The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
THY COME"

1t has been frequently stated that
oar group has given too much atten-
non to religion. 1t is a fact that, by
nature, we ? sentimental, and senti-
ment is a very fine qualification, with
limitations. 1t is unwise to be one
sided in anything, however.
The season of peace on earth and
good will to men is a fitting time to
take stock of ideals. There must be
practical ideals, and there must be
practical people, but the history of
she world bears testimony to the fact
shat hey who believe most and best
IN the things of the soul, not only get
Cor themselves here the greatest
amount out of life, but leave, more
surely than any others, their "foot-
prints on the sands of time
There is no thrill for the people in
The deeds of selishness and human
Indifference, but for those who choose
the "better part" their names are
remembered, and civilization is lifted
nearer to the goal of perfection.
We are to the manor born in mu-
sic ,oratory, poetry, art and religion.
Wherever there has been an oppor-
tunity to develop ourselves in these
fields, we have excelled, without gus
ton. In these particular fields we
find the highest expressions of the
soul. Therefore, our genuine love in
these directions is indicative of the
fact that we have a clear cut vision
of life and it's truest meaning.
1t is for the purpose of doing our
little part towards bringing the
world, and particularly our country,
TO the point of "Thy Kingdom Come"
that we give unreservedly our best
impulses to the cause.
It is a big undertaking, and a diff
cult one. surrounded with many try
ing and many unpleasant obstacles.
But there is heart strength in the
thoughts that we are right and that
all we do is worth while now, hence
forth and forever.
Our WOmen-GOd Bless Them.
The women of the world are grad
ually coming into their own. Theirs
has been a place of uncertain stand
ing for many ages and in many
chimes. Those who are willing to ac-
cord to the women their true place
in society, according to their merit,
find it difficult to comprehend why
there has been such unwarranted
prejudice against them in the past.
The grandest women in the world
are those of u group in America.
They have faced the most bitter op-
position to righteous progress, and
have reached the opportunities of the
present time with victorious banners.
Every time we see any of our
women anywhere, to them we owe an
obligation of the greatest respect,
courtesy, and protection. They are
the %unfailing inspiration of our
achievements, and the untiring COM
panion of our labors. They are self
sacrificing mothers of our children,
and the eternal comfort of our homes.
They cheer US in sorrow, and com
fort US in distress. They accept with
a smile the degree "for better or for
worse and if it is worse, have the
courage to stick; if it is better, their
joy is lost in modest pride.
TO them we owe a debt of graft
tude which can never be paid. In
the Office of mother or wife, sister of
Friend, they lend dignity and grace
and beauty. Their dignity is embrac-
ing, their grace is charming and their
beauty a lasting inspiration.
With them about US, we see moth
ing but victory ahead. 1t matters not
whether u eyes are turned to the
stern necessities of life, the bitter
scenes Of human injustice, or to the
blazing implements of destruction on
Che battlefield-the winged goddess
Of Victory guides us on.
Here's to our women, GOD BLESS
THEM!