New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
WOMEN ON HEALTH BOARD.
Kingston Mayors AppOintees Prove Their
Ability to Conduct City Housekeeping.

Kingston y y. May q tSpeciaD.-The recogni-
ton Of in the appointments to municipal
boards which begun by Mayor Block Of this
city few weeks ago has awakened unusual in
terest different parts If the State. The subject
is being actively discussed N woman's clubs and
among others who seeking TO advance
claims Of the sex in official position and public
lions life generally
While the appointment Of Mrs Charles NJ Pres
ton and Mrs. Howard Chipp to the Board OF Health
Of this city came ds a surprising innovation TO
the citizens, il appears that the matter had
been under consideration for over a year. In
interview Mayor Block to-day said q Trib
une reporter that the subject first brought to
his attention by a petition from the Monday CI1b.
of this city about year ago He was then urged
TO appoint women to some local board under his
control. particular branch Of the public service
being specified He looked upon the proposition
with favor and thought the Board Of Health
sllita BILE place TO make the experiment But there
being at that time only one lay vacancy to fiji in
that body. and deeming il hest that at least two
women should be selected for the trial he Up
the plan for the time
This spring there were Two vacancies in the
hoard and without any further solicitation the
part Of the Monday Club the Mayor sent IN the
names as above the council for confirmation.
Mrs Preston representing the lower and Mrs.
,~bfon the upper portion Of the city Owing TO
alleged technical informally regarding the names
and some personal political friction between the
Navor and council. the confirmation Of these
Monuments was evaded. but they We're subsequent
" confirmed by the County Judge. in accordance
with law. Both women are now acting in their
official capacity. The Mayor says Mrs. Preston Is
already receiving complaints Of unsanttaTy condi
lions in different parts Of the city, ana he be
ieyes both appointtes will prove efficient members
N the hoard The only trouble he now foresees Is
u-hAra 10 stop in this gallant work Already other
agate clubs literary and social are DeSeac hlnS
him for similar recognition ana there are h"t
places enough TO go around <.,, =, r,.
Mrs Preston is the wife OF Charles NJ preston
the former State Bank Superintendent me FieS-
ron home is delightfully."- located on an eIIIlei,
overlooking the Hudson. in the lower part q the
.5rbe Monday cub said Mrs Preston to Trih-
commemorative to-day. Is 3 local ASSOCIATION
~ tvcertx- i've members which has been IN eN-
,s,erca for many wears There SIMILAR CLUBS IN
TGndson caIskill and Saugertes all belonging I"
The National Fedora ton Of clubs. Inc oTEiIll1Zt
lion differs from the ordinary social cruz has lIlE
,,oore articsI regard for social economies ana e
racfaT Nv for sanitary conditions in pupnc sCIloo
fset vesr the club listened interesting lectures
f- Mrs William Allen Butter and PROFESSOR ' ii
~ Vassar College who set It's members ti!,hiil-
~ this matter Of women on municipal boaTls -
yKl7.-7 rke she had any % Dltli
o., ,.;ay- IN he conduct sanitary affairs IN hlAeS
ton Mrs Preston did not care 10 spF,ll - Vr.t,t
tiu,sted that loatlsome quaEtnlfe an IN -. 81
Ward had been brought 10 her ateht!ol. oe -, ~
- rerson could be found whose duty II was 70 aP-
ply e bfs 80. she said AL the little details
49,. rnen IRE ant 10 overlook or forget ABOUT IN
" tarS be1rer IT'S their business, you see Nov"
,,o1I don't look after your ce.ifr q9 goL: s +4na
49,, ,,er 6ou't the need Of washing windows
~ Tor az thew can through them You kno"
YES we expect 20 attend these meetings OF tho
hosrd reguarly and take an active part IN the
duties Of the body. which is composed OF me- rep
rsecntxtive nsn-