The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25

ner. In SO doing they uphold the
satred traditions Of their forefathers
and mcmorialize their heroic acts.
The leagues mission and appeal is a
universal one. 1t is one which all
women can join.
Teach Practical Patriotism.
Side by side with the work of edu-
eating themselves, the public and
the shopkeepers to the use of Amer
lean made goods and members of
the Woman's National Made-in-U, S.
A. League find companion duty.
Teach the children of the community
the practical patriotism of good work
honest well done. In the past We
have not been diigent enough In
interesting our children in the every
day things Of Industrial life. chill
dren take a tremendous interest in
real things that promise TO furnish
them ammunition for the battle of
life later on. They can be deeply
interested IN the development Of an
industry Of the textile line for in
stance, from the field to the loom.
Therefore, heartily endorse the re
cent action Of the league in orgsniz
ing childrens auxiliary. l believe
that this is one Of the most important
actions the league has undertaken
and one that viii have far reach
ing results. Long after the dire neca3-
sty that made US see the need of
patroniZing home industries has
passed into written history the con-
stractive work with the younger gen.
Grafton Will endur, / commend to
my readers the pledge which the chill
dren are required to sign when they
Join the auxiliary. II will benefit
every child to take this pledge and
il should be read aloud in school
rooms, IN children OF the American
Revolution gatherings and other pa
triotic meetings OF children. The
pledge follows.
The Children's Pledge.
Il pledge myself to do all in my
power to further the interest OF my
country. it's industries and institutions
IN the home. in the school room. in
the workshop and in the community.
! pledge myself to think and speak
respectfully and Loyalty of My Coun-
try'-of its flag. Of it's government, of
it's institutions and Of it's people and
70 urge other boys and girls to do the
same"
One great need in this Made-tn-
I. : \. movement, in my opinion, 10
for those interested in II to secure
the cooperation of manufacturers and
producers 10 held great free exposi-
-
people are anxious 10 know what our
industries are and they would be an
education In American life whose
value ii would be hard TO estimate.
These free expositions should be held
under the auspices of the city and
State officials and the children should
be induced TO attend them by free
lectures and picture exhibits etc. A
good thing To hold such expositions.
in my opinion, would be during the
National Made-in-T. s A. wee kof MAY
33rd 10 May sth, when the women
OF the league viii endeavor to have
THE word "Made-in-T. S. A." resound
from coast to coast in the interests Of
natioal prosperity and patriotism If
the time be too short to use that
week then the communities should
arrange for such expositions In on
junction with old home. Fourth OF July
and other massed celebrations OF
their people,
Why should not the women OF
America who have the interests of this
nation deeply planted IN their hearts
made the Made-in-C. S A world
wide in worth and commercial value
Their belief In II will give II stand
ing among the nations of the world.