Cradle Roll Parties

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 2, 1 March 1947, Page 3

Cradle Roll Parties

WINTON On November 2nd, a Cradle Roll party was held by the Winton Union, in the Sunday School Hall. A very fine attendance of mothers and children assembled and enjoyed much fun and freedom under the control of the Superintendent, Mrs. Dixon. Games, musical items and recitations were given by the children, and a bracket of songs by Mrs. Edgerton. Ice creams, soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes were the party treat. It had been decided that in connection with the party a "Bring and Buy" stall should be held. This was done, and a very successful table of goods were exchanged, amounting to over £4. Mrs. Thomson closed the afternoon by thanking all helpers, especially Mrs. Dixon, to w’hom credit was due for the afternoon’s success.

TAURANGA On November 29th Taur-mga Union held a very successful Crau!** Roll Party arranged by the Superintendent, Mr>. Buhner, in Wesley Hall. There was a good attendance of mothers and little ones. Games were played inside, and iater out on the grass, tile opportunity being taken by Mrs. Christian to welcome the mothers, and to s|>eak on the importance of motlrer’s training of the child if his future life were to be fine and good. One new baby was enrolled, all the mothers renewing their promise to train their children in Temperance living. Long tables looked very inviting, and the children and mothers enjoyed a delicious tea. Each little guest received a "Lucky Racket" which gave much delight. Band of Hoik* members also came along and'helped with the time-, and Bihle Class members assisted with the entertainment

LOW ER HUTT Lower Hutt held their Cradle M Party on Novernbci 23id in St. Stephen’s Hall. It was a beautiful da\ and the children had a really good time, each being presented with a paj*cr hat and a hag of sweets. Mrs. Sjiencer’s I T.L. gave some items during the afternoon and lieljied with the games. Mrs. Spencer welcomed the mothers and s|«>kc a few words to them. After afternoon tea the children all went home happy. MOUNT EDEN On November 23rd, Mount Eden held their Annual Cradle Roll Rarty in the Mt. Eden Presbyterian Church Hall. There was a good attendance, a Unit forty adults and thirty-five children being present. The President, Miss A. M. McLay, presided, and the meeting o|K*ned with devotions. Visitors present included Mrs. F. \V. Mount joy, District President, and Mrs. Williams, District Cradle Roll 3ui>erintendeiit. Under the direction of the Cradle Roll Superintendent, Miss McKinney, several items, including hymns and carols, were rendered by the children. Mrs. Williams

sjioke briefly to the children. A very interesting and instructive address was given to the mothers by Mrs. J. H. Deane, wife of the Principal of the Auckland Bible Training Institute. Mrs. Deane sjiokc of the awful wastage of grain and sugar in the manufacture of liquor, the colossal sums of money wasted, and the wastage of human life. She stressed the imjiortancc of the women’s franchise; and urged every woman present to record her vote for the abolition of the drink traffic. Mrs. Mountjoy also spoke concerning tlie necessity tor temjierance educational work among>t the children, and mentioned the splendid work being done amongst the Maoris Mrs. Jessie Walsh sang two solo>, and her son, Master Ken Walsh, gave two violin solos. Afternoon tea was served to the adults and soft drinks to the children. Through the generosity of a few of the members a gift was provided fur each child on tU* Cradle Roll, a total of nearly ninety. Miss McKinney was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, accompanied by a small gift, for her excellent work a** Cradle Roll Superintendent. Votes of thanks were also passed to all who had hcljK-d to make the function the success which it was. — ,.* *>*—