The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-19
1~71HAT THE WOMEN
w .OF THE WORLD
DOL ARE DOING D

the Saturday luncheon Of the Women's
Canadian club of Winnipeg at the
Royal Alexandria hotel on The
Housing and Town Planning Move
ment." The housing and town plan
ming movement" said MFR. Evans. has
only been ativcly considered in the
last eight or ten years, but the prob.
lem has existed since cities we're. In
its first practical form it was a ques-
ton of health. Certain condensed
districts became a n and the au-
thorities would be compelled I o tear
down the block or tenement and in its
place provide suitable buildings. Thus
was the problem extended to include
housing and the general structure of
the city"
Going on. MIR. Evans stated that
nothing really effective would he ac-
complished unless the great mass Of
the people recognized the problem as
such and became interested In its So
luton.
I'VE citizens of Winnipeg. men and
women alike" the ex-n1ayor said.
view. Why not plan Winnipeg. II
city home. ever as We plan our in
dividual honnes?"
Mr.. Evans held that as citizens,
people had more power than individ.
uals because they had the wealth of
a city to command. and urged that
such being the case Winnipeggers
command beauty and convenience in
their environment A city that is a
ness was an absolute waste Of time
and energy to its citizens.
\ Comparison.
I'm building a house." Mr.. Evans
pointed out. You give ideas into the
hands of an expert. You do not in
vite workmen to com in and nail up
q board where their fancy dictates.
But in the city practically anyone can
come in and put any kind of a struc-
ture anywhere. Why not have a de-
sign for your city and let would-be
builders understand that their struc-
lures must harmonic with that de-
sign? For instance there is the ques-
ton Of railways. Winnipeg needs rail
ways. but are we to allow railways to
enter any part of the citv hat may
appeal to them?"
Leaving the aspects of convenience
and comfort, Mr.. Evans pointed out
that there was health to consider. that
constructive MS we'll as preventative
work was necessary. Statistics from
the old land prove that the death rate
among families living in one room in
80 compared with 90 for those living
in two rooms. The percentage drop
ped with every added room.
The Glory of Athens.
Speaking next Of beauty, the speak,
err held that things citizens owned in
common should be more beautiful
than those owned by individuals.
There was no parlor art in Athens"
he said. THE glory of the Athenian
citizens was their public buildings. I
would not deprive you OF your in.
dividual possessions but I plead for a
f----- ---- -
think in blocks and whole cities, not
onlv in one house.
Mr.. Evans concluded his address
with some account Of the practical
worth Of the town planninR commits
sion and asked the help of the Wo-
mems Canadian club. ,
In moving a vote of thanks Mrs. G.
r. Grove remarked that in lei opin-
ion the inclusion of women on the
committees would have been a more
effective way Of securing their co.
operation.
The General Federation of Women's
clubs is working actively through its
literary and library extension depart
ment to further the interests of. the
Drama League of America. Frances
ma section of the federation. and
Mary Gray Peck is secretary. They
are conducting the work Of their sec.
ton through the education commit
tee of the Drama league.
The purpose of the league. which is
Endorsed by the general federation, is
outlined in circulars issued by the
latter's literary extension department
to clubs throughout the country. They
say: .
The league was organized at a
meeting in the Art institute OF Chi
cago April 25. 1910. Its aims is to
educate the public. to. a discriminate
ing appreciation of the drama as an
are an da social influence. 1t encour-
ages the production of. good plays by
using bulletins which point out their
merits and recommend attendance. 1t
organizes study clubs and classes in
drama throughout the country, fur
nishes courses. lists Of plays and. lee
lures. and uses its influence with man
ayers to provide worthy attractions.
It's affiliated membership has reached
| 20. 900. A fee of 81 entities n to
direct membership. Of IS. to support
ing membership in the league. Direct
members receive all play bulletins and
occasional publications issued by the
headquarters At Chicago.
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