MIRAMAR LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 46, 18 November 1936, Page 4

MIRAMAR LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

The Methodist hall was beautifully decorated for the final meeting of the year of the Miramar League of Mothers, when Mrs. L. Wall presided over a large gathering and welcomed members from other branches. Mrs. Roach delighted all with her singing, and the choir, under the leadership of Miss Cullen, rendered two items. Dainty floral sprays were presented to Miss Richmond, the speaker for the afternoon, Mrs. Wallace, former secretary, who is leaving to take up residence in Palmerston North, and Miss Cullen and Mrs. Roach. Miss Richmond, who was warmly welcomed, urged all mothers to observe more closely the rules of the league, particularly the ride which enjoins the mother to teach Iter children to pray and to see they are given religious instruction. To teach religion to children is to show them bow to bring down the highest thoughts into the lowest duties, and to do this the mother must think about it and teaeh the children to think about it also: but one must have a quiet time in which to think. Miss Richmond suggested that mothers should train their children to sit still for one minute and think of something very lovely. They should make a daily practice of it, and a habit thus acquired will become a standby in times of trouble in the years to come. This idea of a quiet time so appealed to the members that many resolved to try the experiment for themselves —to find some quiet spot and seek inspiration <>r consolation, as the need may be.

Mrs. Wanden thanked Miss Richmond for her inspiring address, ail present feeling they were given much food for thought during the coming festive season.