Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-01
NATIONAL BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS.
Mrs. Potter PaImet's Address Mana
gers Frsm Maine Ia Attendance.

CnTAGo. April 3o.--At the first annual
ncetipg of the board of lady managers FOR
1898, ninety Of the mctahers were present,
Nearly all have since arrived and are IN
constant AT, enhance upon the meetings of
the board Mrs. Potter Palmer, president
of the board. was iu the chair anl delivered
IN address.
The various special committcss made re-
port, the most notable being those of Mrs.
FELTON, of Georgia On assignment ai space,
Mrs. Meredith Of Indiana on awards, AMI
Mrs Angel of Michigan on scientific DIS
plays.
In Mrs. Palmers welcome to .hc hoanl
she dwelt on the difficulties overcome by
them. The plans originally laid, through
adverse circumstances, were Obliged TO be
changed in order that cherished objects
might be attained. II was seen that the
government would not assume any great ex-
pensc, and the women were forced to rsk
help from the states. In spite of all, great
work had been accomplished.
Mrs. Palmer spoke of the great value to
he work Of the quarter dollar coin grant.
She also dwclt on the fine representation Of
women's work In the exhibits throughout
the fair. She spoke of the library and its
satisfactory condition, and expressed re-
grct that in this. as in so many other
things, the proper scope could not be given.
II had outgrown all original ideas and In
tents.
She made the announcement 10 the
board that 5000 feet had been allotted to
the women in the manufactures building.
Among the prominent persons present
at the meeting were the Princess Marie
Schabosky of Russia Frau Elisabet Knse-
lowsky, lady commissioner from Germany,
and Ex Governor Eagle Of Arkansas.
Fridays meeting Of the board was par
ticularly interesting one. II was opened
with very impressive prayer by Mrs.
FELTON, of Georgia. Much Of the day wan
spent in hearing reports Of the various
special committees. Perhaps no report was
Of more interest than that of Mrs. Logan.
chairman of the committee on ceremonies.
Among the points brought out In this re-
port was the possibility that the hour OF the
ceremony in the woman's building will be
2 instead of 3 o'clock, the change being due
to the fact that President Cleveland woula
not he present If the latter hour were
chosen. owing to his train leaving earlier
than was at first intended. No ode, Mrs.
Logan announced, worthy to be read at the
opening ceremony, has AZ yet been pre-
sen.ed. Some excellent music by women
will be rendered. Julia Ward IIowe's
Battle Hymn of the Republic" being the
principal number.
Mrs. Lockwood, in behalf of the press
committee, reported that at last arrange
ments had been completed for the publca-
ton of woman's paper, Mrs. Bailey, Of
New York, n woman Of great wealth, hav-
ing come to the rescue in liberal manner.
The paper will not be published inside the
grounds, hut will be sold there.
May - is the day set apart by the lady
managers for the reception Of the leagues Of
women, and il Is also the day o. which the
Daughters of the Revolution will hold a re-
ception. June II, Bunker Hill day, is also
to be the occasion of grand demonstration
on the part of descendants from revolution
| ary heroes.
Women were in full control of jackson
Park Saturday, and in spite Of the dark
clouds and strong winds. mighty con-
course Of them gathered to assist in the dec
Grafton Of the woman's building yesterday
afternoon. The first train that arrived nt
the grounds in the morning brought women.
| and each succeeding train brought more.
There is still great amount of frescoing to
be done in the building, and the exterior is
yet to be painted.
The exercises began with the presenta-
ton Of the Florida flag f,llowcd d by prcseu-
| tations Of the Connecticut, Kentucky, Cali
fornia and New York rooms in the order
named, and then the presentation Of the
Knapp flag. The ringing martial chorus of
the Battle Hymn of the Republic brought
| the meeting TO close, and the hundreds
| Of ladies present sang the grand old battle
hymn with all earncstncss.
The lower floor Of the woman's bailding
vas the scene Of much activity yesterday,
busy workmen rapidly putting in place the
various booths, while women commission
ers were - busy arranging exhibits. The
Spanish booth with coat Of arms in plaster
Of paris, is rapidly progressing. The Cling
alesc psvilions are assuming shape and
beauty, the Norwegian Society Of Illino,s
has already marvellous display and the
japanese booth il almost ready.
| In their department the German womca
are very busy, and some wonderful dis
plays Of needlework AID lace from various
schools already reward the sight-seer.
Mexico and Italy are very far behind.
but France il hard at work.
Mrs. Edwin G. Burlsigb, I'd vice president,
and Mrs. Stevens of Portland, members OF
the national board from Maine, are in st
tendance. Mrs. Burleigh is stopping At the
Palmer House with her friend. Mrs. FELTON,
of Georgis, chairman OF the committee on
| space in the woman's bHildiug. Of which
Mrs. BarIcigh IL member. Mrs. Stevens
il stopping with friends on Michigan ave-
nue., They are very busiIy engaged in
looking after Maine's interests at the
womsn's building. After the opening sxer-
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| matters to act upon At the Maine building.