New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-04
mnMEN ATTHE WORLDS FAIR
,,0s PALMER ARoUsES INTEREST HERE
xs no wFIL-KNowN MEMBERS OF NEW.
YORK SOCIETY AND CREATES GREAT
ENTUUSIASN


ENTHUSIASM.
.,ootiuc Of the woman's Auxiliary of the Hospital
.,av and sunday Association took place yesterday
s .-.,oon az the house Of Mrs Richard irwin the
H md eyer-growing interest of women In the work
association induced the original promoers-well-
VI men Of New York--to admit women 10 member
W. .hout two years ago. The six women representa-
ny arc Mrs Richard Irwin, Mrs. Charles I. WOeri-
80 Mrs. william b. Rice, Mrs. Jesse Seligman. Mrs.
- " Mintu~n and Mrs. Lewis May.
.rossurer reported that 81, 500 30 had been con-
a.t.d through the Woman's Auxiliary. Under new
49, the president, Mrs. irwin. passed about some
y boxes, and explained that 5000 OF them
y, No.p assigned TO the women to distribute through
n. eity. each woman to be responsible for the set
W. her ~The boxes are not TO Interfere with the
81 contributions said Mrs Irwin, but will act
Ns.1.h penpies- The boxes are triangular in shape
ODD Of pssteboa,d with slit at the top through
-Ss,h the money may be slipped. They are to be put
~. shops where such courtesy is allowed and in any
Tsle place where the attention of generous human
= usv he called to them. 1t is expected that all the
" viii be returned TO the treasurer of the society
bin fall.
49,. NJ the organization and other guests who had
Alad 10 Mrs. Potter Palmer of Chicago, saying that
- had heard her relate some facts about the Worlds
a., At a luncheon the other day and that she was
,.meS OF the lack Of interest in New-York and was
,ns that the ladies present should know something
.soot the progress that had been made elsewhere.
NJ Palmer said: We in Chicago do not see why
vyork does not take an interest in the Exposition.
- mink that New-York is our older sister and ought
ske more prominent part in the work of the Fair.
-. Poard Of Lady Managers Of the Worlds Columbian
mission having been created and authorized by the
,earrent action of Congress and the Columbian Com
on 10 take entire charge Of the interests of women
:, ,Ae coming Exposition desires to develop to the
tuet extent the grand possibilities which have been
,,.erd within its reach The Board wishes TO mark
n, first participation OF woman In an important Ma
final prise by preparing an object lesson TO show
a. progress made by woman, in every country OF the
von during the century in which educational and
ser privileges have been granted her, and TO demon
,... mat with the enlargement OF her opportunities
10, sphere has extended and broadened until she now
vess successfully in almost every field heretofore
sctn I'D exclusively 10 the other sex. Distinct I'M
ems has already been given to women in various lines
4 work BY the helpful policy pursued by the Board
y,ir work as architects has already been much com
rrted on and will have superb illustration at the
me Of the Fair.
u would call special attention to the numberless
Aadtable reformatory educational and other benef-
r-t institutions which woman has had the courage,
naity and sympathy TO establish; her efforts TO
,Usyise sufferngs, TO correct many forms OF social
hurice and to reform long-eStabshed wrongs. These
Institutions exert strong and healthy influence which
ds to decrease vice and make useful citizens of the
spnved and besotted, to elevate the standard OF
morality and 10 Increase the sum of human happiness,
tins most effectively supplementing the best efforts
and furthering the highest aims of all governments.
Tee,ore all organizations of women must be I'M
prSSd with the great necessity OF interesting them
selves actively in this exhibit and making an effective
showing Of the noble work they are carrying on. The
classification adopted for the Columbian Exposition
Introduces many Of the ethical problems treated IN the
department Of social science; but who Is to make
tbs showing for u.s. Not Government, for 1t is not
vterpa and does not interest," itself in the welbeing of
is citizens except in limited way. 1t Will only ex-
hit slne of the Department work and National col
lsuons from Washington. We must, therefore, depend
upon examinations Of women to take mp this work ana
show what Is being done for education, and the efforts
made both by public and private Initiative TO solve
social and Industrial problems. We must gather such
On exhibit a Will prove to the world that we obtain the
bait results from our theory of a government by the
people for the people. We especially desire 10 have
fne showing made of the educational work originated
nd carried on BY women"
Although no very great interest had been SHOWN
By the women present at the beginning OF the TAX
IN the subject before them. when Mrs. Palmer had
fashed she was greeted with the most eager express
aons Of enthusiasm. In reply TO question from Miss
Roosevelt about the hospital exhibit Mrs Palmer SAID
I'VE expect TO have relief models of some OF tAe
hospitals in this country and Europe" When asked
sut the work Of women in foreign countries she sad
Women are already showing activity abroad
Princess Christian, the daughter NJ the queen, VINO
Is prominent In many English charities, has already
tecun work, and as for Lady Aberdeen. she mas
no, only created an interest in the Irish industries
kx abe has obtained subscriptions from lrshmen in
~ country 50 that the fund of $4,000 which she de-
x-s 10 raise for expenses is already almost secure
lie have no enemies abroad, 80 it is probable that all
he Oleign countries will take part In the FAIR ms
Is the irst time that France and Germany nave been
represented together In any enterprise since the Franco
Prassian War 1t is astonishing to find how the III
ierest grows. We sometimes Obliged to study
geography to know the different people that desire 10
iaAe part
AT this point, Miss Grace IL. Dodge asked what the
vOms present could do and as the idea had struck
all al the same moment, q numlsr Of them put the
sane question in the most enthusiastic manner.
you are interested III different organizations that
promote health and comfort and the ethical side VI
M' said Mrs Palmer, and in many charities. ETGrS
woman oucht TO talk with the directors OF her own
NganiEaton and set abOut making StauSufs anu .rd
recOFas We want 70 mass all this WORK III inc wv
vilss Of the Woman's Building. II the women would
also SPEAK 10 their Ass1blymen ana senators ~
garng Inc hin TO be presented at Albany, tlat also
w0ad be a good work John Boyd Thatcher is one
toe Worlds Fair Commissioners: he VIII suT I'll,
aAs an active part In the plsssse OF Dc Oi' l 70
O.. Eaara
luther Worlds Fair interests II there hau mo- Den
70 mReh apathy shown last winter the Dill "Ouu HAFo
aheoubtedy passed then" -. ,.,.
Ms. Ralph kaufman eXpresse< WISH; thdt Wa
raEiy seconded, that Interest might not Oliy DC C,o
tte bill hui I'm a clause which should name women
"a TIE state Beard and assign them certain pfopol
An Of the appropriation 10 carry out tie PrOIoOV VI
" Nomen's Board All.
,.Te car really BEGIN work at once" sad hl so
Ng, as the meeting was drawing 10 ciose' tIc
le hiHne 0uestiOns as 10 how they might uiOerIahe
~ vwk. The women present are well Known WI .i ia
schy, and il airy Judgment can be formed Dy uS
Eetlg of Yesterday as to their future Interest III me
Mona6s Department of the Exposition, it Is that uey
YHilltes and are earnest ia their desire 10 further
u work
Among those present were Mrs. A. G.; AgneW, Mo
Snaris b. Alexander, Mrs. John Auch,icl0sSi mIo'
Angst Belmont Mrs. George bend, Mrs: q II. Beriy'
1Aa Nfs c. G.. Francklyn, Mr.. j. A Bostwlch, nis.
6c1lard Spencer Mrs. J. A. buchanan, MIs. AhGIE"
Sssasge, Mrs. r. ~. Chaplin Mrs j. H. ChOat5, hrs'
ksfJ Clews Mrs. j. i. barclay Mrs; Ed%aru COPE COPE
An Austin Corbn Mrs. W. Il. Cntting, Mrs. George
SocseF Mrs Paul Dana Mrs. ii. q. DE Forest, Ars'