LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12866, 21 May 1936, Page 2

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

THOUGHTFUL ADDRESS BY MRS WHYTE “RUNNING THE HOME ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS” At thd monthly meeting, owing to fhe indisposition of the president (Mrs I. -T. QuigleyV Mrs Vincent presided over a good! attendance, ana welcomed the members of the Mothers’ Union and new members and visitors. In introducing Mrs F. W. Whyte, provincial secretary, Auckland, she stated how delighted all Wore to hyve Mrs- Whvte with them onect again. Mrs Whyte said she was asked to convey greetings from the provincial president, Mrs S. 0- • English, the provincial treasurer, and many of the Auckland branches. She congratulated the local lengiie on itst church service and hoped :t. would continue on these line?.. Taking for her subject, “Running the homo on; a co-operative basis”, Mrs Whyte stressed the working together oil all members 1 of the family. Each must have his share and cooperate in, the home, just as each , member of a business must work in unity, or there would l>e chaos. Far ther, mother, elder brother, elder sister, and even the smaller children all brought- their several influences to hear and each supplied, in his or her own way, what was required, that was. if all worked for the common good. She emphasised the necessity of the fundamental principles required in this co-opera-tion : Love, loyalty (team work), wisdom (not so much intellect' as common understanding); devotion, humor (very essential), strength to do what is right and resist evil ; more give and take (not to be afraid to take reproof); unselfishness (not weak -sentimentality); tact, sweetness, graciousness, orderliness, manliness and vision. To illustrate her points she kohl several interesting and witty, anecdotes _ and concluded hv reciting her favorite poem, “Our Home” which illustrated in poetry what she intended to convey in prose In proposing a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. Mr& Tattersfield said Mrs Whyte was always a delightful speaker, who gave excellent and instructive advice, coupled with whimsical humor. She was sure everyone, had thoroughly enjoyed the lecture. Mrs J. Blair seconded the motion, and Mrs Whyte received an ovation. Mrs Balfour, in the absence of the president (Mrs Hall) thanked the League for inviting? the members of the Mothers’ Union in giving them tile privilege of hearing such run inTbrssting and able address. A dainty afternoon! tea, served by (he committee, brought a happy meeting to a close. MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS

AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL A.- novel and enjoyable evening, under the auspices of the League of Mothers, was held iu the Le Grand lounge on Monday evening. It took ?he form of a Mothers and) Daughters’ social, at which Mrs F. W. Whyte, provincial secretary, of Auckland, was the honored guest and -speaker. The room was tastefully arranged and, warmed: to ensure comfort. The meeting opened with the National Anthem played by Mrs Moore’s orchestra. In the absence of the president, Mrs Tatrtrsfield heartily welcomed the guest. She said it was, very gratifying] to see 'so many present. Mrs Whyte urged mothers to Kry and. understand their daughters and their problems; to take them into their confidence and thereby win their confidence; above all. to re-sir/: with all their power any form of evil likely to oomei near their] daughters. She pleaded with the daughters to “love, honor, bo dutiful, and confide in mother, and treat her aa bh& “First- Lady of the Home”.

Mrs Mclieague, on behalf -of 'the League, presented Mrs Whyte with a beautiful, bouquet, and ill a happy speech wished her every success and many, many happy returns of the day. Mrs Whyte said she was more than pleased to be with them once, mor*-. ff her little talk helped to bring mothers and daughters to love and nurderstand one another better and bring them into a closer union, she would! be well repaid. Mrs Vincent then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker, and this was carried with/ acclamation.

The. social part of the evening then followed, those assisting being: Mrs Aloorc’s orchestra, selection; Mrs® Lois Daveys. elocutionary item and musical monologue ; Miss Kemp, pianforte solos; Atiss Lillias Qr.igiey songs ,- Miss A.I. Smith, pianoforte solo ; Mrs Meredith, elocutionary items. The audience showed their appreciation with prolonged applause. A social chat was followed by a dainty supper, after which all joined hands and sang, “For Auld Lang Syne.”