W.C.T.U. LIBRARY.

White Ribbon, Volume 36, Issue 432, 18 July 1931, Page 9

W.C.T.U. LIBRARY.

About three years ago I had not even heard of the W.C.T.U. Library. I have now read over fifty of the books contained therein. We have an excellent lending library in our town, but I find that in the W.C.T.U. library I can procure !>ooks which would be quite difficult to obtain elsewhere. A few months ago 1 visited London, Paris, and several of the larger German cities, and there saw enough of the prostitution question to make me anxious to know the real facts. These I found clearly stated in (2) “ProsPtution in Europe.” Then, too. Sex Hygiene. How many of our young people are groping w'ith a natural curiosity, which should lie healthily satisfied, for facts such as we find stated in many of the books in the W.C.T.U. library. Can the Ys join the library? If so, here is just what they desire and need. I not only enjoy reading these books, but also spend much time in profitable discussion of the questions arising therefrom, with my most intimate f riends. There are books, too, of other types, on the Temperance movement, the present day question of the League of Nations, and others of purely devotional character. Some time ago, in speaking to a gentleman, I happened to mention some of the books I had been reading from this library. He quickly interrupted me by saying. ‘Those are just the books I want, hut 1 don’t know where to get hold of them." 1 replied, with emphasis (knowing he wtts not a teetotaller), “Well, you must get your lady friends to Join the W.C.T.U.” So, sisters, let me urge you to join, not only for yourselves, but also for your huslwiiids, brothers, sons and i ain sure you will not regret it, as you will thereby w r iden your interests, increase your knowledge, and develop your character. MACIHWYN. May 30th, 1931.