New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-24
MISS DODGE'S "GIRLS.' -
HUNDREDS OF SELF-SUPPORTING YOUNG
WOMEN HOLD THEIR AN
NTAIl MEETING
NCAL MEETING.

II spite OF the fog that belated delegations from
Brooklyn and New-Jersey and delayed the opening
Of the exercises there a large and enthusiastic
gathering 81 young al the sixteenth annual
meeting Of the New-York Association Of Working
Girls Societies. which held IN the Ienox Ly-
ceum. at Fifty-ninth-st- and Madison-ave. last
evening Miss Grace H Dodge. the originator Of
working girls clubs. was clearly OF the girls
es she moved about among them before the meet
ing began and exchanged cordial greetings with all
The hall divided into sections for the various
societies, each section being marked by huge
crepe paper rosette. in the color Of society
The meeting was called order by the president
Mss Virginia Potter. With her the platform
were the officers and directors or the association
ard the officers q the various clubs
The eighteen societies comprising the associa-
ton were represented IN many instances by the
entire membership. each girl wearing the chosen
color OF her organization The associate members
numbering eleven societies. from various States
sent delegations.
After the singing Of America" Miss Dodge
who read the annual report Of the associa-
Ton. was greeted with storm Of applause In
the tVenty-nine clubs which belong TO the society
she reported The total membership 10 be 1872 Al
al the clubs, she said, had classes in pract-
ca branches. The monthly receptions and enter
tafnrneurs in al TIE clubs have successful and
e list q them would show much originality and
talent. Young men were welcome guests al almost
al u these entertainments During the summer
picnics trolley rides and other outings we're greatly
enjoyed.
Upon the advice of the National secretary,
Miss Wilkinson. the constitution OF the associa-
ton has been changed said Miss Dodge The
Boston plan has been adopted, and there are now
I've officers fulfilling the regular duties OF such
officers and a Board OF Directors, consisting OF
delegates elected thereto by each club numbering
= its membership twenty-five or more Formerly
The nine directors acted between meetings Of the
council. and mapped out much Of the work NO"
every club can be represented at all business meet
ings. Il is expected, however. that The council
MEETINGS VIII be even more interesting than be
fore and all club members VIII keep in closer
touch with The general work
The Alliance Employment Bureau. office at NO
rs East -fourth-st is no longer directly con-
nected with the association. but has broadened us
scope. Il has now on its Board representatives
from many clubs and organizations Places are
found for club members wherever II is possible TO
do 50
Three hundred and eghty-nine guests were en-
tertalned the three holiday houses Of the assoc
citation during the summer. The membership IN
the Mutual Benefit Fund IS 4S. and Sl2Z' IN
benefits has been paid during the year
IN closing her report Mics Dodge said
A member writes Of her club follows; Inc
club has always helped IL educating US practically
has taught only the qualities OF Ideal
NornanhOOd. but how best strive 10 i've an
ioeal wou1an's life small way Il has nlieo
long felt want IN having place to spend d
PHEASANT and profitable evening at a small COST II
haS also AGED IN creating true and lasting trlelo-
shlps and has Taught Us 20 look for all there Is
Of'sh'est and best IN another. From the Ac-
cunts received directly and Indirectly the clubs IN