President’s Message

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 9, 1 October 1946, Page 3

President’s Message

Dear Friends, — \t last we have in our newspapers some report of the Koval Commission on the Liquor Traffic. Those who read such report > as were published during the sittings of the Commission are, perliaps, not very mueli surprised at the ‘'Findings," hut whether we are surprised .shocked, or dGap]»ointed, makes no difference to our attitude towards this evil thing, beverage alcohol. However it mav he sold, and however attractive the surroundings mav l»e, it will Mill he a poison, creating its own appetite; and will still he striving to teach our Ikjvs and girls to drink. This Trade will still l>e willing to pay shareholders big money gained bv the loss of health, hraiii|»ower, honestv and purity of thought and action of the best of the Youth of this Dominion. Worse still is the fact that many people who profess themselves Christian, will still lie willing to receive these dividends which are, in a very certain projiortion, smeared with the blood and tears of those who have fallen victims to this poisonous thing, and of those who love them. The Tight is on! We go forward with I tanners Hying because we know that our cause is right and that in the right time (iod will give the victory; oiilv through Him can victory come. "Sow in the morn tin seed, At eve hold not thy iiand; To doubt and tear give thou no heed. Broadcast it o’er the land." I rust in the Lord and do right; in doing so v.e shall find no room tor doubt and fear. Mav Cod's blessing rest ii|>on you verv richly, giving you comfort and courage. Yours friend, C. E. KIRK.