“FOR A MOTHER’S LOVE.”

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 226, 18 April 1914, Page 13

“FOR A MOTHER’S LOVE.”

(To the Editor.) Madam,—l write to suggest that if an one wants to do a great work on earth, they should have pledge forms printed, headed with the words, “For a Mother’s Love,” or “For Mother,” and all signing pledging themselves to keep ofF strong drink, and also prpmi>in‘ r to do all in their power to protect girls. It might be printed on the* back* of post-card- or on lan/er cards. It would help boys leaviti" schools, and sailers and soldiers. Any text like “Whosoever cometh unto Me 1 will in no wi*e cast

out,” mh'ht be* put before everything else on the* pledge form, above, and before tin* words “For a Mother's Love.” If this was done and became a success in helping men, it might be printed in other languages, and be used 111 other countries, in Europe, etc. I think also that a manufacturing jeweller should have* the idea submitted to him of having silver -<juare loc keis made to hold a photo, *0 that men should be* encouraged to carry with them a n hoto. of their mother, which could be attached to their hain. Many men wear two chain*-, one for their watt h and one for their kevs. Surely it would be a guiding help to many of us to carry with us a photo, of our mother. I thank you if you will have this letter published 01 vour pape r. Yours, etc., “ACT GREATLY.” P.S. I suggest a systematic <auvass of office s and shops should be started L>r money to tight in the* Temperance good cause*, and this < anvass should be* < arried on all over New Zealand, and start now.