LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 14, 16 July 1936, Page 18

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

There was a large attendance of members and friends at the meeting of the ■ Wadestown branch of. the League of Mothers held during the week. A beautiful day and the gailydecorated halbhelped to give a happy atmosphere'to the occasion.

Mrs. Rollett, : who presided, spoke feelingly of'the passing of Mrs. Ena Dawson, members standing in silence as a tribute to: her memory.

It was-announced that the annual meeting, would :be .held next month and nominations;- for executive' positions and ■ committee members were called, for.-;- -■ - ,■ .. - ■.' '.

Members from. other branches were warmly welcomed, and Mrs. Rollings (Ngaio), was presented with a spray of flowers as a token of the love and esteem «i which she is held by members,of the branch. - ■■■,-. ■-.

Mrs. : F-. - T.-Castle. spoke briefly, and gave-much pleasure.by reciting two short poemSi- ■:- - ■•-. - . . .

Mrs. RoUings,-speaking on the "Women of the Bible," interestedly por-

trayed a number of characters, starting with Rachel, who toas the heroine of. the first.Bible love story. The love be-;, tween mothers-m-law''■ and daughters^ in-law was ; expressed :by Naomi and Ruth, who were a splendid example to the world, their love knowing no bounds and conquering all things.Miriam, poetess, arid sister, of Moses, Deborah, who with her wisdom swayed the multitudes, Lydia, the business woman, were all described. , When speaking of Martha and Mary, Mrs. Rollings said these types were arways with us and would be found in every gathering of women and in every walk of life. She specially pleaded for the Marthas, that they might not be misunderstood... • .■-■■

"■ln claiming, Dorcas as the 'woman who could no^be spared,' we ask why this was so, what did she do, and what were her gifts to-merit such a description?" ."continued Mrs. Rollings. "It was because of her loving service and the good, she did for others, endearing herself to one and all."

In conclusion Mrs. Rollings said the Bible contained.the stories of all types of women, particularly of great mothers who had more influence than anyorie : else in -the world. Mothers of today had fhe same influence that these mothers.. of, old..had—that, was 'in the way in which, they.trained their children;..;. :.:. 'v:.;'■.;. v. .":.

A hearty yq|e of thanks was accorded Mrs. Rollings and. Mrs. Castle The-choir, under' the baton of Mrs Turner; and; accompanied by Mrs Spink,. contributed two- good items to the programme.: . .: ; ;

.On behalf,;, of their respective branches, Mrs. Young (Lyall Bay) and Mrs;. Mirams. (Khandallah) each spoke a few words; ■'..... • *•"*"=

After the Ringing of the National Anthem.afternoon tea was served.'