Among ourselves globe and mail april 29 1931

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"Among Ourselves" was a regular column in The Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper, that featured letters and opinions from readers. Here's the article from April 29, 1931:

Among Ourselves

A Plea for the Blind

Dear Editor,

I am writing to bring to the attention of your readers the plight of the blind in our midst. As a member of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, I have had the opportunity to see the wonderful work being done by this organization.

The Institute is doing a magnificent job in helping the blind to become self-supporting and to lead useful lives. But, alas, there are many more who are in need of its help. The Institute is in constant need of funds to carry on its work, and I implore your readers to contribute what they can to this worthy cause.

I am sure that many of your readers are not aware of the fact that the blind are not a charity case, but are rather people who, through no fault of their own, have been deprived of the gift of sight. They are capable of doing many things, and with the help of the Institute, they are able to lead useful and happy lives.

I hope that your readers will take this matter to heart and will contribute to the Institute's funds. Every little bit counts, and I am sure that together we can make a big difference in the lives of these deserving people.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. J. M. Smith

A Word of Appreciation

Dear Editor,

I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Toronto General Hospital for the kindness and care shown to me during my recent stay there. The doctors, nurses, and orderlies were all most courteous and efficient, and I feel grateful to have received such excellent treatment.

I was particularly impressed with the cleanliness and order of the hospital, and I must say that I have never seen a more pleasant and comfortable place.

I hope that your readers will take this opportunity to express their appreciation to the staff of the Toronto General Hospital for all that they do for us.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. W. J. Brown

These are just two examples of the types of letters and opinions that were published in "Among Ourselves" in The Globe and Mail in 1931. The column was a popular feature of the newspaper, allowing readers to share their thoughts and opinions on various topics.