CURRENT TOPICS

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 2, 1 March 1948, Page 8

CURRENT TOPICS

Mahatma Gandhi— The l the Mr. Gandhi came a* a revelation oi the - lust for the destructioi the and fine that seems to animate whole communities at times. This urcat and good man had shown I wondering world what the powei 04 >w.\ ], >l< nt ri sistance can be. In ; rist, he draw the warring elements in India together; and though sui was only partial, and i evil still triumphed, nothing can alter the that his influence was | iwerful ni the efforts towards mutual under standing and final | In his death his true place in the heart- of his countrymen was revealed A truly heroic figure he will always remain, the world over, Drink Crime*.— Recent ! • t sittings have dealt w tl number of offences and crin es in Irink was the ruling fact Middle dr. adful effect o! drink on the pow< self-control is i I in mo • than one case, ia such a waj aj to make one wonder that publi ,il. wed to go unpunished ■ lling en already intoxicated, rheirs is ime. Poliomyelitis Epidemic— ll matter i kfulness that the present epidemic, long-dnrwuHmt ai it is, i- i oi i others have been, ( hi rity, n was stated recet tlj that of the children at I in the Auckland Hosi more than about sia will suffer malformation from their atta Of the six, it is expected that all will

be practically normal aider abou In the fatal eases, the pirator) orgaru ha> e been atta. and the pr ii rapid, little heum held out from the onset. It [j only i small proportion of the- v . which has been thus affected Our prayers are for the sj the pestilent Y.P. Supplement*.— -It is h se who see to the distribution of the large number • ' V I'. Suj ments" to Sunday Schools, etc., will please make great effort! that all the num ued during this Recess period find their way int children's hands eventually. This will entail m me extra work, but i! the little ' be of real UN there si be continuity. Convention in Wellington.— this will be an interesting Annual 1 tominion Comention ii certain, rts ol afesdames Mackic Kasper, the "Group" study of dci mental report >, and the \a: functions all promise I week of stimulating, helpful intercourse and real inspirat Situation in Britain.- Hie dep' ing news that Britain must still continue in her strenuoua, hungry ; should give n> all reason to ■ i at in. >re we can do in the wa els, The many letter, tudl received from union-* individuals should lead us to sacrifice, if need be, for those in such real nee! od. I >r. Gilbey and Miss 11 • Staunton will see to it that t article b;o< - to someone v> whom it will mean very much.