proved herself to be one of the most useful and cultured women of her day. Possibly the most far-reaching of Mrs. Vashon's public services was the direction of several sanitary relief bazars that netted thousands of dollars for the care of sick and wounded soldiers of the Civil War, and for the housing of colored refugees at Pittsburgh, in the years 1864-65--the aftermath of the Rebellion.

Mrs. Vashon lived to a ripe old age and passed on fully ready for the Master's use.

We present her character as a model, believing it will shine brighter and brighter until the perfect day.Wonder Woman leads the fierce females of 'Batman v Superman'

By Piya Sinha-Roy

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Gal Gadot arrives for the European Premiere of "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" in Leicester Square in London, Britain, March 22, 2016.Luke MacGregor

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is centered on the clash of two of the most recognizable caped heroes of the comic book world but it is the women of the DC Comics universe who defy expectations.

The movie has "four really great female characters ... but not a single one of them is an archetype," said Amy Adams, who reprises her role as intrepid Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane.

The film, which opens around the world this week, introduces Israeli actress Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and sees Holly