The St. Johns herald., 1892-07-07
The WOman'S DormitOry Association
 of the Columbian Exposition.

ne Doard or Lady Managers has been desirous to carry out the de- sign of Congress in creating it, and the intent of the National Commis- sion in prescribing its duties. The mission said in defining the duties of the Board "The Board shall have general charge and man. agement of all interests of women in connection with the Exposition" In conformity with this, Mrs. Pal mer called a meeting of all the Lady Managers resident in Chicago to consider what could be done for the benefit of the great army of women that will visit Chicago during the Fair, especially those known as ''in- dustrial women," wage earners" and working girls" It was felt that after reduced traYeling rates had been secured, the next duty would be to procure for these women good, clean, safe homes at reasona- ble rates. Hence it was resolved to take steps towards providing such homes. Mrs. Matilda E. Carse was appointed by this body to look the matter up and report to sec ond meeting. Mrs. Carse presented plan, and in harmony with her plan, an Association has been form ed and incorporated and is now ready for work. It's Directors are we'll known and reliable women of Chicago connected with the Board of Lady Managers. The Treasurer is one of Chicago's most prominent bankers.
 Our plan, as set forth in the for mer circular, is to erect buildings adjacent to the Fair Grounds, capa- ble of sheltering 5000 women, the rooms to be furnished with comfort able beds and toilet conveniences. These Dormitories will be presided over by refined, motherlv women who will have watchful care over unprotected girls who may come singly or in groups.
 In order to accomplish all this work we have formed stock com pany, and will soon be ready to is stock in shares $10. These shares will be taken at any Dormitory of this association in payment for lodging bills. Only two persons will be allowed to come at one time on a single share. These shares will be transferable. and if the face value is not used by the holder dur ing her stay, It can be made over to another who can use the balance. After the ten dollars has been used. the share still stands on our books, credited to the holder, and she will be entitled to her pro rata share of the profits, if a surplus remains af- ter the enterprise is closed.
 Our rate per day will not exceed forty cents to stockholders" and if the Association finds it can safely do so, the rate may be put at thir- ty-fve cents, but this we cannot promise. Each person must en- gage her room at least one month before coming, in orderto be sure of accommodation at that time, and in making application for stock must state what month and what part of that month she desires to come.
 The Association finds it will be necessary to limit the number of guests to be entertained during such month, hence the first to ap-
  ply for stock will have the choice of the month in which they will come, while those who follow later, may be obliged to select another month when there are vacancies.
 Stockholders will be given the preference over others. Non-hold- CTS of stock will be furnished lodg- ings whenever vacancies exist, but we may have to change them a slightly higher rate.
 Application forstock can be made, and money sent at once, and as