Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-02-04
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IN APPEAL
To the Women OF Vermont for the Cen.
tenniaI Exhibition.

July, 1876, the one hundrodth anniversary
OF our hation's birth, not by military dis.
play, with the pomp and insignia of war;
but by an exhibition of the industries of
the world-the fruits of heavenly peace.
The North and South, no longer divided
will then meet with common interests and
aims, united in magnanmous Christian
brotherhood. The people Of foreign coun-
tries, their nobility and royalty, will ioin
in our great jubilee, and while we look
with admiration upon their contributions
and acknowledge the perfection which age
confeIs in the useful and fine arts, they
may perchance receive from us more cor
rect views of the vigOr of republic and
the power ofa people for self government.
The women of all countries are invited
to participate In this celebration, not mere
ly as ornaments and guests, but as con-
tributors and managers. To give them
position of proper dignity and independ-
ence, it was proposed in June last, by the
chairman OF the building committee, that
the ladies Of the United States should raise
$4,000 and erect a pavilion in which the
industry and skill OF women from all parts
OF the world could be displayed. In less
than fonr months $500 was raised, the
building is complete, and about $4,000 re-
mains in the treasury TO finish the decora-
tons and add TO the general fund.
The general committee cordially invite
the ladies of Vermont to join in this ma
iional enterprise, TO contribute Of their
handiwork or FRAMEWORK 10 the exhibition
and to grace the scene by their presence.
Great enthusiasm prevails upon this SUBJ
ject. 1t is stated that accommodations for
more than three millions of visitors have
been already engaged, and some Of the
European dignitaries are erecting costly
edifices for their private use. Many of the
States Of our conGederacy are generous con-
tributors, and shall Vermont lie unrepre-
sonted? Baron Bismarck, the greatest
statesman of the age, once remarked that
"the State of Vermont is probably the most
perfect democracy in the world" Let it
not be said that such government tends
to make people narrow, illiberal and par
simonious, when a little effort and sacrifice
will enable us to maintain the dignity of
the Slate and leave for her noble heritage
Of self-respect and honor.
Do you ask, "What can he done by wo-
menH" First, specimens of woman's skill
or talent can be sent TO the exhibition, any
thing now on hand or to be prepared for
the purpose. The articles will not be gifts,
but loans 10 be returned or sold, at the op-
ton of the contributor, after the exhibition
is over.
The following extract from the circular
of Mrs (rillaSnin prpgi1npt Of fIo
tive Board, will by careful examination be
found to contain under general heads a
summary of the work adapted 10 the capa-
cities of women:
'As the object of the women's depart
ment is the exhibition OF the highest type
of wOmen's work, and also TO point out
avenues of usefulness and profit not gen.
orally known, it is proposed 10 confine the
exhibits in great measure TO representa-
tions of sculpture, painting, literature, en-
craving, telegraphy, lithography, educa-
ton, inventions of all kinds, de-; a classi-
tication which, emitting women's clothing
in all its branches, gives place to the finer
kinds of needle work, lace work, &C., thus
leaving the larger portion of the building
for the exhibition of the useful arts.
Letters, approved by Hon. a. r. Coz
horn, Director General, have been address
ed to all The foreign commissioners, ex-
tending, through them, to the women in
every country, an invitation TO forward
their exhibits, and through this circular an
invitation equally cordial is given TO the
women of the United States.
"As one of the main objects OF the wo-
mems executive committee in entering
upon their duties was the uniting OF wO-
men in national feeling, several methods
to effect this object have been proposed.
First: Short biographical sketches of em-
nent women of the United States are to be
ag.ll tod w.nlU.
American cookery will he compiled, tie
women of each State contributing not more
than twenty nor less than six receipts.
I'm order to obtain a definite idea Of the
charitable institutions carried on by wo-
men, photographs of these institutions,
with short account of the same, are re-
spectfully solicited from the women con-
ducting such institutions in foreign conn-
tries as well as in America.
AN addition TO the building will be pre-
pared for educational purposes: the kim
dergarton, object teaching, aud any other
branches of education for which women
are specially adapted will be here exhibit
ed"
To accomplish the second object, the
raising OF money 10 meet necessary ex-
penses, the transportation of exhibits to
Philadelphia, their arrangement in the
pavilion, their care and safety while on
exhibition, and proper packing aud return
TO the owners, also to add to the general
fund, If possible, it is proposed that social
entertainments should be given. Women
are peculiarly adapted TO plan and execute
such rccreations, thereby strengthening
and developing their own invention and
energy, making young people and children
happy, and dispelling the clouds OF care
and vexation which must inevitably over
shadow those upon whom devolve the
slerner duties of life.
To facilitate our efforts it is intended TO
perfect, as soon as possible, a thorough
State organization by the appointment ora
manager in each County, who shall appoint
a subcommittee in each town, all to DO
ladies of energy, executive ability, and
sufficient leisure to ensure success, who
will stimulate the industry and superin-
tend the entertainments, each in her own
particular sphere.
The avails in money will be sent from
each town TO the county manager, who will
place 1t in the hands of a responsible treas
urer. The exhibits will follow the same
order, the county managers will select tho
most perfect of their kind, the State mana
ger revising the selection, as the space in
the pavilion will lie too small to allow in
discriminate admission. They will then
be forwarded TO Philadelphia according TO
the general rules. All inventions and
patents arc Internationally accepted and
should be directed to United States Cen
teunial Commissioner, Philadelphia, Penn.
The exhibition will be opened the first OF