New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
NEW CLUBS FOR WOMEN.
THE OBJECTS AND AIMS OF THE AMBITIOUS
FOUNDERS.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS hh'
GENTLY FORMED IN THIS CITY
TIE MEMBERS.

The growing Independence OF women and thelr iaP''
emancipation from the neutral position Wh'cn ~ ~
formerly occupied in the body poiiuc y =.
illustrated by the clubllfe which they nave W
ycloped II has not been many years since so'o''.'
which Is st the largest and most prosperous "o'l-
club in New-York. founded, and since inc" no"
associations have been established in the intercS'
womanklnd. Their objects have been as "lup'S ",
ferent and varied their names. The i1.es' go
ton to the list and that which approaches n'o-,
closely probably than any other TO the r"', W., =,
mems club in the Ladies' NewYork Cluo'" WIZ
under the presidency of Mrs. Henry Wright 'horor
A clubhouse in Twenty -eghthst. near LcAinesoa
ave-, has been secured and was ntor,.
a few DAYS ago. Tho club has chosen "o ~
ling motto indicating that it has mission =. ~
busy. complicated world; that It IS an adVoca'.
any nar,icular reform or in favor of any ponucA'
faction. On the contrary It IS to DC puios .o. ~
convenience and social purposes. and the adVocd''
women's rights Will have place on its rolls
THESE WOMEN WILL HAVE DOMESTIC ~, ~ tom
It's membership will be drawn principalE " .ao
woman IN the hest circles OF the city and thoso wv
domestic In their tastes TO much about tho pr,
ures OF society The catalogue already contains ~
names OF Mrs. ]. Pierpont Morgan, Mrs. Oh'i''
Chandler Mrs. F. b. Austin, Mrs. +. g. Brown, W. -,
Hilborne Roosevelt, Mrs. John Benjamin. Mis '" No.,
shippen Mrs c. f. Tracy and Miss Weed, OF lni' nv
Woolsey. OF Newport; Mrs. Ogden P. Edwafu', -
Elizabeth Mrs Nlcoll Floyd of Mastic L. l., anu 'le
Worthlncton Hooker and Mrs Ell whitney, OF Now
Haven Conn. One Of the main objects OF 'lc III"
club IS 10 establish headquarters for women when en-
gagged in shopping Many women are absent lio"
CITY for several months in the year, and durlns
time they must have new gowns the children must DC
clad and purchases made for their houses O'''
women who live in the country have no place 10 stay
when in New-York Stlll Others who live in REMOTE
narts OF the city wish a resting place when uo"n-
town For the convenience Of these women tDe oi"o
has boen founded The annual dues amount 10 pu'
$40. which. il is believed. will induce many WOMEN
10 take advantage OF the privileges OF the cluD'
The parlor floor Of the house will be devonu "
sitting and reading rooms. On tho ground moor .
large dining-room, where members may take lunchco
or dine A good cook viii be engaged and the dishes
viii, be varied and dainty and served at the usuai
restaurant prices. Wine, liquor ana cigars arc W
barred On the upper floors there VIII be seVerai O
chambers for the accommodation OF members VIM
wish to spend tho night in town. These rooms "ii'
be LET at charge Of 81 Parcels may be sent to the
bouse and taken OF az the rate Of 10 cents or o
or more and children may be left in care OF tle'r
nurses while tho mothers attend to other important
duties The rooms will be open to the members al ali
hours OF the day and evening Although cohhhcu "
the members of the club, friends may be inroduceu "
enjoy its privileges. There Will be, In all proo'
ability special days set apart for the reception OF uo
male members Of the various families as well as OK
hibton days. when needlework, jewels and nleiesuns
relics VIII be placed view and reciaon' and music
introduced 10 add to the attraction OF the reunion
Great enthusiasm Is manifested among the members
over the club and its prospects. In ume the "oiH'"
propose to erect clubhouse.
NONE But TIE EDUCATED ADMITTED HERE.
The first steps in the formation of club OF more
nretcniiOlIs kind which will also be an innovation III
IFS line were taken few days ago. a band OIL
educated women, many Of whom have already won an
envlabe name in tho literary and educational wOriu'
under the leadership Of Mrs Helen Dawes Brown MIS-
Mary Brace, Professor Ely, OF Vassar; Miss Annie
brown and Mrs Frances Fisher Wood have formed
the Women's University Club. Its fundamental prn-
cnles are 70 be the same those Of the University
Club OF this city and none but the graduates from
the standard colleges are 10 be admitted. There are
now twenty-five such women enrolled as members.
The OBJ jects OF the club social literary educational
and reminiscent
Although the members hope 10 own their own club
house some day In the future, owing to the in
creasing number Of college women in this city, they
have begun mOdestly by taking largo room in Bar
nard College 1t will serve for the present library
readlngroom, sitting room and rccepuon-room, thu
necessary lavatorles and wardrObcs being attached
The dues are 10 be $40 year The new apph
cants for admission providing they furnished will
their diplomas, will be voted upon by the club, anC
if blackballed Will be denied the privilege. In thL
manner the educational standard will be maintained
while al the same time the soclabity and compatibility
Of the body will DO assured. The preliminary ar
rangements have been made, and it is hoped that th
club will be opened within few weeks. II Will b
distinct from the chapter Of tho Intercollegiate Asso
citation among women in this city, which has nov
about 100 members Mrs Helen Dawes Brown, WHIT
first proposed the formation Of the Women's Uni
versty Club Will be, in all probability, It's first preei
dent.