New-York tribune., 1900-12-01
NEWS OF THE p. w. l..
LIVELY DISCUSSION OF BAZAAR MAT
TIERS AT YESTERDAYS MEETING

II was a question OF Ito be or not to be- which
gave subject TO the discussion at the weekly
..hozaar" meeting held the Professional
woman's League. No. 1909 Broadway yesterday
afternoon. The fiat had gone forth at a previous
meeting that commissioned goods whatever
would ne accepted when yesterday. in the midst of
the meeting a handsome bureau set in blue satin
a~tistically decorated in rose sprays was sent in
with the understanding that all above the actual
cost should &c TO the bazaar. From this arose the
discussion. Mrs. a. NJ. Palmer strongly advocated
accepting work of the members commission, as
being in accordance with the policy Of the league
TO help one another. You cannot have success
full fair without commissioned goods. the men,
hers contributions in themselves would not be suf
acient 10 make good showing. And all know
that there viii be goods at bazaar to be sold
on commission in spite of everything said and
done"
Then why not leave il TO the discretion of the
executive to make the selection asked a member.
No interposed Mrs. Palmer emphatically;
what is for is for all / object 10 the excep-
tions
Well" said Mrs. Suzanne Leonard Westford.
who presiding. Il am in rather difficult posi-
ton. l represent Mrs. Fernandez and do not
feel at liberty TO in the matter without her
knowledge. However. the only way to solve the
question is for the league to buy the contribution
outright. and make much out of II as possible
at the BAZAAR This plan met with general favor,
and a motion TO that effect was carried
There a complaint that the pillow booth was
not as promising I'm numbers as formerly A re-
sponse came promptly from Mrs Palmer to Mrs.
George Studweli. Il will contribute a pillow made
Of white silk and painted by myself. and you need
not sell it on commission either round Of ap-
plause gave approval 10 this cement which re-
suited in the addition OF several pillows in short
order.
pillow has also been promised by Fay Tenn
pleton. which will bear a portrait Of herself in
the act Of singing Rosie with few bars of
the song a frame work.
Each member OF the league Is expected 10
tribute two articles her bazaar dues yearly.
and IL was dcided TO remind them by postcard of
their obligation. A few Of the members took
bragg at this method one Of them because the
hallbOy In her apartment read IL, and she was
not in the habit Of being dunned by postcard"
Il sure she is associate member said
Miss Stone for those of who working
women busy that thankful for being
reminded OF obligations, We too sensible
10 take offence at such trife'
An example Of one branch of the leagues many
philanthropies is found in the OF Elsie Tyrel
who appealed yesterday 20 the league for aid.
She a victim of the Galveston flood, and
foated about for six hours clnging to plank. All
the clothing she possesses now was given to her by
friends and If she obtain suitable wardrobe
engagement is awaiting her in the South. 4
dramatic paper paid her passage TO New-Hork and
now the league will fit her out with complete
wardrobe for which she can pay on the install
ment plan.
on Monday next the December literary day will
be devoted 20 japanese Literature. and an in
teresting programme is promised by Mrs. Gertrude
Andrews. chairman of the day.