LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 101, 30 April 1937, Page 14

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

PETONE MEETING

There was a large gathering of members and friends, presided over by Mrs. Millward, at the recent meeting of the Petone branch of the League of Mothers. . ' ■

The subject for the afternoon was

"The Sanctity of Marriage," and the Rev. E. E. Page gave a very interesting talk explaining that the sanctity of marriage was part of the Christian ideal. It was only in Christian countries that there was any equality of the sexes, and- marriage was a partnership. . Mr. Page then went on to point out that the children should. be trained by example, which counted for more than precept, and concluded his address by quoting Fay.. Inchfawn's poem "Life." '

After tea was served some -short talks on some famous women, were given.

Mrs, Yates was the first speaker, and took for her subject Florence Nightingale; Mrs. May then gave a very interesting account of the life of Joan of Arc; Mrs. Williams' chose Florence Barclay, the author and welfare worker, and Mrs. Millward, the dancer, Anna Pavlova. . During the afternoon Mrs.'Look gave much pleasure with her solos, "Jane's Big Umbrella" and "Trees." Mrs. Amies gave the thought for the month: * "Be ye not weary in well doing. The real joys of life are "not the things we get out of it, but those we put into it." THE "PALACE BEAUTIFUL." Stqkes Valley League of Mothers, at its recent meeting, ,had the pleasure of a visit from the office-bearers of its "Wellington Province, Mrs. Kersley (president), Mrs. Cornish (hon. secretary), and Mrs. Young (hon. treasurer). These and other visitors were cordially welcomed by the local president, Mrs. Cording., The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. Rollings, who gave a stirring address on "The Little Palace Beautiful." The soloist was Mrs. Eckhoff, who gave pleasure with her songs, "The Mighty Builder" and "Sw.ee't and Low" in a new setting. Posies were presented to the speaker and singer. Mrs. Wylie presided over afternoon tea, and was assisted by Mesdames Harrison, Montgomery, and Stephen. The thought for the month was as follows:— "Willingness to be taught what we do not know is the sure pledge 'of growth both in knowledge and wisdom." This was sent in by Mrs. Hawthorn.