Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15

over there. He added that we might
realize It later. In closing, he paid a
sp,endid tribute to the British Tommy"
and his ability to bear pain cheerfuliy,
patiently, and above all, generously.
with him, II is always, "1'm all right;
look after the chap next to me here"
This generosity under pain seems to be
a tradition handed down through the
army Of Britain.
RED CROSS SWEATERS NOT SOLD.
James jackson, division manager Of the
New England division, was the second
speaker of the afternoon. He spoke
briefly, explaining number Of points
regarding which complaints had reached
mis- office. The most important Of these
was the story being circulated here and
there that sweaters and other things
made by the Red Cross were being sold
in the stores. He characterized such
stories as traitorous and in line with
the pro German propaganda in the coun-
try. He declared that after having a
detective at work on dozens Of these
stories, he had not been able to find
thread of founda ton for any Of them.
Mr.. jackson urged that Christmas bags
and other things being made for the
Red Cross be sent directly to division
Headquarters instead Of distributed
among friends or relatives in the serv-
ice because II Is only through systematic
ing the giving that justice can be done.
Otherwise, 1t Is very easy for one man
to get more than one sweater, while an
other man may not get an at all.
The work Of the American Red Cross
in France was briefly outlined by MIR.
jackson, who said that at present the
tonnage Of shipping across the water had
been cut down to such an extent on
account of the movement Of troops that
only the things that are most needed
are now being sent over by tho Red Cross.
Those articles include surgical dressings,
hospital garments and knitted goods.
THE RED CROSS IN CANADA
w. H. d. Miller. of the Quebec pro-
vincial branch of the Canadian Red
Cross. told Of the work which the Red
Cross Is accomplishing in Canada. His
was a scholarly and eloquent address.
warfare and quoted several lofty watch
words which apply to the great drive
of the Red Cross army. among them
being Great hearts are glad when 1t Is
time to give,' Draw near together, none
be last or first" and 1--WE are not longer
names. but one DESIRE The speaker
said that tho members Of the Red Cross
are now one great mass working together
for one end And the great drive for
freedom among us must begin down deep
in each individual heart, II 1t Is to be
successful.
The speaker told Of what certain
provinces in Canada had already done for
the Red Cross and said that people who
formerly were rather close with their
funds. even in their own families. hav0
been broadened out by giving during the
present crisis. He said that Canada is
initiating the great work of England in
this war, but cannot hope to reach the
sacrificing point that England has reach
ed. And England Is initiating France. Mr..
Miller closed with an inspiring poem writ
ten by French soldier at Verdun. The
subject was the watchword Of the French
troops in that great battle, "They shall
not poss."
Miss Newell was the last regular speaker
Of the afternoon session. She told of the
women's organization in New England
and of the vast amount Of work which
remains to be done. She urged the women
to prepare to work five times harder for
the Red Cross during the next year than
they had during the year that is past
She told of the canteen service abroad
and Of the splendid work which 1t is doing
mentioning the fact that Burlington girl
is soon to 60 over there to take up that
work.
/ Another point taken up by Miss Newell
was the use Of the Red Cross com.
mercially. This is absolutely forbidden
by the government and any Arm or per-
son in business who uses the emblem OF
the Red Cross for commercial gain. with
the exception Of the firm of johnson &
johnson. which secured this right before
the Red Cross organization received It's
charter. Is subject to prosecution and the
States attorney in each county has beer
advised of this fact.
In closing, Miss Newell urged the mem
bers who might be in authority anywhere
to be patient with those who might moi
understand quickly how to go abou
things. She urged all to be cheerful and tc
remember that the Red Cross stands fol
good will upon all occasions. IAN ounc,
of loyalty is worth a pound Of clever
ness"
SECRETARY REPORT.
H. S. Howard Of this city, the chapter
secretary, in his report refers to the in
crease in membership from 1900 to 81. 4O4
during the year, with 165 branches as com
pared with nine last November. In one
week in June Vermont did its share in the
National Red Cross war fund campaign
by raising its allotment of 5000, 600 of the
$119. OOO. 900 contributed by the nation.
supply service. established at Proctor, ha,
proved of great assistance in the worl
and on a capital Of 5000 has done a bust
ness in selling material at cost Of ovel
SEQ since 1t started three months ago
at an expense of only $2S7.99. Red eros.
comforts were distributed to soldiers Of
the first Vermont infantry regiment by 6
committee appointed by the mayor Of Bur
lington. Since the regiment left Vermont
branches have sent thousands of comfort.
and knitted goods to Boston for distribu
ton among the troops in New England
camps and environments. The total amoun
of money raised In Vermont was $3OS. 6SS
SO. OF which S179, 063.26 was forwarded t.
Washington.
The annual reports of the secretary
treasurer and supply service. printed IL
pamphlet form. we're circulated at tn,
meetings. They have already been sun
married. In the Free Press.
WHY THE RED CROSS?