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original idea was to send an ambulance, but before the necessary funds-
were raised the armistice was signed. Then came the real work of
the war—the rebuilding of a ruined world. Our funds went into a
section in the Chateau Thierry district where I knew the workers and
where the need was great. The fund was raised almost entirely by
comparatively small individual subscriptions, but amounted in the
end to $2,050. I t helped to build homes for the homeless, to buy
farming tools to enable the people to cultivate their fields which had
been so cruelly laid waste by the invading Huns.

It has done a permanent work that will always be an inspiration to
every one of us. And just here I want to bring out one more feature.
We have done a great work and we have done it together. The girl
on the mid-western farm has sent her bit, the eastern teacher has sent
hers, the girl from the Pacific coast has contributed, side by side with
her southern sister. And do not let it stop here. For years I had
hoped for concerted alumna; work; I had thought and thought in
vain for something which would appeal equally to our girls, no matter
where they were situated geographically. Then the war settled it
all. I t came with the universal appeal. We responded, "got to-
gether," and put it "over the top." Let us keep together and use
this fine spirit for the betterment of our fraternity. I t is too won-
derful a thing to lose. Let us unite i n some big, worthwhile alumna1
work and make it a national movement.