The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-01
RITY BALL
MADISON Is WITHOUT SUCH AN
EVENT - WHY NOT
HAVE ONE?

Social events for charity have
served TO relieve the poor in many
cities and there is scarcely a city Of
any size in some of the states that
does not have each year a charity
ball, which Is not only the most brill
liant social event of the season. but
aids In relieving the condition of
many worthy families who otherwise
would be In want.
Madison IL without such an event,
but there Is no reason in the world
why, II these social leaders of the city
get together. that ii cannot have one.
Such an event would become an an
nual affair, one that would not be
missed" once IL was instituted.
II Is left to the women usually to
conduct such an event principally be-
cause the ladies know better how to
manage II and because they are bet
Ter acquainted with the condition Of
the poor TO whom the proceeds are
10 be given.
Men are oftentimes given places on
the committees largely to prevent
their vanity from being ~perturbed
and to retain their Importance in the
eyes of their wives and feminine rel
atives. In practically every city
where the women have had full sway
in the giving Of the event, IT has met
with success.
There are enough women's organ
izations in the city that are full of
capable women OF executive as well
as social ability to give a first class
ball, whose social prestige will only
advance with the years. In cities
where Ii Is established, whether they
are large or small, the event is 1.-The
one" of the season. and is planned
for months ahead.
Ii affords the best opportunity in
the world to have an evening of
pleasure and at the same time to
spend money for a worthy purpose.
Madison women, who really know the
condition of the unfortunate in the
city, should get together.
One or two representatives from
each woman's organization could
meet at a place easy of access TO all
the members. and plan for the event,
thus making Ii a community affair
and not the work OF one or two
bodies. To give all an equal oppor-
tunity TO share in the enterprise, In
sures greater enthusiasm and greater
cooperation In making II a reality.
1t is not too late in the winter TO
hold such a ball. If it Is not given
until March there is ample time to
make all the arrangements and TO
prepare for 1t. 1t does not need to
be a dress suit. evening gown party,
but distinctive enough TO make II
worth while. The Normal gymna-
SUM would be a suitable place to
hold IL as II affords plenty of room
for a large crowd that the downtown
halls do not.
The plan, If not feasible this year
is worthy of consideration for next
winter. And. as a project to relieve
the less fortunate of the city, there
is hardly n better because In spend
ing the money for the dance one
would do that anyway for other par
ties and for the benefit of private In.
dividuals. Such dance is a commu'
nifty affair, with the worthy unfor'
Inmates OF the city the objects OF
community aid.
Charity unusually falls upon indi.
viduals or groups of individuals and
it is decidedly unfair TO the organ.
izations who give their time and ef.
fort to relief, without their partially
receiving at least ONE assistance
from a community source.