Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1929, Page 4

- EGIPTIAN WONEN | - GAN ‘FREEDON” Mme. Samy Pasha Describes i Advance of Feminist Move in Homeland. 4 i | T BY GRETCHEN SMITH. ' Despite prevalling impressions, creat- | ed in great part by moving pictures and popular fiction, that Egyptian women are creatures of mystery, lead- ing lives of seclusion within the precincts of the harem, the eminine world of the country of the Pharaohs has many interests in com- mon with the modern sisterhood of other lands. Mme. Samy Pasha, wife of the Min- ister from Egypt, is an enthusiastic supporter of the “feminist movement,” which was started by her distinguished mother, Mme, Charaoui Pasha, a few years ago, in Cairo. “So many people in this country pie- ture Egyptian women as living lives of indolence and ease—five or six women In harems, where they do nothing all day but lounge on divans smoking cigarettes, closely guarded from all associations with the outside world,” sald Mme. Samy. Girls Being Educated. “As soon as we feel that our wom- en are sufficiently educated to it, we t to ask for the vote,” she said. o many generations our . women have not been educated along the same lines as the boys, but now. the girls are being given the same education as their brothers. “My mother,” continued Mme. Samy, “4s president of the suffragist move- ment in Egypt—she has taken active Interest in the establishment of schools ‘where women will be taught not only a general education, but also different trades, such as rug weaving, dressmak- ing and needlework. They also are given instruction in the essentials of hygiene. Public Dispensaries Established. “A great need was found to exist for public dispensaries, which have been established by prominent women. One of these has.been established by my mother, and several years ago, one ‘was founded by the Princess Einelhaiat, the first wife of the brother of the present king. In these dispensaries, the women and children who "need medical assistance may go every morn- ing. They are examined by doctors and given medicine free of charge. “Particular attention is given to the children of Egypt, as in past years, there have been so many deaths among the children of the poorer classes.” Mme. Samy was asked if any of the conservative women of her country had retained the veil despite the dictates of modernism. “Only a few of the older women wear a veil when they go out,” she re- plied. “The majority of women of the prominent social classes have discarded the veil for a smart velvet turban generally of a dark color, which is worn when they go out upon the Streets.” Only one conspicuous difference is observed by Mme. Samy in the cus- toms of soclety of Washington and Cairo. That is the unrestricted liber- ty of young girls permitted in this country. Chaperons Are Essential. “Although the young girls of Egypt play tennis, dance and have very much the same education as your girls,” she said, “they would never be permitted the companionship of ‘young men un- chaperoned.We may give parties in our own homes with brothers and cousins of the girls present, but no girl ever would be allowed to go to a public place alone with a young man. Neither would it be considered proper for a young man to call at the home of a 1 where there are no young men in e family.” Carpet weaving is becoming an im- portant industry for the working wom- en of her country, Mme. Samy stated. *“About eight years ago a carpet factory ‘was established in Cairo, where a great many girls are employed.” Pottery Industry Revived. . Another industry which recently has revived ug: her l‘mlin is o&lnnalc pot; Ty g, famous since the days of e m 3 h: “Ceramic pottery had almost died out Egypt,” said Mme. Samy, “until re- cently it was revived with much en- thusiasm. The ancient designs still are carried out. There now are a great many of the country people who make the pottery by hand and then sell their ‘wares in the cities.” “Do Egyptian women hold positions :k tl;e government?” Mme, Samy was ed. “Yes,” she replied, “but principally positions in the government schools. ‘There are many women professors and several who are inspectors. We also have a few women lawyers, and recent- ly the government has awarded scholar- ships to girls, and sends from eight to ten a year to other countries to study medicine, law or social welfare work.” Men Help in Work. Mme. Samy said that the men of had co-operated with women in the establishment of girls’ schools and in public works sponsored by women. “The government in recent years do- nated a large tract of land for the ‘building of a woman's club,” she said. ‘Prominent visitors are entertained at .the club and conferences are held, where plans for the education and bet- terment of Egyptian women are dis- euas? by leaders of the feminist move- ment.” . “Although we have made radical changes, we are making them slowly,” she continued. “The women are climb- ing the ladder of modernism little by little, but we do not wish to do 50 too quickly.” Thinks Her People Happier. Mme. Samy was asked her opinion on American customs and methods. “I like your method of instruction for chil- dren,” she answered. “You hav a prac- tical way of teaching little children to think for themselves which is good.” . ““Here, every one llwiy! may be only a cleaner he is ha) and sings a smile.” t, & man shoes, but , and always greets you wit BRI : WIFE’S CHARGES DENIED. Emmett W. Scott, Realty Broker, Files Divorce Answer. Sued by his wife fer absolute divorce, ' Emmett W. Scott, ‘with the Building, real -estate broker, | i 2 T THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ©, THURSDAY, APRIL 1f, 1929. MME. SAMY PASHA. Pants Clad Horse Is Iill. CLAFLIN NEW YORK, N. Y. April 11 (®).— Mrs. Evelyn Word Leigh, who lives in Optician—Optometrist 922 14th St. N.W. a glas bungalow and goes barefoot, is distressed. Her chestnut horse, which wears trousers when pulling her about in a phaeton, is ill. She describes her- self as a private dancer and student of finance. 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