Women and War Work by Helen Fraser
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very special work of Sir Arthur Pearson, who is himself blind, and
Lady Pearson. The Lord Roberts Workshops for the disabled are doing splendid work in training and bringing hope to seriously crippled men. The British Women's Hospital for which our women have raised $500,000, is on the site of the old Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond, and is to be for permanently disabled men. There, overlooking our beautiful river, men who have been broken in the wars for us, may find a permanent home in this monument of our women's love and gratitude. WOMAN-POWER FOR MAN-POWER "She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar. * * * * * "She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. * * * * * "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in |
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