St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-14
SAINT PAUL.
CHANCE.

To Represent Her Products in the
Woman's Building at the
Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Cooke, the secretary of the board
of lady managers, has just issued cir
cular inviting the members of the board
O contribute something from the nat
tural products of their states TO or
nament the Woman's building. This
was suggested by the offer made during
the recent meeting of the b. l.. NJ by
M rs. HOughton, OF Spokane Falls. VINO
wished to present in the name OF her
state a marble column, quarried and
carved in Washington. and which
should be placed in the most appro-
pirate place in the Woman's build
ing. She was followed by Mrs.
Richard who stated the state of Montana
wished to present the nail which should
complete the building, ana which
should be driven by Mrs. President
Palmer, B. l.. NJ. The nail was to be
composed of copper, silver and gold,
three metals found in the greatest pro-
fusion in the state. Since then Mrs.
Hanback, has offered another marble
column in the pane of Kansas, and Miss
Jackson has promised some of the beau
tiful native woods of West Virginia.
These gifts have all been most CRATE
fully received, and the building
is now at stage where these
materials can be used 10 the
best advantage, the board of lady man.
ayers will be glad to hear from any one
wishing to send contributions. This
invitation is not limited, as manufact-
urers are cordially asked to send their
work, which will be returned to them
at its close. This is also extended TO
nd ~ To ND
YidualS,
Among the native materials which
can be placed to good advantage may
be mentioned stone. granite and marble,
which can be used for the steps leading
to the building, and for pillars TO sup
port the arched entrance. Almost any
of the native woods can be utilized, and
it is especially urged that they should
be carved. though of course this must
be done by women to gain admittance.
The panels in the WainScOting of the
reception room. which will be of light
wood, can be done separately. and the
dimensions will be sent by the board Of
lady managers on application. and also
design to any one that does not wish to
create an original one; wood can also be
used in many other ways for the bal
uStradeS of the large StaircaSeS, for the
bookcases in the library, etc, etc.
1t is hoped that many will respond to
this invitation, as perhaps some can
send the wood who will not be able to
do the carving, and that others who will
be glad to advertise their skill will not
wish to furnish the materials, such as
copper, iron, etc.
This will all also be fine opportunity
to exhibit artistic work. and the b. l..
NJ. will be glad to hear from any one
who would be willing to furnish dra-
peries, wall hangingS, etc, with the
understanding that they will all be re-
turned at the close of the exposition.
1t is hoped that many will respond to
this suggestion, as variety and orig
iBaliJy of decoration can be secured
which could be obtained in no other
way, and will add greatly to the inter-
est in the WOman's building.
The natural products OF Minnesota
are so varied that the women of the
state ought to contribute something to
the building which will represent moth
ing but wOmen'S work all through. The
numbering interetS OF the state are so
large that some of the contributions
should be of wood. The famous butter
woman of the Centennial exposition
might suggest means Tor illustrating
the work of women in the diaries of the
state. At any rate it is safe to assume
that the Minnesota women will not fail
TO act upon the suggestions of the board
of lady managers.