LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 130, 29 November 1932, Page 11

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

PARTY FOR CHILDREN

Mrs. J«nson presided at the finalmeeting for 1932 of the Lower Hutt branch of the League of Mothers. Following the usual • custom. the meeting took the form of a-party for the little folk from the Creche, with-.Miss Rilcy in charge. -Prior to the arrival of the children a short admission service was held. "Christmas- carols' were sung .by tho choir, and Mrs. Jenson read a short story with an appropriate message. Briefly addressing the members, Miss Riley spoke of the- inestimable value of the creche, which was due to the self-sacrifice and/arduous work of the creche convener. (Mrs. E. Shearer) and her helpers. A short demonstration" of the methods employed for the children's amusement followed. Coloured beads, reels, crayons, paper, and blunt scissors were passed -out to the children, ■ who busied themselves in a happy fashion, ■building, drawing, and 'cutting ' out. With.'naturalness and charm several of the small folk recited. Margaret Shearer and little Eon Schmidt contributed songs. This being, ; the sixth party, of this kind, there was a special birthday cake with sis candles. Miss Mcßain played enjoyable piano solos during tea, and hearty votes of thanks were accorded to her and to Miss Eiley for generous assistance. Mrs. Jenson expressed the compliments o.f the season to all members, .and the meeting closed with, the singing of . "Auld .'Bang