AS OTHERS SEE US.

White Ribbon, Volume 33, Issue 383, 18 June 1927, Page 13

AS OTHERS SEE US.

My dear Y’s, — It is instructive to we ourselves as other people see us. The poet sans: “Oh wad some fairy the giftie gie us. To see ourselves as others see us.” Our Sisters in the IT.S.A. at their Convention held a luncheon at which they entertained many noted women. On behalf of the W.C.T.U., Mrs Ella Boole, the National President, introduced the guests, who responded in brief sentences of appreciation of the work of the W.C.T.U., and gave testimony to the benefits of prohibition. I thought these opinions would

he of great interest to our Y’s, and let them know how our Union appears to leading women in U.S.A.,

and I here transcribe some of them. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, Assistant Attorney-General of the U.S.A.: “One thought is foremost in my mind. I've been thinking of the W.C.T.U. 50 years ago, and harmonising it with the organisation today, when you an* hostesses to the Federal Executive's. The W.C.T.U. was the first avenue outside the Church for women to express themselves. I confess faith in and pay my tribute to it to-day.” Grace Abbott, Chief of the Children’s Bureau: “Prohibition is a child welfare measure. It ought to be

fostered and upheld. It has brought new* problems, but we are prepared to work together. It is a long, long, road, but the W.C.T.U. will always he found on the way.” Mary Anderson, Director of the Women’s Bureau: “I am always thrilled to realise that so many of the better things of life are able to get to the family through your work, instead of going to the saloon, the money is now going for the movie, the auto, for food and clothing for the family. 1 am sure your good work will succeed.” Mary Stewart, Director Junior Division, U.S. Employment Service: “The W.C.T.U. has done more than the world realises to give the children a chance. I want to thank them for making things better.”

Anita Philips, Women’s Relations, War Department: “The Army has always appreciated the work done by the W.C.T.U. for the soldiers, and it

hopes the interest will continue.” Mina Van Winkle, Head of tin Women’s Bureau, Washington Police:

“Everv Policewoman is grateful to

you for moral support. She is not looked on with favour by those wiio w r ant to break the law'. The Policewoman spells better law' enforcement.”

Lucy Minnegerode, Superintendent Nurses’ Public Health Service: “The Public Health Department is glad to testify to the tremendous influence of

prohibition over all the United States.” Mary Hickey, Supt. of Nurses U.S. Veterans’ Bureau: ”1 represent 1,700 nurses for ex-service men and women. I want to testify to great improvement since prohibition. The morale has improved immensely. We attribute that to your work.” Mrs Herbert Hoover, President of Girl Scouts of America: "I like the principles and methods of the W.C.T.U.” Chari Williams, National Educational Association: “The National Education Association and the W.C.T.U. have all the years stood together. 1 was taught the W.C.T.U. principles, and in turn I taught them. Education is materially indebted to prohibition. More money is released for education because of prohibition.” Ethel M. Smith: “The Woman’s Trade Union League knows its needs, and gives assistance to the W.C.T.U.” Helen W. Atwater, President Home Economics Association: “We welcome the kind of improvement in home life the W.C.T.U. stands for.” Marion Pankhurst, Secretary Committee for National Department of Education: “We could hardly live without Lenna Lowe Yost, and all the help you are giving us.” Maude Wood Park. Legislative Counsellor: “The League of Women Voters and the W.C.T.U. should be one. for the enemies w*e have made.” Valeria H. Parker. President National Council of Women: “Frances Willard was President of the Council of Women. In this organisation are 35 Sisters, and you may count on 100 per cent, of us to co-operate.” J. Beatrice Bowman, Superintendent Nurses of U.S. Navy Department: “In 1908 we used to see the sailors drunk half the time. *T have seen the men change wonderfully under prohibition, and you may well be proud of the navy now.” Louise Ross: “The Homeopathic physicians are with you decidedly for law enforcement, individually and collectively.”