WORLD NEWS OF TEMPERANCE

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 3, 1 June 1954, Page 1

WORLD NEWS OF TEMPERANCE

INTERNATIONAL TEMPERANCE YOUTH SUMMER SCHOOL

The Fifth Conference for World Temperance Youth will he held in Finland, 100 miles North of Helsinki. It is hoped that many countries may find young people willing to represent them. Finland is a beautiful country, noted for its '‘countless thousands of lakes,” and it might be possible to persuade young people front a distance, who are spending their vacation or taking stud) courses in Europe, to arrange to include a journey to Finland from August sth- 12th, when this Conference is meeting. Students are preferred between 18 to 30 years. U.S.A. The National W.C.T.U. has adopted as its slogan for this year, “Eighty More in Fifty-four.” This, they hope will be interpreted in many ways, e.g.: a State might get 80 more Local Unions and Local Unions might get 80 more members. Moreover, the 80 in any case, shall be net gain. Awards arc to be gi\en for in membership and include copies of the new Temperance Film, which has ben made for the National Llnion, and called, “Any Hay, USA” Two black and white film strips have also been offered to each state which has gained 80 more L.T.L. members. A number of States have already set to work to co-operate with the National Union. Australia A news item broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, on Bth October, stated that when the Governor General, Sir William Slim, visited Fremantle that day, for a Civic Reception, the city would retain -its custom of drinking the Queen’s Health with tea. The Mayor, Mr. Samson, said that the 250 official guests at the Reception in the Town Hall would all toast the Queen in a cup of tea.

This custom originated about 17 years ago. when he was first elected to the Council. He asked for tea at a Civic Reception, and was told he couldn’t have it. However, at the next recep-

tion, the then Mayor provided him with a cup of tea, and as time went on, more and more coun-

cillors decided that they wanted a drink of tea and finally the time came, when tea ousted beer. The Union has taken as its theme for 1954, “Youth in the Service of the Nation,” with suggested programmes for each month March: Party Plans for Young People; The Safety First Hostess. April: Safeguarding our Social and Moral Heritage for the next generation. October: National and International Obligations; the Australian Aborigine and the people of Fiji. December: Great Women who are influencing World Affairs. Victoria W.C.T.U. has purchased a property, 49-52 Russell Stret, Melbourne, for £37,000. It is proposed to establish State Headquarters on the ground floor. Chili

encouraging piece of news is that, from a group of Evangelical young .people, a Y.T.C. has been formed. They are showing much enthusiasm and have already done good work. Several of the young men made a trip to Valparaiso and adjoining towns to interest young folk there. Young people of four denominations are uniting in this work; it is noteworthy that the Youth Temperance Council is the only interdenominational organisation for young people in Santiago, so far as the National Secretary can discover. Personalia

The news of the appointment of Mr. John Forrester-Paton, 0.8. E., as Moderate Designate of the United Free Church of Scotland, will give satisfaction to all who know* our World President’s husband, and who appreciate the spiritual and moral contribution he has made to Christian and moral welfare organisations at home and abroad over a long number of years. He commences his new’ duties in June. Mrs. Forrester-Paton hopes to accompany her husband on many of his trips and will welcome these further opportunities of contacting Christian women.

It is interesting to note that Mi»» Helen G. H. Estelle, our World's Treasurer and President of New York State W.C.T.U. is the fourth VicePresident of the National Council of Women of U.S.A.

Noteworthy Items A Californian member informs us that the Medical Association of America has served notice that, after Ist January 1954, they will not publish any liquor, cigarette or tobacco advertisements in any of their publications. Let us hope this fine example will soon be followed by similar organisations in all other countries.

Sir Wavell Wakefield, M.P., former Rugby Captain for England, speaking at a Milk Distributors’ Dinner, gave a tip for personal fitness, saying, “I drink a glass of milk in the House of Commons every time, I can’t stop for a meal. When I was a footballer, MILK kept me FIT, I always drank it before a match.”