New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20

The NewYork Exchange for women's Work No.
1874 Madison-ave., reports the monthly meeting held
last week as most encouraging All the depart
ments note an Increase in sales The February sale
at reduced prices is highly successful and samples
of Acadian homespun. made by woman for golf,
bicycle and outing suits attract much favorable at
tenton from customers. rt
The portrait Of Governor Roosevelt, painted by
the widow OF a soldier, is attracting a good deal of
notice, and the managers are hopeful that it will
soon be sold They also rejoicing In addition
TO the building fund-John J. Terrys gift OF $500.
The treasurer of the fund is George F. Baker, No.
Wall-st., to whom all contributions may be sent.
The Exchange has issued Its annual report. which
Is full OF encoura cement for the future in it's show
ing OF prosperity and ever increasing usefulness in
the last year. The report of the secretary, Miss
Susan HERMAN. reads in part:
CONTENTS OF THE sALEsROOMs.
Sun Summer sales at the country homes of the man
sgefs were carried on again last summer and at
aP The the ne, amount for the articles sold.
matinees for young people Within the last twelve
months. the proceeds, OF which have gone far
-, The COMMITTEES on Suggestions is OF the most
women who go to the Exchange one morning in
each week to meet the consignors and examine
burden of responsibility on this committee and
b e on on their be realized
There Is no committee on delivery but II seems
done up and labelled by a faithful empIoye during
the month OF December. These packages were
a ara from the pie and cake department., OF which
8 ss S o mhcR M
exchange goodies are celebrated. Thirteen hundred
food department during December, and if it is ''
cause OF much ton that not one complaint
was received about any package sent out from any
part of the house during the holidays All the
beautiful and useful things constantly sent in by
new and old conslgnors
dren's department is tiny model Jack Tar and
worn by our aces at the Navy Yad de Tfa mde
of the same white duck. buttoned in the same real
trae mdsRp T Mite looks LOT all the world IKE
:. An order that the cause OF much pride in
who wanted silk shades for the chandelier in their
but hs ORDER us from
company 1na NY OF men was greatly appreciated
The death of Mrs; John T Terry and of Miss Noyes
ss SO Ee1 that all our and faith
Their examples Of love and unselhshness live
them. ~
Acknowledgment is made OF the use of Wallack's
Theatre. given twice in the year for entertain
ments, through the kindness OF Mrs. Thomas c.
Moss.
The Committee on Suggestions. Mrs l. L. Giles
pie chairman, reports:
The cSmmtee is profoundly grateful for the new
adapted to its purpose The bright sunlight seems
change is founded Each year opens new branches
increasing in every Department tr Never have SO
many dollies Eladdened so many youthful hearts or
Exchange at this time Our lace workers stand
ready to fashion everything in their line from a
gown or bolero jacket to a handkerchief. Our
calendars and dinner cards are quite the prettest
and Best made to be found anywhere,
pincTshions and sofa pillows, lamp shades and
consignors' needles wrought more skilful embroid-
cry than we are prepared to furnish to our kind
patrons. and our dainty afghans and socks combine
warmth and beauty. The only wonder is that this
stood and appreciated in our busy community, and
love and cSarty 4 is not moved to- estabsh the
Exchange upon sure financial basis by placing 1t
and in spite Of its lack of funds steadily brosdens
and deepens each year To carry on this work.
new life to many an aching heart in need OF
its far-reachtng help
The report of the Committee on Bric-a-brac and
Antiques. Mrs. George H. Story, chairman con-
talns some interesting matter. saying IN part:
There is probably less kne of the work done in
the charge OF the Exchange, owing. perhaps, to the
ract of its being less conspicuous In the exhibits
laces fine and delicate In texture; old china beau
tifu 1t is frail-rare old bits of Jewery and rich
and silver, require the most careful handling and
protection from possible accident.
Could they speak an interesting story might De
told Of beautiful old party dresses with their
quaint little sleeves high bodice and soft coorngs
which had once adorned the dainty figure OF
sgnor great -grandmother.l laid away in an old
chest many years ago with reverent hands. Re
verses came and sentiment had to be exchanged
for funds with which TO obtain needed comforts in
the home.
Hanging in the hall is panel OF rare marquet-
The low PRICE Of $50 Is modeSty asked for Il and
even this small sum would be great boon to the
owner.
Mrs. Hannah n. Lawrence, OF the information
bureau reports that during 1899 2O9 persons applied
successfully.