MOTHERS’ DAY

Grey River Argus, 12 May 1934, Page 2

MOTHERS’ DAY

TO MORROW’S SERVICE. \T TOWN HALL. To-morrow. throughout the world, every person will be asked io honour his or her mother, in some special way - first, by wearing a white Hower, and second, by att( i nding some special service (if possible) with mother, for it is Day.” Il is bul a little thought, ami not much effort, but it counts for much in this machine and materialistic age when everyone is finding life s o full of perplexities Irrespective (if church or creed, therefore. the citizens of Greyinouth and district are urged to spend a mosthappy and enjoyable hour at the Town Hall, after church to-morrow night, in honour of lhe best of mothers. An inspiring programme is promised. Promptly at 5.15 p.m. lhe Greymouth Municipal Baml will play a sacred selection, ami during the evening will contribute other items. Mr Harrs Dawson, of Australia. who recently conducted special meetings in Moore’s Cabaret, will be lhe speaker. His subject will be ‘‘Alolher’s Cross.’’ and it is hoped to have this illustrated as at Dunediii ami Napier with a large white cross suspended in mid lair, lhe cros of purity—emblematic of a. mother’s love. Mrs and Miss Dawson, whose songs have cheered many a sad heart, will contribute to the programme. The hospital authorities are delighted to have a link with the service. Floral tributes are requested for the platform and hospital, and can be left with the caretaker of the Town Hal) during to dav or to-morrow. AVhite flowers arcrequested for the platform and for handing those without a buttonhole, and coloured for the hospital. The press files of Dunedin and Napier record great, enthusiasm in the large gatherings which Mr Dawson addressed o n Mother’s Day —over 2000 people at the former, and over 1000 at the latter. 'To-morrow’s gathering at the Greymouth Town Hall should also prove memorable. Do not miss it. The service will be broadcast by Station 3ZR.