The New York herald., 1922-04-20
Declares Men, Unknowing-
ly. Have Westernized the
Harem Mind of East.
TO TALK TONIGHT AGAIN
Only Woman Member of Par
lament Is Glad to Reach
Land Of Birth.

Few women who have adorned the
public platform ever displayed such
quick wit, graciousness Of manner, per-
sonal charm and ability to win over
completely an audience as Viscountess
Astor Of England, who delivered a
serious address last night. in the Town
Hall and afterward got down on her
knees to shake hands with as many Of
the men and women Of the audience
who filed past and to send across the
footlights a sparkling bit Of repartee.
And certainly no woman every re-
ceived greater or more sincere ova-
ton than this daughter of Virginia,
whose frail shoulders bear the dignity
and responsibility of a member Of the
British House of Commons. Her ova-
tion in the evening was a continua-
ton OF the one received at the pier
when she arrived on the Olympic In
the morning.
Not since the old ballot fighting days
has there been such an outpouring
Of women-and men, too--to hear a
woman speak as that which packed
the hall. 1t was a brilliant audience
and one that, while perfectly friendly.
was not inclined to be too enthusi-
astic until the member from Plymouth
swept them on their feet with her
honesty, sincerity, democracy and
courage.
Crowds show Appreciation.
The people rose en- nlasse. 10 show
their appreciation OF her wisdom and
her exalted position. politically as well
as socially. and they eheered wnen sne
made a particularly bright remark with
an easily recognizable local touch. They
surged upon the stage to shake hands
with her and followed her out TO her
automobile.
IL felt like a combination OF Charlie
Chaplin. Mary Pickford and Susan 3.
Anthony" was the way Lady Astor de-
scribed her reaction TO her warm re-
ception.
After the speech Miss Ruth Morgan.
chairman or the welcoming committee
of the New York City League OF Women
Voters. under whose auspices the meet
ing was held and which had invited
Lady Astor to come to America ana
talk about politics, presented the dis-
tinguished visitor with huge bunch OF
blue iris and yellow daisies. the league
colors. as Miss Morgan explained. Miss
Mary Garrett Hay, president OF the
league. who presided. hastened to add
that blue and gold are also the coiors
of the city Of New York. !.
IT hope II will not be tactless or me,
Lady Astor remarked. but ! wish 70
goodness the presenter was the Mayor
of New York" whereupon the audience
burst into cheers.
..Thnt,s a Msuthful." She Says.
II see YOU know what mean." she
called out. "and that's saying mouth
full"
The cheers and handclapping became
pandemonium then.
There had been considerable discus
sion earlier in the day as to what the
woman representative from Plymouth
should wear. Both viscount Astor and
Lady Astor favored her House OF Conn
mona dress, which Is a dark tailor silt
with white collar and trim dark tailor
hat. But the league leaders felt that
its audience would be disappointed II
the visiting viscountess did not appear
in something less stern.
She compromised by wearing an ex-
tremeiy simple gray crepe dress. about
ten inches from the floor. and with a
neat white organdie collar and UNDER
sleeves. She wore string OF pearls
reaching below her waist. a handsome
pearl brooch and several jeweled brace
lets and rings.
once Lady .As.or's voice dropped ever