HOME IDEALS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20028, 9 September 1930, Page 2

HOME IDEALS.

ADDRESS BY MRS W. G. ROBERTS. "Home Ideals" was the subject of a talk given by Mrs W. G. Roberts to the Y.M.C.A. Parents' Association last evening. Mrs Roberts spoke to an in- 1 terested audience, and answered numerous questions. There were a number of characteristics essential in home life, said Mrs Roberts, the names of which began with the third letter of the alphabet. Confidence, co-operation, courtesy, contentment, chivalry, control, and charity, were a combination of virtues which were essential in forming a child's character. Confidence between husband and wife, and their co-operation with j their children went a long way towards solving the main problems which children had' to face, and the taking of children into the family council was of the utmost usefulness in achieving the best results from family life. Mrs Roberts regretted the manner jn which some mothers spoke to their children without a "please" or a "thank you." Children noticed these things, she said, and common politeness would go a long way towards peace and happiness. The teaching of chivalry was something which brought a little colour into life, and the greatest virtue of all —charity—taught the elements of unselfish service. Among some of the vices which should be avoided were capriciousness, a carping attitude, and endless criticism. The obliteration of these and the adoption of the maxim "Be yourself what you want your children to be," were steps towards the attainment of homes of peace and love. BIRTH OF ROYAL PRINCE. CELEBRATIONS IN BRUSSELS. (UKITED FBK3S ASSOCIATION—BX ELZOTSIC TELBOBAPn —COPIiiIOHT.) BRUSSELS, September 7. The Princess Astrid, Crown Princess of Belgium, has given birth to a boo. A salute of 101 guns announced the birth of the new Prince, who is second in the line of succession to the throne. The burgomaster of Brussels, M. Max, has issued a proclamation declaring that the populace bad ''heard with joy of the birth of the infant Prince, which ! would secure the continuance of a dynasty which for a century had ruled the nation's destinies and had so powerfully contributed to the greatness and glory of Belgium." Citizens were most excited, and the city is giving itself over to celebrations. SALE OF WORK. The ladies of St. Cuthbert's Guild hold a very successful social and sale of work on Saturday evening in the Allandale Hall. The Rev. Mr Maolaverty opened the gathering by briefly explaining the work of the guild, and wishing the members success on the work they had undertaken. All joined in singing "God Save the King,** the music being led bv Masters Slick and ] Courtney Maurice. Items givon by j Mrs S. Parr and Mr A. Couch wore encored. Mrs Stuckey and Miss Denby gave humorous recitations. Mrs Alick Harris supplied the music for the dance, and Mr E. Radcliff was M.C. The stall-holders who were' as follows, did a good business:•—Work stall: Mrs Allan Compton and,. Miss Wheeler: cakes and sweets stall: Messrs Maurice and Griffin; supper: Miss Allan and helpers. The compe-, tition for a cake was won by Roy Anderson, and the chocolates by Miss E. Gebbie. ■ SURPRISE PARTY. On Saturday evening a surprise party, in the form of a house-warming, visited Mr and Mrs 0. Johnston. Petrie street, North Richmond, where an enjoyable evening was spent in music and games. Those present included Mr and Mrs Corrie. Johnston, Mr 'and Mrs A. E. Palmer, Mr and Mrs Pickford, Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Clarrie Palmer, Mr and Mrs Turton, Mr and Mrs H. Ballan, Mr and Mrs J. Harris, Mr and Mrs Watson, Mr and Mrs Claude Palmer, Misses Doris Heard, Marjorie Turton, Messrs T. Palmer, M. Franks, and P. Livingstone.