Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26

Club of London, England, who
Is now in Washington and expects to
tour the country, speaking before vari-
Gus club groups on the organizat ton
work Of women in Europe and the value
of cooperation among the club groups
of the different nations. Miss Baxter
also brings many interesting pictures Of
the life and customs of her country in
a series Of illustrated lectures which
she is giving.
Speaking before the National Woman's
Party this past week, Miss Baxter paint
ed vivid pictures of the activities OF
English women In politics today, Of the
principal figures that stand out in the
new Iaborite Government, Of the CO.
operation Of English and American
women's organizations in London and
Of some interesting club programs be-
ing carried out.
remarkable types of women the Labor
party has gathered into its fold and by
the brilliant part they are playing IN
the political field today" said Miss
Baxter "Co1lege-bred women, keen OF
insight and politically minded, they are
bringing to this field a stimulating en-
thusiasm and whole-hearted effort that
cannot fail of accomplishment. Fore
most in their ranks stands an ideal
pioneer, Miss Margaret Bonfleld, the
first woman TO hold the post Of cabi-
net minister In any of the great govern
ments of the world. Miss Bonfeld,
minister for labor, has made an ex-
haustive study of labor conditions In
England, giving special attention to the
needs of women She Is admirably
qualified for her portfolio. -.
There are IA woman members OF
Parliament this year, the largest num-
Der ever to be seated at one time" Miss
Baxter told the fernininists. "Of these,
three are Conservatives, two Liberals
and nine Labor. And all are working
for the betterment of conditions among
their own sex.
Among the Conservative representa-
tives are your own Lady Atsor and the
Duchess Of Atholl, who bears the dis
tinction of being the first woman 10
hold any position of Importance at all
in the British government. She served
as parliamentary secretary to the board
of education number Of years ago;
Lady Aston, who has given untlrlng
EFFORTS to securing legislation for women,
holds interesting gatherings at her nome
in st. James Square. throughout the
winter season, which approximate some
of the famous salons of another DAY IN
the frank discussions and ideas which
eYnanate from them. All womens or
PLANTATIONS are represented at these az
homes Every one wears paoge Win
name and organization printed on II
to facilitate exchanges OF ideas ana
rob the affairs Of every Vestlge OF m
hibitink formality."
Miss Baxter told also of the work
Of the Forum Club, of which Princess
Marie Louise, cousin of King George
and granddaughter Of Queen Victoria,
IL the president She described the
work of the overseas section" in which
her hirhness is especially interested.
This section aids the overseas women
that Is, British subjects in far-on parts
of the empire who belong as associate
or overseas" members OF the eiun
Miss Baxter Is herself member OF tne
executive committee Of the Forum, Cup.
Another interesting picture OF CLUB
Nfe is brought by Miss Baxter IN nef
aeeoiIntsof The work Of American women
IN her country. She pays high tribute
~ the American Woman's Club in Lon-
don. the American Circle of the Lgceum
Club. whose president is always OF
American birth and the English-Speak-
ing Union, where Americans ana HIltf
ish gather ut Dartmouth House, ny
london headquarters. The common
interests committee" Of the union, she
declared. has forged strong link In the
chain of international understanding Ior
which all women's organizations are
Of the American Woman's Club, with
Mrs. Curtis Brown at its head, MISS
Baxter says: This club Is working Ior
the better understanding OF American
women in England. Leading speakers
and writer's are on its program eacn sea-
son. In addition, the club is supporting
sorne beds In the Womens hospitals OF
London and its members hold sewing
parties which contribute very largely 10
the necessary wardrobe Of hospital pa
SCENTS in the poorer districts.
mindful of their duty as American
Athens; the members untaflinSly OBJ
serve all American celebrations and
holidays, impressing them upon the
minds Of the Britishers and bringing
them thus closer to their american
cousins
MRS. JAMES C. GAwLER Of Yaki-
4VA ma. Wash, who was formerly
Miss Jean p. Kaighn Of this city, has
lust concluded a series of conferences
with the heads Of all home economic
bureaus of the Government; the Amer
lean Home Economies Association, and
the National Education Association, here;
at the headquarters of the General Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, for the pur-
pose Of mapping out the work OF the d.
vision of home economic teaching,
@. F. w. c., Of which she is the chair
man.
These conferences follow up a survey
made during the past year by Mrs.
Gawler and her division to determine
conditions under which home economics
is taught In the United States. 1t was
to discuss the findings Of this survey
and to formulate a plan to utilize the
services of the clubyomen CT the Nation
In promoting more ef1cient home eco
Monies education TIT Mrs. Gawler held
ports. came number OF valuable sus-
gestions and conclusions.
The American Home Economies ASso-
citation offered the suggestion that the
clubwomen study the present require
mentS for certification Of teachers OF
home economics In each State and OF
the present content Of the courses OF
study, and then send In their sugges-
tons as to further developments In the
light of their knowledge Of home con-
ditions for closer correlation with prac-
teal needs Of the home.
It was suggested also that the women
concern themselves. with the present
methods of teaching child care ana
training, ETC., for the purpose of deter
mining those best adapted to dinerent
age levels and to State or local needs.
A study Of physical facilities for home
economies work in high schools was
included in the suggestions offered by
various home economics authorities as
a valuable phase of work that the
women could do.
Mrs. Gawier is following closely these
suggestions In outlininathe Nationwide
Program for her division, which she
already has submitted to the board OF
directors OF the general federation for
approval. She expects to urge the club
women to bend their efforts immedi-