Guiding the Adolescent.” Life for the growing boy and girl between the ages of 12 and 22, because, of the complexity of human life and civilisation was not always as straightforward and easy as it should be, said Sister Every. The greatest asset to a normal healthy life was a happy home life. The rearing of children was a two-parent job. Tremendous growth in early adolescence often created self-consciousness and much sympathy, understanding and patience were needed. Seek to cultivate good habits of posture, regular meals and abundant sleep, said the speaker. Parents had a big responsibility to help the growing boys and girls to assume the responsibilities and obligations of adulthood. Beware of trying to “possess” young people. Training in the right use of money and leisure time was essential. The religious side of adolescent life should not be overlooked. If the proper adjustments were to be made in the various demands of life. Hence the need for active participation in Sunday School and Church life. Finally two things should be remembered —the example of parents counted infinitely more than their words of advice and the training of adolescents begin in infancy. The speaker was warmly thanked by Mrs Tyler for her very instructive and helpful address. Afternoon tea was served and the National Anthem brought a very happy and enjoyable meeting to a close.