SUPERINTENDENTS’ LETTERS.

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 312, 18 June 1921, Page 14

SUPERINTENDENTS’ LETTERS.

IX>MINION LIBRARY. Deur Madam, —We are indebted to the British Association for Moral and Social Hygiene for a valuable donation of lH>oks for our library. There are nine volumes at published juice, worth 335. They are: “Downward Baths”: An enquiry into the causes which contribute to the making of the prostitute, postage lid. “The Man-Made World.” An interesting study of a human ju oblem of vital importance. -Whether or not the reader agree;, she will find the l>ook of extreme interest. Postage 6d. “A Great Crusade.” A very charming autobiographical memoir of Mrs Josephine Butler. Postage 6d. "Marriage and Motherhood.” Postage ljd. “The Baby.” Postage IRI. “Maternity.” Letters from working women. Postage 6d. “Morals and Public Health.” Report of the Portsmouth Conference, 1911. Postage 6d. “Woman and Marriage.” Postage 6d. “The Truth About Woman,” Postage Bd. I hope to give a complete list of the books later, and also from time to tinn some notes on the subject matter that ma\ be of interest to your readers. So far I have only been able to lo cate one of the original library' books sent to the Napier Convention by Miss McCarthy. 1 would bo glad to hear from any one who can give me any information regarding the others. In addition to the list published in your columns last December, 1 have “The Boy Who Did Grow Up,” a very interesting account of a visit to different Barnardo Homes, postage 6d. “Prostitution in Europe.” A very thorough study of the various methods that have been tried in different countries to deal with this difficult problem. An important subject at the present time, and will well repay the time spent in studying it. Postage Bd. I would be glad if members, when writing for a book, would enclose the postage, to avoid book-keeping. The books are lent free for one month. I trust that members will make good use of the library, as 1 have no wish to keep the books idle. At the present time there is great need for women to take an intelligent interest in the main pressing problems. All reforms must

begin in the thoughts of the people, therefore let us study to get a clem idea of the reforms we want. We will be as well governed as v.e deserve to be. Hoping to hear from many applicants for books. —I am, etc., JESSIE FIELD, Librarian. Address: Mrs T A. 11. Field, Hightteld. Ngatitama Street, Nelson. Will friends send me names of all the isolated women they know who would be willing to become members of oilr W.C.T.U., even if unable to attend meetings? Pray, plan, plead, persuade. We must win every woman for God, Home, and Country before the coming poll.—Lovingly yours in Jesus, B. M. COW lE. 7a, Hamilton Rond, Auckland. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. Dear Sisters. At our recent Convention in Ashburton I was asked to be come Superintendent of Bible in Schools and Sabbath Observance. I realise in ereasingly tile great opportunity that is GUl’s to reach the children of the Do minion and instil into their young minds 1 he great truths that will make them wise unto salvation. May I ask that every Union sister make it their special care to see that every school in their own town is provided wilh suitable teachers. We need also to be always on the watch-tower to see that the sanctity of the Sabbath is not invaded. There is a tendency to allow evils to creep in, and when they have once gained a footing they are difficult to overcome. —Believe me, yours in His service, ANNIE J. P. DRIVER. 2 9 London Street, Dunedin, May 18, 1921. Dear Sisters. —As per mv j somi.se. I am writing these few lines to lot you know that the badges and hymn books are lo hand, and I wush to draw your attention to the advertisement of gene ral literature, which is now up-to-date, and we trust that in future your wants or needs alone this line will lie supplied promptly.. Please observe that the prices quo*od include postage. It is therefore hoped that cash will accompany each order, thereby saving a very great deal of extra labour and unnecessary postage. May I ask also that when stamps are enclosed that they just be put loosely in the letter without adhering them to the

back ol anything, such as a j>ostal note? They are sometimes very refractory, and refuse to be “serarated from their newfound friends ’ Consequently one or the other must be .‘.ueriftced. They will travel quite s-.-eP by themselves, so be sure you will iakc the hint. Please also state whether Mrs or Miss to whom the order is to be sent.—Youix for service, ALICE L. MOW LEM.