Mrs. J. T. W. Brooke was one of the passengers on the homeward bound Conte Verde, to attend the marriage of her eldest son, Mr Thomas W. Brooke, who will wed Miss Gwen Ramsey in Cochin, on December 10. Mr. Brooke is a tea planter in India and Miss Ramsey is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey her father practising near Sydney Her parents will be present at the ceremony which will be followed by a reception at the club. Mrs. J. T. W. Brooke will return to Shanghai after the marriage "What Can I Do?"
As more and more women are returning to Shanghai expressions of a desire to be of service.in the present conditions are being heard and it is suggested that those knowing of opportunities to put this considerable amount of woman-power at work id publicize such calls for work definitely. Many women offered es in the early days of the trouble and have never been called upon.
Organizations are already doing good work amongst their membership but some women are not connected with any associations and need some guidance in order to realize their possibilities for service. The need for paid employment, also, for those who have been thrown out of work, is imperative.
One definite opportunity for usefulness is offered in the special meeting of the American Association of University Women called for this week Wednesday at 3.30 in the residence of Mrs. Arthur Young, 7 Route Francis Garnier, in order to help with gauze dressings needed by the Lester Hospital. Not only members but their friends and any women with college backgrounds and interests are invited to meet with this group and no individual announcements are being sent out.
Also on Wedne: comes the Bridge and Mahjongg of the King's Daughters' Society in 667 Route Bourgeat, at 230, where one may enjoy a jolly game and be all the happier in
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