THE MOTHERCRAFT TRAINING SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20917, 6 January 1930, Page 3

THE MOTHERCRAFT TRAINING SOCIETY.

AN ANNUAL GATHERING. . (Fboai Ocr Own Correspondent.) , T ■ . LONDON, Nov ember 20. L November 2a; was the annual Pound I "ay m connection with Cromwell House, Higngatc an occasion on 1 which many people interested in the organisation and Us excellent work arrive in large numbers bringing gifts in kind or in monev. ine Marchioness of Cansbrooke had expected to be present to receive the guests and the gifts, but in her unavoidable absence Lady Fairfax of Cameron took her place. Lady Fairfax of Cameron, who brought with her a small son, bad previously attended some of the matrons lectures, so she was specially interested to take deputy duty yesterday. Others present included the Honourable Mrs Horne and the Honourable Mrs Borthwick. each of whom brought a small eon who did great credit to- the TrubyKmg methods. Lady Dawson of Penn, Lady Myers Lady Melchett, Mrs Ernst betuff, and Mrs Leslie Harris were among other members of the committee who were , not kept away by a somewhat miserable afternoon—meteorologically. Money-gifts amounted to ■ £75; other donations coming .in; and there was a liberal display of goods, all.of which are helpful to the commissariat needs of r Cromwell House. Friends sent in beautiful cakes for tea, so a very cheery afternoon was passed, and visitors, of course made a tour of the house to see the babies’ in residence.

Also, great interest was taken in the now hostel in the grounds. This should i[ be ready for the accommodation of nurses ' ea . T ,}y, m th e New Year, and its completion m ~ a gr ? at event - Its establishment ■will allow of more room for babies and mothers, and thus will help in the extension of the mothercraft work. Everything lit Cromwell House is carried through on strictly business lines, so that the hon treasurer, Mr E. R. Peacock (a member of the Bank of England) does not have much anxiety on the score of finance. W?i wllo appreciate the benefits availt;l- ™ e , ar f *",. I?S.er to add their mite. The lecture hall m the hostel will be a great boon.