Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-20
We Thank the White Ribbon for
this Timely Article.
1T. l.. DEPARTMENT.
"A Study in L. T. L. Meth ds Where
There's a Will There's Way"

OVCI uOWluS WILL SOuAN PPAJ
and no where has 1t a more forci-
bic application than In the
case of the Loyal Temperance
Legion.
The w. c. T. U.fnds many hin
ORANGES In conducting organized
work for the boys and girls. and 1t
often becomes a question whether
1t shall overcome these hindrances
or be overcome by them. Shall
generations of children grow up
with no impress of the W. c. 7. U.
upon their hearts and minds, be-
cause unions are waiting for favor
able conditions, or shall white rib
boners, in behalf OF the children,
claim the word of the Master. Gall
things are possible to him that
belleveth."
Said president OF local union
81 could not bear 1t that we were
doing nothing for the children, so I
asked my executive committee 1t
they would stand by me In some
effort, even though 1t could not be
all that we would desire to do"
The result Is a temperance band In
that town, which although unable
to have regular meeting oftener
than once a quarter, holds itself In
readiness to answer calls for special
meetings and to assisted the VIC.
T.U. when help Is needed. The
Legion has recently assist greatly
In securing a nolicense victory. A
will like that of this earnest-hearted
president must find way.
1T was a Roman, In Rome's I'm
perial day,
Who heard a coward croaker In
timid accents say:
They're safe In such a fortress,
there Is no way to shake 1t
On, on replied the Roman, I'll
find a way or make It,"
AS a practical solution of the
difficulties most frequently urged
as reasons for failing to maintain a
Legion, I offer the following sug-
gestions, some of which 1 am con-
vinced every union can adopt, and
all of which are being successfully
used by different unions, at the
present time.
First, The ideal Legion. This
Legion Is aforementioned, with
an enthusiastic superintendent
and plenty of helpers, reinforced by a
standing committee from the union,
who attend the L. 7. L. meeting
render any assistance needed,
maintaining a lively interst In Its
L. T. L.children. Such a Legion
will prove quite as much benefit to
the union as to the boys and girls,
giving accesses to homes which
could not other wise be reached
giving to the w. c. T. U. more
cordial recognition In the COM
munity, and thus charging It's in
fuence.
Second, L, T. L. cooperation
with Junior Church Societies. For
details of this plan, which Is now
successfully pursued In many
churches, order from Miss Alice M.
Guernsey, II Webster Place, East
orange, New Jersey, Legion leaflets,
13 to II, inclusive, the price OF
which Is FIVE cents per set of FIVE.
Third, Parior or Neighborhood
Legions. Various women conduct
at their homes L. T. L. classes.
The social element may be attrac'
lively used for retaining the inter-
ess. Attendance should be condi-
toned On good behavior. This plan
has proved especially successful
with senior classes studying for
graduation.
Fourth. A paid superintendent.
The union of a Massachusetts, city
has for years hired one of Its pub
lie school teachers to conduct a
weekly meeting with good results.
One county In Connecticut en-
ploys the State L. T. L. Secretary
one week In each month. A large
numberof children have been reach.
ed and the unions are more than
satisfied with their investment.
We shall never have adequate L.
T. L. work In our cities except as
missionaries to the children en-
ployed.
Fifth. Enlist the Senior Legion
ers. Secure the graduates as lead
ers and'teachers. It Is only just
that those who have received so