LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Post, Issue 47, 24 August 1936, Page 15

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

SEATOUN BRANCH

The tenth annual meeting of the Seatoun branch of the League of Mothers was held recently in the Seatoun Kiosk, there being a large attendance of members. The report was j presented by the : secretary and the! financial statement- by the' treasurer,' both of .which proclaimed the year a most successful one. The ' following officers were. elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs. Oliver; vicepresidents, Mesdames Chudley, Kellow, Turner, and O'Leary; hon. secretary,, Mrs. Allan; treasurer, 'Mrs.' McFarlane; magazine secretary, Mrs. Stevens; committee, Mesdames Stevens, Rands, Fish, Short, Stephen, Kehoe, Perry, Christoperson, r Richardson, Greig, Fisher, Kellaway, Collins, and Walmsley; official accompanist, Mrs. Cuddy.

The branch expressed its deep regret at the resignation of Mrs. -Alex Smith as president, which office she has held for seven years. In presenting Mrs. Smith with a token of their esteem members spoke in eulogistic terms of her untiring efforts bn.'b. ehalf of the Seatoun Branch and the league generally, her work being a great .'inspiration to all. ■,■■•■:'■.■■.

An opportunity was also made, to farewell Mrs. Hogg (vice-president of the branch and a foundation member), who is leaving the district. The absence of Mrs. Hogg and her family from-Seatoun will be keenly.felt by all, and her fellow-members of the league gave tangible expression of their affection, and presented her -with, a suitable gift.*. . ; . ■. ■-■ :•_■

The Dominion president (Mrs. Chas. White) was present and spoke in glowing terms of the work done by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hogg over a long period of years. - •

The afternoons programme included two charming songs by Mrs.- Ramsey, whom members were pleased to..- see again after her trip abroad; elocutionary items by Mrs, Fellowes. and songs by the choir. Afternoon .tea find the usual social chat concluded a'j very happy afternoon.