New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-10
THE WoMENS CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATION
ADDRESSES BY HENRY BERGH, MRS. BRONSON CLARK,
AND OTHERS

ADDRESSES BY HENRY BERGH, MRS. BRONSON CLARK,
AND OTHERS.
An intelligent audience gathered last evening in
Stairway Hail. to listen to the exposition of the
aims and objects of the Womens Centennial Associ-
alton of America. George w. Morgan favored the
audience with an organ voluntary and Henry
Berqh then explained the objects of the meeting
and Maid high compliment to the women engaged
in the proposed work. Women were almost always
foremost in matters of this kind He recounted
their services during the late war. cited number
of instances which had come under his own observa-
ton. and bespoke for the enterprise the warm SYM
nathv of the audience. He introduced Mrs. Bronson
Clark who would more fully explain the work to be
accomplished.
Mrs Clark then read an address In the name OF
the women of America she welcomed the audience
to the first entertainment held in its behalf The
object was to found an association OF American
women which, while concentrating the Declare
ton of independence. shall also serve for all time as
an incentive to excellence in the various depart
ments of industry science literature, and art. The
association was the first proposed for eDlisting the
women of America in the work preparatory
for the Centennial celebration of 1876. This
nromised TO be grand affair. Objection had been
made that no Interest could be aroused so far
i'm advance. Nevertheless she believed that
this WAS "A mistake. There was much work to be
done. The constitution of the Association provides
that each State shall be independent in its own
affairs. the members electng their own officers and
having n voice IN the management of the Associa-
ton. vet the prestige and strength which union
gives is also incorporated. The women of tho land
are desired TO join its ranks. Can they more ttingly
EXPRESS appreciation of privileges enjoyed than by
founding an Association which through coming
centuries shall aid and encourage woman in the de-
velopment of her higher facultiesf Subsequent TO
the formation Of the plan Of this Association,
mittee of thirteen ladies was upon the recommended
ton of the Executive Committee of the United
States Centennial Commission, appointed by the
Central Board of Finance from Pennsylvania to
solicit subscriptions to stock, and the Commission
have recommended the formation of similar organi-
cations in other States.
Col T. b. Thorpe said that il the subject were
understood Alright even the most feebly spoken
words would rouse the heart to action He was glad
that the ladies had led off in this great work in the
Empire City they have better and more intelligent
hearts, and can lead the men on toward anything
good
After a voluntary on the organ. Gen. kilpatrics
made few remarks The Chairman next annonnced
Miss Anna f. Dickinson, TO whom he referred ~ ,he
most eloquent woman in America, or pf0oavy 80 49,,
world; but il was discovered that she haa 10. SoV
arrived from WiIliamsburgb, where sne uen' uIu
lecture at the Ross-st. Church last night NO o'her
proceedings Of special interest oceurreo'