SUCCESSFUL AT HOME.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19459, 15 October 1926, Page 7

SUCCESSFUL AT HOME.

THAMES ASSOCIATION. A most successful "At Home" was given by the Old Thames Girls' Association, in St. James' Hall, Wellington Street, yesterday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Alfred Oldham,' presided, and about 300 were jpresent. An interesting address was given by the vice-president, Mrs. W. R. "Wilson, whose father, the Rev. Edward Best, was a minister at the Thames in the early days. Mrs. Wilson spoke on the high ideals of womanhood and girlhood, and as commissioner of girl guides told how, through the guide movement, it was the endeavour of those interested to instil into the girls principles and. ideals that would be an inspiration in life and work. The Rev. Harold Peat, who is on a visit from the Thames, also gave a very fine address. An enjoyable musical programme was contributed, which comprised a • pianoforte solo by Mr. M. Armishaw, entitled "Voices of the Past;," and songs by Miss De Berg a:ad Miss Bridson. "My Own New Ze&laiad Home" was sung by Mrs. Grey, the audience joining in the chorus. This song was composed by Mr. Grigs, an old resident, of the Thames, and was sung by the combined school children at the opening of the Thsmes railway in the early days. Miss Griffiths recited a poem, "The Retrospect," written by Mr. Alfred Oldham. Tea Was served during the rJternoon and the function was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. In January the association will hold a <»rden party at St. Leonards, Takapuna, the residence cf Mrs. W. R. Wilson.