UPPER HUTT BRANCH

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 69, 18 September 1937, Page 18

UPPER HUTT BRANCH

There was a splendid attendance of members and friends at the Upper Hutt branch of the League of Mothers meeting in the Druids', Hall, Upper Hutt. Mrs. Fred Castle, president, was in the chair. '

Mrs. Kersley (provincial president) addressed the meeting. Miss Menzies, matron of the .Lower Hutt Anglican Boys' Homfe, was the speaker, taking for her subject, "How to Gain the Confidence of the Child." .Love,' she said, was the principal factor,., and her subsequent remarks were followed intently. Miss Menzies was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks.

An admission service was held, several new members being admitted.

Mrs. E. Bennett sang two songs. Afternoon tea was served by the committee.

A very hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Sister Edith Beer, who most generously offered to take charge ,of the children's creche, a great boon to young mothers who wish to attend league meetings. BROOKLYN AFFAIRS. There was a good attendance of members at the recent meeting of the Brooklyn branch of • the League of Mothers. A number of visitors were welcomed by the president, Mrs. J. W. Jones. Among these were Mrs. Charles White (Dominion president) arid Mrs. L. Wall (Dominion secretary). \ After the devotions ■ .the members stood in silence as a motion of sympathy was passed,with. Mrs. Upton in her recent bereavement. The history of the league was briefly outlined by Mrs. White, who said it was gratifying to all to find that since its inception in 1926 the membership had increased to 7544 in this country. Mrs. White also urged the ideal's ; of the league, saying that it, was a religious and educative force-in the homes of members, and that it brought ; before the wives and mothers their special responsibilities. She quoted. Lord Bledisloe's address to the mothers when he emphasised the value of consideration and tact in the home. Mrs. White also made mention of the late Dominion secretary (Mrs. Ena Dawson), who had left a gracious memory and a fine record of good work done throughout her life.

Mrs. Wall, in a brief and informal talk, spoke of league affairs, and also gave the following thought for the month: "If you have pence for two loaves and need only one, buy a hyacinth for your soul" —an old Eastern saying.

Mrs. Baudinet moved the cordial vote of thanks which was accorded to the speakers, and presented them with charming posies arranged in league colours. The members' choir sang "Santa Lucia," giving much pleasure, and as an encore gave a humorous item. Mrs. Fowler was the accompanist. Members, led- by the choir, then sang "God Be W.ith You Till We Meet Again," as a compliment to ""Mrs. Jones who will leave shortly for a three months' tour, j Mrs. Jameson was chosen to occupy the chair in her absence. Afternoon tea concluded a very pleasant meeting.