New-York tribune., 1898-11-09
BOSTON CLAIMS MRS. LOWE.
SHE DECLARES THAT THE TRUE WORK OF
WOMEN'S CLUBS is EDUCATION.

Mrs W p Lowe. the president Of the General
Federation of Womcn's Clubs. who was in this city
during the recent convention Of the state Fedora
tion. is in great demand among the clubs. North
South East and West. Her latest invitation comes
from Boston where the women are making prep
arations to give her rOusing reception Inc
Massachusetts, State Board is also planning an
elaborate affair in her honor
Mrs Lowe is known to be particularly Interested
In the educational work of clubs. both In fedora
ton and out OF It, She also has theories and IDEAS
regarding the lettering of the working poor and
the improving Of sanitary conditions, but the work
that is nearest her heart is that connected with
travelling Libraries. training classes etc. In dis
cussing the good results Of work done in women's
clubs IN America Mrs. Lowe said:
The good that has been already accomplished by
the clubs is apparent everywhere. A great awak-
ening has come to women regarding their duties
fin a broader sense besides this. general interest
has been aroused In educational matters and in
all measures which relate to the public good Tne
Introducing Of art studies in the public schools Is
a step in the rgh; direction, which is sure 10 re-
suit in permanent good. The educational benefits
of tho vast number Of travelling libraries that are
being maintained by clubs is incalculabie In some
Of the large cities the work that IS being done III
rovolutiorz!ng prison conditions. in striving to OBJ
tain better laws and system OF just adinihslr"-
ton is simply marvellous. Club members are also
anxious 10 improve sanitary conditions ana 'hcT
efforts contribute much toward the public health
The true work OF the club IS educational, ana
therefore it gives woman that all-around deVelop-
ment which she needs 10 hit her for her proper
place in society. and TO enable her to assume d
broad and fearless attitude in facing the serious
problems OF lie Another great good which mas
come 10 woman through club life is the spread o.
the democratic spirit that pcrvaded the Fe'era''oi
and which breaks down the social barriers anu
makes women mutually helpful to each other IN all
classes This Will in time bring about strong
bond between women. and this unfcation OF NE Is
the thing that Will mean most 10 women III thc
future.
There is no particular type of woman found IN
some for profit AL however. are deeply Interested
aong some line. and striving 70 obtain the best
results. I visited the Pioneer Club. II England Il
short while 20. and Was pleased ana surprised 20
ind II much like our own clubs. hnslsn IKE
Is so conventional that | thought II Wonderiu! TO
find a body o. women IN London who had cut the M
selves loose from the old-tme restraint. Ine mem-
bers OF this club impressed me rs being strong.
bracing and conservative. They were usually good
speakers. ard showed no difiidence In dealing with
what Americans would call 'knotty questions "
Mrs. Lowe has many Interesting things to say
also bout club life IN TIE South Her special work
just present is that o. organizing Southern fed
erations. and she keeps several secretaries busy
with her correspondence on the subject
The highest praise given by all who entered
the hall for Mrs. Carpenter and her band or forty
ushers and pa ges who unhagging In their
attention in every particular for the comfort of the
audiences. These young women were members OF
the different clubs of Greater New-York