The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-09-20
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not have got past the porters desk. But city
that was the first in Europe to open its university
to women will not finally deny us our citizens
rights"
Switzerland has women's clubs But while
the suffragists are engaged along line, anoth-
er body of women is working for philanthropy.
A group of young women representing the fore
most Zurich families has organized this year a
practical training school where members study
the needs of poor children and thereby help to
better their unfortunate lot
I'VE are endeavoring to interest our young girls
of leisure and education in this work. said one of
the promoters, Fraulen Fertz. herself beautiful,
earnest, and cultured young woman. The medical
inspector of schools Is assisted by this guild Chill
dren of the poor receive two full meals gratis in
Swiss schools, and If the mothers of these chill
dren be employed at outside work until late
hour the guild takes charge Of the little ones.
Through the influence of this guild law was
passed last year by which guardian is appointed
for illegitimate children and this guardian can
compel the father of deserted child to contrib.
ute to it's support. If the mother be under age
also she, too, becomes ward Of this guardian.
similar organization to the Zurich guild exists in
German cities, and by similar state law, the alb
sconder of moral obligations is traced easily and
extradited. To women is due the large number of
temperance restaurants existing in Switzerland
Frau Professor Orellie of Zurich Is the origina-
tor of this movement.
Socialism is spreading in Switzerland; though
how a country governed by the referendum sys
tenn can be possibly more democratic passeth I'M
dcrstahding Made up Of three races. German
French and Italian socialists of these kindred
nations have entered Switzerland and scattered
broadcast seeds of discomfort In the brave beautl
full little republic
Zurich has led in every movement of its history.
It was the storm center of the Protestant Refor-
nation period in Switzerland. Zwings home is
here In the Grossmuenster, whose tall towers
have dominated the town for eight centuries, ne
preached the. Protestant crusade and was the
churchs last Catholic pastor and Its first Protes-
tant one High up in Of the towers is a
quaint seated figure of Charlemagne, the legendary
founder of Grossmuenster chapter. Back of the
cathedral are the coisters which now form part OF
girls seminary.
liz an old chapel across the road is an interest
ing collection of articles relating to the Reforma-
ton including letters written by Calvin, Luther
and Zwing each remarkably distinct There is
also one by Lady Jane Grey; her penmanship is
egible as print and she wrote the letter In Latin.
Back of this little chapel called the Water church,
is splendid bronze statue OF Zwingn
Zurich is the capital of the canton Of Zurich and
Is situated at the north end of Lake Zurich. 1t is
the largest city In Switzerland The old, tradi-
tional town. with its narrow, steep streets and Its
high dark houses lies on both banks Of the Linz
mat The rest OF the city has spacious thorough
fares and splendid buildings The lake Quays In
tho Kliene Stadt are very attractive. Near their
northern end is the fine Tonhae, popular mod
- ern concert building and pleasure palace. In the
vicinity of their southern end Is the beautiful
Belvoir park. Near the Tonhalle, the stately
main street of the city-the Bahnhofstrasse-
leads from the lake north to the railway station.
The bridges are striking. Adjacent to the fine
Munster bridge is the Wasserkirche, on the right
bank. containing the city library with 10000 vol
umes and 5000 manuscripts. It preserves
more valuable objects. including the Codex vati-
canus. The Grossmuenster 10 Romanesque with
GSecian features. Further north Is the Ruben.