New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
AN ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK
THE NEW-YORK EXCHANGE FOR WON
EMS WORK OPENS IT'S FALL SEA
SON WITH BRIGHT PROSPECTS.

Inc nrst eighteen months passed by the New-York
EAchange for Women's Work in its new home at
W sos Madison-ave show such unprecedented in
S'eaSe IN the transactions of each department that
the wisdom Of the selection of an uptown location
seems 10 have been clearly demonstrated.
Inc purpose of this institution has long ago been
maze manifest to the public, which is that the
E1chanSe and its branches shall be mediums
through which charitable and philantbroDic nar-
sons may know of and alleviate the misery
among the educated poor. This class Is the most
difhcult to reach, but its women are always able
to find in the Exchange a market place and nat
ronage for their work
Among the ten or twelve committees which dIrac+
the different departments OF the Exchange the
Committee on Suggestions is one Of the most in
teresCns 1t Is composed of three women who go
10 the headquarters one morning In each veeL 70
meet the consignors, examine their work and
heIp and advise them. The burden of rasno,si
Olnty on this committee and the demand on their
sympathies cannot be realized by any one NOT in
4tALnAte touch with the work However they feel
II 10 De source OF much encouragene from the
laot mat the consignors learning to realize
tnat their own interest lies in the beauty and ex-
0oAIence OF their handiwork. Although those in
charge endeavor to that the work of every con-
slgnor has an equal chance of sale yet 1t must al
ways happen that certain articles are particularly
popular with the patrons.
FoHowtng the usual custom of the Exchange
sales or work were held during the summer at
various seaside and other resorts and occasionally
at the country nome of of the managers wifi
the most satisfactory results
Probably the work done In the antioue danar+-
ment is less generally known than in anv Of the
others under the charge OF the Exchange owing
perhaps TO the fact OF It being less conspicuous in
the exhibits. Many Of the most valuable articles
such as laces which are fine and delicate in text
ure old china beautiful it is frat; rare old bits
OF jewelry and rich embroideries handsome bits OF
old furniture. cut glass and silver all require the
most careful handling and protection from possible
accident.
Amo'g the finest and most beautiful of the recent
EXHIBITS are two rare old shawls One tells the
STORY OF Canton China, done in the Chinese
colored embroidery, while the other very beauti
s fg5 oo In all white and the two are valued at over
Perhaps the most important of the side issues Of
one me EAchange Is the Information bureau which
can show a fine record of seven years work. II
was organized with the idea of providing employ
t0-uay lts doors stand open 10 provide work for
tnose who can work, and upon its books al
ways registered the names Of those who are com
petent to serve governess, secretary chaperon,
companion or housekeeper. etc.
the present year. For four years this has proved
most m profitable to the Exchange and resOurcefuI
therefro1n especially in the infants and childrens
The salesroom is realm Of delight to the Wis
itor, in Its display of pretty knickknacks and
scores of useful articles well. The lace workers
stand ever ready TO fashion everything in their
line, from gown or bolero jacket to a handker-
chief. The calendars and dinner cards are indeed
as dainty and novel and well made can be found
anywhere. Plncushlons, sofa pillows. lamp shades
and the smaller articles, both useful and Orna-
mental, are shown IN endless variety and novel
forms. and the housekeeping department is a
boon to the housewife who can depend upon the
excellence Of her purchases in the way preserves
and dainties or dehcacies for the sick. Still the
two rooms used by this department are already
overhowtng. having grown beyond their capacity.
and the necessity OF an enlarged home and new
rooms is daily realization. each year opens
new branches of industry and usefulness and the
work is steadily increasing.
As the present location Is desirable in every way
II is the intention Of Mrs. William G. Choate the
president TO secure the adjoining property in
Forty-fourth-st., and build annex thereon In
this way the various departments may be ex-
panded and broadened in their usefulness To Sc
cure the necessary funds for this project, the
Board OF Managers is bending every effort.