Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04

MAYHEM he carefully replaced his pincenez
w I felt it my clue 10 continue. Doesn't
woman inherently play the role of peacemak-
er?" asked, picking up the threads Of our
discussion
Emphatically the premier shook his head.
mo. And it will require concentrated effort to
put herself on the noncombatant side Looking
back through the ages, one sees that women
have always sacrificed husbands, sons, brothers,
and fathers to the heroism and resignation of
their exalted war spirit That was because the
ancient civilizations magnified the virtues Of
courage, patience and physical endurance.
Women of those days bestowed their favors
upon the men who possessed these virtues
Hence the influence OF women was ever on the
side Of war and contest and struggle. By mag
nifying the virtues that made heroes, they min
imized, therefore, the achievements Of peace.
Modern womans task is to remold the hero Of
the hour, so that he will stand out as the man
of peace, not war-the man who has given up
his sword for a plowshare."
When I commented on the recent remark
made by Lord Alenby, England's greatest liv-
ing field marshal and conQueror Of Jerusalem,
that another would wipe out all civiliza-
tion," the prime minister nodded.
Exactly my opinion" he declared. Science
has made it apparent to all that modern war
is savagery, pure and simple. Wholesale de-
struction Of people by gas. high explosives and
the conquest Of the air makes 1t certain that
the next great war means practically the de-
struction of our modern civilization. That is
why woman's work is urgent. She cannot
begin too soon.'
The Right Hon. Mr.. Bennett spoke whole
souledly, with that passionate sincerity that
had made him stand out as one Of the most
famous lawyers in Canada. A serious. impress
Sive figure, in his conservatively cut dark blue
suit, wing collar and bow tie, he seems well
cast by nature for his role on the bridge of
CanadaS ship Of state. He Is more than six
feet TALL well knit and portly. A rudy COM
plexion, an erect, patrician bearing and clear
gazing gray eyes belle his 81 years Of age. His
dignity Is reserved but arresting. Austerity
lies in his shaggy gray eyebrows and the
scholar is revealed in the expanse Of deep FORE
head left uncovered by his hne grazing hair.
Determination is written in the firm set Of his
mouth. In little crinkles about his eyes and
in corners of his mouth lie indications of his
keen sense Of humor The calm serenity Of
him somehow stamps him as one who. in getting
wisdom, has also acquired understanding.
~ low can women actually take part in the
] work for peace?" he was asked.
''The League Of Nations Is presenting them
with opportunities" he replied "to promote
the cause Of disarmament by circulating petit
tons to be signed by women in every part Of
our Dominion Women active in social politi-
cal, religious and economic organizations are
all in position to render similar service"
"But we can't all be clubwomen of prom
inence," pointed out How can the average
woman do her share?"
by the influence Of her own life. Let her
teach in her home the real value Of the victories
Of peace, as compared with those Of war;" came
the response. I'm this way she can create that
public opinion which alone will secure the will
for peace"
els woman's influence needed In other world
problens?" was the next query
He nodded. I'VE need them in all social
problems. Their actual help is yet to come
with their experience. We cannot expect
women, who so recently received the vote, to
compete In q field with men, who have had