President's Message

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 9, 1 October 1948, Page 3

President's Message

Dear Friends, — Once again we are facing that very important part 01 our work —the nomination of Dominion Officers and Superintendents tor 1949. May 1 remind those who have nut been \ery long in the Union that no one may be nominated unless she has definitely given her and, having given it, she should not withdraw it except for some very serious reason, such as ill-health, either her own or ol some member of her family who is dependent on her. Let us earnestly pray that we may accept God’s guidance in our choice ol Officers and Superintendents. Did you know that our Editor has received great honour in the Women’s Institute t 1 am sure that we all wish heartily to congratulate her. We feel that we bask in file reflected glory of her achievement. How i>roud«are you of the W.C.T.U.? If your pride is only a very mild affair will you carefully re-read an article by Mrs. Hiett beginning on page 2 of the August “White Ribbon”? There you will see how well worth while the Union is of your prayers and, also, how much you, as a Union member, have to be proud of. Soon you will be, as far as meetings go, thinking of going into recess, and as you make plans for a good start in 1949 please bear in mind that next year is poll year, and that we will have no time to spare making plans when we should have our work well under way. There is good literature to be obtained from Headquarters, and even a little of it carefully and prayerfully distributed during the holiday season will help in educating those “who need to know." We need to remember too, that'being in recess does not mean slackening in our efforts to defeat the liquor trade. The Devil has never been known to take a holiday. His efforts to debase our young men and women will not stop because we are “taking a holiday.” There can be no doubt of our ultimate victory but it can only come through prayer and faith in God/ He lias promised the victory and no one CAN prevent His keeping His promise. There’s a glorious day before us. “Don’t stop praying that good may win —don’t step praying, God answers prayer.” The day is soon coming when our banner shall stand in the field of Victory. My loving greetings to you all. C. E. KIRK. Dominion President.