LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

Hutt News, Volume 18, Issue 3, 21 June 1944, Page 5

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

LOWER HUTT BRANCH. The June meeting was held in the [Wesley Hall recently, the president being Mrs. W. O. Gibb, who welcomed all members and made appropriate remarks regarding the momentous war news just received. She asked the members to observe a moment's silent prayer for the boys lighting in France and elsewhere, after which the audience joined in the singing of "God Defend New Zealand." . Announcements regarding the July 1 meeting were made by the secretary, | jVlrs N. Liebezeit, to the effect that the Rev. L. A. North would be the j speaker, his subject being "The 1 Sanctity of Marriage," and that Mr. ( North would also sing. An adrnis- 1 1 sion service is also to be held at the ' July meeting. f . The president extended, a welcome * to Miss Amy Kane, the speaker for ' the afternoon, who then addressed ' the audience. Her subject was the "National Council of Women," and Miss Kane gave details of the beginings of the International Council of Women, which was first formed in America, and from which the various National Councils of Women i branched out. The New Zealand Council of Women was formed with . ' the object of obtaining votes for , ;women. After obtaining their objec- , tive they went into abeyance foi • many years, but were again reformed. about 20 years ago. Since then, Miss Kane went on to say, the Colin- , cil has worked hard for the appoint- ( msnt of women to sit on Councils and juries, and have also obtained the appointment of women police. Miss Kane concluded, her interest- ( Ing talk by saying that the object . of the National Council of Women , is "Unity is Strength," and that •when women feel that some reform is necessary, if they get together in a united way, it will be done. Miss Kane was thanked by Mrs. Gibb and presented with flowers on behalf of the league The social part of the programme , ,-waa contributed to hy the choir, also Mrs. Crookenden (elocution) and Mrs. Johnstone (vocal solo). The meeting concluded with the fchoir leading the audience in the singing of "There'll always be an «• England." 4 _ 'V ; MOERA-WAiWHETU. The June meeting of the League of Mothers was well attended and presided over by Mrs. Wedekind, who extended a warm welcome to members and visitors. Two elocutionary numbers were given by Mrs. Lowe, and Mrs. Baker sang two solos. The thought for the month was given by Mrs. Hastings, "It is well to think well and Divine to act well." The Rev. Harry Squires, City Missioner, was the speaker. He spoke on the "Sancity • of Marriage," emphasising the importance of the home ami parents' responsiblity, pointing out that many of the social problems of to-day are traceable to the lack o! fdrod sound home training and parental control, illustrating this •with cases he has dealt with during his work as City Missioner. Mr. comes into close contact with the seamy side of life, and made his audience realise the trueness of the saying "One half of the world knows not how the other half lives." Mr. Squires was warmly thanked for his ' interesting address. The afternoon was closed with the pinging ,o£«. ihe National Anthem.