1920.] 



Social Service in Rural Areas. 



help and inspiration of those having similar aims. The bed- 

 rock basis of the two organisations * for which I speak is self- 

 government for every unit. It is possible that social work in 

 the towns may in some degree be standardised. But it is 

 certain that you cannot standardise the country districts. 

 Just as in farming every field requires separate study, so every 

 village presents its own particular problem. -But those who 

 are grappling with a thousand local problems can bring to a 

 common stock the experience which will help in the solution 

 of all. It is our hope that the Rural Department of the Council 

 of Social Service will form not only a clearing house for ideas, 

 but also a real stimulus and present help to all those who are 

 working for a fuller and brighter life in the villages of England's 

 green and pleasant land. 



* The Village Clubs Association and the National Federation of Women's 

 Institutes, Sir H. Rew being Chairman of the Joint Committee of the two 

 bodies. 



