s. National W.C.T.U. Conveniiaa, Tulsa, Okia., June 12-18 “NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH” Monthly—25 Cto. a Year. CASSELTON, N. D., APRIL, 1936 VOL. XL. No. S, AN EASTER SONG THE PRESIDENT’S LETTER members and organizations, and EASTER DAWN spread many temperance truths. Field Day, April 19 A song of sunshine through the rain, Dear Sister Workers: By Florence Stebbina Will youask the pastors in your Of spring across the snow, Just returned from Fargo, having Morning stars are singing; town, or community,to either give a A balm to heal the hurts of pain, attended our helpful and inspiration­ Lillies are richly clad; brief talk upon our work on Sunday, A peace surpassing woe. al mid-year executive meeting— so Joyous birds are winging, April 19, telling of Centenary Plan Lift up your heads, ye sorrowing much wish that each one of you dear ’The whole earth is glack projects, asking for pledges and for ones, women could have received this in­ And be ye glad of heart. spiration. new members, or, for permission to place somefive-minutespeaker todo APRIL SNOW For Calvary and Easter Day— We had, as our guest of honor, the same. “In Union there is Earth ’s blackest day and whitest Mrs. Ethel Bliss Bakes, Minneapolis, day— Minnesota’s State President. She Strength’’, so let us unite in this ^- Snow, on the ground, falls greatly— GenUyfalling; Were just one day apart! gave us two very fine addresses and fort on April 19. at our business session, many help­ Institutes Dazzling whiteness Is evqpywhere; No hint or whisper stirred the air But I hear the notesofrobinscalling ful plans for work. We feel very We lu-ge each union (or imions To tell what joy should be; near together) to plan for an Insti­ And April’s breath is in the air. The sad disciples, grieving there. grateful to her for coming. Membership Drive tute as soon as roads are good, using Nor help nor hope could see. ’The southern winds blow softly— information from leaflets which have Tet all the while the glad, near sun We are on the last lap of our Softly blowing; been sent out to local presidents. Made ready its swift dart. Membership Campaign. Because of And the snow turns to g^entle rain; And Calvary and Easter Day^ bad weatherrand -rodds,' many have 'These will secure for you a success­ The sap of life in the trees is flow­ ful and helpful institute. The darkest day and brightest day— had an enforced rest, and should be ing— District Conventions Were just one day apart! ready and anxious to Go. We are Springtime fragrance is here again. asking each one of you to—first pray, As soon as you can, get in touch with Mrs. Wylie, as to WHEN you ’The sun through clouds gleams Oh, when the strife of tong^ues is loud then either go (or write) to at least desire tohave yourconvention.Wher brightly— And the heart of hope beats low. five women or more, telling them of possible, Mrs. Buck will be placec Brightly gleaming; When the prophets prophesy of ill. our many projects, of the great need And the mourners come and go; with you,but if not available, she Spreading its gladness through the for new members, and report to State In this sure thoughtlet us abide. will see that youhave a field worker earth; Treasurer names and dues as soon as And keep and say our heart. Remember, worthwhile meetings, In the heart of man new faith is possible. streaming That Calvary and Easter Day, whether union, district, or for speak ­ We have set three htmdred as our Fcr spring is again at its birth. Earth ’s heaviest day and happiest er, must be well planned. “The more goal—small enough to attain, but Fargo, N. D. —Florence Stebblns. day— this means workforeach ofus. Just you put into anirthing, the more yor Were but one day apart! think what it would mean if only get out.’’ Mrs. Buck can help with —Susan Coolidge. each one gained ONE! Adding new Institute. MATHEMATICALLY workers and spreading temperance Union Signal and Young Crusader SPEAKING JOHN WESLEY PREACHED truths. Not being able to secure, or I trust that both of our official pa ­ HERE to learn how to make tiger lilies, the pers have received your special at ­ Alcohol is nothing if not mathemat ­ state officers have decided to use our tention this month and that many ical. It adds an unnecessary bad hab ­ subscriptions have been renewed, or If every minister of the Gospel own state flower, the wild rose. it, subtracts C-om the pocketbook,di­ made. They are our “bread of tem­ would “cry aloud and spare not’’, the I do not mean to advertise for perance life’’, and we cannot become vides the family, and multiplies one’s liquor traffic would have to take to any one firm, but because of the bre­ well-informed, inspired, and efficient troublesa hundredfold. its heels. vity of time, will say that Sears, Roe­ workers, without them. Place in li­ buck & Co. catalogue will give you Blessed are the peacemakers —^not Many years ago a man rode a brary, high schooland homes; pay­ horse into a little village in England. the needed information as to material, the war-makers —says the Good Book. ing 50 cents each, two women can en­ He stopped at a blacksmith shop, and cost and how to make the wild rose If we can't help, perhaps at least (pink). We suggest that each imion joy our splendid Union Signal, each inquired: “Why can ’t a man get a we can avoid hindering someone else. make its own to use in a service at week, for one WHOLE year. No drink of liquor in this town?’’ The regents of the Universityof meetings, placing a rose in a vase more worry over lack of material for The blacksmith did not even look Minnesota, a landgrant college, re­ for each new member gained this programs—nor to refute wet proi>a- up from his work, but replied: “The cently abolished the compulsoryfea ­ year. At Tulsa, Okla., our state wUl ganda. reason is this: More than a hundred ture of military training and made present, at the Flower Festival, a Literature years ago a man named John Wesley drill optionaL rose for each new member gained. If Again we have, at State Headquar ­ preached in this town.’’ Alcoholsingles out youth,doubles not already received, each president ters, an abundance of fresh fine lit­ The pulpit is the highest authority his sorrows,trebles his difficulty in should send to State Headquarters for erature. Attractive colored leaflets, in the land, and is powerful in its in­ getting a job, and quardruples his leaflet “Planting and Harvesting,’’ to bearing latest information and sta ­ fluence on society. 'The world ex­ help in membership drive. Be sure tistics in regard to menace and harm, chance of failure in life. pects the pulpit toerect the standard, toclosewith a May-Day Party, mak ­ of alcoholic drinks, are now available and then measure up to it—^William ing Queen of the one gaining most —ten assorted texts, 75 cents per Cooperstown’s March meeting was D; Gray in National Voice. new members. Let Corresponding thousand, 40 cents per five-hundred. held in the home of Judge and Mrs. Secretary know of new members— Secure these; give them out liberally Carleton. Short but pointed talks MRS. ANDERSON HONORED Gleaners, Ruths and Harvesters. and help defeat the Hard Liquor Bill. were given on the Five Point pro­ Help! Whittier said, “Speak out in acts: ihe gram. 'Two solos were contributed by FromThe Long Beach Sun we clip time for words is passed and deeds Mrs. Necia E. Buck, Salem, Ore., Mrs. Rose. During the social hour, the following: formerlyoneofourstate officersand alone suffice’’—but, we need both Mrs. O. J. ’Thompson, whose parents words and deeds. “She helps twice “Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Anderson, field workers, will commence work, lived at one time in the same town thirty years president of the North with us, on April 15th. She must be who helps quickly.’’ Help now! with Frances Willard ’s mother, show­ With earnest prayers forsuccess in Dakota W. C. T. U. and Recording entertained, and allowed to take an ed a quaint little wash bowl and pit­ secretary of the National W. C. T. U. offering at meetings to help defray our work, cher which ^Jadame Willard had giv­ will be guest of honor of the Long expenses. Mrs. Fred M. Wanner, en a woman who worked for her and Beach Federation W. C. T. U. at a Dear District and Local Presidents: later worked for Mrs. ’Thompson’s tea Thursday from 2 until 5 p. m., at please make careful survey of your I don’t drink beer; first, because I mother. Mrs. Thompson now owns the home of Mrs. Cornish Brown, 1525 nearby territory, and plan for meet­ don’t like it and second, because my this precious heirloom which was East Second St. Arrangements for ings for Mrs. Buck’s itinerary. Pray­ profession is one that obliges me to probably used by Frances WiUard the tea are in charge of a committee, er and well planned^ meetings will keep in critical training and beer is when a child. On this occasion the Rev. Nelle Osmun, Mrs. Edith Cocks bring results. Let each of us be in fatal both to training and criticism.'' historic bowl was used to receive the and Mrs.