EDITOR'S REPORT

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 3, 1 April 1946, Page 3

EDITOR'S REPORT

During the first year of holding the position of editor of our official organ, “The White Ribbon," 1 have had a great deal of pleasure, and a great deal of hard work, some disappointment and some surprises. The pleasure has been caused by the contact with many of our members whom I have never seen, and whom to know even through this medium i> a privilege, and by the actual work ot the paper which I have found very congenial. The hard work goes without saying; ote could do with a stall of assistants really; hut that is impossible, and as I have my own home to run also the hard work must be regarded as inevitable, and I accept it very cheerfully. T he disappointment has been caused by the fact that there is strong evidence of the fact that many who take the paper do not really read it. In spite of the constant announcements, material intended for Mrs. Grigg continued to come to me right up to the end of the year. However, the red ink in the January-February number seems to have caught the eyei and 1 hope for freedom from the need to redirect and re-post advertisements, changes of officers and money to Mrs. < »rigg.

The surprise has been caused by the many kind things said to me about my work. In my own mind, there is an intrust* dissatisfaction about it. Honestly, I have a deep sense of my own inadequacy, and have not felt really pleased with one single number. 1 think that I have done so much writing myself for each number, and that takes away from its value for me. I should he very glad of contributions from superintendents of departments, or from anyone at all who can send an interesting article. 1 earnestly hope for the standard to improve. 1 should he glad of expressions of opinion on the following suggestions which have been made from time to time:—

A series of short, informative articles on “Famous Women." A column of suggestions for our own work each month.

News from overseas. A “Homemaker’s Column." 1 shall be grateful for any other suggestions. I wish very sincerely to acknowledge the good work done by the reporters I advise all readers to read all the reports, if they have not done so previously. Xothing can give the sense of fellowship or reveal the spirit which is moving throughout the Dominion Union as these reports do. 1 must, however, remind reporters that it is very important to have the date, and name of the union, on the reports. A model form of report will probably appear in the “W.R.” very soon, and it is suggested that all reporters follow the line of this. All salient features will he included, but details of purely local interest will not. Space becomes more v aluable as our work and membership increase. 'Chat these should increase is the aim and purpose cf the “W.R ”

The “Ileacon" has given me much pleasure in that I have come to know several of our young people. 1 should like to think that our own members would read it. The young viewpoint is vitally important; and its value to our work 'should not be underestimated.

I am a little worried about the “Y.l\ Supplement." It is so small and when finished does not seem to have enough of temperance teaching in it. If L.T.L. and Hand of Hope leaders have any suggestions to offer they will he most gratefully received. The children in my own tovyn seem to like it and look for it, but whether more could be done by it is the question.

My last word is one of thanks for much kindness, sympathy and assurance of the prayers of unions and individual members. Also I am greatly indebted to Messrs. \\ right and Carman for much assistance in carrying out a piece of work for which I was illqualified. I have been genuinely helped in these ways, and acknowledge them with sincere gratitude.