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12 VAH1BTY Th*; Spirit of Golden By WILL J. COOKE "The strongest bond of human sympathy, outside of the family relation, should be one uniting all working people, of all nations, and tongues, and kindreds." Thus spoke the immortal Abraham Lincoln, liberator of men, man of the people. There are few in history with whom to compare Lincoln. He was a unique figure. His work was unique and individual. He saved the people from themselves. If the great family of actors and actresses of every branch of the theatrical profession would only believe as Lincoln did, that all working people of alLnattons and tongues should be united, and apply this belief to their own profession, what a great good could be accomplished. The White Rats founded by the beloved has been trying to unite the players of the theatrical world and save them in spite of themselves. Golden was the Lincoln of the theatrical world. Like Lincoln he was praised, blamed and denounced; but no man today doubts the honesty of the heart of Golden and few doubt the wisdom of his acts. Time has vindicated his deeds. "We have seen many counterfeits, but we are born believers in great men," says Emerson. Golden was a great man and his spirit still lives within the White Rats. He believed in his fellow players and knew eventually they would see the right. He knew the principles upon which the White Rats is founded. Deep in his heart he held noble ideals. The White Rats are still carrying on the work of Golden. Like Golden they are being praised and denounced, but like Golden they believe and know eventually that those who misunderstand them will realize that they are organized for good and that they are doing great good for the entire profession. In the name of Golden, the White Rats stretch forth their hands in friendship and brotherly love to all players of the amusement world and welcome them into their ranks to become members, to unite with them in their efforts to make the profession of the player, a profession that will be respected by the entire world. "Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer the goal," says Elbert Hubbard. We know what we want to do, we are holding the thought firmly, doing every day what should be done and every sunset brings us nearer the goal. If every intelligent man^nd womaki in the theatrical profession will join us in one loving band and help us, in the words of Golden, we will own ourselves, Our arts and all its enterprises. Then only will the world esteem us for our true worth. Then only will there be" peace and happiness among us.