Palmerston North Branch Of League of Mothers

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 214, 7 September 1934, Page 2

Palmerston North Branch Of League of Mothers

KEY. J. HUBBARD THE SPEAKER. Tho monthly meeting of tho Palmerston North branch of tho League of Mothers was hold in tho Empire hall yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. G. G. Hancox presided over a particularly largo attendance. Mrs. Jlancox expressed a welcome to members of All Saints’ branch of tho Mothers’ "Union, who were guests for tho day, and to all members and friends present. The room was bright with vases of spring flowers, an atmosphere of cheer and good fellowship prevailing. Apologies for absence had been received on behalf of Mcsdamcs G. Y r . Woodward, 11. Column, H. Doreen, YV. Whitehead. Violin solos by Miss F. Howlcy, with Mrs. B. F. Barlow, as accompanist, were much enjoyed. Further pleasure was afforded by the rendering of elocutionary items by Miss Miricl Hancox. A special item which was received with enthusiasm was a ballet by pupils of tiic Palmerston North Technical School, Master 11. ltadford acting as accompanist. Frockcd effectively in costumes of red, white and black, tho pupils gave an altogether pleasing interpretation, and responded to the call for an encore. The happy thought for the month, supplied by Mrs. G. A. Anderson, was “the finest thing in life is to give others happiness.” Mrs. Hancox introduced the speaker for tho afternoon, Rev. J. Hubbard, M.A., 8.D., of St. Andrew’s Church, and expressed the hope that his stay in Palmerston North would prove happy and fruitful. l"!ev. Hubbard said it was his purpose to speak of personal family life in the midst of present-day conditions. The whole trouble in the world to-day, tho speaker said, had been brought about by the breakingdown of simple relationships between individuals and nations. The world had been confronted with certain forces and circumstances and taken by storm, and tho most serious trouble was the change in public judgment of personal conduct. That was to say, continued the speaker, the morale of their nations had changed; they tolerated in other people what they would condemn in themselves. Itev. Hubbard said these troubles were ascribed to tho Great War. Another factor, however, which was ol' deep importance was tho question of equality of sexes. YVometi had attained freedom, but some of them had misinterpreted that freedom, I lie question arose then, as to how the children would faro in these conditions. Could they be trained and inspired to ding to the high and true things of life 7 Rev. Hubbard stated that it was his opinion that this could be done, and there were three stable tilings in life upon which they might build, to iccreate a now order out of chaos. Tho first was tho instinct of modesty. Ho had been shocked at times by the conduct of young men and women, and he considered it the bounden responsibility of parents to talk to their children ox the vital things of life. The second factor, tho instinct of monogamy, was dealt with by the speaker. The frequency of divorce was commented upon, a, factor partly accounting for this being tho boredom and idleness which resulted from present-lay conditions. Ho stressed the need for the moral living of husband and wife to be upheld. Tim third instinct, the instinct of religion, was inherent in every person. There was no doubt that there had been a “swing-back” in previous years, and the speaker urged those present to build strongly on this instinct. A hearty vote ol: thanks was accorded tho speaker by Mrs. F. YYilkinson, and carried by acclamation, Mrs. Hancox also adding her appreciation. Thanks to the performers and hostesses were, proposed by Mrs. Sorenson. Mrs. E. Dawiek returned thanks on behalf of tho Mothers’ Union for the pleasant afternoon. Dainty afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mcsdamcs G. Kerr, H. D. Milne, 0. Waters, G. E. Young, D. Wheeler, C. Findlay, E. Currin, McDonald. F. Gatlcy, N. AT Ballinger, Robinson, Yr. YYilkinson, IC. Clark, YV. Duffel and 11. G. Ram, also Miss Rawstrom.