New Britain herald., 1917-11-15
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I Is working to maintain character 1 among the soldiers, the speaker said l because those who have been fortu- l nate in remaining home, with all it's 1 comforts, do not realize the lone someness that overcomes soldier The Y. M. c. A. furnishes amusement such as boxing, wrestling and other healthful exercise to upbuild the sol-
 dler Rev. MT. Sutcliffe, urged self sacrifice in the campaign.
 Principal White.
 Marcus White, principal of the State Normal school, gave one Of his characteristic clever talks, in which he opened by saying he would like to say something to the audience that would make them mad He spoke of the teaching of children in Germany that in later life transformed them into savage beasts, and the beautiful teachings in the American schools Which made it's children revere the names of it's great citizens. In cnum- erat1ng the wars in which this coun- try has taken part, MT. White said there was no Lusitania incidents to arouse citizens in the past, neither were any bands working throughout the country to fire the hearts of Amer ANe~AA EAEAAC1S IL lH6S0 COnuLI1Ouo would not make Amercans mad, then I don't know what would" he said.
 The speaker referred to men in this country today, who are refusing to give their share or do their part in the fight Uncle Sam Is waging for human lty. ''If they don't give, then they should be taken by the neck and have 1t shaken out of them. On the high est roll of dishonor, the names of men who turn down your requests should be enrolled" MT White said
 Speaking of the attitude of the wo- men of this country, MT. White said that many of the pupils at the State Normal school are sacrificing much of their pleasures and amusements and the girls have been able to pledge $2o0 to the campaign.
 Director Pease colled attention to the closing joint meeting at e15 o'clock tomorrow evening at the Elks' home.
 Talk By John F. Gunshanan.
 John F., Gunshanan said he felt 1 highly honofed to have the oppor- tunity to address a gathering of such | a character engaged in such a noble | work. He told of his visits to Camp 1 Devens, where he had an opportunity to see the work of both of these l splendid organizations. The same spirit prevailed in the buildings of | both institutions, who have for ther motto "All for One. and One for Al.'
 Speaking as a Catholic he cited l many instances of the generosity of 1 many of the strong men and women behind the Y. M c. A. movement throughout the state, as his work in 'elation to the tuberculosis cause brought him in contact with these people. He said, We are told that nore than 40 per cent of the sol Hers under arms in this country are Catholics and if this is true, then millions of dollars raised by the Y M c. A. for this fund will be eXpend- ed for their comfort and happiness" He told of the generous spirit shown bv the officers of the Y. M. c. A. in France and in other countries ac war in allowing the use of their buildings for the Catholics to hold their reli5- ious services in.
 Sorrow and Tears.
 He said he had boy in the service and the boys mother, like thousands of other mothers, would sit by the dreside in sorrow and tears, and would frequently ask the question, "Oh where is my boy tonight?" and the answer came on stationery fur nished free by the Y. M. c. A. that he was spending his eVe- nings in Y. M. c. A. buildings en- loving entertainments and moving pictures, or in Knights of Columbus buildings where similar forms of en- were provided. Contln- uinR he said, Some time ago, to stop the awful destruction of human llVes His Holiness, the Pope, sent note to the various countries engaged in mortal combat, asking for peace, ana our illustrious president Tn ms reply stated clearly that we all want peace but to insure an everlasting peace we must deal with the German people direct and not with the head of their government who has violated i his pledges and promises on so many occasions in the past
 Position of Catholics.
 "The position of the Catholics Ill America has been clearly defined in i this conflict" said the speaker, "by | no less an authority than His E1n1- | hence. Cardinal Gibbons, who, in ad- dressing the soldiers at the dedication l of the Knights of Columbus building two weeks ago last Sunday at Camp Meade, said, 'Obey your superior of ficers. Your commanding officer mas been invested with authority, he IS clothed with power by the Almighty and in obeying him you are obey1ng Gods command. Help your brothers in arms. You are fighting for the same cause.'"
 Loyalty to Country.
 "On the same day in the Cathedral at Baltimore" said the speaker, 'ln a sermon on Loyalty to Country His Eminence said, Our chief duty IS hearty obedience. Be slow to crltl-