MOTHERS’ UNION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 121, 21 April 1938, Page 13

MOTHERS’ UNION.

ALL SAINTS’ BRANCH

The members of All Saints’ branch of, the Mothers’ Union held their monthly i.veeting yesterday, opening with a short service in the church, conducted by Rev. J. S. Holland. A discussion took place on the subject of contributing to a f»’it for the new cathedral in Wellington, also on holding a party in June. Mrs Waring-Taylor wrote acknowledging a letter of sympathy from the branch. The National Council of AY omen wrote asking the branch to reconsider affiliation with the council. The matter was left to the discretion of the committee. An apology for absence was received from the vicar (Canon G. Y r . AVoodward), and the members were reman* ed of the harvest festival.

Mr Holland then gave a talk on “The Relation of tlie Individual to th# Church.” He briefly traced the early history of the Christian Church, froW its identification with the Jewish nation—the new Israel—to the Reformation and the present day. The Church believed that everyone liad a duty to himself and a duty to those outside. The members of the Mothers’ Union bad duties to tlieir children and duties to-the Church. They must obey the laws of the Church not blindly but knowing they were reasonable and right. It was their duty not only to keep the body of the Church healthy, but to remember they were themselves members of the Church.

Mr Holland dealt with the positions of officers in the Church and the rights and duties of individuals and the congregation as a whole. The address, which was very instructive, was received with applause. Mrs J. Hunt sang two solos, accompanying herself at the piano. The tea hostesses were Mesdames E. Ashcroft. Dunstan, J. Ax, W. • Bingham and R. Carruthers.

BASKETBALL. MANAAVATtr ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL REPORT. “Although the games were late in commencing, owing to the epidemic restrictions, the association had a very successful season,” states Miss F. L. Ross, iif presenting the tenth annual report of tlie Manawatu Basketball Association.

“Twenty teams entered the weekly competitions, eight in tlie A grade, and twelve in the II grade. Fairly early in the season two A grade teams withdrew from the competition, thus leaving six. The Ilobert Cup (A grade) was won by High School Old Girls, who were successful in winning every game, with a total of 24 points. Tlie association congratulates the team on its splendid record. Technical Old Girls A and High School A were run-ners-up with 18 points each. The Graham Cup, which had been held as the trophy for the A\ T ednesday competition, now non-existent, was transferred by the executive to be the trophy for the runners-up in the A grade. The Nash Cup (B grade) was won by Bunnj’thorpe with . a total of 20 points. AA’liaknrongo A were close run-ners-up with a total of 19 points, and to AA’liakarongo was presented for the first time the Barsauti Cup, which was generously donated by Mrs Barsauti for the runners-up m tlie B grade. The aggregate cup for highest aggre-, gate points gained by a club, was awarded to two clubs, High School and Y.W.C.A., each haivng a total of 37 points. Each thus holds the cup for six mouths.

“The King’s Birthday tournament was a very popular feature of the season, twenty-seven teams competing This year-tlie tournament .was run oh a two-life system, whicirgave all teams at least ./two games before they bad to retire from the play. Rovers (Levin) proved the winners. Special thanks ; are due-to Miss C. AV. Yautier, who so capably organised the tournament, also to the many visiting and local referees,' and to; all who helped with the catering arrangements. The association was represented by its full team at the Dominion tournament held in Auckland in September last The team-played in the second grade, giving- a very good account of itsell in winning-five of the eight games, one game resulting in a draw, and losing -.only' two games. Miss Abnutiei was the team’s coach, and travelled to Auckland as manager. • She 1 is to be congratulated- pn the efforts of the team under her capable management. The president ; and secretary represented the .association at the annual council meeting, of the New Zealand association.’.

“A grade representative fixtures were played against Wairarapa at Alasterton, Te Kawau at Rangiotu, and Bush at Pahialua. The B grade representative team travelled to Feilding. A tournament to return representative hospitality was held in August, when representative teams from Wanganui, Horowhenua, Te Kawau, Bush, and, Feilding visited us. Both A grade and B grade representative teams took part in the games, and gained valuable experience thereby. At the end of the season it was decided to replace the dinner function held in previous years by an afternoon tea, at which the' trophies were presented to the winning teams by tlie Alayoress, Airs Alansford.

“The finance of the association is in a satisfactory condition despite the heavy expenses necessitated by the New Zealand tournament. Our thanks are due to the treasurer, Aliss J. At. Barrie, for the able way in which she conducted tlie novel “petrol competition” which proved such a financial success. A dance was again held, and, although most successful socially, tho financial gain was small. The social committee again worked hard, and to them, and also to the ladies’ committee, who are ever readv to assist us, the association tenders its grateful thanks. The association also tenders thanks to the High School Board of Governors, for the use of the Technical School grounds in Grey Street; the St. John Ambulance Association, for assistance rendered; Mr N. T. Nielsen, for auditing the accounts; the Press, for its courtesy in publishing fixtures and results; and to all referees who so willingly give their assistance each week.”