Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
LEoNARDTowN Md THURSDAY MORNING DEC 10, 1918.

an opportunity TO become member OF an hon.
orable legion that, as long as memory lasts, will
be reverred for that which it has accomplished
for suffering humanity since its organization.
The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call is a
tocsin sounded that no one with a big heart and
little dollar can afford to disregard. When
your sons and your friends have returned in the
triumph they SO valienty won and tell Of strange
lands and peoples and recount how, to some
dear ones who will not return, the Great
Mother" ministered, consoIed and soothed, the
consolation of having contributed will permit
you to feel justly proud Of your assistance in its
humane activities.
Quotas are the fashion in raising funds. They
are good. The quota for St. Mary sand be
it known she has always done more than just
her share---should, and we trust will, be equal
to the total Of her population.
AS an organization for the alienation of suf-
fering the American Red Cross is recognized
throug hout the world, for in every corner it has
responded with promptness and efficiency.
In its keeping, to a marked extent, was en-
trusted the comfort and health of the men whose
heroic action upon the battle6elds of Europe
secured for humanity the assurance of an honor
able and enduring peace, that individuals and
peoples might enjoy the priceless blessings Of
freedom.
The American Red Cross has performed
three-fold function in the great war. 1t has
been the invaluable ally Of the Medical Depart
ment in assisting it to care for the sick and
wounded, by supplying dressings and emergen-
cy supplies, by operating hospitals in zones like
the district Of Paris, which were closed to the
Medical Department for disqualification pur-
poses. 1t has been the great agency Of rescue
and support to the unfortunate refugees who
were driven from their homes, by which it has
endeared itself to the French people. Finally,
it has, by its canteen service at the railroad sta
tons and its searchers Tor the wounded been
the cheering, heartening and helpful agency for
our trave-worn and weary men, bringing COM
fort and good cheer to them at times when they
were in need Of the smiles of sympathy and
words OF encouragement.
OF all these functions and services, none can
now be given up or abandoned The Medical
Department will need the hel of the Red
Cross until the last wounded man is safely re-
turned to his home The men in their billets
and camps will need more than ever, during the
cold, cherries French winter, the comradeship
and wholesome good fellowship Of the Red
Cross women. The searchers will be the
agents Of communication between the wounded
and their families at home now more that ever
before. The refugees, too, must not be left
cold and helpless until the elements Of the fam
lily have been united.
The need for the Red Cross does not termi-
nate with the cessation Of hostilihes---rather are
its usefulness and its scope increased. With
the war at an end, the Red Cross must turn its
hand to the rehabilitation Of devastated Europe,
not only in the late theatres Of operation, but in
all those fields just delivered from hostile occu-
patton and among all those people who for
more than four years have felt the heel Of Ger
man oppression. To embanass its actviiriies at|