Woman's enterprise., 1921-10-14

President who announced that the sup
ply Of yarn was almost exhausted ane
, means must be devised to raise money
; to finance their future efforts, which
included wide scope Of work besides
! knitting for the soldiers.
II realize that many of you gave
literally in the beginning of our or
ganization, and perhaps ready money
is not availablesat present, but sacri-
fees of many luxuries, and a few of
cur comforts, could be made to obtain
money to be applied for our purpose.
/ There are many modern conveniences
which habit has made almost indis-
pensible to US, which by little self
denial we could relinquish for the
good Of the cause, deeds count more
than words in this great crisis of our
Country's Tragic War; said the
President. "All Of us can not 20 to
France as nurses, there must be
trained hands for that service, and we
would be in the way Of the expert;
and none of us wish to offer to peel
potatoes, make soup, or do anything
because we would be eating the food
that should be saved for the soldiers
Over There who are facing dangers
for US, and yet we want to help win
this war, so it is just as important to
practice war service in our homes"
The President adjusted her eye-glas-
ses, raised her head, and viewed the
silent interested faces before her,
which inspired her to continue: "Now
| have discontinued the telephone SER
vice in my home, and the amount
formerly paid in monthly toll, will be
saved and donated to the Red Cross,
and as the occasion occurs I will dis
pense with other comforts, and all
luxuries," said the President.
Mrs. Won Achen who had been 50
impressed by the pitiful scene Just
witnessed in the home of Mrs. Kellar,
who in giving up life for our Coun-
try, had made the supreme sacrifice
-of ones duty, arose and timidly said,
IF the men give their lives, the
women must give their money. I will
give thirty dollars to our Red Cross
Auxiliary, and do without new win
ter suit" and adapting the deed to her
words, crossed the room and handed
it to the treasurer. The President
smiled in appreciation and bowed her
head in acknowledgment, convinced
that the patriotic sacrifice would be
emulated by the other women present;
she was not disappointed for moth
erly white-haired old lady took dia-
mond ring from her finger and hand
ed it to the treasurer.
II am in poor circumstances, and
have no money, but l want very much
to help my country, take my engage
nent ring that I have worm for fifty
years; it is the dearest possession
have. 1t was given to me by my hus-
band, now dead, who was soldier in
the Civil War; sell the ring, and use
The money where it is most needed"
said the old lady.
A murmur of admiration from the
'ther women swept over the room,
'ol'owed by their offerings of automo- G
'i'es, jewelry, silverware, and other |
possessions, which they would sell
md make report at the next meet {
ng. ,
Mrs. Won Achen left the meeting h
With lighter heart, from a conviction d
# deed we'll performed, and not r. e
:retted. In crossing a street she +
'lanced down, and in the distance saw
crowd gathered around the station, 0
nd conspicuous among them were p
'omen and girls in white, with blue v
ellis floating from their white hats. e
ZACH wore white apron with Red t
ross on the front, and on each arm .
shield-shape insignia. They were a
xpectant]y awaiting the troop train, f
nd she knew that the canteen was
eady to serve the soldiers passing h
trough, and that these women were a
Ding their part Of war service. With
feeling she hastened home, and sat G,
the living room to await the COM D
'g Of her daughter, whose approach b
lg footsteps she soon heard, which d
as always a welcome sound to her. b,
Mother, I have been called slack 81
- said Helena Won Achen, entering tt
le living room, and without remov- s:
g her hat, dropped down on a con- Il
anient chair, with an expression of
encouragement plainly visible on her n,
features. 81
"Why should you be called a slack 81
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