New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-26
An Association IN Behalf OF WOAfEN.
THE MARTHA WASHINGTON HOME FOR WOMEN IN
PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS.

THE MARTHA WASHINGTON HOME FOR WOMEN IN
PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS.
A number of ladies prominent in phllan-
thropic work has been holding private meetings within
twelve months consider the best means OF promoting
the interests of women-workers. They have formed
what will be known the Martha Washington Fund
Association the object OF which is to extend the protec
ton OF suitable and acceptable home to women en-
gagged in professional, literary and artistic pursuits
Its plans Of regulation already copyrighted, and
1t will regularly incorporated probably to-day The
ladies who originated the affair and have framed It's con-
stitution ana bylaws are its officers:
President, Mrs Edward Moran; Vice-President. Mrs.
Anna G. Field Treasurer, Miss A. ID. E. Bloodgood
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Massettj Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. Scott
These ladies are also trustees, and form with Mrs
Horace Calipb Board OF Control 10 remain In ONCE
until the election OF officers Mrs. Ermine Smith
and Mrs Alma johnson named as associates There
are already 1000 applicants for associate membership
the annual IS, emitting such members TO vote
at meetings. meeting of public school principals was
called recently ard confer with the association
and nineteen pubic schools were represented The
plans Of the association met with the hearty approba-
ton Of the teachers.
The Association Committee Of Inquiry into the Cond-
ton OF Professional ana Business Women has ascer
tanned that in aud within fifty miles OF NcwY0rk there
are so 900 women engaged in pursuits above the
ia grade and for this class of persons public and pri
vate enterprise offers accommodations for only 500.
Among the best institutions for women may be named
the Brooklyn Business Women's Home, Miss LegGatps
Hotel and the Homes OF the Young WOmen's Chris
tsn Association OF NewYor To meet the needs of por-
ton OF this class OF refined dependent their
own exertOns for living. the association designs TO
build at cost OF about $4,000. edifce that will
accommodate at least 700 ptfsons aud that w nave,
addition to the appurenances or fine hotel large
hail. devoted to educational purposes. lectures.
readings concerts and other entertainments the whole
building 20 be fitted out ard furnished IN solid, yet
handsome style.
The design the Association IL 10 offer at the lowest
rates according the means Of the applicant,
from 80 to 50 a week. happy and attractive home In
every sense OF word and 10 combine therein social
and educational element by means OF entertainments
and lectures gwen periodically. No secaan test OF ad
mission will required. Any lady dependent on her
profession FOR support proposing TO study FOR that
purpose by furnishing suitable letter Of Introduction
received until tine house Is full. Her name VIII
then be registered for first vacancy
Many inhueu tia residents, who have been conferred
with the subject approve OF this enterprise promis
ing large subscriptions IN its aid mbers OF the dra
matte, literary and musical professions VIII give beneht
per lOrmances In the FALL several well known lectureTs
promise benefit evenings for the cause. company VI
ladies' and gentlemen intend giving amateur "Pina-
fore represen alton in its behalf at the Union League
Theatre. A club OF amateur singers, gentlemen, VIII
give "A There will also b. 81 Exhibition.