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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 68, 21 March 1931, Page 18

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■League of Mothers. A great deal of regret was expressed at a meeting of tho Lower Hutt League of Mothers when tho resignation of the president (Mrs. Ernest Dawson) was handed in. Tho opinion was expressed that her services could not be too highly spoken of, for her offorts wero untiring, and with a bright and cheerful personality, Mrs. Dawson united quite a gonius for organisation. The branch •thereforo had been placed in a stable position, and it was felt that allowed Mrs. Dawson a debt of gratitude, for tho branch has been an immense pleasure and benefit to the mothers of the district. Mrs. M'Caul presented Mrs. Dawson. with a handsome handbag, as a token of affectionate appreciation from all members." Mesdames Chisholm (hon. secretary), Mason (assistant secretary), Saunders (treasurer), and Cameron (assistant) were each handed a charming boiiqvtot. Mrs. Dawson, in.her reply, mentioned the splendid support she had had from tho members of the branch, particularly from tho committee and officers. Mrs. C. A. Chisholm was thon elected as Ihe new president, with Mesdames "W. A. Jensen and J. W. Andrews

as hon. secretary and assistant, respectively. Mesdames J. L. Saunders and P. M. Cameron were elected as hon. treasurer aud assistant;" The committee was elected later on, and plans wera , mado for tho business working* of tho liraneh for the current year. A successful meeting of the League of Mothers was held recently at Feak thorston, when Mrs. E. W. Kane, J.P., was the speaker for the afternoon. She took the subject of the "Progress of Women during the past 100 Years," and mentioned tho names of a number of some of the leading ones who had dono wonderful work in. social service and in. bringing their own sex into happier conditions. ' There was a good attendance, and the address was mucli appreciated. Recognition of-Services. There was a largo gathering of re« prese'ntativo women at Bethune's Auction. Eoouis yesterday afternoon, when plans were made to recognise the publi« services of Miss Amy Kane, who.hai done journalistic work in Wellington' for a considerable number of years, Mrs. Gr. A. Troup was .in the chair, Mrs. J. P. Firth acting as hon. secretary. Mrs. Troup stated that the meeting bad been called as Miss Kane was ceasing her work as a journalist,, ana many; women belonging to the social servica societies, as well as private friends, felt that they would like to tender her a farewell on the occasion of her retirement from that particular branch . lot work, though it was hoped that she would continue her efforts in other directions.^ "There were several speakers, including Lady Luke, and a strong committee was formed and plans mado for an, afternoon reception at a later date, when Miss Kane will be asked to be tho guest lof honour. Victoria League. The annual report of "tho Auckland Victoria League shows that there ara 1253 mombors, and of these 239 ajo life members. During the year 159 nejr members were elected, and 22 resigned., Mention is mado of the interchange of hospitality between the Dominion and the Home Country, which has "been,'' very pleasant and of mutual benefit. The literature committee' reports that there is an ever-increasing demand for books and recent magazines and pap.er's^ A'number of country schools,have been supplied with suitable books, and this is much appreciated. Many kindly .efforts have been made for' the' benefit) of the poor in tho city by the ?Everi Beady Branch," and other member*. The "Empire Ball" realised ov.er ."£"100, and other efforts to raise money by en^ tertainments were very successful, making good' funds to draw upon for "th« charitable work. Parties were given, and presentations made to official workers. . , ' ■ Wainui-o-inata Women's Institute. •»" The annual meeting, of the'Wainni-o-mata Women's Institute was held re* cently in the Public Hall. The president, Mrs. Len Wood, was in the chair. There was a good attendance. A review of the year showed that the institute | had done good work. Many interesting lectures and demonstrations had been held, and a satisfactory balance-sheet was presented. The recent garden party; in aid of funds had been a great sue- - cess. It-was decided ;to send a substantial donation to the federation fund for the Hawkes Bay Institute members, who had lost so' much in the" earthr quake calamity, and- also a donation'to' the -Wellington' Federation funds. ; It being a difficult matter to form k school' committee, the'institute nominated four members for the next school committed election. In view of the present dis: tress, it was decided to hold a sewing afternoon during tho winter months, hoping thereby to' send a parcel each month to the Bed Cross." The election of - officers for the ensuing year' resulted as follows:—President, Mrs; Leri Wood}", secretary, Mrs. Heathcote; treasurer, Mrs. Cables (all re-elected); vice-presi-dents, Mrs. White and Mrs Y. O; Wood; committee," Mrs. Burrows, ■ Mrs. Dick,' Mrs. Battray, Miss Drummond, and Miss Wtite. Tyo delegates chosen to* attend the Wellington Provincial Federation Conference at Palmerston North.' were Mrs. Heathcote and Mrs. White. Afternoon tea and a discussion on next year's work brought the meeting to a close.1 Mothers' Union. The first meeting for the' year of St. Paul's branch of tho Molh'ora' Union, took place recently, when there was a. large attendance of members. Among those present were Mrs. Sprott, Mrs. Colcridg9, and Canon and Mrs. James. A most interesting talk wa's given hy ■• Mrs. Budolf Sprott, who has devoted a great part of her life to the 'service of the Melanosian Mission. She has been in New Zealand on furlough, and will leave again for Melanesia ' on! Tuesday next. Her ,first "work on ;rettirnirig will be to begin the mission on the island of Bugotu, which has an' extent of about twenty miles, containing' fifty-four -villages. The Mothers' Union in the Diocese of Lichfield (England) has made this - possible, having helped- towards tho building of a now, station house, and also in sending out a nurse who will relieve Mrs. Sprott of that part of the work, enabling her to spend her- time in teaching." Mrs. Sprott mentioned that there are about 88 native teachers, whoso salaries vary fr&m 10s to £4 per year, the latterbeing considered as a "lordly income." The headquarters of Mrs. Sprott will bo at Marana Labu, which is a country full'of "pests"; therefore miich mcdi-; cal treatment is needed, tho .natives being very ready to be troated by a white man.or woman. The natives, said the speaker, help a great deal in the work of the missions; one church had been v built entirely by their efforts. . The" walls and floor were of, cement, made ' of "cooked coral," while the roof wat of several layers of leaves sown to-" gatlier by the women. The missionaries lived entirely on the food brought by the mission steamer tho Southern Cross, )\vhose arrival was .necessarily looked for with much eagerness. Tho Mothers' Union of St. Paul's undertook to supply a number of toys for tha natives, men, women, aud children being equally eager to get them, and', these will bo sent by tho Sonthern. Cross next September. A Dancing Championship. ... Miss Margaret O'Connor" reminds'her pupils and others by advertisement in this issue of the studio championship* which will take placo as usual this year, a special feature being an' extraprize for tho most-iihproved member of tho pupils of the year. AH arrangements aro boing mado for an interesting and successful competition, and Miss O'Connor asks'-all who intend t« compete to notify her as soon as possible. A Hair Tonic. A/subscriber asks for a'reliable recipe for a tonic for the hair.