MOTHERS’ UNION

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 227, 24 August 1945, Page 7

MOTHERS’ UNION

Before the monthly meeting of the All Saints’ branch of the Mothers’ Union was held on Wednesday, ltev. J. li. McCaul conducted a short service. The meeting, wldcli was deferred from last week, was presided over by Mrs J. Ax, wtio welcomed particularly Mrs T. B. Brougham, who had been absent for some time, and several old members who had returned. A large quantity of warm clothing had been lorwarded to the lted Cross lor Unrra by the sewing circle, reported Ail's Ax. A brief report on the activities of the Manawatu branch of the National Council of Women, in regard to the city milk supply, food parcels lor Britain, etc., was given by Airs Bridon-Jones. Air McCaul was the speaker, the title of bis address being “Woman and tier Influence.” At the outset he pointed-to the Virgin Alary us the most influential mother of all time, and went on to show how much was owed to the mother. It was possible to bring her influence to bear on the spiritual and mental life of her children in their early years, particularly the first seven. There was the potent power of suggestion, which was invaluable if the mother were a person of God. Mr

AlcCaul stressed the importance of children knowing that their parents prayed and seeing them in the act of worship. A real living trust in God could not bo hidden but. must come out. The value of fiimplc religious customs, such as grace before meals and family prayers, could not be estimated. In conclusion, Air AIoCaul quoted actual cases in real life of the influence for good of several famous mothers to show that the secret of any good home lav with the mother, who ruled the world. Airs Ax voiced the thanks of the. meeting to the speaker for his inspiring address. ATnsdames Ualziell, Steele and Bennett were tea hostesses.