Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-07-10
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Many years ago Il prophet came
into the presence OF king and
related story. II was a dramatic
wonderful tale. set forth in simplicity
OF phrase and word. but told with a
directncss that so aroused the king
sympathles that he sprang TO his
feet and cried: "who Is this man
for he shall surely die"
With calm and unflinchinE gaze the
prophet looked into the face of his
sovereign and replied: Thou art the
man"
Is IL an cNagcration. when on
every hand the poor and suffering OF
our city languish for aid, which the
Associated Charities are unable to
give. to turn once again to the old
story OF the Bible. speaking with all
reverence the words of the prophet
For weeks this organization for tho
relief OF suffering and distress within
our gates has held out pleading
hands To the public for aid and SO
mcagrc are the returns that the as
ISOLATION Is in despair about carrying
on It's work. now at the time oil
greatest need.
You. why haven't you given? As
you idly stir your iced drink on a
shaded verandah. your electric far
moves ceasclcssly to cool the air
about you. your rooms are cool and
darkencd: you decide on a menu for
your meals that Will be comfortable
aud pleasant for the torrid weather
ana YOU turn the page and read that
the local charities are making an
other appeal for aid Why doesn't
someone. give them the money. Yol
have decided TO motor somewhere fJr
golf and luncheon the next day. All
uhthinkinE Heart, what have You q
do with babies who ianguish beneath
thc city walls. or the strained. gray
look upon the face Of Il man. VIII,
turns again To find no work III.
answer to his every plea for some.
hing To earn his daily bread.
Pennies and dimes all make dollars
IL Is strange. but true. VIII you no,
for"Go one little Ola y OF pleasure and
CIV" 1t to aid this great work? The
heat comes down in unbrokcn wa-c,
upon the pavcments OF the city. Til.
lee and milk. pcrforce may not STOP
no matter how III The babies ar.
~ there are no pennies To paw for
their Visit. oh, doesn't II choke you
that cooling. soothing comfort oi
yours. when they lie In Illness and
distress, bcca use. forsooth. YOU and
are willing TO pay $50 seat for I
prize tiGht. and shrug .indiTeren.',
when our dollars are asked for tn,
Arca, organized charity OF the ci:y.
The price or the iced drinks for on,
day. the money you would spend fo
one more bright -coIored sweater
which YOU can easily do without, tn,
: money That II costs for afternoon
game OF golf; the price Of an eve
ninSs dance--don't you see how las
II would all mount up ana fiji tn,
Golfers Of the great charity's ncet
I" Overlooking. so tina, sick mother
and children and wcary-cyed me,
seeking employment may be aided,
ON. YOU remember in the old ta,,S
book that the Giant OF Selfishncs:
was the mcanest one in the wncI,
book. How he dcvoured little cri,.
drcn and destroyed everything With.
IN his reach. The Giant of Selfish
ness Is abroad in our land today. We
must arise and touch his hear, with
the gildcd wand OF Thought 70,
Others. and like magic he VIE bc
changed to the Happy Prince. whom
every one loved.
Are you the one 40 busy with your
own little round of living that the
urgent call OF the Associated Chair
ties has fallen UNDECIDED? Are YOU
the man or woman who has done this
dreadful thing? Is II nothing to you
,oh people OF this broad land. tina,
they lanSuish for lack of your aid;
Such little. is all they want. 4
part OF your loaf and mine. You
would not eat your cake in the
presence of friend without sharing
il. Even the little bird on your
garden walk may have the crumbs
And into your sheltered GOODNESS. on,
oi the heat Of the day, with the dooi
only just closed upon the urgent need
OF your city. the prophet OF old comes
with his tale OF woe and wrctchcd-
ness, which arc the consequence OF
deeds. Are YOU the man? Have YOU
EoihihE 10 give, no little thing "a
sacrifice for those less fortunate than
YOU:
"lnasmuch" isn't 1t beautiful
"oro! when you were a little girl
YOU couldn't imagine what i, was
all about except that your Dear
Mother told you ii meant doing kind
things for others and being unset
fish. Inasmuch." you said over 70
yourself, staring hard at the little
lowered card on the nursery wall
when YOU decided TO send this choco-
late eclairs to the little girls who
had never tasted them.
BENT WITT.
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