The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-07
RHODE ISLAND EXCHANGE FOR
WOMAN'S WORK.

"NF P0oPie W oe sclI-SuppOrting
is conceded ~ all thoughtful individ-
uais to be truest philanthropy, and, be-
cause the Woman's Exchange does this,
IL stands among the pre-eminent
agencies for the betterment Of the con-
dition of our fellow-creature The local
exchange is similar to others all over
the country; II is not branch OF any.
however. each being conducted inde-
pendently.
THESE practical places, established for
the sale OF woman's handiwork, are an
outgrowth of the enterprise for the ex
nipition and sale OF decorated art work
uohe py women, and located in New
YORK city. The patronage was SO gen
erous. and the desire to aid women SO
manifest In the decorative art ven
,ure that Mrs. Choate conceived the
iuea or The Woman's Exchange" and
this enterprise was established less
tnan twenty-five years ago i'm New
York city; IL has spread with marvel
ots faptdtty until today they are i'm ev-
cry city In the United States and i'm
some foreign countries. All the con-
sighers are women i'm stra tened cir
cumstances. many of whom would suf-
ler ior actual necessities were IA not
LOT the privilege Of selling articles here.
me prohts from the sales are used
eHtirely Tor the benefit OF the consign-
efs except small per cent retained by
.he ENcnange that is used TO help de-
Tray running expenses; these expenses
arc kept az as low "A standard as is con-
sistent with the service rendered. III
twenty thousand persons in Providence !
Mou,9 spend one dollar yearly here. Il |
would De possible to increase the num-
Der or women employed ana render tne |
ENchange in self-supportl ing condf- |
tlon. what Is desired most largely is a |
generous patronage and when one re- \
hects tnat many articles continuously
useo IN the home are sold, and OF most
excellent quality, IL would seem sInnniv
lack OF thought on the part of our Ia
uies mat more patronage is not given.
ladies' are urged TO call and see the at
tractlve articles TO be found here.
AS suggestive OF the nature of the
ssock carried we give the following list
OF articles: Bread whole wheat and |
Whlte. cakes in variety fine cakes FOR /
weddings and special occasions always
give satisfaction; orders filed ON a few,
lays notice Tor these and decorated
prtnday cakes. also delicate jellies
IRONS ETC., for invalds: the home.
naue candies are all that can. he do
sired; pies. puddings, preserved fruits
Iruit Jeiiies, table sauces pickles. soups
sdlaus, croquettes etc for luncbos !
mere ls suggestion for picknickers,.
In 1ne handiwork department: Infants
-, ~ th4s great attention is given |
anu hampers and bassinettes made a.,
the most exquisite manner may no sa
ouIcu' tlaythings that are warranta1
"ot 10 preak and To retain their beautv
iohser man other kinds may be found
~ pleasing variety; the celebrated
yy,'I.' uoils are very beautiful | ,
Wooien goods including afghans slin-
pers, capes. hoods mittens. shayyIs arc
always In stock Orders are taken for
any style or decorated china at moder- |
ste prices. Embroidery of ali kinds is J
,', uone TO order. also articles are marked
VIII ilieHble ink. Laces are mendad |
and cleaned IN the best mannor G','a 5
ulsn carving and burnt wood work in . ]
variety or articles. Birthday Cbrist 5
mas ana Easter gifts in beautiful va I
selety. ut Is hoped ladies will bear tbis G
lact in mind.) ms q
The beautiful RUSSIA, ,,,or,. -,
lhe most attractive articles 4 ns ,,n',
'tsussiah glrl maintains her parents he
pioceeus from the sales on these n
= =, steat variety of Russian laces in Il
lung lung speciality for linen costumes /.
,no.u ma a ready sale. Some of the e
'hildren of Cuba and the nrofl,s Iie ji n
Sst'iy 10 them i'm care OF the sistor, a., n
cuba. '"oieu Heart In 81
"a 1ruers . received for ladies' garments n
a ne "earlhg apparel for children of All ts
NIL |
ent bureau FOR housekeepers n,,rss a,
,nu ~, servants is practical feature 30 ",
HA'hdnge and furnishes Tho hoe. | nj
De found i'm the city. '''V "es' y,
,s.,,1y order taken for the paIatabIa ca
r., uireu I wafer helps the EXCHANGE 70
~ ~ patronizing the Exchange ,o,, ,,,,. a.
ny receive good value for nona,, ~ th
ehued and secure articles tbat -. ~
~ p,acucal needs OF every bo,,sa re
oiu, but you may have The ,,aos,v -.
,,,,.s tnats you are helping some ,v,
,nan o. 10 self-support or to maintain ar
mo-, iliy ,y ana home. Surely this is W,
MOST worthy enterprise weli yo,,,h. sa
a. generous Patronage OF the nonsI se
ne ne exchange is centrally locat,d
% torrance street but q fev sts,,,' ! IL,
orn westminster street. and upon H. CO
i'N' approach to the new station. wi
TEMPERANCE ais
~ =. 10 the general opinion of paonlo de-
"a. M attended the Temperance RaIIy" 7
~ ., ~ the HOPE Street NJ. T.. Church &C
90, havoatn, that IL was one of the INA
Vst heipful meetings OF the kind e,ar In
~ , III our city. Much interest has
I'm ~, aroused by the addresses OF the
lie speakers. % '"e 7
~ is hoped other churches and soc,. his
es IS WI emulate this rally tbrorgb In
-" ~, IespectiVe organizations. Agitn- Al;
!" CONTINUOUSLY, should be i'm order he
mere Is great nee1 of stirring nm are
people 40 act unitedly for the aboI- con
lment OF the liquor traff,c. Tbo me
Idkers saa IN the Hope street rally com liv,
=, 80 ''N. ~. Horman Plass. Superinten-
~ 3i the *. !. Antl-Saloon I.eagne T
" n. G. Miller pastor nf the chnyuS' hguS' Rrc
IL; Bradley. Grand CHIEF Temnlar ued
:" L. OF the Order OF Good Templars er
s. j. IS. Barney. w. g. r. T. wari1 tor.
angehst recently returned from = fort
>, - rou, III the interest Of tenn the
ney OF the II. | Anti-salonn Iear,', -,
r. w O. ~ ~ ifesloent OF day
ir. Plass defined ~ chu
te as. first cC,,,s,s,,. ueeus OF our The
importance nrinctnios ~ Nnristian mis-
,ple To non-natro,aaa "ouIu lead up
ling I'm aIcohoIIcs as Iii oI stores harr
' az articles for
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