The White Ribbon. "For God, and Home, and Humanity." Wellington, December 18, 1931. NOTES FROM EDITOR'S DESK. A MERRY XMAS.

White Ribbon, Volume 37, Issue 437, 18 December 1931, Page 6

The White Ribbon. "For God, and Home, and Humanity." Wellington, December 18, 1931. NOTES FROM EDITOR'S DESK. A MERRY XMAS.

Once again we commemorate the coming of the C'hrist Child to earth. May the joy-bell* I** ringing in all hearts. It Is a season for rejoicing. Much has tended to depress workers in the year so nearly closed. I-giok not upon failures and doubts; think of what has l»een accomplished. May Xmas be a season of joy to all White Riblioners, and may we each one do all we can to help others to rejoice and have a merrytime. Xmas is the season for giving, “flod so loved that He pave” Cave of His liest. His well-beloved Son. Tf His love dwells In US we must give also to

those who ne mL Give help, pive sympathy, pive kindness, pive our best pifts, and spend ourselves freely in ihe service of others. ‘That empty cradle-stall holds not the Christ; K'ull-grown, Hi leads to-day where life is served. His worshippers they are, And they alone who follow in His way.” AN APPRECIATION. Too often we criticise, too rarely we praise. The following has l>een sent us by one who does appreciate faithful work and loving ser vice:— ‘‘After fifteen yeti's of service as President of the N.E. Valley Branch of the W.C.T.C., Mrs Peart has retired. I>urinp these years she has seldom been absent from her post, but now she has thoupht tit to retire and let another take her place. The Union deeply appreciates the invaluable service she has rendered during her term of office, and members are glad that, thouph not occupyinp the President's chair, she is stil! willing to pive her practical help and co-operation in whatever plans they undertake for the advancement of the Temperance cause. We pray that she may long be spared to carry on the pood work she does, not only in the Temperause cause, but in other spheres in which she is actively engaged.”