The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-06-09
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK.
NEV WOMEN'S HOTEL OF THE SANFRANCISCO GIRLS UNION
Purposes of the Institution -Ltne of


 Work Outlined for ehe Association,
 During this week the women's hote that has been built under the auspices of the San Francisco Girls Union will be completed. The women who have been living at the former home of the society at No. 929 Pine street are con- graduating themselves upon being able to live in what will now be considered by them almost their own.
 Since 1884 the Girls Union has been in existence. It was formed for the purpose of aiding self-dependent, self respecting girls who desired to live in nice surroundings, and yet who have not the means to live at places where such could be found. Enterprises or so- cieties that help those who are able and anxious to help themselves are the ones that are of greatest benefit
 Almost from the beginning the Girls | Union has had many who were materi- ally interested in it's welfare. For a number of years the society has owned the lot on Bush street, The purchase of so valuable a site was made possible 1 by bequest of five thousand dollars 1 from the Lux estate and similarly | generous amount from Mrs. Phebe A. l Hearst at the time the estate of Senator Hearst was divided.
 The aim of having permanent 1 dwelling place for the union has ever l been kept before the succeeding boards of directors Little by little enough has been added to warrant the borrow l ing of an additional sum, and the build | ing was begun after plans made by Ha- vens & Toepke.
 | It is only necessary to visit the new | building to be assured that it will be a success, The old quarters on Pine street were entirely too small to meet | the demands made upon 1t by women who were ecployed as dressmakers, l typewriters and bookkeepers, and who desired a quiet, homelke place of resi- dence.
 On an average about forty girls a month have been cared for in this way, and still the home has been self-sup porting A moderate charge is made for board and room. Mrs. l.. A, Me Dowell is the matron, and has ingrati- ated herself into the hearts of the young women who seek home at the Girls Union. Mrs. Mcdowell is an ex- cellent housekeeper, and it is due in large measure to her efficient and eco homie management that the home has been such success.
 There are fifty rooms to be rented. At first it was decided to make the price the same, but so many showing a preference for the upper floors, it was decided to charge four dollars a month for the rooms on the first floor, five dol lars for those on the next, and six dol lars for those on the top floor. The board is the same for all--twelve dol lars a month. Every room is we'll fur nished, and has stationary wash stand. The rooms are of good size-not so small that one would become black and blue lodging the furniture as is the case in most os the newer apart ment houses. Each floor has bath rooms, The stationary wash-stands were put in every room, thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Hearst who has al- ways been greatly interested in the so- cetv.
 On the lower floor there is a hand some hall and living room with large fire place, directors room and class room. In the basement is a very at trattive looking dining room, and q sort of social hall, where the girls may con gregate before and after their meals, chatting, reading, dancing or playing. The plan is to allow working girls to come there for luncheon. Meals will be served to them at fifteen cents, and they can enter directly from the street, instead of passing through the halls and living room on the floor above.
 It is also planned to conduct classes in literature, music, sewing, type-wri- ting and various other subjects For the privilege of attending these a small fee will be charged. The directors hope that a number of the art students at Hopkins will make their home at the Womens Hotel, and that all women strangers from out-of-town will also feel that it is a nice place to stay for a few weeks. There are a few rooms larger than the regular ones and hav- ing two closets. For these ten dollars and twelve dollars without board will be charged, the added revenue going toward the payment of the debt.
 In the will of the late MT, Findlayson the Girls Union was among the ten charities that were to receive a portion of the estate.
 During the month of June the home will be open for inspection and later some one day will be decided upon for a special reception day. Following are the officers who have been indefatiga- ble in their efforts for the home: Mrs, L S. Belcher president; Mrs W, E. Dunnison and Mrs. F. B, Young, vice. presidents; Mrs, Albert Houston, secre- tary; Mrs. R. R. Haskell treasurer; Mrs. J. Stow Ballard, Mrs. F. R. Car penter, Mrs. w. Wainwright Mrs. J, Brandt and Mrs w. M. Swett, board of directors-San Francisco Bulletin.
 
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