The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-28
WILL MONTANA WOMEN HELps
An Appeal From tho Lady Managers of
the Worlds Fair.

tho Worlds Fair.
Secretary Ramsey, Of the Worlds fair
managers, has received circulars stating
that a rassting Of I'LL the lady managers Of
the Worlds fair, resident in Chicago, was
recently held to consider what could DO
done for tbs benefit Of this great army of
women that will visit Chicago during the
fair. especially those known an ~'industrial
girls" 1t was felt that after reduced trav-
cling rates had been secured the next duty
was to procure for these women good,
Glenn. safe homes at reasonable rates.
Hence, 1t was resolved to take steps toward
providing such homes. Mrs. Matilda 3.
Chrso was appointed by this body to look
meeting. At this meeting she reported tho
promise OF land rent free for one large
dormitory and plan Ms follows:
The formation Of = stock COM
pany TO be called the Woman's
Dormitory association OF the Columbian
EXPOSITION. The issuance of shnres Of
lowed 10 hold more than Sloo WORTH Of
stock, This stock to be sent 10 each state
for sale. This stock like other stock will
30 transferable and may be used by the
holder IN payment for lodgings at the
apartments Of the association. The rats
Aof room anu loaRlnR Will not exceed ~
cents a day.
A refined and matronly woman will pre-
side over the home and thus insure the
safety that tender and watch-cars will give.
Instead OF one building. II il proposed to
erect four that will accommodate 1,25O
each. These will be supplied with COM
Portable beds and toilet conveniences It
and rolls and other necessities will be pro-
vlded will be in each building. The
chairman OF the committee has carefully
looked the matter up in all its
details and feels sure that the stock will
pay q handsome dividend beside helping
Unsigned to Montana is 100. All conmnni-
cations should be addressed to Secretary
Ramsey at Helena.
All that il asked from the state Of Mon
tana for the children's home at tho Worll's
fair is 500. Susan G.. Cooke, secretary Of
the board Of lady managers at Chicago re-
comm0nds to Secretary Ramsey that the
work Of raising this amount be placed IN
the hands Of young ladies under the super
vision OF the lady managers Of this state. A
very. desirable location Immediately nd
joining tho women's building has been
assigned for the children's home, but with
the condition that the money to erect the
building BE- secured within sixty days from
April !. The building itself will cost about
$4,000, and from $4,000 70 $4,000 more
can undoubtedly be vol employed in
equipping and maintaining 1t.
The home will contain all that will con-
tribute TO the comfort and happiness Of
young people, and also such an exhibit as
will tend to disseminate the nawes ana
most vital thought concerning the we'll
being OF children, both in the home and at
school; their proper diet and clothing CON
sldered from the scientific and hyQienio
standpoint; their literature, games and
amusements. and all that may conduce 20
the natural and happy Development of the
physical, moral and mental natul on Of the
men and women Of the future, Mothers
whose children cannot otherwise be cared
for can leave them in the children's build
ing, where Creche and other ASSOCIATIONS
will assume the care Of tho young yHtors.
furnishing suitable refreshments and min
istering to their wants with the tenderest
care.
Groups of children of suitable ages will
be entertained by stories Of the different
nations peopling the earth, their geograph-
lcal position, language. dress. peculiar Gus
toms and ina Important facts in their history,
and they will be taken to see the exhibits,
native Villages, ETC., from the countries of
which they lave heard.
The board of lady managers hope that
this plan for the ohildren's honae NAV ap-
peal strongly to the young girls, and that
they will assume the responsibility Of rails.
ing the funds by means of Colonial teas,
apron or lamp shade sales. or by any of the
humorous and attractive devices which
they are constantly originating.