SUPERINTENDENT'S LETTER.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 284, 18 February 1919, Page 4

SUPERINTENDENT'S LETTER.

MORAL AND SOCIAL HYGIENE

IF ar While Ribbon Sisters, Ihr (|U *MJ<»n of effii iem \ has boon prominenti) bitoie us dining the last tew months. In this new world that .s being bunt before our eyes do vou de-sir* tti be an e fin e*m worker? Are you a parent? Then here are the choicest productions of the most capable writers and workers to guide you m your task.

Are you a teat her? Expert' need teachers place the cream of theii life work, before. Are you a student and a thinker? Kvery phase of tbr <|uestion of moral hygiene is here presented. I low to safeguard personal and public- health is here made clear. If you desire to study further from the social and economic standpoint, a list of such works will he submitted. The books in the undermentioned list will be shown at Convention, and orders taken. In some cases then* is only one copy available, at most three or four. Send orders now, or come to Convention prepared to commence or increase that library.— Yours for God, Home, and Humanity, mary McCarthy, Supt. Moral and Social Hygiene. 18, Albert Street, St. Clair, Dunedin. BOOKS SUITABLE FOR LIBRARIES. “Making the Best of Our Children,’’ Parts I. and 11. (Mary Wood A’.len), each ss. This is the work of a woman with scientific knowledge and training, to which has been addl'd the practical experience of a mother. The books deal with problems arising from babyhood to adolescence. The problems are dealt with in the form of stories. These books should be read by every mother. “Towards Rar ; al Health” (Norah March, B.Sc., M R., Lan. Inst ), ss. Dr. Arthur Thomson, M.A., LL.D., says: “Those who wish to fit themselves to impart Sex Education and find the task difficult, have here the help of a woman with scientific knowledge and wide experience as a teacher.” Scientists may gain something from this book The moderately educated can understand it.

“The Marvels of Our Bodily Dwelling” (Dr. Marv Wood Allen), fis

(>d. A bcok that teaches us we arc responsible not only for our own vigour and health, but for that of coming generations. In the of an allegory, the subjects of anatomy, physiology, and hygiene are brought within the' compass of all who are willing to give the time to study these subjects. The skill and c h irm with which the questions are dealt with slum d win over (Mople who think it not decent to know too much about “one’s inside.” The Carlick Hygiene Series. Book 1 “Good Health” (Frances Gulick Jewett), 2s (id. Book 2: “Emergencies,” 2s (*l. Book 3: “Town and City,” 3s. Book 4: “The Body at Work,” 3s. “Control of Body and Mind,” ;,s. “The Body and Its Defences,” 3s fid. “The Next Generation,” ;s (id. \ series of readers meant to aid in the establishment of good hygienic habits. The subjects dealt with are too numerous to give in detail, hut range from elementary subjec ts, e g., fresh air, the care of the teeth, up to the laws of inheritance, and the knowledge put to practical use* in the* rearing of plants and animals. All W 7 .C.T .U. publications. “Maternity Without Suffering,” 3s. “We Young Men,” 4s 3d. “The Social Duty of Our Daughters,” 2S 3d. “Before Marriage,” 2s 3d. “The Bloom of Girlhood,” is 6d. “The Daughter’s Danger,” is fid. “Parental Honesty,” paper, 4d. “Letters of a Physician to His Daughter.” 2S C)d. See also lists in “White Ribbon,” February and June, iqiß. A full stock of pamphlets described in June number now to hand.

GOOD CITIZEN SHI P DEPT

I take this early opportunity of reminding Union members of the Municipal Elections, which will take place towards the end of April, in order that there may b«* time for the* enrolling of names before the c losing of the Municipal Roll. I trust that this work has already been begun amongst those who have come of age during che past year, or who may hitherto hav p neglected to have their names plae ed upon this roll.

As there still seems to be a little confusion in the minds of some upon this point, I may perhaps !>•* forgixen for mentioning once more that tin* tact of a name being upon the Parliamentary Roll does imt give* the* light to vote .it a Municipal Flection. \l though the* franchise i-. the* same, gi\ mg th p vote to every individual ovet 21 who has resided in New Zealand for one year, and in the district (in th»* case of the* Municipal Roll) tor the* last three months. The two Rolls are not identical, and it is necessary n» sec* th.it even c*le» tor's name appears on tmtli.

1 may also once more* call attention to the School Committee Elections, which will also Im* in April as usual. Not much work in this direction was reported for iqiX, though the* reports sent in may not have covered tlu* whole activity; and I would urge Unions this year to endeavour tc: make the representation of women cm IcH .il bodies as wide* ;In I HiSS ible. I'll is is specially necessary at tie* present time when the* old ideals arc* lieiny replaced by higher ones, and reforn * initiated in all departments of civic life. At such a tinv* it is more thai ever necessary that women shook use to the full extent the privilege th‘*y possess, and should take as larg* a part as possible in the discussion o the questions which will arise and th problems which must be solved in th rebuilding of .Society that will fol low the period of disintegration ju c passed through. Women are eligible not oulv fo School Committees and Hospita Boards, but for Boards of Kducatioi City Councils and other local lx»d»cv and it is to Im* hoped that all will re: list more fully their responsibility* and that those who have the n n cessai time and capabilities will come* fo ward and endeavour to give their be* in the service of the community an for the lifting up of the rac p . MARION JUDSON, \ T .Z. Superintendon