LEAGUE OF MOTHERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20622, 22 July 1930, Page 3

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS.

EPSOM. The Epsom branch of the League of Mothers, over which Mrs. T. If. Macky presided, field its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon in the, Baptist Church hull, Inverness Avenue. Reference was made to the death recently of the late provincial .secretary. Miss A. M. Arey, the members standing in silfine for a moment to mark their respect, and appreciation of the many vain nlilo and uiiseltish services she had given to the cause. An address on "The Motherhood of Cod" was given by the Rev. Wilna ("onstable. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames G. I. Shrewsbury and J. IST. ITardcastle. MAN CREW A. The Manurc-tva branch of 111 League of Mothers held a meeting in the. local Town Hall on Thursday. Mrs. <S. McCallini (president) presided over a large, gathering of members and friends. Dr. Hastings, of Auckland, gave a most interesting and instructive talk, 1 lis subject being "Love.'' A vote of thanks was passed to tho speaker. Afternoon tea was served by several of the members, bringing u very pleasant alleriioou to a. close, MOUNT ALBERT. I ho Mount Albert branch of the League of Mothers met on Thursday in the Presbyterian Church Hull, Mount, Albert Road, Mrs. Turner presiding. A debate, "Should Children bo I liven Pocketmoney '!" was held, in which Mrs. I tting led tho negative side and Mrs. Bailey the affirmative. Convincing speeches were made by both sides And when tlio vote was taken tho negative sido had a majority of three votes. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Miss Arey, late provincial secretary of the League, of Mothers, and of Mrs. Taylor, a latu member of the branch. ON EH LAG \. J lie Oiichunga blanch of the League of Mothers held its fourth annual meeting lust week. Reports were read by the retiring secretary and treasurer, which showed that the branch had progressed during tho past, your, the roll number now standing at L">o members. Interest in tho meetings bad been well maintained, and two of (hem had been entirely run by the members. The financial statement showed that matters were in a satisfactory state and that, the year closed with a credit balance of £1 'ls Bd. Tho election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—President; Mrs. Jordan; secretary, Mrs. Potter; assistantsecretary, Mrs. Dodrls; treasurer, Mrs. Hunter; magazine secretary, Mrs. Wilkinson; convener of tea committee, Mrs. l'ickering. At tho conclusion of the business the chair was taken by tho now president, Mrs. Jordan, and a vote of appreciation was passed to tho retiring president, Mrs. Ber.fell. Mrs. Bissett sang two songs, her accompaniment being played by Mrs. Craig. A paper on "Peace," written by Dr. Mildred Staley, was read by Mrs. Benfell, after which tea. was dispensed.