Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-12
THE WORLDS FAIR.
A Letter From the Lady Manager for
West NirginIn.

What are YOU going to do towards an eX-
Libit of woman's work at the World' ar
in 1898! | call upon you TO enter INTO this
question. with the zeal, rs only our sex can
when once awakened TO the necessity OF
action. The natural pride OF country ana
State alone should inspire us with the de
sire 10 excel and to make as fine showing
as possjble. even If we did not desire TO
have The benefit of the advantages arising
through the attention such an exhibit Will
attract TO the wealth and resources OF our
dear and beautiful State
You ask uhat yOu are 10 do! Bring your
needle and fancy work In every form, WOOD
carving. drawing. painting Of all kinds,
potterv. taxidermy, all literary work IN
nrose or poetry, in fact anything the fertile
| Drain of women can suggest, invent ana
embellish Just think what an opportunity
this will be it will be the greatest in our
lives TO show the wonderful progress wo-
men have made in all directions since tue
settlement of this country.
Truly the advantage to be derived from
our efforts cannot be too highly estimated,
and in thus bringing our minds and our
works before the world, cannot help but re-
fleet. in return. much good, generally and
personallv. We must show what we can
| do. This is our chance, and shall we lose
! IL by the want of the proper energy anu III
terest, Never Women of West Virginia
are as intelligent wide awake and gifted
as any in the country, and al they need IS
an opportunity, and incentive ike inc pres
ent one, to acquaint the public win thls
truth. You that labor, prove that your
work is not only equni, but generally speak
ing, in the majority OF cases, Tar ahead oil
mans. You women of genius, light your
fires that the reflection from their bril-
liancv will shine far and near over the
land; and YOU that represent our women OF
letters. write that you may be heard; speak
that others shall listen. and in so doing,
give to the world that purity OF thought
that elevatcs the mind and sweetens the
length and labors OF the day.
And women talented for art work in all
its many branches, stand forth, develop,
and originate We hdrf talent IN our
mountain State, and our women have re-
ceiyed the praise due To worthy elDrt. LeI
this encourage YOU TO advance To greater
heights. DO not be afraid to try what you
can do Al kinds of work, every thing
that is done or partly done 10y women by
hand or machine. Every woman has TINS
good opportunity to contribute the fruits
of her labor and genius, and prove what
the women of this country are capable 81
| being.
This is the first ,ime Vs. have been asked
| to take an active part IN the nationai ce!e-
bratiou. and rs matter OF pride we must
succeed, and so | call On you 10 do and ddit
that W., can show that the confidence IN our
intelligence, energy and ability Is not dis
placed; and so wish that our country shall
be proud of its women. The Fair begins in
MAY 1893, and closes IN October OF the
same year. The buildings will be ready by
October, lSg2 We have time 10 accomplish
much il we begin at once, and now Is the
time. Get up your interest and work with
energy. and let US unite and make our dis
play from West Virginia equal, II
not better than any other State OF its
size and resources. This call Is 10 our
men as we'll as our women, and we
want their pdteriGi help in ererH way This
viii be grand chance 10 advertise tho
treasures Of West Virginia's mountains ana
forests and its towns and cities. ANY III
formation Mrs. w. y. I.inch, Martinsburg,
w. Va, or cannot give, can be had from
our commissioners. Col. j. w st. Clair,
Fayetteville, W. Va, or Hon J. ID. Butt,
Harper's Ferry, w Va. | shall be pleased
to answer all questions upon art matters as
far as possible.
We are hoping to call a convention OF the
women of our State some time in February
if il is possible; the date will be given
through the papers, so be prepared to re-
spond. Hoping that you will all unite
with me in this great celebration Of our
country. and respond Us only our American
women can, am
Most faithfully yours,
LILY IRENE JACKSON.