Seraphic troops-early French nuns -- Conquering cross-religion -- Moulders of the mind-education -- In the name of humanity-nurses -- Healing hands-doctors -- Ladies bountiful-welfare -- Modern portias-lawyers -- Crusading spirit-founders of women's organizations -- Famous five: Murphy, Edwards, McKinney, McClung, Parlby -- Pinnacle of power-politics -- Sweet sounds-music -- Silent arts-sculpture and painting -- Power of the pen-writers -- Centre stage-theatre