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White Ribbon, Volume 31, Issue 368, 18 February 1926, Page 3

York, has offered 1200 dollars in prizes to the school pupils of the world for their judgment on the answer to th’ above question, founders of religion whom their followers revere as divine, and the names of persons still living being excepted. Essays not exceeding 200 words are invited on such heroes; and each school entering the competition is invited to submit a list of twelve names with one essay by a '>upil on each of the names selected. Essays must be in the hands of the Chairman of the Committee of Award, Dr. Augus tus O. Thomas, Maine, U.S.A., on or be fore World Goodwill Day, May 18, 1926. Frederick J. Libby, Executive Secretary of the National Council for the Prevention of War (U.S.A.) urges that the British Peace Forces should take up the matter and encourage the consider.) tion in as many schools as possible ot thx.t which constitutes the Greatest heroism. The promoters suggest tliut true heroism should include "constructive work for humanity of a permanent character,” nobility of mind and character, and the possession of a great devotion in w'hich self and fear are lost, and which sweeps its possessors to heights which human beings otherwise never attain.