Subscribe to Liberty Bonds and Look After Wounded Unprecedented enthusiasm for a common cause was displayed when over 100 women from all walks of life reported the results of the drive made by them for the Women's National Liberty Bond Committee and also organized committees for the care of at least 1,000 wounded soldiers.
The meeting, which took place at 201 Route Boissezon during the week-end, was presided over by. Mme. H. H. Kung, wife of the Vice-President of the Executive Yuan and Minister of Finance. Reports made indicated that the women's campaign to raise their quota of $1,000,000 of Liberty Bonds would soon be successfully concluded.
During the meeting, many constructive ideas io meet the national emergency were freely put forward, encouraging those usually inarticulate. The hearty spirit of ce-operation and unity of purpose were further evidenced by the immediate response io a call for volunteers to take care of two hospital units.
Financed by the Hongkong Committee, headed by Mme. T. V. Soong, the units will accommodate at least 1,000 wounded soldiers. From the Colony 24 doctors, including foreign physicians, and a group of nurses will shortly arrive to staff these hospitals. Committees were organized at the meeting to take care of the food supply and other services. It is understood that Hongkong will also provide a large portion of the medical requirements.
An interesting note was given at the meeting when a valuable diamond ring donated by a woman to the Liberty Bond fund was received.
Among rise present were Mme. T. V. Soong, Mrs, O. K. Yui, Mrs. Herman Liu, Mrs. Tsuyee Pei, Mrs. P. C. Yang, Mrs. Richard Pan, Mrs. Walter Kwok, Mrs. Loy Chang, Mrs. C. F. "Butma" Liu, Mrs T. W. Kwok, Mrs. Fisher Vu, Mrs. T. Y. Chang, and many others.
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