The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-19
WOMEN AT WORK.
Indiana Ladies Preparing to Make a Cred
liable display at New Orleans.

At a meeting held in the rooms of the State
Library, to make arrangements for the exhibit
of woman's work in the department of the New
Orleans exposition, of which Mrs. A. NJ. Noe is
commissioner, the following committees were
appointed:
On Securing Representation from Women Engaged
in. Business and Manufacture-Mrs. Mary Taylor,
Miss Bertha Clauson, Mrs. j. E.. Cobb. ,
On Exhibit from Women Authors, Journalists and
Physicians-Mrs F. NJ. Atkinson.
n Exhibit from Philanthropic Institutions, includ-
ing Woman's R~eformatory, Orphan Asyluns, Homes
for Friendless, etc.-Alrs. A. NJ. Noe.
On Fancy Work-Mrs. George Wright. Mrs, Hattie
Sharp, Mrs; Henry %Smithers, Mrs. Cal. Divine, and
On Culinary Exhibit-Mrs. Major Wilson, Irving.
ton; Mrs. Flick, Lawrence, and Mrs. George Wright,
On Art-Miss Sue Keteham, Mrs. c. B. Ingraham,
field, Kokomo.
Agricultural, Bee.keeping and silk Culture Exhibit
Mrs. Q. b. Robbins and Mrs. Lizzie Stout, In
dianapolis; Mrs. L. D. Fitch, lakewood, LaPorte
county.
On Botanical and Geological Speeimens-Mrs. Mary
Haines, Richmond; Miss Mary Fairfield, Indianap-
oils.
All entries for the exhibit must be received
not later than Nov. 10. Any information de
sired in regard to the matter will be furnished
by Mrs. A. M. Noe, No. 100 East New York
street. Another meeting viii be held to make
further arrangements on next Friday afternoon,
at ? o'clock, in the State Library.
Following the adjournment of the meeting the
following circular, addressed to the women Of
Indiana, was written and ordered published:
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct, IS.
To the Women of Indiana:
Having been appointed special commissioner of the
department of woman's work for the State Of Indiana,
L desire to call your attention to the fact that as the
time for collecting and shipping the various exhibits
is very short, it will be necessary that the ladies' of
the State should loose no time in doing all in their
power to secure q large and creditable exhibit. We
hope for a fine display of fine and decorative art work
of every description, embroideries, fancy needlework,
etc. We also want an exhibit of natural history spec
linens, consisting of botanical, geological and ornitho-
logical specimens.
A full and complete exhibition of all the inventions
OF women, of their skilled labor in every direction,
and of everything out of the ordinary line of work
that tends to open up new avenues for the employ
ment of women is especially desired. We also want
to show what has been done by women in silk cul-
ture, agriculture, manufacturing and other industrial
work. 1t is desirable to show what women have
done in professional and intellectual work.
Business cards, stenographie work, music, penman-
ship, type-writing, ETC., are requested and a
sample copy of every paper edited or
book written or published by women.
l would suggest that ladies interested in all towns and
counties organize at once and appoint such an agent
or agents as may be necessary to attend to the col
lection and forwarding the contributed articles. Ar
ticles will be collected and transported without cost
to the contributor, and must be ready for shipment
by Nov. 10. The utmost care and security from
damage is pledged. The exposition will open at New
Orleans on the LIST of December next, and continue
six months. would be glad to receive suggestions
and furnish information at all times.
Very truly yours,
Commissioner Department Woman's Work, 100
East New York street, Indianapolis, Ind.