New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
CANADIAN WOMEN AND WAR.
ASSOCIATIONS FORMING FOR THE RE-
LIEF OF ENGLISH SOLDIERS.
ON ADVICE OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL ALL
SOCIETIES WILL COOPERATE WITH
THE RED CROSS


SOCIETIES WILL COOPERATE WITH
THE RED CROSS
Ottawa, Oct 2s
The uppermost topic Of conversation In Canada
Just now is the war In the Transvaal. The papers
are full Of IT. sermons the duty Of supporting
the mother country In the struggle are being
preached In all the churches; young men are en-.
listing for the service and young women volunteer
ing nurses.
Within the last few days there has been a gen.
eral movement among women all the Domn-
ion for the purpose OF assisting the Government In
the equipment OF the Canadian contingent. Almost
the first action taken by the National Council of
Women at Its annual meeting which just closed
In Hamilton. was TO appoint committee TO
operate with the Government. and at the same
time women in all the principal cities in the Do
mnon were holding meetings to discuss the same
subject.
In Toronto two meetings were held simultane-
ously. one by the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at the Pavilion. and the other at the Gov
eminent House. The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union decided to supply the going from
Toronto with needecase in red. white and blue
with sections for court plaster. etc. the court pas
ter being In the shape of a silver shield. bearing
the words. ITO heal all wounds save those OF
love" Committees appointed at both meet
ings to consult with the other body In order to
prevent overlapping. and each resolved to coop
crate with the Red Cross
In Ottawa large and representative meeting
was convened under the auspices OF the Local
Council Of Women. Nearly every woman's organi-
zation In the city represented. and among
those present were Lady Laurier, the wife of the
Premier and many other women prominent In po-
litical circles. Lady Richie presided and Mrs.
Drummond wife OF Major Drummond the Gov
ernors military aide de-camp. appointed
veneer Of a war committee.
A hundred dollars Immediately contributed
by those present toward the war fund and many
other contributions promised. Half a dozen
women including Lady Laurier. also ap-
pointed to receive subscriptions in different parts
OF the city. II the contributions prove be more
than necessary for present expenses 1t is proposed
TO use the surplus as the nucleus for fund for
the relief Of soldiers families and OF British refu-
gees in South Africa.
ina letter which was read by Mrs Drummond the
meeting voted 10 act IN cooperation with the Red
Cross. and TO call the War Committee the Red
Cross Committee.
Another largely attended meeting held at
the home OF Mrs. Hutton, wife Of the comman der
in chief OF the Canadian militia. for the purpose OF
Wives League. This organization, in the case of
the death OF soldiers. will visit their families. assist
else be done at least give them the support Of
sympathy. The league comprises wives of soldiers
Of all ranks. from the officers down.
for the soldiers will be light underclothing in
somewhat heavy: soft knockabout hats large
strong bath towels, boxing gloves books on South
Africa and games. for use on the voyage colored
glass goggles screen. be used a protection
against mosquitoes: bandana handkerchief for use
as neck cloths. soap vasellne. tooth powder and
cough mixture. This list prepared after
sdltation with military men who have seen active
service and who know where the Government sup
plies likely be deficient. but It is said that
nothing will be sent without consultation also with
the Red Cross.
Some Of the nurses who have volunteered have
already service in the Cuban campaign The
Victoria order OF Nurses signiied its readiness
for service and woman doctor OF Ottawa, Miss
Annie Lawyer. has notified the proper authorities
that she Is prepared give professional assistance
the front.