New-York tribune., 1896-12-07
NEWS OF THE p. w. L.
THE ANNUAL BAZAAR OPENS TO-DAY.
| ORIGIN OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SOMETHING
ABOLT ITS AIMS AND METHODS

League Will open to-day and Will remain open both
afternoon and evening through Saturday. December
l2. The bazaar will be held in the St Cloud Hotel,
Broadway and Fortv-second--t. The con-
venent entrance is on Forty-frsi-st
The League Is, possibly, one of the largest or
ganizations for active professional In the
world. and it's members from many countries.
1t organized December G, 1892 and incorporated
February rs. 1883
1t only few years ago that about a dozen
bright women met together and organized a wom-
ans club. which would bring together women en-
gagged In dramatic, literary and musical pursuits.
with the view render them helpful 10 each
other TO minister to the financial needs of MEM
bcrs: TO arrange and conduct a department 10
provide members with such outfit Is necessary
10 obtain employment: TO provide series OF lect-
urcs and classes at minimum rates for the study OF
literature and art. the drama. music languages
physical culture. fencing. dancing. sewing ard any
other needed studies"
THE FIRST MEETING.
At the first meeting Mrs. A. NJ. Palmer was APP
pointed president. She has been twice reelected
and served five months before her inauguration
which took place May %, lS95.
In her address that day Mrs. Palmer sad
I'VE are first of ALL workers. striving 10 develop
the best that is in ourselves and each other. The
great aim OF the League IS TO aid each member
in the struggle 10 reach the highest ideal in her
chosen profession. TO arm her with better weapons
and to equip her with better armor for the hard
fight which meets every woman tocr'
At the first business meeting the League num-
bcrcd about thirty members. 1t numbers
about four hundred the membership extending
California and even to England.
In March. 1894. the League took possession Of
IT'S present clubhouse. No. l.5O9 Broadway This
house has large assembly rooms parlors, library
and rcadinC-roOm classrooms wardrobe-room and
rooms for offices and for all necessary work Of the
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publications. monthly. weekly and daily. and all
convenlenccs for writing and reading. The League
House IS open all day and every day except
Sunday
HOW THE LEAGUE Is GOVERNED.
The League Is governed by president, ten vice
presidents. an Executive Committee Of nine MEM
bers business and recording secretaries. treasurer
and auditor Besides these officers there n
chairman and committees ways and means. IT.
eiature art. drama. music. languages. library.
physical culture. supplies reception visiting. fenc-
ing. wardrobe. sewing bazaar. dancing refresh
ments house and press. On every second Monday Of
each month there is social meeting. and on
every fourth Monday business meeting. Every
Thursday afternoon Is dcvo.ed alternately 10 1T
erature and the drama. special entertainment
being provided on that afternoon. ard members are
allowed to invite guests free OF charge These
afternoons aye not only entertaining but instruct
i've. Representative women In various lines Of
work address the League. and interesting topics
are discussed
The membership s not limited and any pro-
fessonal woman who desires 10 join the League
can DO 80. Women not actively engaged in work
who sympaihizc with IN" aims Of the League may
Join as associate members. The dues aro s. 80 per
year which is very low compared witc the 1dvan-
;ages ofcrei.
THE HOUSE or THE LEAGUE.
Not every one knows what pleasant and COM
Portable house the Professional Womans League
has The members hav" hecome 50 used 10 the read
inr-room and library. the pretty dra wing room the
plessan. a-sombiy-roorn and the various class nnd
work rooms iha, they forget how few outsiders
know OF the advantages this woman's club
possesses over others.
Tho League house IS situated In a convenient .oca-
ilon. being sccossib, by lines OF from many
directions II IS central. II Is sunny. bright ca
paclous and we'll adapted 10 the 'ds OF the club
and r the word Of tho women who frequent II is
10 be taken f. Is Of the pcasan'est PAGES for
reading. writing sewing. cnatiine loungng or
visiting with each other.
Friends and symraihiz'rs are extended cordial
invitation 10 come and SEQ u.s. Every Thursday
afternoon they orcr you an entertainment O. cihe"
a literary or dramaiir SOFT To this friends OF the
members arr welcome.
\ special hospitality is extended 10 club women
visiting New York from other places. by applica-
ton to the secretary OF the League. such women
can receive "a card entiilng them TO an the club
privileges FOR two weeks. This Includes the us" ~
soriai- and entertainments and a cordial welcome
and hand grasp whenever they please 20 occupy the
rooms.
THE EDUCATIONAL PROSPECTUS
Special attention IS called TO tho educational pros
poc,us Tho classes al the Professional Womans
League are not confined 20 members but open
for any woman who wishes TO join them. The best
teachers In town are provided In each depart
ncni and the prices placed low that any
one desiring instruction in the branches named Will
find IT 10 ~. advantage 20 patronize the classes.
THE LEAGUE LIBRARY
The library Of the Professional Wonan's League
nunbers several thousand volumes. and the use OF
the books IS free to members. The library and the
are supplied with the principal maga-
ziucs weekly and monthly. and also tn" principal
daily panors. The library is open until ) O'Clock
every da. except Sunday.
THE ANNUAL BAZAAR.
The annual bazaar Of the Professional Woman's
League was devised "A means 10 add yearly TO
he fund which 1t requires for rendering help OF all
sorts TO its members making loans of money. fur
nlshing outfits and providing lectures. teachers and
organizing GLASSES for the education ana assistance
IN all ways Of the professional woman
Tho ma ory OF he articles sold at tn" bazaar are
T. AIDE hy members Of the League. \ great variety !
# goods rs offered. tho prices are reasonable ana
GOOD value be depended upon.
SDccal attention is paid to dolls. There are !
many c0sium. dolls dressed by wcll-knOWn dc- |
rcsses. representing each IN her iaVor'r lpefson,
,tion Many actors send attractive souvenirs. Al! |
ip-to-date bazaar features are provided, ana some
icw entertainment IS arranged lor '.ch Gay
Tailor made gowns. bicycI" suits, SILK prtticohts,
prons. bags OF al descriptions. ornhmen'ai ana
lsefUl: bicycles OF fdVorIte Inahuiactur'fs bflc-d
rae china and artaiic furnishings, photographs or
celebrities. nearly all autographed books or prom-
,cut writer's. autographed; pictures. 'nhroldcri"S
nd ot nor fancy holiday goods. All these are here