WORLD'S W.C.T.U.

White Ribbon, Volume 31, Issue 368, 18 February 1926, Page 6

WORLD'S W.C.T.U.

November 28 1925. M> l>ear Comrades of New Zealand, — Greeting*. My little message is directed especially to those who were unable to attend our Worlds Convention in Edinburgh. Once again it ia my pleasure* to greet you. For months one planned for, prepared for. and prayed about our World’s Convention, looking forward with much hopeful eagerness to meeting the beloved comrades of our *Y)rganised Mother I x>ve” in Edinburgh in June. Even after reservations had been retained, for purely personal nelsons one had to regretfully abandon the idea of king present at the gathering. But, thiough the fealty of one's friends, it is my high and valued privilege to again serve the interest of our world’s work as in former yeais. T am sure, dear fr’end, you, like myself. have been thrilled by the story of this wonderful Convention. As the news has filtered through to us. by Associated Press, reports and jiersona] letters, our hearts have been stirred with deep and strong emotions new ambitions, and new purposes. • The setting was dramatic. Picturesque, and beautiful Edinburgh, famed in song and story; the battle ground of many moral and spiritual conflicts. The glorious summer skies and balmy breezes, with the gracious presence of our Eternal Father, create*! aspirations, the fruit of which will be found In the coming days in many countries throughout the world. “When the Ixird sent news (if victory, the women who told it were a mighty host"--Psalm lxviii. 11 (Moffat’s Translation). Great and broad programmes were formulated for the guidance of the world’s Workers In every land. The future, with its glorious opportunity, lies before us. How tremendous are its potentialities! What numberless avenues of service stretch their inviting way. lam sure every White K!b boner to whom these avenues of service has been given, will be questioning, what shall we do with these opportunities. obligations, and responsibilities? This new service will demand a new

consecration to enable us adequately to meet the great needs and achieve th*' great triumphs that are possible to us In the name of our Lord

Each country, according to its special condition* will a<lnpt the World * programme to aid in achieving its ultimate goal. There will be important legislation, as well us philanthropic and evangelistic effort. But, beloved friends, may one make a plea which may find its glad response in all the countries of thd world a plea for the child. May we make a heartfelt appeal for the world’s childhood? Children with eager chat- !• nging eyes are looking to the organised “motherhood" to save them from the world's curse. Children In the jKilace, children in the slum, children in the beauty spots, children in the dark placets, homeless children, suffeiing children, children of t.he drunkard, children of the outcast, happy children, sad children, motherless children, lonely children thi Id ren in groups, children in affluence, children in hunger all children llis children.

The Worn* n’s Christian Temperance Cnion of the United States designated 1925 as Youths’ Year, nuking special efforts to enlist ail the youth of the United States In Y.P.B. and IJ.I* En deavour. Japan has enrolled ten million children in the temperance army. In <the crusade days in t.he United States, the children were pledged to total abstinence. The influence that this mo\ement, together with the scientific temperance instruction introduced into their schools over forty years ago. was an important factor in bringing nlK»ut their Prohibition Amendment. The seed sown In the minds of the youth brought forth fruit in the home. Church. State, and Nation. May we suggest that in all the lands, the next year—l92B —be sot apart as childhood’s year? May this be not only a year of instruction In abstinence and Prohibition, but in all righteousness; in the home, the school, and the church. The boys and girls are the future hope for the exemplification of purity. Prohibition, and peace. “He took a little child and set him in the midst of them.’’ What fl glorious host they will be! What a power In bringing His Kingdom to those who are yet in the shadows! Our World’s President Miss Anna Gordon, says: “The electric to-morrew demands from the rising generation—the generation that will navigate »he air clear brains and steady nerves. We must formulate for the lenders of to-

morrow a programme that will eqiUp youth with a knowledge of the mora., economic, and patriotic reason* for Total Abstinence and Prohibition. Th* “pep,’ prayer, and power of youth or: ours for the seeking. May your seeking, dear comrades of New Zealand, be crowned with a rich ingathering of precious youth and chi.dhood. —Yours in this hope, RIANCHE HEAD JOHNSTON. Hon. Secretary World's W.C.T.U. 18 Cowan Avenue, Toronto, Canada.