The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-04
MATCH THEIR SPIRIT
WITH THAT OF the BOYS
Hartman r. NJ. Darlington Calls Upon
People to Get Ready to
\ 'Comc Across"

"Comc Across"
In the United War Work campaign
November ii to IS, people OF Vir-
lnia and of the entire country are
? have an opportunity to match their
Pirit with the spirit of their boys
verseas."
/ This statement was made YESTERDAY
n r. M. Darlington, of Richmona.
tho last year led the Y. NJ. c. A. drive
P Virginia to victory and who TINS
ear. as chairman OF the united drive,
again filing the position OF ieau-
fship in the greatest enort 1nat mas
Eer been made in this state for FUNDS
br the spiritual. mental and bodily
kelfare OF the men of the army AMI
kvy. Virginia's quota for the Y. M.
A. In, 1917 was 100000. and when
be nnal count was made the grand
ptal of 100000 was recorded.
Mr.. Darlington is lifelong resi-
lent Of Richmond. and is widely
lnown In the state as q successful
bbacconist and active worker in all
koyements looking to the develop
kent OF his city and state.
Discussing the United War Work
kmpa!gr, Mr.. Darlington says;
/ Chase for 7e,5No, 900.
The campaign is going ahead In
he most encouraging way The mag
ttude OF the sum asked for. 81 10000
t,o, is In keeping with the magnitude
i the war. and people must appre-
late this fact 1t is also In keeping
fith the sacrifice that our boys are
taking and also with their most woh-
krfui exhibition of courage ana ue-
btion. This campaign is test al
he spirit of home people, an oppor-
bnity to measure up to the eHofts
bar our boys are putting forth. Let
YRS that we receive from them show
{g their enthusiastic interest and de-
hrmination are Of priceless value
The united drive means co-opera-
ION. bringing all the people into
Jose fellowship of service for tfose
fho are pressing on the war, IT means
iork for others, laying aside Tor "A
!. fason personal and selfish interests
nd getting together on a common
ksis for a wonderful contribution to
Jar national welfare. Furthermore
leads to a feeling of real gratitude
hd satisfaction In doing something
pr ones fellow men, and something
J definite for those who have made
I'D are making the supreme sacrifice
pr us.
The United War Work campaign
pt only has the stamp OF approval
President Wilson. by whom II was
fquested but IL has the hearty en-
prsement and cooperation or Lead
tg men and women in every section
I the country and many Of thetr
Re serving on boards and commit
les and are doing everything in their
pwer to make the drive Ereat sue
ess, Leaders in every department CT
lcial religious and indus' sisl actin
y are lending their services 20 nae
smpaign. and are filing Official posi-
nnS with H. All seem 20 conside- Il
privilege fsfH. an honor 10 have
lace ..mons The workers of this or
snixatton
Need Greater Than Ever.
~ is vitality important that people
aould realize. in these optimistic days
hen the Hun is tottsrins III his fan.
Ia. the need OF the activities OF the
ar-welfare agencies-~the Y NJ. c, A,
w. {. A.. X. OF C, Jewish Welfare
BARD, salvation Army and others---}s
reater than Ii ever has been befor@.
o one knows how long The task Of
smobiixiug the army VIII take. for
orc are unhroEen paths 10 tread. and
,er~ in the enforcement OF peace
Siicing not only in some measure the
suntries in which our armies now
re Operating. hut in tne long iips OF
IL ka,s RS dreau. empire extending
X e N Eagtss.d ~ Is4tltu, all @reuft4 tls't
d srfier ot Turkey and Russia, throuE h
10 Balkan states and the borderiands
Austria and Germany, Then, TOO
stivstics may continue in Russia
hsse conditions emphasize nightly
lie need OF supporting every agency
nat is working for tir welfare and
folcsome development Of our boys
%cause of the possibility OF the men
the army having more leisure when
te war ends, the opportunity for ser
ice OF all the welfare agencies will
accenftiatcd. and their fields OF la
ar enlarged. and the men. stationed
strange and new countries, will
tpraciaie more thoroughly than ever
se programs which these agencies SO
iliCenilA strive to carry out.
Wet us bear one thing in mind
b man. except him who. does not
easure UP to the obligations of tho
par, will ever regret giving ali that
possibly can to this vitaily import
I. hi cause. We should bear in mind
$50 that when ou' men come back
hey VIII rightly have strong po-
eion IN their communities and will
The dominant factors in every walk
/. life. Therefore II will be o double
lsisfaction to know that we have
beepted the privilege of doing some
hing OF real value for them
Arrangements have been com
leted with French committees at