Rotary's Power for World Peace

Greetings From President Emeritus Paul P. Harris to 1913 Convention.

May this be the greatest, busiest, happiest, most harmonious Convention that Rotary has ever en­joyed. May the unselfish spirit which has won­derfully characterized previous Conventions char­acterize this one.

The past year has been one of uninterrupted and unparalleled progress and reflects unbounded credit upon the safe, sane and politic management of President Glenn C. Mead and his able asso­ciates. It is during administrations like that of President Mead's that organizations make their greatest progress. Perhaps at some future time we may realize even more clearly than we can today how meritorious an administration we have had during the year 1912‑1913. It may truly be said that it would be difficult to conceive of a finer exemplification of the doctrine of "Service not Self" than has been apparent in the manage­ment of Rotarian affairs since President Mead has taken charge. May the good work continue in the even tenor of its way.

The grandeur of the Rotarian movement is no longer a question; it is a present realization. Three years ago, none but the eyes of a prophet could have foreseen the majesty of this march to Buf­falo; none but the eyes of a prophet can this day foresee the progress of the years that are yet to come. With the increasing grandeur of the movement, come increasing responsibilities. It is a far greater undertaking to be a good Rotarian today than it was yesterday; it will be a far greater undertaking tomorrow than it is today.

The incoming administration will have great problems to contend with; it will require our united support.

My earnest desire at this time is that it may have such support to the end that Rotary be not permitted to fall short of the realization of the brightest promises of this glorious day.

PAUL P. HARRIS.

Chicago, Ill., Aug. 17, 1913.

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