Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
MISS GOULD's GREETING.
Letter Addressed to the Enlisted Mel
of the Navy.

LcttcE addressed 10 the Enl18te0 Men
of the Navy.
Interesting correspondence has passed be-
tween Assistant Secretary Hackett Of the
Navy Department and Miss Helen Miller
Gould Of New York in regard to the latter's
efforts in behalf Of the enlisted men Of the
navy.
In the latter part OF November Miss
Gould, on behalf Of the International Wo.
mems Auxiliary Of Young Mems Christian
Associations addressed the following circu-
lar letter to the enlisted men Of the United
States navy:
Navy:
my Dear Friends-An invitation has been
given me to write you short letter OF
Christmas greeting, and I accept 1t gladly
for since the Spanish war 1 have felt a
warm interest in our sailors and soldiers.
LAS Christmas day approaches with its
message Of peace and good will our thoughts
turn reverently to the Christ whose birth
we still celebrate lovingly, although nine
teen centuries have elapsed since His COM
ing. His life and teachings are still the
wonder of the world, for He taught the
love Of God as a father, the brotherhood
Of man and the love Of righteousness; and
His beautiful life exemplif1ed His theories
Human life took on a new aspect and He
gave it a wider meaning than it ever pos
of all is very beautiful and I think we
should emphasize it more than we do.
During the past year the members OF
our womens auxiliary have become deeply
interested in everything that concerns the
welfare Of the enlisted men of our navy
and army. and our President espe-
clally. Mrs. McAlpin. has asked me to ex-
tend you a cordial greeting and sincere
good wishes
Hoping you will all have a happy Christ
brio I
etc.
A copy Of this Christmas letter fell into
the hands Of the assistant secretary Of the
navy. and on the 18th instant he addressed
q letter to Miss Gould, in which, speaking
Of her letter. he said:
IT have read 1t with lively interest. The
Secretary Of the Navy, after reading 1t,
has expressed to me his grateful apprecia-
ton Of your thoughtfulness. 1t Is with q
peculiar pleasure that I act upon the sug-
gestion Of the Secretary and tell you how
sincerely the department is gratifed at this
fresh illustration Of the interest you have
so steadily evinced in the welfare Of the
enlisted men Of the navy.
I'm thanking you the Secretary and my
self do but voice the thanks. as We believe,
of every sailor who Is cheered by the re-
ceipt Of your beautiful and appropriate let
ter"
The assistant secretary has just received
the following autograph letter from Miss
Could
ut was quite a surprise to receive your
kind letter thanking me In behalf Of the
Secretary and yourself for my letter of
Christmas greeting to the enlisted men OF
the navy. and assure you greatly ap-
preciated your sending It.
I'm our society we are much interested In
work for the soldiers and sailors and we
are aiding the army and navy department
of the Young Mems Christian Association
to the extent Of our ability. Personally ]
have felt q warm interest In patriotic work
ever since the Spanish war, and think !
may add that have been touched and sur
prised to have my efforts meet with so
much moro appreciation than they deserve.
Thanking you again for your letter. and
wishing you and Secretary Long a happy
New Year, remain. very sincerely,
HELEN MILLER COULD"