Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25

that it is accredited to all the powers
engaged in the war and mas been send
ing relief to them: in that it is created
by Congress to take direction of ma
tional relief IT. times of flood, fire.
earthquake, pestilence or other catas-
trophe.
Japan has 100000 members: Ger
many. 100000: Russia. 100000; the
United States. about 100000. The
churches alone should add half a mill
lion to the American Red Cross.
The committee on enrolment Of Red
Cross members should begin at once .
vigorous canvas.
Arrange if possible for its presenta-
ton from the pulpit and ask for sigma
lures: go before adult Bible classes.
brotherhoods, senior classes; canvass
the church and friends Of the church
personally: get as many higher paid
memberships as possible. since the
dollar membership Is not very produc-
tive. Each membership. except the
dollar membership, includes a years
subscription to the Red Cross Maya
zine.
Keep permanent records of names
and addresses Of subscribers, with
amounts. and give receipts.
The money which may be reserved
for the purchase Of material for hos
pitfalls supplies is explained in the leaf
let on specifications.
II. Preparation Of Hospital Supplies.
The Red Cross can not receive too
many supplies" said Miss Boardman
recently. 1t is very important for the
women of the churches to get together
as they did in the Civil War for the
production of hospital supplies. A
crorD &C women working one day q
week. or one afternoon a week, will
cchiova surprising results. See direc-
tons in the leafiet on specifications.
III. Families cf Enlisted Men.
1t is desired that the women of tho
churches discover and keep in touch
with the families of our soldiers and
sailors who are on duty. Most of
them will not reed material relief, but
will appreciate a ministry Of loving
Kindness. Many of them will be glad
to assist in the work of War Sufferers
Relief.
Since the american Red Cross will
have definite responsibility for civilian
fPl-ol ana LOT l1lt care Vi lue IdfllllltS
of enlisted men during the war.
churches located where there are Red
Cross Chapters should report their
work to the local Chapter so as to
avoid duplication. In communities
where there is no Red Cross organiZa
ton. the churches may perform a val
liable service by attention to these
families.
w. War Sufferers Abroad.
Churches should keep in mind that
at the present time there is extreme
suffering in Europe and Asia Minor
with much actual Starvation and that
it requires regular and sacrifcial Civ
ing. The situation at the close of the
war will demand the utmost endeavors
of the world and there is none too
much time to get ready.
At present churches are advised to
concentrate on the relief Of Belgian
children. and on relief to the starving
people Of Armenia and Syria.
A million children in Belgium are in
imminent danger from under-nourish-
mont. Mr.. Hoover, on his last visit to
Belgium. seeing the children thin,
emaciated and a prey to tuberculosis,
orgP nized an effort to secure for these
children an extra meal Gay until the
war is over. dollar a month, or
three cents 4 day. will provide meal
Interest the children of the church in
these Belgian children. For further
nforma ton write to the Commission
for Relief in Belgium. 120 Broadway
New York. Money may be sent direct
to the Commission.
The situation in Syria is acute. Not
only have hundreds of thousands of
these people Of Bible lands persisted
but thousands are dying of starvation
and hundreds of thousands more will
perish but for relief from outside their
country. Subscriptions should be made
on n monthly basis. to continue until
the need is over or the subscription
cancelled. Ten cents a day will save
life.
Information may lie secured from
the American Committee for Armen-
ian and Syrian Relief. Metropolitan
Building, New York. Money should be
made payable and forwarded to
Charles r Crane. Treasurer, 20 Fifth
Avenue, New York.
IF an effort is being made In your
NtlliiiluItltN loI tilIltl VI tISSC "a uscf'
the best way is to cooperate directly
HOW TO ORGANIZE
Interest the women Of the church or
churC hes and invite the women OF the
community to help. Let it be plainly
a church community enterprise. Also
find ways to reach the young people
and children. If the local Red Cross
Chapter is willing, prepare the hospital
supplies in the church. 1t will interest
more women, and will train the church
in community service.
Elect a Chairman, a Vice Chairman
and Treasurer. and a Secretary.
Appoint committees on
Enrolment of Red Cross Members
Preparation Of Hospital Supplies.
Families of Enlisted men.
WAY Sufferers Abroad.
Include on these committees the
chairman of any group now doing
similar work.
The officers and committee chair
men, with the pastor or pastors as ad
Nis0ry members, should constitute
Committee on Direction. The success
or the work will depend on these Of
fccrs. and particularly on the faith
fulness of the chairman.