LETTER FROM “Y.” SUPERINTENDENT.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 374, 18 August 1926, Page 16

LETTER FROM “Y.” SUPERINTENDENT.

Dear “Y.” Members, The Dominion Executive Officers have indeed honoured me by my appointment to the office of “Y.” Superintendent. I pray Ood will give me grace, also wisdom and understanding. that 1 may do justice to the work intrusted to me. Its splendid to know that you “Y’s." are so interested in the work and are training yourselves to become members and officers of the adult Unions. Yes, and Dominion officers too. for we do need your youth and energy to take our places in the great fight, as we become tired and weary. I wish that I might visit each one of the twenty branches in the Dominion, so as to become acquainted with you all personally, but as that is impossible, the next best way is tc write. I always read with interest your reports in tre White Ribbon, but wish there wer"» many more to read, why not all Unions that are doing anything whatever at their meetings report next month, it would keep you all in touch with each other and help to exchange ideas. What is your aim for this year? May I suggest that you have a systematic plan, with high and practical aims, you could plan to give so many hours each month to personal work, such as gaining new’ jnembers or new subscribers for the White Ribbon; aim to secure a certain number and if you exceed the number all well and good, or plan to send your White Ribbon to someone who cannot afford to subscribe, and to whom it would be of great value; endeavour to interest your young friends in the work, and take them along to the meetings. Every thing rests with the individual. In my opinion the best organisers are the members themselves.

1 think these words are beautiful: I have no wealth of gold to give away. But I can pledge to worthy causes these- — I'll give my strength, my days and hours of ease; My first thought and courage when I may, And take some deed accomplished for my pay. I cannot offer much in silver But I can serv" when richer pei play, And witli some presence fill some vacancies. There are some things beyond the gift of gold, A. richer treasure’s needed now and then; Some joys life needs which are not bought and sold, The high occasion often calls for men; Some for release from service give their pelf, But lie gives most who freely gives himself. —“Edgar Guest.” ELIZABETH MACARTNEY, “Y.” Superintendent.