Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-27
WOMEN SAVED ARMIES
OF ALLIES, SAYS ACTOR
Cyril Maude Tells Luncheon
Guests of Propaganda Ger.
mans Are Spreading

Mrs. John Bull and Mrs. Uncle Sam
were lauded today for the excellent work
they have done during the war, in an
address made by Cyril Maude, the Eng
lish actor
Mr.. Maude spoke at noon during a
luncheon at the Bellevue -Stratford
Hotel by the Philadelphia Chamber of
Commerce. He echoed the sentiment of
Lloyd-George, whom he quoted as say
ing that women have saved the Allied
armies"
Mr. Maude apologized for making GER
tain diversions from the subject at hand
est, like the parrot, he might talk too
much"
Ernest r, Trigg, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce, presented the
speaker as a distinguished actor. pub
licist and lecturer of England" His
subject was "Women's Wartime Work
In England"
Mr.. Maude opened his address with
an expression of satisfaction in the in
creasing brotherhood between the two
countries, as symbolized by the friendly
meeting yesterday between President
Wilson and King George.
This Is the most wonderful Christ
mas we have ever known" he said. For
four years we have hardly dared to say
Merry Christmas or to wish each other
Happy New Year, but our feeling to-
day Ia the grandest sort Of happy
feeling anyone could feel.
THE tragedy of it is that we may
forget too soon. In America we little
realize the danger of the propaganda
which is being spread among us. OF the
papers spreading the idea in England
that America will be mistress of the
world, and that England should unite
with Germany to overcome her, and Of
the propaganda in New York and else
where here. that the same is true Of
England, and America should unite with
Germany"
Calls Salvation Army Wonderful
Mr.. Maude then turned to consldera-
ton of the remarkable work played by
English women in the war. His per-
sonal touch lent new interest, illustrated
with frequent anecdotes. He spoke OF
the activities Of / 900, 900 women in mu-
milton plants, of the street-car conduct
orettes, Red Cross workers, St. Johns
Ambulance Corps, the wonderful, Won
derful Salvation Army" of mechanical,
gunpowder manufacturing and other
tasks which they undertook success
fully
Among the most suitable work he In
stanced the making of optical instru.
ments, which he said was the dainty
work fitted for tiny elves or fairy
folks seated. on footstools." He con-
trasted the great tasks done In ship
yards by women. "The spirit of the sea
stirred them once more and the sight
of ships filled them with independence
and love for England, that precious
stone set in the silver sea-"
Mr.. Maude told much OF interest, par
ticularly to the women present, regard
ing the various uniforms almost univer-
sally worn He said fully half the women
one met on the street were In uniform,
while a girl dressed in a smart frock
was unpleasanuy conspicuous.
Industry Humanized
THE making of weapons of destruc-
ton has humanized industry" was one
Of Mr.. Maudes expressions. He urged
provision for the better care of women
workers and their children and for I'M
proved housing conditions, which, he
said, will leave a permanent impression
land.
In closing he paid high tribute to the
dull, monotonous round Of necessary
duties performed by King George and
Queen Mary and to their great kindness
to their people.
AS special guests at the table of honor
sat Mrs. J. Willis Martin and Mrs. Bar
clay II. Warburton, vice chairmen Of
the Emergency Aid; Mrs. e. It. stotes-
bury, chairman Of the Philadelphia Navy
Auxiliary; Mrs. Edgar w. Baird. State
chairman OF the National League for
women's Service; Mrs. George W. Ur-
auhart, chairman of the Urquhart Red
Cross auxiliary: Mrs Thomas l.. Elwyn
captain of the motor messengers Mrs
Walter s. Thomson, chairman of the
women's Liberty Loan committee; Mrs
John II. Mason. vice chairman of the
women's Liberty Loan committee. and
Mrs. r. f. Hole, of the Salvation Army
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