LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 255, 24 July 1937, Page 7

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Stokes Valley and Brooklyn Branches Those who braved the elements and attended the meeting of the Brooklyn branch of the League of Mothers recently were well rewarded for it was an outstanding success, and took the form of a “daughters’ evening” for girls over the age of 14, and they, together with their mothers, filled the hall to capacity. Mrs. J. W. Jones presided, and gave a very cordial welcome to visitors and the guests of the evening. A short admission service was held, two ladies being received into full membership. The thought for the month was given by the president, “O, rest in the Lord: wait patiently for Him and He will give thy heart’s desire.” The choir gave a creditable rendering of two songs, and the president reminded members of the annual meeting next month. Mrs. Rollings, in a talk on characterbuilding, gave a frank and convincing address, well-suited to the needs of the young people present. Character-build-ing, she said, was the greatest thing in the world. Buildings and monuments would pass away, but a good character would stand the test of time. She pleaded with the girls on the threshold of young womanhood to build on the firm foundations of truth, honesty, purity and goodness. Reputation was what people thought you were, but character was what God knew you to be. The speaker gave several incidents of her hospital experience, and concluded her address with these words: “I would be true, for there are those who trust me, I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer, I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend to all, the foe, the friendless, I would be giving and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness, I would look up and laugh and love and lift.”

Mrs. E. Upton added much to the success of the meeting by her singing of request numbers, and was accompanied by Mrs. Fowler. In presenting Mrs. Rollings with a posy, Mrs. W.

Jameson said how privileged the daughters were to hear such a line address, and proposed a vote of thanks, which vias carried by an appreciative audience. A competition was arranged for the daughters and was won by Miss Joyce Mouten. During supper many availed themselves of the opportunity of conversing with Mrs. Rollings, and the singing of the doxology concluded a most successful meeting. , At Stokes Valley. The president, Mrs. Cording, was in the chair at the recent meeting of the Stokes Valley League of Motlfers, when the programme was provided by local members, Mrs. Warder demonstrating the making of knitted bedroom slippers and Mrs. Montgomery conducting an enjoyable community sing. Mrs. Hawthorn gave a brief resume of Dr. O’Brien’s recent talk to women on the responsibilities and ideals of marriage. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Wylie and helpers. Mrs. Comb gave the motto for the month: “Accuse not Nature: she hath done her part—do thou but thine.” — Milton.