CRADLE ROLL PARTIES.

White Ribbon, Volume 41, Issue 488, 18 May 1936, Page 6

CRADLE ROLL PARTIES.

BROOKLYN. March 14. The Methodist Phurrh Hall filled to capacity. It was tastefully decorated with huge howls of blu< hydrangeas, pot plants and vases oi lovely flowers. The small guests and their mothers were received by Mrs. Butler, Cradlt 801 l Superintendent. Hymn. Pledge repeated, and Mrs. Brewer extended a eoidial welcome to all present. An ex cellent programme arranged. Items contributed by the children were much enjoyed. Piano duets were rendered l>\ Miss Ailsa Praig and Master E. Swain son: songs by Miss Mervyn Aston: a pietty and graceful operatic dance b\ Yeinice Aston in costume, who performed a tap dance for an encore. Gwendoline Breen (Taita) also executed a clevei tap dance in costume. Recitations were given by Misses Ngaire Me Neely. Kathleen Jamieson, Shirley Porteous and Tom Gillings (Temperance). \ hearty vote of thanks accorded Mrs. Butler for her valuable work as Pradle Roll Superintendent, and she was presented with a basket of flowers and fruit by little Irene Gordon. Mrs. Uaudinet gave an interesting address to the mothers, pointing out the benefits i f religious and temperance teaching to our children. Accompaniments were played by Miss Sawden, L.A.B. Delicious afternoon tea served by members of the Pnion the children being served with cold drinks; each child also received a prcti. paper hat and a basket of lollies. BLENHEIM. A v« ry happy time at the annual Pradle Roll picnic in the A. and I*. Showgrounds, in lieautiful weather. The small guests and their mothers were welcomed by the President and members of the I’nion, and games and races kept everyone amused and interested. A plentiful afternoon tea was dispensed by W.PT.P. members, who had rolled up in good numbers. Two tins of sweets, donated by friends, were greatly appreciated by the small guestDuring the afternoon the children gathered around the President. Mrs. Stewart, and listened attentively w hit* she spoke to them from the text “God is Low." Th* singing of the Doxologt and the National Anthem ended a ver\ pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Braddock, Pradle Roll Superintendent. herself a mother ef six. deserves great praise for the way in which she keeps her roll of L \V. Ribbone? over th*- !»00 mark. She Is assisted hv Mrs. Thomson.

LMRUAV lIJiK. April 2X. District President, Mrs. VV. .1. Roberts, presided over a good attendance of mothers and children. Apologies for absence received from the Revs. V. R. Jamieson and I). H Hay. Miss Millay, Y Organiser, nave a most interesting address on the early stages of the movement. It had been her privilege to attend the World Convention at Stockholm and it was inspiring to see women of all countries united in their efforts for purity, peace and prohibition. Mrs. W. Hilliam sang a solo and Lilia (Jroome gave a recitation. A competition was won by Mrs. K. Jackson. Mrs. Roberta spoke briefly on the subject of International Peace and urged that the Peace Mandate in* more widely signed. Two new memliers were enrolled. The eight year old children vs ere presented with certificates. All the children were given paper hats, and assembled on the stage, where they hud afternoon tea. A bring and Buy stall was well patronised. IX)WER HUTT. April 4. Though the afternoon was wet. there were 52 children present and a fair number of mothers. Items were given by the children, those taking part were Pam Knight, CJwenda Heyes, Billie Cropp and Jimmie Mann, and Alan Wetherall. The rest of the afternoon was spent in games. Kaeh child had a paper hat and balloon presented to it. The members bad the chance of speaking to the mothers during the games The collection for Cradle Roll Fund amounted to 13/-. White Ribbon magazines were given out to the mothers during the afternoon. LEVIN. March 20. A very successful party. Mrs. Hazel tine addressed a large gathering of mothers and stressed the responsibility of motherhood, stating that a mother's influence will make or niar the life of a child. Over 60 children sat down to well laden tables decorated with coloured papers and flowers. Kaeh child received a paper hat. The mothers were entertained at afternoon tea. A Bring and Buy stall was held. Miss Kelly in charge. Snapshots were taken of the Children. This was a most happy function, and it is )> leasing to note that the membership of the Cradle Roll is steadily increasing under the care of Mrs. Mew, who has the work very much at heart. MAKOTPKP. March 21. Favoured by a tine summery day, the united Cradle Roll and Band of Hope picnic was a marked success. About forty children were present and a fair number of mothers Lunch and afternoon tea was provided by friends, and games played with the little ones. The bigger boys and

girls had h cricket match. Races were also the order of the day, and each child received a small sum of money whether they won a nice or not. Four new babies for the Cradle Roll. NAPIER. March 2S. The day was perfect and a good attendance of children and their mothers helped to make the party a success. The President, Mrs. welcomed the guests. A dainty afternoon tea was served; the table decorations and the children with their papei caps made the scene a very gay one. During the tea a lovely birthday cake, presented by Mrs. I*>\vis and Mrs. Carter, was cut by the Cradle Roll Superintendent. Mrs. Donnelly; this was in honour of the ninth birthday of the I’radle Roll. After tea Mrs. Thompson, of the China Inland Mission, gave an interesting address on "Chinese Child Life." which was both instructive and interesting. The children were specially asked to remember the Chinese children in their prayers. Each child was presented with a gift parcel and a small basket of sweets, the latter were very kindly made and presented b\ Mrs. Prebensen. This annual event gives us an opportunity of meeting the mothers, and presenting to them the aims and objects of our Union. Four new babies added to our roll. NOI IT H I NYERCA RC, IL L. Mothers’ and children’s afternoon arranged by the Cradle Roll Superintendent, Mrs. Fraser. Splendid attendance of mothers and children. Mrs. Holmes presided and extended a cordial welcome to those present. Mrs. Gilmour, of Epsom, was warmly welcomed and gave an inspiring address. Pledge repeated. Each child received a l>ook. Two new members. The peace petition was well signed. Items contributed by the Misses Gray, Thomson and Johnstone. To augment our funds decided to have the usual Jumble Sale on Ith April. Temperance fact nad bv Mrs. Cdlmour. Afternoon tea Bene, diction. ON EH PNC. A. March 12. A very successful Cradle Roll Party. Over 200 guests (little ones and their mothers) were present. Mrs. Mountjoy, who was assisted by meml>ers of the Union and the Maori girls from Kurahuna, welcomed the guests, and all joined in singing a children's hymn. Paper caps and balloons were given to all the children. Games, for which Mrs. Dunkley played, and races with prizes for the winners occupied the afternoon. The little ones were served with suitable refreshment and the mothers and visitors with afternoon tea. Blocks kindly lent by Mrs. Mushet proved a great attraction. A small autograph album was signed by all the mothers, who added the names of their little ones, and the album is to be given

to Mrs. Rickie with the loving greet ings and wishes for a speedy recovery to health from all present. Six new names were added to the Cradle Roll. The singing of the National Anthem closed this happy gathering. SOUTH INVERCARGILL. Cradle Roll Day attracted many mothers and children to the annual social afternoon. Each child was presented with a gift. Adjutant Wallace gave a very inspiring address, a treasure store for young mothers in particular. her subject living "Training the Child." Mrs. Wallace adduced the lives of Hannah and Samuel (Biblical) as illustrations of what prayerful and careful instruction can accomplish even in more advanced years. Hearty votes of thanks were tendered the speaker, also to Miss Simon and Miss McOoll, who entertained the gathering with pleasing solos. One new member initiated. Afternoon tea served. TE AWAMUTU. March 21. Children of the Cradle Roll with their mothers and memliers of the W.C.T.U. held their annual picnic in Selwyrr Park, amidst beautiful .surroundings, tire trees providing shade and facilities for swings. Between *0 and 50 children and adults were present. Mrs. B. McGechie apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mrs. E. Ixx # ke, Cradle Roll Superintendent. Mrs. N. Parkinson delighted the children with the Bible story of Ifciniel and his three companions. The various races contested by the children provided the juveniles with much interest and amusement. Afternoon tea was served, after which lollies and peanuts were distributed amongst the children.