WOMEN’S WORLD

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19803, 3 December 1938, Page 14

WOMEN’S WORLD

Engagement

An ■engagement is announced between George Selwyn, eldest son of Mrs. Walker, and the late Mr. L. ... Walker, Auckland, and Jocelyn Nancy, voungest daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. T. Maidens. 268 Ormond road. Gisborne. Exhibition Croquet Match

Between 50 and 60 keen croquet players assembled at the Turanga Croquet Club’s greens, Rutene road, on Thursday afternoon to witness an exhibition match by Mrs. C. Watkins, open champion croquet player of New Zealand and president of the Hawke’s Bay Croquet Association, and three local players, Mesdames R. L. Gray, R. Derbyshire and J. K. Nasmith The afternoon was most enjoyable, the weather being ideal and the pretty grounds with their smooth, green lawns, bright flowers and shady trees, looking very attractive. After the match Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. Ashworth, secretary of the Hawke’s Bay Croquet Association, demonstrated various croquet shots in response to requests from some of the players present. The Hawke’s Bay visitors were each presented with a bouquet of flowers, one comprising sweet peas and the other, carnations, by |Mrs. F. F.. Ormiston, president of the Turanga club, who extended to them a hearty welcome and expressed, on behalf of members, the other players and visitors, and herself, pleasure at their presence that day and thanks for their great assistance in giving demonstrations on the greens. A blue bowl in which beautiful flowers in the club colours, blue and cherry, had been arranged by Mrs. F. E. Ormiston, adorned the table in the pavilion from which a delicious ■tea was served, under the supervision ■-f Mesdames E. A. MoncriefT and >i. F. Forster.

Among those present were Mesdames C. Watkins and L. Ashworth ‘Hawke’s Bay), F. E. Ormiston, R. Derbyshire, R. L. Gray, T. G. Lawless,. J. K. Nasmith, D. G. Robertson, fl. Holmes, C. J. Rigg, H. Gilmer, L. L. Winter, W. M. Jenkins, J. Kane. W. G. Alexander, W. Kennedy, E. A. MoncriefT, J. Ollivet, H. F. Forster, S. McKenzie, H. Thompson, D. McKeague, Corcoran, E. E. Somervell, Jamieson, Parkinson, T. Robertson, Steed, H. Hopkinson, Ansell, E. H. Havers, Murray, Wilson, Bayliss, Lightfoot, M. W. Craig, R. C. Fisken, G. Henderson, Godfrey, W. J, Simpson. Burch, and Campbell.

All-day Tennis Tournament

A very interesting and enjoyable open tennis tournament for women players was held at the Whataupoko tennis courts on Wednesday. The tournament was organised by the ladies’ committee of the Whataupoko club, Mesdames C. W. Chamberlain, W. F. Kennedy and G. Heighway. Players from Tolaga Bay, as well as from tlie other local clubs, took part in the matches, the event attracting numerous entries. Morning and afternoon tea were served at small tables placed under the shady trees in the grounds, the tables being prettily decorated with vases of sweet peas, Iceland poppies and coreopsis. Entertainment was provided for players while awaiting their turns on the courts in the form of two interesting competitions, these being won by Mrs. Mason and Miss Morell. Some good tennis was seen, the matches being keenly contested. In the A division Miss Enid Reeves, Tolaga Bay, and Mrs.. R. Weston, Whataupoko, were the winners, thus securing the trophies donated by Messrs. Chrisp Music Company, Limited, and Mrs. F. A. McFadyen, Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club, and Mrs. Harrison, Whataupoko, were the run-ners-up, Mrs. Cook and Miss Sifn Mangapapa, were successful in the B division, winning the trophies donated by Messrs. McGruers, Limited, Mesdames Mason, Whataupoko, and A. Toye, Metropolitan, being the run-ners-up.

On behalf of the Whataupoko ladies tire trophies were presented to the winners by Miss C. Meade, who thanked the competitors for their support, specially referring to the Tolaga Bay players, who had such a long distance to travel for the event.

Among those present were Mesdames F. A. McFadyen, W. Dunphy, A. Clarke, A. E. H. Parkinson, A. McGregor, R. I. Harrison, W. Thomson, R. Weston, A. Toye, G. Odams, W. Hankey, F. MacDonald, J. Heeney, A. W. Wilson, W. Neal, W. Planten, J. Cook, O. R. Olsen, M. Teece, Thom, W. Mason, E. R. Brown, W. A. Hail, K. Waite, C. W. Chamberlain, W. F. Kennedy and G. Heighway; Misses N. Broadhurst, M. Walton, T. Utting, Y. MacDonald, E. Reeves, T. Sim, C. Blackburn, Cook, B. Bailey, D. Barton, N. Mitford, J.' and M. Thornton, J. Williamson, M. Smith. U. Quinn, B Weeks, and S. Miller.

Drama Section of the T.W.G. Members of the drama section of the Townswomen’s Guild held their final session for the present year in Messrs. Findiays’ rooms yesterday afternoon. The meeting was well at,ended and most enjoyable. A very entertaining one-act play was read by the following cast: — Mesdames Garbett, Robinson, Condon, Scott, Johnson and Cornelius. This was highly appreciated by the audience, and each of those taking part was congratulated by the convener, Mrs. N. Hooper, on her clever characterisation.

Afternoon tea was served, after which Mrs. Johnson, the secretary, on behalf of members, presented Mrs. Hooper with a beautiful witch bowl in iridescent tonings. The convener feelingly thanked members for their gift, and stressed the pleasure she took in the work of the section and the harmonious spirit in which it was carried on, saying she looked forward to a happy and busy season after the holidays.

A presentation was made also to Mrs W. Lang in the form of a pretty pink bowl in appreciation of her assistance during the year.

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Ladies’ Summer Golf

The series of matches organised by tiie lady members of the Parle Golf Club for the summer months was continued on Thursday, play commencing late in the afternoon. The match was a “mystery” hole contest played over 12 holes, the mystery being seven at the first hole. Mrs. Lunkin and Miss M. Gordon tied for first place, and on playing off at No. 6 each secured a bogey three. This hole was played again, Mrs. Lunkin being successful and securing the trophy. Tea was served in the clubhouse, the table and ladies’ lounge being tastefully decorated with watsonia, and the afternoon was much enjoyed. Among those present were Mesdames A. Hughes, A. Clark, H. Lunkin, A! Vickers, W. A. Hall, A. Owen, R. K. Marley. and Misses M. Gordon and Dobbie.

Methodist Social The Ladies’ Guild of the Mangapapa Methodist Church held a most successful social afternoon at the church recently. The function was opened by the Rev. F. E. Leadley. Those in charge of the stalls were: Produce, Mesdames Carter, Mead and Landsay; cakes, Mesdames Harding and Clements; sweets and ice cream, Mesdames Hoe and Harrison; tea rooms, Mesdames Preston, Coleborne and Hargreave. The nail driving competition was won by Mrs. Crawford. A welcome home was tendered to the president of the guild, Mrs. Hudson, who recently arrived back in Gisborne after an extended holiday in Masterton. An enjoyable social gathering was held in the evening, when items were given by Miss Moore, a song, Misses Gordon, A. and H. Hughes, mandolin trio. Competitions were won by Mrs. Lentall and Misses Moore and Glanville, and the nail driving event by Master Selwyn Carter. A delightful supper was served by the ladies.

Kahutia Bowling- Club’s Social On Wednesday evening a most enjoyable social was held in the Kahutia Bowling Club's pavilion, Cobden street. There was a large attendance, comprising members and their wives and friends. The social hall was gaily decorated in the club colours, and the large balcony was also utilised for the entertainment of the guests, it being cool and pleasant for this time of the year. Dancing, games, cards and community. singing provided entertainment for all 'tastes, and various concert items and competitions completed a delightful programme. The president, Mr. W. Jackson, favoured the guests with a humorous song, and Messrs. Gooch brothers obliged with mouth organ selections.

A Monte Carlo dance contest was won by Miss Betty Jenkins and Mr. Percy Cull', and a parcel game by Miss Moles. A nursery rhyme choir contest conducted by Mr. L. East was a very popular item, the winners each receiving a lucky bag of sweets. Mrs. J. Keenan was successful in winning a hind quarter of lamb as a prize in one competition, and Mrs. Douglas, in another competition, received a duchess set donated by Mrs. Fischback. A delicious supper served by the lady bowlers was thoroughly appreciated.

Throughout the evening the duties of M.C. were efficiently carried out by Mr. R. Watt, vice-president, and pianoforte pccompaniments and dance music were rendered by Miss G. Gooch.

Anglican Sunday School Concert

Presented before an appreciative and numerous audience in the Parish Hall on Thursday, a Christmas concert prepared by Mrs. F. H. Moles and performed by pupils of the Anglican Sunday schools scored a substantial success. All the performers were of tender years, and they gave excellent renderings of various songs and playlets, interspersed with recitations and dance numbers.

Intermediate pupils of Holy Trinity Sunday School opened the programme with “Over the Sea,” a tuneful chorus and John Sellman followed ,With a recitation, “The Gift.” Margaret Goodyear, a talented dancer, contributed the next number, and John Stravvbridge recited "That Apple” with a good effect. In the playette, “The Sick Doll,” Helen Thompson, Anne Holden, and John Sellman took their parts well, and a pianoforte solo by Margaret Matthewson was well received. Margaret Goodyear gave a lively tap dance, and Suzanne Chrisp’s rendering of “Naughty Girl” was admired. Later in the first half of the programme a stick dance by the Holy Trinity pupils, a sketch “The Sissy” by John Strawbridge, David Flavell, John Sellman, Victor Clements, and Marie Briffault, a song by the Te Hapara pupils, a recitation, “Five Eyes,” by Helen Thompson, and a song by Pat Moore were equally successful.

In the second half, the following items were much enjoyed:—Peter Pan song, by intermediate pupils of Holy Trinity; recitation, "Laughing Brook,” by Pat Coles; a milkmaid dance by Margaret Goodyear; a playette, "The Minister’s Call,” by Margaret Strawbridge, Pat Moles, Margaret Fitzgerald, Pauline Mclnnes, and Bunty Wellbourne; a recitation, “The Present.” by Pat Moles; "She'-.-herds’ Dance,” by Holy Trinity pupils; a recitation “Complaint of the Camel,” by David Flavell; a playette, "Christmas Letters,” by Anne Holden, John Sellman, Moira Jones, Bobbie Moles, and Helen Thompson, with chorus; and a chorus, “When the Stars are Clear and Bright," by Holy Trinity pupils.

Inter-club Croqut

The first games of the second round in the scries of interclub croquet matches for the Hawke’s Bay Croquet Association’s pennant were played on Wednesday afternoon between representatives of the Turanga and Gisborne croquet clubs. Matches were played on the greens of both clubs, the Turanga club being successful in winning both games. The greens were in excellent order and the weather delightful for the occasion. Tea was served in the pavilion at both clubs, the tables looking attractive with bowls of Iceland. poppies and delphiniums. During the games the Gisborne club’s greens were visited by Mrs. C. Watkins and Mrs. L. Ashworth, the president and secretary respectively of the Hawke’s Bay Croquet Association.

The players taking part in the matches were: For Turanga—Mesdamcs T. Wilson, H. F. Forster, R. L. Gray and D. V. Campbell. For Gisborne —Mesdames R. Derbyshire, L. L. Winter, H. Gilmer, and D. McKeague. A Former Gisborne Girl

The career of Miss Hilda Morse, a former Gisborne girl who has met with success as a radio announcer in Australia, is followed with interest by all who knew her and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cuthbert Morse, in this district. Last month three exciting events, two of them very important, in Miss Morse’s life occurred in Sydney in quick succession. On November 15 she celebrated her birthday, the next day she announced her engagement to Mr. Gardner Hales, Sydney, and on November 17, after conducting her women’s session over the air as usual, she rushed home to dress for her wedding. She was married that day wearing an American model frock in pastel floral tonings, a tailored sharkskin coat, with a spray of mauve orchids, and a wide-brimmed hat of white summer felt, with white accessories. Her engagement ring, a beautiful solitaire diamond set in platinum, was much admired at the party she gave for her intimate friends.

The bridegroom is the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Hales, Adelaide. St Barnabas’ Church, Sydney, was the scene of the marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Hales have postponed their wedding trip until Christmas, when they will cross the Tasman to visit Mrs. Hales’ parents in Auckland. They will also visit Gisborne before returning to Australia, to see the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morse, “Waikanae,” Grey street, and their family, and other friends. Miss Hilda Morse is one of the most well known and popular of Sydney’s radio announcers.

In and Out of Town

News items intended for publication in this column cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the signature and address of the sender. Notices of engagements require the signatures of both parties, and a charge of 5s will be made for such announcement. Mrs. T. Adams, Checseman road, is spending a holiday in Wellington. * * * * Mrs. Alan Davy, Opotiki, is the guest of Mrs. J. O. Musgrave, Beach road. Mrs. Lawson Field. Waimata Valiev, has been the guest of Mrs. A. J. Stock. Domett street, this week. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Reeves and family, Waikato, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. iL. Reeves, Tolaga Bay. .** * * i (Miss Nell Steele. Tahunga, is spend-1 ing the week-end with Mrs. A. F. Houston, Score road. * * * * Mrs. W. Mac'laurin, Hex ton, is the guest of Mrs. O. Ormerod, Waimata Valley. * * * * Mrs. Richard J. Bunker, Who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Collett, Clifford street, returned to Rotorua on Wednesday. * * * * Miss E. Hegarty, Harris street, and her guest, Miss P. Courage, Christchurch, returned last night after a brief visit to Auckland. * * * * Mrs R. J. Dodson, Palmerston North, formerly of Gisborne, is the guest of Miss Gwen Crawford, Ormond road, Mangapapa. * * * * Mrs. Parke Pittar, Tukura road, and Mrs. C. K. Williams, Ruatoria, are the guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs. J. :B. Morris, Tolaga Bay. ♦ * * * Mrs. Eric Gully, Wainui Beach, left for Hawke’s Bay on Thursday on a short visit, and is expected to return on Monday. • • * •

Mrs. G. W. Kells, Score road, accompanied by her son, Mr. Robin Kells, left to-day for Palmerston North on a short holiday and will visit Masterton also before returning to Gisborne. ** * * Miss Betty 'Beaufoy, Stout street, left for the South Island this week, and is at present the guest of Major and Mrs. Bongard. Dunedin, formerly of Gisborne. She will visit relatives in Christchurch and Little River before returning to Gisborne in about a month. * • • • Mrs. C. Watkins and Mrs. L. Ashworth,'president and secretary re-spec-tively of the Hawke’s Bay Croquet Association, left this morning for Wairoa on a brief visit while en route to their homes in Hawke's Bay after being the guests of Mrs. R. Derbyshire, ißussell street, president of the Pbverty Bay Croquet Centre, while spending a week in Gisborne. • • * • The Victoria League of Poverty Bay will hold its last meeting for 19118 in the Gisborne Women’s Club on Monday afternoon. It will be purely a business meeting and not a social event, the programme being confined to Victoria League matters. After the monthly business has been dispatched the delegates to the recent Dominion conference in Wellington will present their reports. • * * • Mrs. J. Barns-Graham, Russell street, and her youngest son, Mr. Jim Barns-Graham, intend leaving early next week for Auckland to embark on the Westralia for Sydney, whence they will sail for Capetown. A sea voyage being the mam object of their trip, they will only make a stay in South Africa of about three weeks, after which they will join another ship bound for Australia. * * • • Miss Ruth Herrick, Napier, Chief Guide Commissioner for New Zealand, arrived in Gisborne this morning and is the guest of Mrs. L. Balfour, Fox street. She will visit Tokomaru Bay and Ruatoria on Monday, and Te* Kanaka on Wednesday next, and on Thursday will leave for Opotiki. The object of her visits to these centres is to inspect the Guide companies and attend to Guiding interests. En route to Gisborne Miss Herrick broke her journey at Wairoa for the same purpose.

Poverty Bay Croquet Club Visitors to the Poverty Bay Croquet Club’s green on Wednesday afternoon, the weekly club day, were Mesdames C. Watkins and A. Ashworth, president and secretary of the Hawke's Bay Croquet Association. An enjoyable afternoon was spent, members having the opportunity of seeing the visitors in exhibition matches and giving demonstrations of skilful croquet shots. A dainty tea was served in the pavilion, where the club colours, blue and gold, carried out in flowers in those tonings, effectively arranged, were used for the decoration of the table. Among those present were Mesdames E. E. Somervell, president of the club, R. Derbyshire, president of the Poverty Bay Croquet Centre, Hutchin, club secretary, Ludwig, S McKenzie, Lightfoot, T. Robertson, Brown, T. W. Bayliss, Roderick, Hughes and McKinnon.

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Becoming Redingote Frock

At the Te Hapara Anglican Church, Cook street, on the afternoon of Saturday, November 12, a pretty wedding was celebrated, the bride being Eva Maude, second daughter of Mrs. Richardson and the laie 'Mr. R'. Richardson, Harris street, and the bridegroom, Eric Hansen, Ngatapa, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Hansen, Norsewood. The Rev. K. Liggett olficiated.

Christmas lilies, bride gladioli and fern were effectively arranged for the decoration of the church.

Escorted by her brother, Mr. R. Richardson, the bride looked charming in her becoming redingote i'rock of white embossed georgette over magnolia satin. It was trimmed with tiny self-covered buctojis down tne front, and had full pleated sleeves terminating in a point over each hand. With this she wore a large cream picture hat trimmed with orange blossom, and shoes and hose to tone, and carried a lovely bouquet of roses and sweet peas in pastel tonings.

Attending her was a matron of honour, Mrs. A. Lloyd, wearing a smart navy blue redingote over pink and navy printed sheer, a navy hat and shoes to tone, and carrying a beautiful shower bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern.

The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. James Forsnaw. The subsequent reception was held at the Gisborne Hotel, where a savoury wedding breakfast was served and the customary toasts were honoured. Mrs. Richardson received the guests wearing a becoming ensemble of navy blue and white sheer, a hat and shoes to tone, and holding a charming bouquet of red roses. The bride’s sisters, Mrs. J. Forshaw, in a suit of London tan; Mrs. R. Turnbpil, in a brown Celane.se suit and a hat to match; Mrs. Kelly, in an Oriental silk frock in blue tonings with a navy hat; and Miss Freda Richardson, in a black cocktail suit, the jumper of black lacquered satin, and a black hat with black chin straps, and her aunt. Mrs. A. Richardson, m an ensemble of navy blue and white striped sheer, were among those present.

Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left on a motor tour of the North Island, Mrs. E. Hansen travelling in a navy and white suit, with a navy hat and shoes and gloves to tone.

After the reception the guest., continued the festilities at a jolly dance at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. J. Forshaw, Te Hapara. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hansen have returned to Gisborne after their tour and have taken up residence here

Wellington WetldingTwo well-known Wellington medical families were united on Thursday by the marriage of Alison Mary, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Harold Kemp, Horsham, Sussex, England, and John Eaton, only son of Dr. and Mrs. H. Hardwick-Smith, Wellington. The bride was married from the home of her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Kemp, Upper Hull, and the ceremony took place in St. Johns Church, Trentham. The Ven. Archdeacon A. .L. Hansell, assisted by the Rev. H. E. K. Fry, performed the ceremony. Women’s Christian Temperance Union The annual meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in the Methodist schoolroom, Bright street, on Tuesday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members and their friends. The president, Mrs. W. E. Golfe, took the chair until the election of officers, when she vacated it in favour of Mrs. E. G. A. Reynolds until the officers had been elected. Mrs. A. Morris took the devotional exercises, reading Isaiah 53. Mrs. Stockman presented the cradle roll report, which stated that cards had been sent to three members, three new members had been elected, and one member, having reached teh age of eight years, was retired from the roll. Mrs. Goffe spoke of the work done during the year and tendered speciat thanks to Mrs. Stockman for her work with the crade roll. The president said it had been a very happy year and no one was disheartened over the result of the licensing poll, but would work with renewed effort next year. Mrs. Foote read articles from the Methodist Times regarding teetotalism, after which an appreciative vote of thanks to the Methodists for thensympathy with the cause was passed. Mrs. E. G. A. Reynolds, in taking the chair vacated by Mrs. Goffe, while nominations for officers were received, expressed pleasure at being present after her enforced absences from previous meetings.

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in the unanimous re-election of the president, Mrs. W. E. GofTe, the treasurer, Mrs. A. Mor-

ris, the secretary, Mrs. F. E. Wallen, and the cradle-roll superintendent, Mrs. Stockman. Mesdames Thomas and Foote were elected vice-presi-dents; Mrs. Mclntosh, White Ribbon secretary, and Mrs. Stockman, reelected tea secretary. It was announced that the next meeting would be held on the last Tuesday in February, 1989, at the home of Miss Hickson, Atkinson street, Mangapapa. In thanking members for their confidence in returning her as president, Mrs. GofTe remarked that if all members stood by their officers a very happy year would be assured, and later she spoke on the proposed Raima convalescent home to be established in Rotorua.

Mrs. Morris suggested that each member should endeavour to secure at least one new member during the ensuing year, and in regard to the licensing poll stressed the need for local option, as a more satisfactory method of carrying prohibition, saying that people were more interested in local questions than national affairs.

Hearty votes of thanks to the officebearers of the Methodist Church for the use of the schoolroom were passed. Two new members were initiated into the union.

Miss Hickson moved the following motion in connection with Maoris and alcoholic drink:—“That we all support Bishop Bennett in his efforts against the proposed raising of the ban on the taking of liquor to the Maoris.” The motion was carried and will be

presented as a remit at the next Dominion conference.

The meeting passed a unanimous vote of thanks to the press for the excellent manner in which the W.C.T.U. meeting had been reported. During the afternoon Miss Madge Walker rendered two pleasing vocal solos. A Difficult Croquet Shot

While demonstrating the game of croquet at the Turanga Croquet Club’s green on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. C. Watkins, open croquet champion of New Zealand, aroused much interest by a skilful shot in which a heavy croquet ball is lifted sufficiently to jump another ball lying withiq, the hoop and so directed goes Jirough the hoop.

Master of her mallet, Mrs. C. Watkins is proficient in many other difficult shots in the game, and gave further exhibitions, and instructions yesterday afternoon at the Gisborne Croquet Club’s courts to a large gathering of members of the three local clubs, her demonstrations and methods of play being followed with keen interest.

Women’s Effort for Peace The account given below of the efforts for peace made by women through the International Council of Women should urge more of the women’s organisations of Gisborne to join the National Council of Women.

I The women of Gisborne have an I opportunity of becoming affiliated with this powerful organisation 1 , the International Council of Women, through representation on the National Council, but at present only a few local women’s organisations belong to'the N.C.W. in comparison with other centres in New Zealand. It will be realised by reading the message below that a powerful influence for peace exists in this world-wide women’s organisation, repi esenting as it does '10,000,000 women.

Miss Mildred Trent, Dominion president oi the National Council of Women of New Zealand, has received the following message from the Countess Boel, president of the International Council of Women, in response to V;ie cable sent by New Zealand members urging that an appeal should be made to German women to ask for a peaceful settlement during the recent, international crisis:— “Faithful to its principles, the International Council of Women has, in the tragic period through which the world has passed during these last weeks, clone everything in its power to oppose the settlement of the conflict by armed force.

“On September 28, when on all sides the forces making for war became more and more threatening and seemed to gain the upper hand, the International Council of Women, at the most critical moment of the crisis, taking into account as far as possible (Continued on page 1C)

Women’s Effort for Peace Continued the various suggestions which it had received, sent the following telegram to the German women:—

Plea to German Women “ ‘The International Council of Women beseeches the German women and mothers to unite with their sisters of all countries to work with all their might for the safeguarding of peace on the ground of peaceful settlement of the present conflict.’ “On September 30, the council confirmed the telegram by a letter expressing its conviction that it did not doubt that the German women had done what they could to help avoid an armed conflict. “In answer to the pressing and moving appeals made by President Roosevelt, the International Council of Women sent the following message:— “The International Council ot Women has followed with great anxiety your efforts in the cause of peace, and wishes to express, in the name of its 40,000.000 members, its heartfelt gratitude for your constructive contribution to the peaceful settlement of the conflict.’ “Women Must Unite” “When the crisis was over, the council, realising the part played by the various statesmen in the maintenance of peace, sent messages to the National Councils in the countries concerned, asking them to interpret its feelings to the heads of their Governments. “The following message was sent to the National Council of Great tain:—“The International Counccil of Women begs the National Council of Great Britain to convey to the Prime Minister, the expression of its profound admiration for his courageous action to save world peace, ana the deep gratitude of 40,1)00,OliO women who share his belief in the possibility of peaceful settlement of international conflicts.’ Messages along similar lines Were sent to the National Councils in France and Italy. - “The message sent to the National Council of Women in Czechoslovakia was as follows: “ ‘The International Council of Women wishes to express to the National Council of Czechoslovakia the deep sympathy members feel with the tremendous suffering experiencced by their country at this time, also their deep appreciation for the dignity with which their nation, calmly and with discipline, accepted the opportunity to make heroic sacrifices in favour of . peace. Our international movements bow with respect before the great grief of one of their members, and the International Council asks you to send the expression of their feeling of sympathy and recognition to the Government. More than ever must all women unite so that the forces of peace triumph over the forces of war and justice banish violence.’ ”