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Have you ever known a student, who began neglecting his work? He may say to himself, "what if the
marks from the tests. are down . little. I am having fun." He is ra- ther pleased with himself. True, he would like to do as well as former- ly, yet he feels that on the whole it is a good bargain. But as time goes on the marks become lower and lower. He is getting behind, but so gradually that he doesn't worry. Then one day there is the final examination and a down- right failure. The foolish student riid not realize that from the very first he was not getting away with anything.
so it is with those who say. "A few drinks, once in 9. while, won't hurt you." The so-called "moder- iitc" drinker knows that he is a bit sluggish when starting out for the day's work next morning, but he assures himself that it won't hurt once in a. while. 'f-le does not recognize the fact that the few drinks the night before may be the cause of the stupid blunders he makes while at work that morn. ing. Then the day arrives when he doesn't get to work at all. These cccasions become more frequent. some day he discovers, when it is too late. that alcohol has him in its clutches. He knows now that he was a fool to have tampered with the stuff. He now wishes that he had never taken that first drink.
Moderation?
As a matter of fact. a great deal of the "moderate" drinking going on is immoderate drinking. We should be greatly concerned if we knew how many people drink every day and several times a day. in- dulgence which is glossed over by the word "moderation." Actually much of this drinking is anything but moderate and many such peo- ole are a problem to themselves and their families. Many of these step over the border-line into the degree- : addication known as "alcohol-
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G What is Moderate Drinking?
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Moderate drinking. from a med- Ivai point of view, is when alcohol Is used to produce a "mild" drug- ged condition or stupor, The drink- :r. to be moderate. is supposed to refrain from indulging to the point where a "heavy" stupor or "ob- vxous" state of drunkenness would F0-suit. True. these sensations do "in WW5? to the drinker himself Is a mild stupor. He mafleel elat- Id. because the drug has dulled the higher centres of the brain, which keep the mind and body in can-
take up alcoholism in another les- son), yet there are about 50.000 al-
whc make..exmnii.1or,J.iinoduat . drinking, ignore the fact that ev- eryone is different. A certain am- cunt of alcohol will have more ei-
gnaw away at the bl k of his Just the same. C mum
A Good Time Together
One at the clue! alluments or hm WW” who llllholda moderate grgiking is that it is an aid to ace.
WY. Many a host or hosma win serve cocktails with this purpose 1;, mind. They think that if these drinks are served their guests will have I feeling that in is wen with the world. Wnsues will be loosed. and everyone will have.. a good time. The truth is that people who "W5 dmlk loifether may not be having a good time-they only im. agine they are. We might accuse such a host or hostess, who take; this short - cut in entertaining friends. of failing in true hoaplm. ity. They have not taken the pains to plan their party so that every- one will feel at home and have a pleasant time.
EXCIIICI
Although a person who upholds moderate drinking wculd object, let it be said that in most cases those who take the view that there Is no harm in taking a drink now and then. are simply making excuses (or their actions. It is human na- ture to act first and then. after- Wnld. try to give reasons for those actions. This is what often happens in this matter of drinking. The person falls into the habit of tak- ing a. drink now and then, perhaps at parties, just because it is the thing to do. Then he must give rea- sons to himself for his conduct, An observer might point out that much of this talk about moderate drink- ing being all right. is just an ex- cuse. a "camouflage" by which 51 version hides from the truth that he has not the couraae to be dif- ferent from the crowd.
no is Not an Alcoholic-Yet
Moderate drinking usually leads to heavier indulgence. This fact is too painfully evident to need much proof. No one ever started out with the intention of " ing a heavy drinker Cir an alcoholic (we will
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party are the same for everyone. It seems that anyone must do a great deal of experimenting with him- self. in order to find out just what "mcderation" is for him. In so do- ing he may. very well have dis- graced himself many times or even acquired the drink habit, The mod- erate drinker Is supposed to know when to say "enough." How does he know he has had enough, when his judgment is being warped by the alcohol he is drinking?
I Didn't Know It Was Loaded
..JNi1en.a man,shoots off .a,' rifle by mistake anrlwvaunds himself.-he might say. "I didn't know it was loaded." We usually take that to be a poor excuse. Alcohol is a weapon that is always loaded. Moreover, it is a rusty old gun which may "blow-up" when you pull the trig- ger. It is one of these did timers which is no longer safe to use at all. with the knowledge we have today of the danger in drinking alcchol, thege is no excuse for a person who take chances with this
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with opium. but millions fool them- selves into thinking that they can tamper with alcohol and get away with it.
You are safe while you never take the first drink-that is the only way you are safe.
The Broad Road of. Destruction
No doubt the desire to be a "good fellow" is the reason why so many take the first drink. There is a real temptation to follow the crowd. But what of the Christian? I: it not for him to'stand apart from the crowd. to make up his own mind according to the will of his Master? Does he not belong to an- other crowd. those of all the ages who have stood out from the world that they might serve the world? What did Jesus say about going withrthe crowd? Read Matt. 7: 13. 14.
For Discussion.
Why is it not safe to fall in line with the crowd? How does .iesus' warning (Matt. '1: 13. it) apply to the drinking of alcoholic beverages? QUls'l'IONl
i,'Deflne "moderate" drinking and give me gument against it.
2. Discuss the subject suggested by the words. "Bela not an Alco- holic-Yet.”
LESSON TWO (Junior) lull: asn JOIIN MARI NIW FIIINDI
male and John ind their family had I.WODd0l'1i.il tima,at camp.
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dangerous drug. Alcohol is listed lili the medical dictionary as a narcotic.
' ton came to the door.
rescued by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, shown right, of Big Bay Point, who risked their lives in a very small boat. The keen vision of Mrs. Smith identified a speck
one evening about the end of September, Father was reading the paper. He said, "what was that Wesmn's boy's name, John?"
"Bob." said John. "Why?"
"There is a Bob Weston in a car accident written up in the paper'," said Father.
"what does it say? Where is it? How did it happen?" said John, crowding around the paper. "Is he hurt badly?"
"He lives at 354 Kendal Avenue.
- He had some high school boys and
girls with him. The driver of the other car had been drinking," re- marked Fathar, ,, H V W --''What do they drink. Dad?" questioned Elsie.
"Oh, wine, beer. whiskey: they all have alcohol in them," said Dad.
"What does alcchol do to you?"- asked John.
the brain that controls conduct." to the brain?" asked John. quarts of blood In your body. The
body every 37 seconds. almost twice
a minute. A large supply of blood,
goes to the brain. Alcohol, swallow-
and heroin. As such, like all nnr-fed in a beverage, goes into the"noon, As usual. after supper Moth- cotics, it is habit-forming, It is the stomach and passes into the 'blood'e; got down the Bible; she read nature of I narcctic to create angundigested. About cne-fourth passesygmm the first chapter of the Book
directly into the blood stream,
many people who would play around Within five minutes alcohol can be. 11; was about Daniel asking the chief -?Tj
found in the blood, and in fifteen minutes or less it begins to affect the brain. The nerve centres become partly paralyzed. and the driver cannot work his feet quickly on- cugh on the brakes when he is driv- inglng under the influence of al- cohol." said Dad.
"I hope Bob isn't hurt very bad- ly." said John. "I wonder if we could go over and see him. Moth- er, would you phone up Mrs. wes- tcn and ask her?"
"Let's make a pan of fudge to take with us after school tomor- row," aaid Elsie. And she finished her homework and got out the sugar and chocolate. The fudge turned out just right and was pack- ed in a box. John and Elsie could
hardly wait for school to get over. -
After four they took the bus across town; it stopped at Kendal Avenue and they hurried the half block down the street. Mira. Wes-
"You may go right upstairs." said Mrs. Weston. "It was so nice of your mother to telephone last night, and so good of you to come over."
They went upstairs and Into Bob's rocm. He was in bed. a few patches on his face,,his arm in a sling. .
"Well. my two camp friends." said Bob; "it sure is nice of you to come over. well, I got my name in the paper this time."
"Are you hurt very badly?" said Elsie.
"Well, itswlll take a month or so for my arm to mend. I'm glad it is my left; but I won't be able to play basketball for a while. I'll
"But how can alcohol ever get like that. Bob -was I fine no and "You have frc-m three to fIVe"I'hey wished him good luck and heart pumps the blood through they
miss the team. You know. the other fellow didn't get hurt. He didn't stop for the light. They said he had been drinking. I asked the doctor how drinking affected a -driver and he paid: when youl drink alcoholic beverages you be-I
on the horizon as the frantic signal of waving arms. She and her hus- band launched their small cut- board motorboat and headed for the rescue. For more than half an
come reckless. You think you are driving carefully and you are really careless. Also, the optic nerves are numbed and it is difficult to judge the distance of cars. Sometimes alcohol causes partial colour blind- ness; they may see a light but not be able to tell whether it is red, green or orange. so it is very dan- gerous, not only for the person who is driving after drinking but for everyone else'."
"That is why the police depart- ment say - If you drink don"-7 drive, if you drive dcu't drink."
"I'm glad .1 didn't lose. my lie- ense over this accident. There was a policeman right on the spot who saw it all. I'm glad I've learned something about alcohol. so take
my advice ladies and gentlemen."
leave it alone."
It was quite an experience to, "AI00h0A H3903-5 11133 I-110 P111 01 have one of your friends in an ac-
cident and to have him talk to you they liked him better than ever.
left for home.
, when they arrived home Mother and Dad were waiting supper. They were anxious to tell all they had learned and had seen that after-
ot Daniel. (Read Daniel 1: 1-16.).
IN MEMDRIAM
In Inc;-iory of IELEN G. ROGERSON. 3. 1. who passed away October 22nd. 1931. Gone but not forgotten. loving Mother.
T IN MEMO RIAM
In loving memory of our dear father John Mi Kearney who passed away October 22nd. 1949.
Still to us cornea do: of sadness, Tears in secret often flow, His cherished memory never leaves
us Tho he died one year ago.
some may think Wu are forgotten Though on earth you are no more, But in memory you are with us As yoii always were before.
Always Remembered by the . Family.
5 IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Stella. M. Joy. n.N.. who paned away October zllt, 1048. I
Brighter. fairer for than living. win. no trace of was or pain.
liovlngly lane-Inbaed by Mom, sitters and Brother.
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