1930 The Saloon in the Home

WHAT BOYS CAN DO

A DIALOGUE FOR THREE BOYS J OHN.-Well, Charles, how did you like the Band of Hope meeting last night'? CHARLEs.-Very much indeed; and yet, I came home in a bad humor. JOHN.-ln a bad humor'? How was that'? CHARLEs.-Why, I felt so pleased with Mr. Raper's speech, and he showed the need there was for every one to be doing some– thing in our own good cause; and I felt ashamed of myself for doing so little. The fact is, I can't see what boys can do,. ex– cept recite and sing at meetings. JOHN.-Oh, nonsense, Charles, we can do a great deal; and you know even your favorite speaker said, "We must never de– spise the day of small things."

"Smallest helps if rightly given, Will make the impulse stronger; It will be strong enough ·one day,– Wait a little longer." I

CHARLEs.-Hear, hear! Bravo, John; you will be coming out as a lecturer, bye and bye. Well, you certainly have given me a little more courage; but do tell me what we can do. JOHN.-You· see that man across the way'? He is evidently a drunkard by his face and dress. Let us go and talk to him, and try and get him to sign. CHARLEs.--Come along then (walk across the platform) . JOHN.-Good evening, siF. We want you to come with us, and do as we have .done. [ 7 J