The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-08-13
WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT
OF THE EXPOSITION AND WHAT
THEY ARE DOINN.
Mrs. FELTON, Says an Auxiliary Board for a
Woman's Exhibit from Every County
in tho State VIII be Formed


Speaking recently of the work for the
womans department of the exposition, Mrs
FELTON, said that the womdn's board has
notified lady in every county in Georgia,
to form a state auxiliary board that wo-
mems Industries should be thoroughly eX-
hibited at the exposition next year.
This exposition is in sense a local
affair. It's success means a great deal to
every section of the state" Mrs. FELTON,
continued. "Tllinois contributed most val
liable assistance 10 Chicago in furthering
the interests of the worlds fair, and this
work was done in every county in the state
in a most systematic way.
"The women of Illinois organized in
every county for exhibit OF wCnens
industries, and the record shows a most
thoroughly acquainted with the remunera-
tive occupation of women. Not only were
material exhibits collected, classified and
exhibited, but statistics of the numbers
engaged in Industrial and professional work
were carefully formulated and printed. The
result was alike astonishing and invigor-
ating TO every thoughtful woman IN the
state of Illinois; and such general display
is without precedent in the history OF
The world. The woman's board of man
merchandising what was done for
Chicago by the other sections of Illinois,
Immediately set to work to elicit the cordial
cooperation Of every county in Georgia,
Tor helpful assistance curing the eApoSl-
ton of 1895.
The executive committee rlade these
selections before Mrs. Thompson sailed for
Europe. therefore this plan had ine hearty
sympathy and assistance of our president.
When she returns, in September, the Board
of women managers viii have grand rally
to gather into one assemblage as many
of these ladies as can possibly attend the
meeting.
"In fact, Mrs. Thompson has been in
touch with the workings of the board dur
ing her absence, and her enthusiasm has
not abated in the slightest degree. We will
welcome her and Mrs. Barrett with delight
full anticipation of the encouragement. that
they will give us of the Antwerp lair. and
the general progress Of women in European
countries.
Every mail brings in letters Of accept
ance-or of inquiry concerning the duties
of the state auxiliary board. Many OF our
appointccs are unwilling TO promise 20 serve
until they understand the duties imposed
by the appointantS and L am glad to have
the opportunity to say to the readers OF
The Constitution that 40 arbitrary duty is
required of these ladies. We are happy TO
have their corporation and assistance III
their respective counties to collect the hest
exhibits of womens work-at the county
town or most accessible shipping point; at
which place, the best things are 10 be
selected 10 prevent duplication ana con-
fusion. These selected articles are 10 be
directed to ensure prompt delivery ut the
exposition building. y list of all selected
articles viii thus be kept, and the return
Of such exhibits be carefully attended to-
"!Iow are the expenses of such shipments
to be borne?'
1--WE propose to raise money IN the differ
ent counties to bear the expenses or col
Letting. shipping and installing such selected
articles. in the Cotton States and Interna-
"a, I,a
raise money by entertainments. suppers.
etc. for any other public purpose. These
ladies VIII doubtless be able to enlist the
energy and patriotism of the ladies all over
the county in this iaudable work. Young
neople are always ready for an entertain
ment, and they should be encouraged to
enter into innocent and helpful pleasures.
small entrance fee in a popular under
taking Of this sort would relieve ne ii''leS
OF embarrassment who We're working TO
illustrate their counties in this valuable
advertising way, with little trouble or
worry TO themselves or anybody else
"Are there salaries to be paid 20 these
boards" Mrs. FELTON, was asked.
1T would be impossible to pay arEbody
for the collection of Il county exhibit
where the scope of the exposition Is SO
large" was the reply.
Nobody was paid to send their own ex-
hibts to the Chicago fair. The woriEs
fair commission was paid per diem when
on Guty-but exhibitors sent their articles
at their own expense and paid for their
return trip also The exposition company
made place for the exhibits, at immense
expense to themselves, and the Increased
advantages that accrue to this wonderful
advertising opportunity is considered
great privilege TO those who place a com
mercial value to the award or certificate
of merit granted to successful exhibitors
But the state board will have the pllVl-
leges Of the woman's building, when in
Atlanta, and enjoy all the social
opportunities that attend this - operation
and eNtcnded acquaintance, with the visit
ing members from other states. In fact
il is labor OF love for the grand old com
monwealth.
1T means a strong pull AM a long pCl
to advertise our various resources ana al
vantages of Georgia. Georgia women never
fell TO be Interested in everything That COLI
Germs the prosperity of the state. Whatever
concerns their fathers, husbands ana
brothers deeply concerns them. IN tfcSe
times of financial distress and worry We
need al the good work and good wishes
that viii lat the OLD commonwealth Up 10
it's former prosperity and progress be,
lteve this Cotton States and International
exposition will Go more to advertise cur
resources and general advantages IMAM mas