GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 September 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED. (“Times-Age” Special.) The thirteenth birthday of the Grey town League of Mothers was celebrated in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, afternoon when Mrs Bull presided over a good attendance of members. A telegram from Mrs F. Orr, Awatea. conveying birthday greeting, was received. A letter of thanks was received from Mrs F. Best. Mrs A. Johnson gave the thought for the month, and said she would like to thank Mesdames Bull, Wiggins and Knell for the good work they had done in the past year, and also Mesdames Greathead, Carter and Bensemen and the choir members. Mrs Knell said that she desired to convey her best wishes to Mrs Bensemen, the sick visitor, and presented her with a bunch of daffodils. The Glee Choir sang two glees, "Spring and Summer,” and “Where’er Ye Walk." Mrs Roy Ingley sang two songs—“l’ll Walk Beside You” and “Smilin’ Thru.” The speaker for the afternoon was the Rev Knowles Smith. In his opening remarks he wished the League many happy returns of the day. His talk was on the “Silent Influences of Pictures in the Home.” He said that the most beautiful picture he always remembered was in his boyhood home and was that of his mother. He said one could get great inspiration from certain pictures. The idea in these modern days was .not to have pictures on the walls at all. He said he was old fashioned enough to say that he liked pictures and had a very beautiful one of Christ with a crown of thorns on his head. On looking at the picture it inspired one to be loyal to Christ. He urged mothers to have scenes' of their own country hung in their homes as there were many beautiful scenes in New Zealand which could truly be termed “God’s own country.” By having beautiful pictures and looking at them one would gain beautiful thoughts, and so go to build up beautiful natures to match. The general trend of life these days, continued Mr Smith, lacked real sentiment. The speaker was thanked by Mrs Bull for his inspiring address, a resolution of thanks being carried by acclamation. "There’ll always be an England” was sung by the Choir and all present joined in the chorus. The iced birthday cake with thirteen candles was made by Mesdames H. McPhee and H. Feast, for which they were accorded musical honours. Mrs Anker, a foundation member, blew the candles out, and Miss Wyett cut the cake. The singing of a hymn and National Anthem brought a most .enjoyable meeting to a close. EUCHRE PARTY IN AID OF RED CROSS FUNDS. An enjoyable time was spent by those who attended the weekly euchre liarty held at Mrs Tui Morgan's residence in aid of funds for the local Red Cross Society’s branch. The prizes were donated by Mr and Mrs McLeod and were won as follows:—Ladies, Mrs Hobson 1; men, Mr Gregor 1; consolation, Mrs A. Nichols and Mr G. Duff; hidden number, Mr Nicholson. Mr Morgan announced that the takings amounted to £2 3s 6d. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr and Mrs Morgan for their hospitality.