St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-08

school. And theydeslre especially TO enlist
the interest of superintendents OF public in
structon, members of school boards. teach
ers of normal, public and private schools.
editors and correspondents Of newspapers
and periodicals and of all who have the op-
portunity or inclination to assist In this
grand undertaking.
After this clear showing OF state work, 10
becomes evident that a certain amount Of
money will be necessary to carry out our own
plans. We should not feel discouraged at
the small appropriation of The legislature. as
commissioners are actively engaged in the
state soliciting Il guarantee fund Of an adj
ditional 100000. which will doubtless soon
be raised, and OF which we will have our pro-
portion. OF course, It IL impossible that
Minnesota should not realize the great ad-
vantages that will accrue TO her from proper
representation and q proDer placing Of her
self before the world at the great fair.
Now, should like to read to you descrip-
ton of the ''womans building" the first
important work of women in architecture.
Woman's Building.
An appropriation of 500, 900 was made for
the construction an adornment OF the Wnm-
ans building and delightful and beautiful
site assigned for it. This building was de-
signed by Miss Sophia G. Hayden, Of Boston,
Mass. who is supervising its construction.
1t is nearing completion, and will be a
magnificent and impressive structure, meas
uring 400 feet in length and 200 feet in width,
in the architectural style of the Italian re-
lions will be exclusively the work Of women,
and this beautiful building will undoubtedly
be kept a permanent memorial OF wom-
ans genius, and a headquarters for con-
vCcatiOuS and congresses of women.
In this building will be the administration
AID committee rooms of the board OF lady
managers, and grand assembly room for
lectures. concerts and addresses given by
women during the exposition.
Ca. wing CT the building will probably be
devoted to the showings of reform and char
liable organizations originated or carried on
by women and The other wing to exhibits
and collections sent by Women's auxiliary
associations in foreign countries. These are
cordially and earnestly invited a means by
which 10 indicate the condition and attain
ment of women in ali parts Of the world, and
to complete the grand summary of woman's
work.
There will be a large and select library con-
tanning the most meritoriOus ana celebrated
works of women authors. in fiction, poetry,
history. biography, metaphysics and science.
1t is intended TO have in the building, ad-
joining the veStibule, bureau OF tnforma-
ton, where guides can be furnished and in
terpTeters for foreign visitors. A number OF
women will be employed in this bureau
whose duty will be to furnish ali information
needed, and toconduct visito rs through the
exposition buildings ana grounds and also
over the city. If desired. One room will be
given as headquarters tor the press women
of the country, and they are cordially invited
to avail themselves of its comforts and con-
There will also be Il commodious and pleas
ant room assigned as a club room for women
exhibitors. TINS will bring togelh her at one
time many women who are interested in the
same subjects, and who will be mutually as
sisted and benefited.
There Will also be spacious parlors and
reception rooms for the use and convenience
of ladies and children. where their comfort
will be provided for i'll every possible way,
and the use of the building, with all its
facilities, will be offered free of all expense
to every woman visiting the exposition.
In the main hall of the building 1t is de-
signed to have select aud special exhibit Of
the most brilliant achievements OF woman's
hand and brain in sculpture, painting, de-
signing, carving and other arts; also q collec-
ton of portraits and statues OF the most
famous women in history.
1t is intended that the womans building
shall be the flower and gem of the great ex-
position; only the most excellent and perfect
specimens of women'S manual and mental
work shall be received therein, and the fact
that they were deemed worth a place within
its walls shall be equivalent 10 a premium.
Womens exhibits which are entered for
competition will be accorded honorable posi-
ton in the galleries or buildings suitable for
their reception, and the board of lady man
ayers, through its committee of clasSifica-
ton and installation, will take measures to
have them properly grouped and entered to
compete, side by side. with the work Of men
on the ground of
Merit and Not of Sex.
Now that you have to certain extent the
end and aims OF the board of lady managers,
that you have slight idea of state work,
and realize what an lnteSeSting monument
to women the building will be. should
like to tell you what feel an d hope may be
done in Minnesota
Perhaps in the fine arts we cannot expect
to make tina shnwina that our elder sister