MOTHER’S DAY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 109, 9 May 1936, Page 8

MOTHER’S DAY

OBSERVANCE TO-MORROW WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO ALL To-morrow is Mother’s Day. Th< idea of setting up a special day of remembrance and appreciation of mothers originated in the United States of America and is now observed practically throughout the world. It observed in many countries on the second Sunday iu May. In America, AustraI lia, Germany and other countries it is recognised as being next in importance io Christmas Dav. Al other's iDay nas a particular appeal to those son« and daughters who are no longer at home. It is at least one day in 3G5 when thoughts should return i 0 days gone by; when the memories of other years and a kindly influence which did so much arc again kindled. It should also have a special significance to those who are still at home. The opportunity is taken bv • hurches and Sunday schools to lav emphasis on the necessary, yet unostentatitus pari played by mothers in the guiding and helping of their children through the difficult earlier years, and the sympathetic understanding which 1 is shown after maturity is reached, i Ng doubt many mothers will be gladened to-morrow by some tangible recognition from children far and near; presents of chocolates, flowers, sweets or perfume, or perhaps something more lasting, but all offered with the same H'i'it of remembrance. Il is the thought behind the deed, not the intrinsic value of the gift, which means so much io mother. Xo mother should be forgotten to-morrow. Those whose roving instincts, profession or calling has taken them away can play a sceaiiiigly small, but vastly significant parr, by sending some small token or even’ a loiter or telegram Those at home have ample opportunity- by showing special consideration and relievin- her as much as possible of the domestic routine. Or by even a kind word. America celebrates the dav with tremendous enthusiasm, and 'its observance is extending rapidly, especially throughout the British Empire. Special addresses are given in many churches and Other institutions. To' > et aside one day apart in this way as Mother's Day is merely io emphasise and express to mother that she is remembered “’fever in the hearts of her children Ihe day is also observed as far a, possible by those who subscribe to this splendid sentiment by wear.ng a white flower. America, where this special d-iv originated, was the first country in the iiorhl to show its national approval of such a commendable idea bv issui ’ spec a I postage stamps