Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-17

A Lively Discussion of the Colombian Ex
position.


The ''hit" Of the musical part OF the
Congress was made by Mrs. Andrew
rye. who sang the songs, "A Winter
Lullaby" and Where Did You Come
From, Baby Dear?" Mrs. Fyfe was in
splendid voice, and her perfect enun-
citation delighted all who heard her.
T. Mrs. Potter Palmer being unable
to come to tell about the "Colum-
bian Exposition" sent Mrs. Virginia
Meredith, OF Indiana, in her place.
Mrs. Meredith said: while II is quite
handy to cali it the Worlds Fair
il deserves q name distnctvely Its
own. Let no one think IT too much
trouble to say columbian Exposition
The first worlds fair was held IN Lon
don, in 1851, and the increasing inter-
est in such gatherings is shown by the
increase in exhibitors. In London III
1851, there were 10000 exhibitors;
i'm Philadelphia, in 1876, there were
10000. and in Paris, in 1889, there
were $4,000.
The site is very fine, being easily
accessible to the great body OF enter
6rising American born citizens for
the first time in history China VIII ex-
,!hibit with us
The most bclleficient result OF the
exposition will be the patriotic spirit
If will promote. 1t is not a place lor
sectional or party spirit.
Is the thc,d. OF the day.
The Columbian Exposition VIII Drihg
now onportunities for women. the Act
of Congress regarding the award speci-
fies what woml.n have done IN con-
iunction with men. Industrial freedom,
which underlies mental and spiritual
freedom. will be secured. The board
believes that it will BE- revelation
70 the public to see the extent to which
women are engaged in remunera'iVe
work. Mrs. Potter Palmer, rs presi-
Hent of the board of lady mana%f"h
invites the earnest cooperation Oh Tie
Association for the Advancement oi
g-omen that there may be creuitapie
display OF woman's work at the Col
umbian Exposition
The discussion OF the paper was open
cd by Mrs. Lynde, OF Milwaukee. she
called attention to the fact that. q
Very large proportion OF manufactured
articles are the joint product OF men
and women.
"Four hundred years look down on
MS. We are all sovcrcigns. and this is
woman's opportunity. Any woman
who has anything beautiful TO Offer
eau have as much of chance 10 show
81 rs the greatest power OF Europe.
Mrs. III. l.. T. woleott felt sorry that
the most valuable work of women-the
work of the home and school-can not
he sboyn MT the Exposition. She hopes
that we won't waste our breath
thanking the government Tor giving
omncy to ms, when 1t was the only
thing they could do
Nre. Meredith thought the crezy quilt
ought to he tolerated. for IL certainly
could be made useful. but there IS no
earthly .uuse for miserably painted
plaques.
Mrs. wolcott: cit is easy to sec
where the lady draws her line
Mrs. Howe: I'VE will smooth th's
little discori with harmony. Laugh
tor, II Is n little curious that the
name of the song is The Two t'rena-
adiers.'' 1t will be sung by Mr.. l.. i.
Eddy"
After the song, DR.. Ella V. Mark read
the following resolutions:
The A. A. w. offer the following
resolutions:
Resolved. That we give most hearty
thanks to the Ladies' Literary Club
for their kind invitation 10 visit this
charming city; for their elegant recep-
ton Mt their Incompatible club house.
which Is the envy o. oar member from
the Hub: for the fine drives about the
city. and for all other kiRdBesses Ell
tended. Also TO several OF the large
furniture emporiums. To the members
of-the press for their iust and generous
reports al the proceedings OF this Con
greSs too numerous to mention To
the 81. cecilia society for the sweet
aarnScuise 20 which we have listened
during orr sessions: and for the bril-
liarf rnaacaie given IN our honor this
Afternoon. For the pleasant reception
offered oAr meaberx bv Mrs. hameT-
For invitations received 20 visit the
Soldiers Home, Masonic Hfnss. 81
Marks as,Ssital, The .srslzsA ssszzssssvo-
lent Association apa,e. sstsssh Hazsses
gabIlc library gad kssss:iS,s rsstssa, and
the Western NfsEs2z4 i.ssspryfTF.
An& 20 the aal5iic ~ .ss=s- courtesy
and attanss7n. snti specially 20 the
iaea who have baep 50 paffent Dn6er
the ins7ietioE at .hs wouaan's Congress
.fgfiaS sssssss. ssres t-yfag days"