The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-05-21

ic International Exposition
Their status in this great
undertaking is not even remotely sug-
gested by that of women who have
been associated in the past with SINH
lar world gatherings Of people and in
terests.
There is no Board Of Lady Managers
connected with this Exposition. There
Is, however, 'FWoman's Board" While
an entity and Incorporated, it is official
ly a Subcommittee of the Panama-Pa-
ciflc international Exposition" Moth
Ing Of importance is initiated by the
Woman's Board without conference, q
special committee of the Mems Board
being the clearing house for all vital
Issues. In this way there is no confu-
sion, no duplication Of effort, no waste
Of money. This procedure is what
makes for efficient cooperation.
The Woman's Board, although CO.
operating with every department of
the Exposition, has taken upon itself
two very definite obligations-on ma
terial, the other moral. The former
Involves the furnishing, maintaining
and administration of the California
Host Building; the latter, the organiza-
ton of a permanent, nonpolitical, nom
sectarian Travellers Aid, which will in
sure guidance. comfort and protection
TO visitors to the west in 1915, particu-
larly to young people
Directly after the United States in
trusted the making of the Exposition
to San Francisco there was a call for
the patriotic backing of all citizens. A
large number of women answered,
making the nucleus of the Woman's
Board. At that time there was in real
lty nothing for them to do, but, having
put themselves on record, permanent
organization and incorporation were
easily accomplished several months
later
Mrs Phoebe A. Hearst, whose fame
is worldwide accepted the position of
honorary president. Active participa-
ton is not often associated with such
distinguished preferment, but in expo
sitton work as well as in all other
movements she indorses Mrs. Hearst's
interest is always definite and enthusi-
astic She lets nothing interfere with
her obligation to uphold the construc-
tive work OF women in connection with
the Exposition. In addition to this.
almost every week end she entertains
at her wondrous home in Pleasanton
distinguished people who come to Cali
fornia in the interest Of the participa-
ton Of their respective states and
countries, as well as the artists who
are engaged in the Exposition making.
Mrs. Hearst's relation to this great un
dertaldng is in it's every phase ideal.
Mrs, Frederick G. Sanborn, the active
president, is woman of rare ability
and personality. Along no line does
she lack executive ability and she is
as amiable as she is capable. Mrs.
Sanborn is steadfast in every under
taking, most gentle and considerate at
all times. In the past she has been a
leader in large humanitarian move
ments, the experiences giving her
splendid background for her present
important responsibility. At the time
OF the Spanish war Mrs
Sanborn was an executive in the Cali
fornis. Red Cross society. When dis
aster came to San Francisco, she, with
the present mayor, James Rolph. Jr..
and Rev. Father Crowley, the widely
known philanthropist. was in charge
OF one of the largest relief stations.
The women Of the board give their
time, their energy and their money to
the cause for which they cheerfully
stand committed They husband their
resources that they may meet their big
obligations. In addition, there is but a.
minimum Of paid service. This proce-
dure is adequately helped--in fact. is
possible-because of the fine cordiaIity
maintained between the two boards.
The women carry many of their re-
sponsibilities through the we'll appoint
ed machinery of the Exposition Board
The spirit of cooperation is all that
the most enthusiastic could ask. The
women maintain their own headquar-
ters, but in the Exposition building
another factor which facilitates the
dispatch of business
Translated into everyday working
terms, the Woman's Board is a re-