New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-30
EXCHANGE FORWOMANS WORK
VARIED FEATURES OF \ FINE INsTITU-
TON.
BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL RESULTS OF EVERY
KIND OF FEMININE ACTIVITY MAY BE

KIND OF FEMININE ACTIVITY MAY BE
FOUND IN ITS ROOMS
\ womans exchange that supply the public
with every conceivable article prices ranging from
cents to 500 and al short notice, can perform
every duty possible 10 woman, must necessarily
be finely appointed and well-managed institution.
and fill a valuable place in the community.
The New York Exchange for Woman's Work form
cry at No 800 Fifth-ave.. and now at 40. l2 East
Thrtleth-st Is unrlvaed by any similar institution.
1t has rapidly in the last few years and hav-
ing outgrown its previous quarters. has recently
moved into a large. handsome building where the
advantages are far greater than formerly. The In
creased patronage has made It possible TO supply n
much larger and more complete line II goods Of
every variety and also to provide employment OF
every Dc scrption 10 larger number OF needy gen
tlewomen.
Little, comparatively. is known of the Bureau OF
Informa ton. Including a board directory and en-
ployment office which Is run In connection with
the Exchange and which has been In existence
only about year. The special aim Is to encourage
and assist needy gentlewomen to become seii-sup-
porting. and to aid women in finding comfortable
homes Although II has been possible to place only
a few of the immense number Of applicants yet
many others have been helped In various ways.
The oard directory has been able to secure desr-
abe lodgings and board IN New-York and It's vi
clnity for large number OF people. The employ
ment bureau supplies teachers. chaperones COM
panions artists govcrnesses clerks. secretaries.
dressmakers seamstresses, designers. embroderers,
housekeepers, hairdressers and nurses orders are
received FOR house hunting. shopping marketing.
purchasing railway or theatre tickets. procuring
domestic servants performing any work which
can be done by women Of education The Exchange
has also made arrangements with lady in the
country TO give special care and attention TO dogs.
cats and pets OF all kinds. and to housebreak pup
pies for It's patrons This last summer "A lady
cal ad he to
the care Of pets 1t had been the wish OF the family
to go abroad but the project had been almost
al andoned on account Of several fine dogs which
I'D be left except in excellent care. The Ffx-
change mentioned by some patron ana the
applicant found that not only could her pc's De
for during her absence. but all annoyance OF
preparation could be removed Women were sup
piled to put clothing IN go)u Cohultloii par W.
baggage. DO all necessary shopping. MAKE arrange
ments for the servants, and close the house. o,
The dressmaking department IS greatly enIareei'
and classes in advanced work have been formed
In these classes each pupil makes dress under
given to all the details that go to making well,
a1 d sSd hs s 5y Gfs s
classes have proved most helpful; Many of the
a means OF support. while others have taken the
course as part OF practical education either that
they might the knowledge in their own homes
or give instruction TO their poorer sisters In the
girls clubs and mission scaools.
The infants department Is complete, and orders
are taken for everything from knitted bands 10
baby baskets simple or elaborate Orders d are are
complete outfits Two young sisters OF an old
Knickerbocker fanny. who were in destitute
mother by making wrappers and sacques for this
department.. portable rubber bathtub which h has
conceyabe toy tc delight the hearts Of children
may be found In this apartment, including the
famous Jack Homer pies: This was the invention
Of woman whose father aied some tune ds0 al.rr
were reared In luxury. and when thrown upon their
own resources almost helpless. one was an
ipVa nd a h.rf
trying in every possible way to provide for their
the idea Of the Jack Horner pie This is in the
form Of large. round box covered WIN white
Wb to fcsns eng Fen bsht
appear through OPENINGS In the top OF the CAKE,
woman has just completed her i4oSih pie, and now
for Tuxedo iuncheon party and these gifts, were
worth several orders to the maker.
most ,d b atSans Of anoheT snnn
Wren" is a gas attachment called The Mascot,
which is most servleea6e the od home OF h ,ns
seemed to be no means o. saving saving H. but hsr now in,
pdyeS }snny There qe
commenced work. and many Of the samples are are
v this H" work of 'hs and e @
ter. an entire school year having been paid for
a composer and who has been III for some time.
supports both by doing this Intricate needlework.
beautiful for description, much Of 1t being designed
by the contributor, and executed In a marvellous
manner Several Of the finest dinner sets have
been made by refined delicate woman. who has
been III a great deal, and who has in this way
paid her doctors bills. Some remarkable tapes
tries and painted Turkornan curtains are the
work OF a woman over seventy years old. A gen
tlewoman who suffered extreme reverses, and who
on account OF partial paralysis has not left her
room for over twenty years. supports herself ana
provides a home by making the most exquisite
Venetian point lace. IT,,
knit and crocheted goods. domestic and mscel-
iancous contains large assortment OF as perfectly
maSe and as beautifully designed articles az can
anywhere be found. In the miscellaneous depart,
n,ent there IL a marvellous assortment OF quaint
furniture wonderful old silver and china and rare
old lace and bridal wells which have been family
in the exchange The great good that Is constantly
being done TO impoverished families OF education