STRANGE ACTION.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 155, 14 April 1936, Page 5

STRANGE ACTION.

SENSATION IN ST. PAUL’S. (United Press Association —Copyright) LONDON, April 13. The “Daily Mail” says that as the choir was approaching the altar m St. Paul’s Cathedral for evensong, 'a woman stepped out of a pew anc walked toward the chancel. Before she reached the altar steps she slipped oft a long cloak and stood unclothed. The congregation of 1000 gasped in amazement as the woman, who was young and dark-haired,, of medium height, sank slowly to her knees with her arms outstretched. The woman remained with her back to the congregation for at least a minute, when officials hastened forward, placed her cloak round her shoulders, gently raised her, and led her to the vestry. She obviously did not realise the gravity of her action and was accordingly removed to a police station, where she was seen by a doctor.

VICTIM OF BRAIN STORM. (Received This D'ay, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, April 13. Inquiries have shown that the woman who discarded her clothes > in St. Paul’s Cathedral was suffering from a brain storm. She had been very active assisting in disarmament propaganda. Her action was intended as a protest against war.