In the crisis through which Shanghai is pass-ting the woman's part is important and it is with entine pleasure that in the problems facing Shanghai in the future the feminine voice will be heard. Speaking at the annual meeting lof the British Women's Association yesterday, Mrs. J. S. Whitney, Acting Chairman, told the story of Brilish women since the beginning of the crisis, with an inspiring reference to the srry on" spirit which makes light of obstacles land should be cheering to the menfolk. There was general evacuation on oficial advice to start "with although a few women remained behind, but the spirit of calm acceptance of the Jcommand to disrupt family life, and the confront ation with vastly changed' conditions on their return find no doleful circumstances in the opinion of Mes. Whitney. "Don't be depressed Uy circumstances es they appear at present" she said. "Shanghai resembles. the
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