New-York tribune., 1899-02-11
TO BENEFIT THE STGHTLESS.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY AND NEW
CLUB FOR THE BLIND.
HI1.DRFN ARE WELL PROVIDED FOR BUT THE
ADULTS HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN


on October Z n cub was formed at No s4s
N-tt-av4 n the rooms ~ the Blind Workers TX
change This unique association Of progressive
br1 women vii endeavOr 70 open UP new occupa-
lions FOR sgAtiess women. also 70 teach blind
rorer who have lost their sight since rea aching
maturity The excellent institutions IN this and
other cities provide tor the tuition Of children only
they cannot sn1 Go not reach the afflicted adults
hence the necessity OF this organization. Glasses
will be begun as soon material can be pro-
cured with which work Worsteds. cotton and
knitting silks much needed Typewriring. ma
ehne-st.tching and music will also 0e taught either
Al the rooms % the club or privately. The officers
0. the club viii consider Il favor II those who
read this article will notify blind women OF their
acquaintance OF the location OF the club.
car,ars fund IS established. which members
nay draw from enable them TO attend the
meetings. Blind women are kept within doors
.o- reasons: one IS that every trip. whether for
pleasure or otherwise. means double expense. as a
guide is necessity. This also. the club desires
furnish and FOR that purpose makes appeal
70 The various Kings Daughters societies through
oUi The cl.y 70 volunteer 70 conduct blind women
sho cannot aTord pay guides. II they viii send
tame and address 70 the secretary al the above
humber names q blind women will be given them.
H. carfsre fund Will be sustained by the dues OF
SoEnen VINO w'sh 20 become honorary members.
he payment ot year constitutes a woman an
honorary member The club does not wish 10 place
iset among the charities Of the city yet 70 get a
START II needs piano. typewriter. sewing machine.
arpets chairs etc
Donations o; money or material will be gladly and
gratefully received and appreciated There are
many blind women who cannot afford the 8 a
year for mem hership fees. II any one Will con-
rioute SUI for that purpose. Il Will be acknow-
toged ard The name Of the recipient sent 10 the
oonor
Ine officers are Miss Jessie Eddy. president Miss
Anto'net,e Eichier Grst vice president; Miss Kate
| scn.oeser. second vice-DresIdent; Miss Augusta
LEWIS. secretary and treasurer. Please address su
'ohInln.cations 20 the secretary. No Si6 Ninth
ave New-Yo-k
Another work that has been most helpful 70 the
'Ind Is the Free Circulating Library, In regard 10
nich the following letter has been sent out TO tie
Fubnc:
Is the Editor % The Tribune
81, 41e New Ork Free Circulating Library Tor
.ne Sifl nakf- an appeal IOr 500. 20 he used TOT
-l1A-siIs ocoa-. and with this amount secured
ftpAe eaion may He made through the Board OF
@senis az Albany for State aid 70 an equal
tnolni, anc '..oa must be used for the same puf-
Eose only Ir.s VIII secure an addition 20 the l.
rsry q books % The value OF $ion
u orcer to guard against emergencies and 10
snrs ne Continuance % the good WOrk now De
~ accomplished and 10 make this institution
lanelt one beyond question, an endowment
~ in name. as The amount 70 the credit or TINS
iind i only about s-s5 The charitable public IL
spPeslec 20 and urgently solicited 10 come 10 our
ssssiance and make tais fund sufficiently large 20
ssrryfnr o~ ,Se S.oIk %, ne S rbrsrv on tbts viii
@ssN depend the permsnency and efficiency OF TINS
Max checks payable % the order Of Mrs. Clara
a a, Williams treasurer. and forward 10 the address
L e.oT. Respectfully yCGrs
RICHARD RANDALL FERRY President
NF.York Free Circulating Library FOR the Blind.
II No l2l West Ninety y-trst-st