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Chinese Aviatrix Fascinates Flint Women at Tea in Federation Clubhouse

Expresses Appreciation For American Aid
Miss Lee Ya Ching, China's foremost aviatrix, captivated her audience at the tea in the Federation clubhouse Friday afternoon when she told in her simple and charming manner of the sincere appreciation of her countrymen for the aid extended by the United States and of the plight of the 50,000,000 refuges who were forced to leave their homes. "They need more help and it takes so little," she appealed.
Miss Lee, who is very attractive, wore a Chinese ensemble, jacket and dress, in a becoming shade of purple; her coiffure was fashioned in the current American mode. Her English was pleasing and she injected a humorous trend into her talk when she described her experiences in learning to fly. 
She began her career as a flier in Switzerland and finished her lessons in this country. The audience responded to her humor when she told of "falling out of her plane." She took up flying in order to be more valuable to her country in its need, she said. "Aviation is very important to China," she continued, "especially in the present crisis, as the country is so large." She has been flying since she embarked upon her career in 1933.
In conclusion she told how the women of China today are to be found in government positions, in the professions and in all walks of life. She especially stressed their work in the present crisis in an effort to aid their country in its fight against Japan.
Charles S. Mott, who spoke briefly in introducing Miss Lee, said he marveled at the spirit of the Chinese women who helped to complete the Burma road when some of the men were taken ill. He said Miss Lee exemplified the same spirit when she smiled so graciously and talked despite the distress in her country. To quote her own words, Mr. Mott said Miss Lee stated "I am more comfortable flying in a fog than addressing an audience."
He explained how the campaign to help China in her fight against Japan was sweeping the country. 
Mrs. Gainey Shaw acted as chairman in the absence of Mrs. A. G. Vosburgh from the city. She introduced Mrs. J. Howard Brinkenhoff, of New York city, secretary to Miss Lee, who spoke of her interest in China which dated back several years when she paid a visit to that country. She also spoke of her acquaintance with Miss Lee and of her interest in the great cause of China.