New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

schools which would enable them to be inventors. and
such progress they have made has been made within
that time. II amazing to know what they have DONE
Then also tho representation OF great movements OF
women will be most beneficial Mrs A. NJ Palmer.
Mrs William C. whitney's alternate, member OF the
Board OF Lady Managers says:
Il have given but little thought as yet to the ult
| matc outcome OF the womens work at the Exhibition.
One thing far mpresses itself upon my mind, that
unless there be lasting result OF this gathering
| OF women, in the form OF great fund winch shall
be used for the benefit Of the working women OF Amer
lea, we shall have lost the greatest opportunity ever
given TO do good to our Never again Is thee
likely to be such multitude OF women drawn together
for common purpose. and II We part and no practical
result Is reached will neglect that can never be
repaired have In my mind plan unlike anything
which has ever been done in any country, when am
longing for the women Of America to carry out, ana
so make for themselves lasting monument but 1t Is
so dimy outlined as yet that cannot today attempt
! to formulate IT,"
era Custer, foresees the benefits that will accrue TO
women, because she remembers what wonderful ed
ucator and what impetus to art needlework the Ce-
tennia 1t was the obituary OF the PATCHWORK
bedquilt the perforated paper monsrostes, the wax
work floral agonies' she declares. "Out OF IT came
our schools for art ncedlework, and now believe we
stand first In certain kinds Of artistic sttclng-and all
accomplished in fifteen years-whe designers there
is nothing more dainty, original nor is there such
variety in any foreign school of art needlework'
Miss Mary E. Busselle the member Of the Board Of
Lady Managers from .New-Jersey, says "Therc is a
plan in my mind which ought TO recommend itself to
all women-the establishment Of womens exchange.
| At the Centennial Exhibition quantity OF trnkets
were sold which were BOT Of the least value. but
which caught the eye and pleased the fancy Of thou
sands. Numbers Of women make beautiful things with
the needle brush and carving tool and could increase
for The privilege Of selling. Many foreign visitors
small wares, but believe things Of higher order,
although not too expensive would be bought in prefer
change Of the c for am eG in favor Of keeping
thing connected with the Women's Binding in the
Mrs. Moncurc d. Conway believes that the greatest
advantages to women will come through the broadening
| she says: Almost every avenue Of work and in
fuenee is open to women, and they should now VII, be
lcal management sure TO fall TO them in the future
Some years ago an American author prophesied that
our further civilization would include House of Con-
gress composed Of women and this idea has found dis
tngshed Endorsement in recent letter OF the eminent
Zealand. who advises that country 10 establish egs-
ays chamber Of omen for the criticism OF Par
Mrs. Candace Wheeler recalls the wonderful impetus
that The Centennial gave to art needIeW9rs turning
women were occupied into more artistic channels In
that say she adds the kensns,on school OF AT
we hardly hoped to attain we have not only attained
it but have gone far beyond IT, our designs holding
\ first place. even in Europe a..
Mrs.. Helen Campbelrs greatest interests are with
the labor congresses She says: 1t 10 me that
| il the Working Women's society could have part in
congresses it would be most excellent thing.
The class OF women represented In this society are
those most difficult 10 reach. and anything that would
be Of lasting benefit to them would be worth trying
| for
Mrs. Ralph Trautman the first ylcepresdent Of the
Board of Lady Managers, and The New-Y9rk Com,
missioner end 10 the benefits that will accrue
| TO women by means Of the Exposition but Is CON
frOnted with the difficulty OF convincing those who
might be helpful to- her. that such benefits are TO be
rcaped However she Sod herself most hopefui
| now that local affairs taking up mems minds 10
a less exclusive degree work will soon begin.
The different points OF view from which the question
presented to these Is regarded only 10 show
into bow many channels womens minds reach out, and
how fully they appreciate the power OF thinking and
acting for themselves.