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By Kay McMullen
1 am Red Cross:—
I was born many years ago 00
the battlefield of Sulferinnl The
sole purpose of my being is to
assist itunlanity in tittles of suffer-
ing. 1 ani of many races and many
religions and 1 speak with many
longues: In every language and
with every dialect my message is
the same: "1 set -%e."
During my lifetime 1 have serv-
ed in four major wars and many
minor centlicts: My cross has been
painted on the side of great battle
ships and they hat e been kept safe
because 1 was there; My flag has
blown in the breeze high above
Military hospitals all across the
continent and in the far reaches of
other lands.
Under the rain of fire I have
given -my life's blood to the wound -
ea; and then I have carried theta to
the safety of my hospitals. 1 have
stood by the side of the dying
soldier; I have ministered to hint,
and written on paper the last words
he had to send to his family.
In my arms 1 have carried chil•
dren from the wrecks of shell -torn
homes, and helped the stumbling
feet of the aged to escape front
bombed cities, from the cruelties
of concentration camps 1 have de-
livered the prisoner of war. And at
times I have stood by silently —
because even I could do nothing;
These are the times I will never
forget.
All that I ant or ever will be has
been because of my VOLUN-
TEERS — in their courage, I have
found strength .— in their zeal, I
have found inspiration: In WAR
I had a big part to play.
Now it is PEACE — hut my
worlt is not finished! There are
countries where the signing of sur-
render meant only a pause in suf-
fering: In these countries I have
much work to do.
Front my workrooms across the
nation, warm clothing is going to
clothe the naked — food is being
sent to feed the hungry.
In Military Hospitals the boys
and girls 1 knew overseas are still
at war with pain. blindness and
shattered nerves: here. too, there
is much work to be done.
In the remote parts of our prov-
ince you will find ate, in the form
of an Outpost Nurse — my work
here is endless, for I ant the nurse,
the doctor and sometimes the fancily
counsellor.
In the school rooms of the nation
you will find me serving lunches
to the children of Canada — build-
ing in them the strength that will
stake Canada strong: I have a
Dental Coach to look after the teeth
of our little people, a Homemaker
Service that will ease the mind of
the sick mother and keep the family
united.
In the tanks and pools of cid •s
and towns, I am teaching swim •
ming and water safety so the death
toll by drowning will be cut to a
minimum.
During the war years I learned
the need of First Aid — in peace
time I have not forgotten what 1
learned and I am passing it on to
others. I have a Volunteer Nars-
ing Service so that the worr:en cf
Canada can learn simple nares: g
and be able to help in tins r=
emergency.
In titne of disas'er •— cf f rr-
Mod ur famine — yen t.i 1 ;Ire,...
I will he carrying ,•:d or-
or medicine cr v. hate,.' r v,;•::
relief. Yet with a'r; c'•'' 1
old for I aro a ', f•• 1
Cross: In this fora f tahe r.:
strong young shoulders ' e burdens
of children who are blind or crippi-d
or ill; I bring then to hospitals,
I visit them and help them to be-
come strong again. With my cor-
respondence to children in other
lands I do much to build a firm
fon n da tion of "International
Friendliness" the corucrstene of a
peaceful tomorrow.
Never be ve that my work end-
ed when the air-raid siren stilled -•-
aa Milton said -•- "Peace hath her
victories no less renowned than
war" — and that is the victory for
which I strive today.
Mos soul -stirring scene in the Passion Play is the Crucifixion and the descent from the Cross.
Chri is body is lowered into the arms of Joint as the grief-stricken Mary and the Magdalene
watch,
History's Greatest Drama Comes Alive in Passion Play—These
moving scenes depict highlights in the Black Hills Passion Play
as staged in the great natural amphitheatre at Spearfish, S.D.
Above, Jesus shoulders the Cross as He starts His sad journey
to Golgotha. Behind IIim is the Roman centurion, with scourg-
ing lash upraised. At left, under guard, are the two thieves
who were crucified with the Saviour. In the center (loortvay
stands Pontius Pilate, Roman procurator who reluctantly sen-
tenced Jesus to cruxifixion under pressure of the Jerusalem
mob that chose between Christ and the robber Barabbas. The
mob was incited by Caiphas and Annas, priests of the temple,
who stand on the steps behind the Cross, reviling Jesus. At
right are the disciples. and the children Christ blessed v:hen He
entered Jerusalem from Galilee,
C'lrist fall:
ills Uir,tI (--r,
e. — t of ti.!: (art"•',.
!.tei.izetl i lIA.;
•
For roar. r.rnturier, t.ui e,:
people tl,r'tjgh)at the
world have. Ental stirringr
of their faith in watching
ing of the greatest dray,::, r.: a ..
times •—' the re-enactment (,11 the
last days of Jesus Chri-t in 'lie,
Passion Play. The oide'st tf t".,
Passion flay groups k said to
be the 'Mack hills Passion Play,
*hose home, when not on tour. i;
the little town of Spearfish, S. 1),
It was originated In 1242 in I,ue•
nen, Germany,. by the modes of•
Cappenburg Monastery. Thus it is
400 years older than the fanotin
here 1 tat
r ytrg
cibc':si:.,. pia,. Led by
f', .e;•t, :.f'.. wife, pia,e the
y!::; ;e fled
''r,' r ..t.'- a• - r , . o:• ffitt.er',l
at r.3t.te tr1 the t,.',, in
lh:.t. r,r v.
Meier f' scot as ideal 'i tt , ,,.
r;
:Sj,earii;i,. pt:u! i,..l
Rom were dr:.,c'vd:,nt;;
ants who started the f„tt,,,r-r, ;,laic
bike Meier, they beean.n
citizens. Meier has acted In the
Passion story since ehildhrlod. Hol
Is the seventh generation of hit
family t„ play the Christos role,
Spring Morning
Spring jumped out of bed one
day,
Turned on the staple sap;
Then went back to bed again
And took an extra nap.
When the place had thawed,
she threw
White coverlets aside,
Let out the pussy -willows,
Then swept the doorstep wide.
Woke the little crocuses—
To tell then, it was late;
Lit the forsythia bushes,
And then sat do*n to wait.
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Wonderful
Woman
By
RUTH K. KENT
Am Stanton watched he husband's
news aper for signs of annoyance
after she told !tint. Yes, he was low-
ering it slowly , .. his handsome
face frowning, "What did you do
that for?"
Ann buttered her toast. "Why not?
I aht ays toole Elsie Olson to lunch
when she was 5 -our secretary."
Barry gulped his coffee. "But
Elsie was.., well,,."
Ann leaned back in her chair, Yes,
Elsie teas 38 and wore cotton stock
ings. Tess Barclay, the new secre-
tary, was 20 and Harry could tuck
her in his pocket. Ann remembered
when Elsie Olson resigned and the
boss hired Tess for Ilarry. "Sunny
tittle girl taking Elsie's place," he'd
announced. "Nn bigger than a min-
ute."
"Pretty?" she'd ask He'd shrug-
ged. "Didn't Holier," and that was
when Amt took warning.
Harry was 30, and after seven
years of marriage maybe he was get-
ting a little tired ... maybe of her.
Ann had seen the little new girl one
day when she stopped in the office
to see Harry.
It was a few days later when she
announced at breakfast, "I'm tatting
Miss Barclay to lunch today."
Ann walked into the Mayfair ahead
of time. She sat studying the wall
paper. Yes . things were work-
ing out right. That young lady would
Ten Rules Uwted
For Happy Home
Take a tip from a woman lawyer
who specializes in domestic reia-
tions. She lists ten commandments
for keeping marriages happy:
1—Treat your mate as courte-
ously as you would treat a stranger.
2—Trust your spouse.
3—Confer on finances.
4—Share hobbies,
5---Jr,in the same church or club
or both.
6 --Never nag.
7 --Don't ridicule your partner.
8—Plan little surprise gifts, even
on no special occasion,
9—Give praise for little things.
ID--Retpest your mate's opinion.
but .. ” Tess looked almost fright-
ened, "fle's so impatient. l simply
can't work for hits any more 1
make ... mistakes, and he .. , really
AI rt. Stanton he mad;;.t me work at
• noon to fi.e then,. 0/: dear, i hope
you aren't hurt."
'Unit?" All the buds on the wall
paper scented to burst into binont
for Ann. She could almost smell
their fragrance. Impulsively she
Put her hand over the small one
drumming nervously on the table.
"Of course Pin not hurt, my dear.
You mustn't be either. I -Larry's been
accustomed to Miss Olson , .
was there years and years and was
sort of a machine. Don't quit, Tess"
Ann found herself begging, "You
can take it. And you'll have a good
position. 1'11 walls to the office with
you when we finish,"
harry was puzzling over some in-
voices when Ann and Tess cane
into the office, arm in arm. "Here's
your secretary to do that," Ann
smiled.
She slipped out and smiled at the
girls in the outer office but was al-
most ashamed to face them. Ann
knew they would say, "That Mrs,
Stanton is such a wonderful woman.
Not the least bit jealous of Mr. Stan -
ton's secretaries."
The new secretary was 25 and
Barry could tuck her in his pocket.
have to answer some questions. Nice
subtle questions, of course.
Tess came right on time. Ann held
out her hand. "Sit down, Tess," she
smiled, "Everyone calls you that
don't they?',
Tess sat primly, "Yes, Mrs, Stan-
ton:'
"It was good of you to come,"
Ann said, "I'm sure you had some-
thing more interesting to do."
Tess picked up a fork and turned
it over and over. "I ... was suppas•
cd to do something else," she said,
"But , Pm glad you asked mc.
I've . been wondering lora 1
could talk to you."
Ann's senses pricked ttp. "You
did? Was there something special
you wanted to say?"
Tess twisted her napkin. "1
don't know how to begin. Airs. Stan-
ton, 1 . I want to talk about Mr,
Stanton. But . . . maybe you won't
understand."
The big blue eyes looked into
Ann's , .. begged, "1s . , . does Mr.
Stanton have good health?"
Well! So now Ann knew, And
this innocent -looking youngster had
figured all the angles. Even to Har-
ry's health. No doubt Harry seemed
pretty old to her and she wanted to
be sure he wouldn't turn senile the
minute she caught him. Ann's voice
was cold. "IIe's perfectly healthy,"
"1 . . 1 titougltt maybe he was
sick, That would excuse him, I
itiean . , . Air. S1an(1n's a mice man
to Co - fat
_ MI( PAIN
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Put To The Test
"Darling," said the bride, "1 know
something is troubling you and 1
want to help. Your worries are our
worries now, you know."
"Well, all right Clear". replied her
busban'., reluctantly. ''We've just
had s letter from a girl in Chicago,
and she's suing tis for breach of,
promise."
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GENTLE
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Scout IIESCUI:B
suer frt-!t WdI
34:
ALAN LAKING
OF KEARNEY, ONT.
earns praise of whole
community
A. little girl's screams caused
t5 -year-old Alan baking to jam
on the brakes of his bicycle and
investigate. Seeing him, the girl
screamed again ... and, in spite
of her excitement, Alan made out
the words "Kenneth's fallen in
the well ... Kenneth's in the
well!" Racing to the scene, Alan
found that a small boy of four
had indeed fallen about 16 feet
into a well . , . and was flounder-
ing, semi-conscious, in 8 feet of
water.
LOWERS SELF INTO WELL
The young Scoot acted quickly.
Gripping the side walls as well
as he could, he let himself down
into the water. Diving beneath
the surface be grasped the boy's
clothing and brought his head
up. Then he tread water, holding
the inert form of the little victim
until help came and a ladder
could be lowered into the well.
The ,youngster recovered after
artifitiat respiration had been
given.
This Boy Scout's good deed
for the day included a display of
cool courage and presence of
mind unusual in one so young.
We are proud to pay tribute to
'Alan Laking of Kearney, Ontario,
through the presentation of The
Dow Award.
THE DOW AWARD is a
citation for outstanding hero,
ism and includes, as a tangible
expressions of appreciation, a
Steno Canada Sayings Bond.
Winners arc selected by the
Dow Award Committee, n
group of editors of leading
Canadian newspapers.
Hearing the little girl's desperate
cries, Alan leaped from his bicycle
and raced to the well at frill speed.
Holding the boy's head above the sur-
face, Laking tread water until a ladder
was lowered and he was able to carry
the lad up to safety.
JITTER
1'M IN ESIOUG(1 TROUBLE WITHOUT
WtItsG TO E%PLAIN YOU To THE
eo59...YoU'u HAVE To HIDE IN
a:. TNMs tAettIET A.wHIti,
SOME PRACTIGALJOkBR TRIED TO
FRIGHTEN ME WITH A JACK-IN•A•BOX
DOT iTDIttiT SCARE ME AOC%!
By Arthur Pointer
UH
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