Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-27

posed of the most eminent and advanced
women of the country, headed bv the Prin-
cess Christian, daughter of the Queen, and
including Lady Salisbury. Baroness Burdett
Contts, Countess of Aberdeen, Lady Brassy,
Mrs. Fawcett, Mrs. Fenwick and others.
As all of the work of women of England
cannot be shown, the committee has decided
on exhibiting only what English women can
do best. Among other things nursing"
will be made prominent feature. 1t will
include sick room fitted up with every
new, practical and approved appliance,
with competent nurse in costume to dis
play it. AS model hospital is already ar
ranged for in the Fair, this English exhibit
will serve to contrast the methods of the
two countries and end ultimately in the
Survival of the fittest"
An exhibition of English cookery was ad-
vised against by the head of affairs, he ap-
Parently not feeling proud of their excel
lence in this line. This is a pity,
worse than our own, and might
easily be better. A. comparison would be
Instructive in showing up the defects Of
both. Lady Aberdeen has charge of the
Irish industries Mrs. Powers-Lalor is an
ticipating great benefits to the Irish peas
antry from her exhibit of their cottage in
dustrles, organized as measure of benevo-
lence.
What German Women VIII Send.
German women have had little chance as
yet to show what they will do-no commit
tee, by the lords and bosses, having as vet
been appointed. Mrs. Palmer has applied
to the German Government tor permission
to copy the great bronzs doors OF Strasburg
Cathedral. These are the most famous doors
In the world, and it appears that these were
designed and executed by Sabina Steinbock,
the sister of the architect Of the great
Cathedral. This sister, as related, was his
adviser and assistant all through the work,
and the doors stand as monument to her
brains and skill. A copy of these is earn
estly desired for the entrance of the Wom-
ans building. This work is to be done BY a
German woman, if possible, and if not by
an American artist of sufficient skill. The
women of the Netherlands are in full heart
and at work, and will send fine exhibit.
Perhaps no other display of women's
work will surpass that Of Sweden as. set
forth thus early. In wood carving, litho-
graphy, modelling, decorative painting, de-
signing of all kinds, and art embroideries
the engraver of all the royal
medals at the mint, and specimens
of her work will be displayed Laces from
the Convent Of st. Brigitta, famed for fine
ness and beauty, will be shown, and also
the work of women who have won the palm
OF excellence in composing music. (Here
we are running up against women as COM
posers of music again when it has been as
serted over and over that women could not
compose.)
The women of Bohemia send word they
do not want to have their exhibit massed
with that of Austria. With good show of
pride Of race they desire to stand on their
own merits. 1t will consist Of rare laces,
and needlework, some of these, |
heirlooms, dating back to the thirteenth |
century. Queen Marguerite will send her |
historical collection of laces and jewels, and |
will help in the display of the doings of |
Italian women. Scotland and Wales have |
applied for space, and their exhibit will be /
behind none in interest.
Even japanese Women Represented.
An exhibition Of the skill of Japanese
women is also promised and arranged for |
committee of these women-of whom Sir |
Edwin Arnold speaks SO tenderly and |
hoped tor, but the Japanese
Commissioner said they were not sufficiently /
advanced to take hold of such work
Thus it will be seen that the women of |
he world are largely awake and are taking
more interest in the advancement of woman |
han might have been supposed. 1t will be
een also that Mrs. Palmer is pushing things
vigorously. Let every woman be prepared |
% help, and not hinder. Let all be de-
ermined to organize victory.
The news comes from England that the
Fair has caused the most thorough uprising
n popular sentiment that has been called
orth by any movement within the century.
What England is doing is unparalleled out
ide of the United States, and her magnif-
ent display is guaranteed by her honor and
anne historically and commercially.
This means that it will keep American
Tomen nipping and tucking to maintain the
upremacy Of which they have long been
'oasting. They showed what they could do
n the way of great sanitary fairs during the
var, but those were to make money. ANY
evice aud design to rake in cash for the
ause was acceptable, but in the Worlds
Fair it is the intention only to show talent
nd genius, skill and excellence, as indicative
the industrial advancement of women
throughout the world.
BESSIE BRAMBLh
Tur off GOO of tho Rurro1I Ir,1rovan,.nx |