The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-04-21
Gift Day For the
W. T. u, April p

To The Islander:
''Ihe people of Western Washing,
ton will neglect a privilege ana
opportunity of prime Importance II
they fail to respond literally to the
appeal made to them by the Woman s
Christian Temperance Union on
April 22nd. which date has been set
aside as "Gift Day" for the beneht
of the state, county and local
organizations. The obligation that
our people are under to this great
organization Of good women is but
little understood or appreciated.
The educational work that has been
accomplished through its various
departments can never be estimated
and is in fact beyond human com
prehension. It conceived and car
ried into effect in all our states
and territories the system Of scien-
tific temperance instruction in the
public schools. It was first in the
field to recognize the need for and
to establish systematic plan for
mothers meetings. and created a
large line of literature suitable for
use in the same. Some of the most
eminent specialists in this country
have aided in the preparation Of
this literature and much of it is read
by women the world over. The
purity propaganda of the W. c. T.
u, teaching ever the single STAN
dard of morals for both sexes, "a
white life for two," is largely
responsible for the advanced state Of
public sentiment today concerning
the social evil, segregation of vice,
etc
'sIo mention each department OF
work is impossible in this space.
Suffice it to say that this great or
ganization is hampered constantly in
its work by lack of means. The an
nual membership fee is fixed at only
one dollar in order that no good
woman or man, desiring to become
a member. need be prevented by fl
nancial reasons. The collections
taken at public meetings are en-
tirely inadequate for the support of
such extensive and beneficial en-
deavors for the protection of the
homes and the benefit of society as
are constantly carried on by the self
sacrificing women of the W.C.T.U.
The state organization has for years
carried on with excellent results a
White Shield Home for the rescue
and care of unfortunate girls. A
new building is now necessary for
the continuation of this benefcent
labor and this will mean a large ad-
ded expense.
Therefore, in view of the great
need for funds for work which is
as truly a public philantrophy as any
ever attempted, the organization
appeals for a generous Offering from
every man and woman who has a
tender thought for home and child
hood. A suitable souvenir bearing
the pictured face of mother and
child, and the motto: "Protect the
Home,' has been prepared and will
be given to all who contribute. The
contributions will be equally divided
between the state, county, and local
unions. Will not our people re-
spond largely?
The above appeal is sent out by
the noble women at state headquar-
tiers. women who are laying aside
everything of a personal nature and
are spending their lives in this work
of home protection. We ask you
not to lay this matter aside and
think that,it does not concern you,
but plan to give as largely as posi-
BILE to this altogether worthy cause.
We the San Juan county women who
have this work in hand are all very
busy women, farmers wives and
daughters. with all the duties which
that implies. It will be impossible
for us to come to each one Of you
personally, so we are going to ask
you to send your offering by mail.
We believe that the W.C.T.U. is SO
well known that you will be sure
every cent will be used to the very
best advantage in this work which
lies so near our hearts the work Of
fighting the liquor traffic and car
ing for its results.
1 Do not think it is not worth while
to send because your offering may
need to be small; every little helps.
Contributions may be sent to any
one of the following named ladies:
Mrs. F. Inez Randall, Lopez; Mrs,
Florence Atkins, East Sound; Mrs,
Pearl Alexander, Doe Bay; Mrs,
Floss Simpson, West Sound.