The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-21
FOR OUR WOMEN.
They Must Do Their Share for
Montana's Exhibit at the
Big Fair.
Al Interested Are Requested to
Meet To-Day to Form Nec-
oesary Plans
= stirring Appeal to Our Women to Take
an Active Iutcrest In the
Work.

The following call to the women OF MOI
hama has been prepared by Mr.. Clara
Meadow, member Of the ladies nation'
committee for this state:
We take this method Of calling upon tt
women Of our state, to awaken at once
ths magnificent opportunity that avail
them in the Worlds Columbian exposition
The time 10 rapidly approaching whe
America will Welcome to her shores the w
men of all lands, and in the brief time II
terveninR between now and May l, 1888. "
must work with great diligence and unit
OF purpose in order to mako an exhlbl
worthy Of the women of Montana.
Never in the history Of the world hav
such brilliant possibilities been within tn
reach Of women, and now, with the gather
ing OF nations at our very doors, it be-
comes MS to join heart and hand with ou'
sistor states in one grand effort TO lead IN
the triumphal march and in testlfylnR TO
the observers Of the world what tho free
dom and privileges Of our favored ountr
have done for the elevation and ADVANCE
ment Of oman
The object of this circular is to inform
the women of the state that committees on
Vomen's work have been appointed III the
several counties. These committees are
ready to act n must have the prompt and
cheerful cooperation OF the women OF
their respective counties in order to insure
success in the work they have undertaken.
We want to know what the women OF
Montana have done, what they can do, and
What thew will do. The time has arrived
when We mast unite our forces and with
one determined purpose move forward.
We must give time and thought to the
work we have in hand, We must lose sight
of individual glory and preludices and con-
slider only the final outcome OF our labor.
which will prove the weakness or strength
of Montana women.
Chairne en- of county committees should
lose no time in taking the initiative step
and through the local newspaper appeal to
the women of their respective counties for
assistance. Throughout the state, We be-
lieve, we will find a friend in that powerful
agent, the press, and through the press We
must give publicity to our plans. Upon
the efficient county work the success of our
eAhibit depends. Therefore,, let the women
Of each county form themselves into a
band of earnest workers. All along the
lines of industrial, intellectual and moral
Activity in the departments of art, lnven-
tion, authorship, professions and manufac-
lures women are employed, and it is essen
tial that each county be thoroughly can
vassed in search of the merltorious work
that women are doing.
We most earnestly recommend that
women and organizations of women con
templatinR the preparation of exhibits,
begin their work at once. Let Us prepare
the best examples of work in whatever
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the excellent quality OF the samples. and
not the quantity. by which We will be
Judged.
Application for space should be made as
soon as possible. Competitive exhibits will
be placed in the main exposition building.
The woman's building will be open for the
display of the most brilliant work of woman
from all parts of the world. Only articles
Of superior excellence will find a place in
the woman's building. The question az to
whether exhibits in the woman's building
should be competitive has not been decided
by the board of lady managers. but the ex-
pectation is at headquarters that they
will be.
The Montana building to be erected on
the exposition ground is intended mainly
for n comfortable and convenient home for
Montana visitors. 1t will contain suitable
apartments for the exclusive use of Mon
tana women, In the reading room We will
q oA AAo III c"6potcA6s JOuEudlS, 6tC.,
edited IN whole. or In part, by the women
of the state.
We also desire books written by Montana
women, and invite every author to send as
two copies of each of her books. One copy
is required for the library in the women's
building, which will contain the women au-
thors Of the world; and one copy for the
women's reading room in our state build
ing. which will include only the women an.
thors Of Montana.
Competitive exhibits will not be allowed
In the state building. Each county NAV
contribute views OF the natural scenery,
public buildings, portraits of prominent
citizens. objects of historic value, artistic
interior decorations, ETC., which will be
properly displayed and also serve to on
nance the beauty and interest of our sur
r%oundinRs. The organization of local com
mlttees. which will soon be effected 10 every
section of the state. will prepare US for
systematic work. rhe importance Of these
local committees and the responsibilities
assumed by the women appointed to pre-
BIC over the same is apparent. They are
the medium through which must b. deci-
mated in every city. town, village and com
munity all essential information relative to
woMen's work az the Columbian exposition,
They are also ths channels through which
We must go in search of that all important
factor. individual effort, and upon individ-
ual effort a creditable exhibit of the vo.
men OF Montana depends.
We will take pleasure in answering any
inquiries and furnishing all necessary IN
formation relative to state work.
There will be a general meeting at the
board or trade rooms this afternoon at three
o'clock. OF all the ladies of Lewis and Clarke
county who feel an interest in this enter
prise. for tho purpose of perfectinR an or
ganization and getting to work at once.
On Monday Mrs. Meadow and Mrs.
HONEY Will visit Butte to organize the work
In Silver Bow county; on Wednesday thew
will visit Deer Lodge, and on Friday Ms
soula. for the same purpose.
Persons wishing to obtain copies of The Mines
OF montana, by ia. MaCKnight, can secure th"In
att. II. Wells, or I. II. Clewell's stationery
etores. The price is 75c.
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