Shanghai was established in 1918 when Dr. C. T. Wang, Chinese Ambassador, asked a group of women io form a committee to assist in entertaining a goodwill mission to Te purpose of the club was, therefore, originally social. However, it has broadened its scope until its many-sided objective is "to. unite Chinese women of Shanghai in developing their common interests, promoting social welfare, fostering national and civic consciousness, cementing international friendship, and assisting cultural forces in every realm of legitimate feminine concern to the end that women's leadership may prove a constructive aid towards the rehabilitation of our country.
The membership includes women hailing from many provinces and those born overseas. There are strong groups of wives of prominent bankers, merchants, social leaders anid a good number of professional wonien.
Maintain Free Schools The club has started free schools in several poor districts of the city. It also supports free beds in hospitals. Other activities of the club include war relief, caring for refugees and comforting the wounded. The club also donates money to deserving charities.
Ta the direction "of furthering international goodwill and understanding the club has found its most agreeable expression. Many outstanding women from abroad have found the club not only an open sesame to Homes previously closed to foreigners but introductions to new ideas about Chinese women.
The club has also extended its sphere of interest by active participation in international conventions, including the Pan-Pacitc Women's Conferences. Last but not least is ihe role the club plays in the Joint Committee of about twenty Shanghai women's organizations of different nationalities, which promote all projects for civic improvement.
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