MOTHERS’ UNION MEETINGS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 271, 31 October 1932, Page 5

MOTHERS’ UNION MEETINGS

OTANE BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Otane branch of the Mothers’ Union was held on Friday afternoon. There was a fair attendance and the service in the church was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. R. T. Hall. Two candidates were admitted to membership of the union. At the conclusion of the service members all adjourned to the Sunday School, Mrs Hall presiding. A letter was received from Captain Robertson, of the Melanesian Mission, thanking the Otane branch for the parcel sent to the mission. Mrs Hall, on behalf of those present, asked Mrs Heeney, who is leaving the district next week, to accept a small token of remembrance and hoped she would be very happy in her future home. Mrs Heeney suitably replied. Mesdames Hall and R. Tod entertained the members, by reading interesting extracts from a book entitled "Monday Afternoon Talks to Women.” A feature of the afternoon was the "bring and buy” parcels to help raise funds for the local branch. A humorous competition, keenly contested, was won by Mrs Germain. A dainty tea was provided by Mesdames Mclsaac, Price, Tate and Mudgway. Community singing concluded a pleasant afternoon. WAIPUKURAU BRANCH. The final meeting for the year of the Waipukurau Mothers’ Union was held on Thursday afternoon. After the service in the church, which was condiftted by Canon Rice, the members adjourned to the old church, the proceedings opening with the Mothers’ Union community song. A resolution of sympathy with the family of the late Mrs C. H. Maclean, who had been president of the Napier Union for many years, was carried in silence. Mesdames G. Bryce, V. Bradley and Balfour-Rowan were appointed organisers for the annual afternoon in aid of St. Mary’s Home, Napier, at which it is expected Bishop and Mrs Williams will be present. An invitation to the annual festival of the Mothers’ Union in Hastings was received. Mrs Walker, of Waipawa, gave a very interesting address referring to the wonderful spirit of the pioneers of the Dominion. Mrs Walker, who has only been in New Zealand a short time, spoke very app-eciativcly of the kindness and hospitality of its people. Mrs Walker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her address. The hostesses for the afternoon, Mesdames Riddle, G. Bryce and J. E. Reid, served a delicious afternoon tea.