The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-22

The social amenities Of the state fair
are Entrusted to the Minnesota Federation
of Women's clubs and in order that 1t
may have the best facilities for the per-
Torrance of the pleasant duties Of hos
pitality the handsomest and most suit
able building on the fair grounds, the
club house formerly the headquarters of
the driving club, is placed at its disposal
by the board of directors Of the Mime
sofa Agricultural society, which manages
the fair
The plan which was first tried on an
extensive scale in Minnesota, did not
originate he g but with Mrs. George D.
Barry formerly of Eau Claire, Wis, who
worked out the idea at the northern Wis
consin fair at Chippewa Falls. The sue
cess of her social headquarters as point
of contact between the women of town
and country and as a place where COM
forts and conveniences as well as intel
lectual stimulus and hospitality were pro-
vided for the women and children was
widely commented upon. The idea ap-
pealed strongly to the progressive board
of directors when called to their atten-
ton by representatives Of the state fed
Grafton, and at the request Of the board
the federation undertook to carry out a
similar plan for the Minnesota fair, with
such adaptations as the differing con-
ditons suggested. '...- .-.
Mrs. Anna B. Underwood Of Lake City,
a prominent member Of the federation and
also Of the woman auxiliary of the Min
nesota Horticultural society and wife of
J. NJ. Underwood, member of the board
of directors Of the Agricultural society,
was appointed chairman of the first COM
mittee on account Of her deep interest
In the plan and in the building up Of the
fair, in whose educational power she has
great faith. Mrs. Underwood has re-
manned at the head of the work to which
she has given much thought, time and
attention. Associated with her on the
committee now are Mrs. William Liggett,
wife of another director of the Agricul-
tllral society, Mrs. J. r. s. Cosgrove, LIE
Sueur; Mrs. Charles Bicknell, Minneapolis;
Mrs. J. B. Hudson, Lake City.
The newest development Of the club
plans Is an educational exhibit, which will
be housed In the clubhouse Each year
there have been exhibits Of work from the
st. Paul and Minneapolis schools, but they
were entered unofficially for their educa-
stional effect on the visitors. The i'm
tportance Of this class OF exhibitions Is
recognized this year by premium list
Of nearly 5000 for the various branches of
the arts and crafts works. clay modelling,
designing. illuminating, drawing, school
industrial exhibits and individual exhibit
lions Of work in basketry and weaving
by children. In addition to the exhibits
in competition, there will be a number of
special exhibits Of art work. The Educa-
tional exhibit will be in charge Of Mrs.
: Margaret Blair Of the faculty Of the state
agricultural school. Special prizes have
been offered for the work Of rural schools
and three counties have already entered
exhibits. these being Isantt, Otter Tail
and Mower. This plan was not put into
execution until late date and it's full
development will not be reached until
next year, but enough will be secured to
I Ha iofa
The domestic service competitions have
aroused much interest in past years and
will be continued Thru them it has been
discovered that even in these days of
dlitting housemaids there are mistresses
and maids whose relations are permanent,
as the record shows maids who have re-
mained IN one situation a generation o,
more. Prizes Of SIS and $3.50 In gold are
Offered for the longest terms of service.
This is to be attested by a written state
ment of the employer and should be in
the hands of Mrs. William Ligget by
Thursday, Sept. 8. Similar prizes are
Offered for the best specimens of servants
cookery. Each competitor must send a
salad bread or rolls, and cake and these
must be at the clubhouse Thursday aft
ernoon.
Among the practical advantages offered
by the clubhouse is a model sickroom
as well as an object lesson. The room is
managed by the Woman Medical Society
of Minneapolis a federated club, and DR.
Henrietta Miller is chairman of the com
n1ittec of the society. She will be assist
ed by trained nurse, and one Of the
s. physicians Of the club will be constantly
within call.
I The duty Of entertaining the throngs OF
visitors and Of giving them information