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pnmmnmmnmnimtmz.: g PART SECOND. =§ ji_ *w 1 MINNESOTA DAY* EDITION. 3 ST nost Valuable Historical =S ST Paper liver Printed in State. ~5 yaiiuiuiuuiiuuui-iiiiuiijK VOL. XV.. ISSUED 3E SI*M*IJ---.T-^-*SrEOTJ--51_.-sr 3EE TN 3£. S-A.I3STT ==£ "IP.A.TTIj =•*-=* jft_.KT3D =S= CHICAGO. LADIES SHARE IN THE GLORY. Without Their Aid Columbus Could Not Have Dis covered America, or Been a Great Man. Sketches of Minnesota Members of Woman's Board and What They Have Accom plished. Other Leaders and Active Participants in Doing Honor to the Growth of the Com monwealth. A Galaxy of Bright Faces Encircling the Flag Which Was Ladies' Conception and Handiwork. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY BOARD Mrs. F. B. Clarke, of St. Paul. From the beginning of Minnesota's Interest in world's fair matters and the organization of various women's clubs, Mrs. Frances B. Clarke, the president of the auxiliary board, has been an in terested and indefatigable worker in the state's interest. She made the first address before the St. Paul Coumbian club, urging and inspiring enthusiasm, even in^he non-interested, and visiting the various women's organizations throughout the state. Mrs. Clarke special work has been as chairman of the musical bureau of the woman's building, which has accomplished so much in the interests of young and as piring musicians, both professionals and amateurs, throughout the Uuited States. Minnesota has obtained great recognition in this department, and nothing was forgotten that, would ad vance its musical interests, It was at Mrs. Clarke's earnest solicitation that the administration decided to bestow a medal of honor upon successful appli cants—a prize that will be doubly pre cious to the bread-winners in a musical way. Over a hundred young women will obtain them, 'from various parts of the United States. Aside from this, Minnesota gives to Its successful applicants a diploma pret tily designed on parchment as a recog nition of passing the state juiy. The scholarship favor was directly the re sult of Mrs. Clark's kindness, and many a worthy young woman has enjoyed the benefits of the .great exposition who otherwise would have remained at home. The sum of $25 was ail that was required for the trip and for two weeks' sightseeing, board and entrance money. The woman's dormitory nas been work ing in unison with the plan, affording a safe and pleasant home to young un attended women. On the ceremoaies committee of the woman's building Mrs. Clarke has been a gracious hostess during the reception of hundreds of prominent people throughout the season, and the state has had a social representative upon whom it could rely at all times. While the various duties have kept her most of the time within the woman's building, the festivities of the state day found her at the head of the receiving committee, doing the honors to many hundreds of visitors. During the last session of the board of lady managers Mrs. Clark kept well in mind the appointment of Min nesota women a's jurors, and the result is well known in the many judgeships given the state, to the satisfaction of all the commission. Personally Mrs. Clarke is a handsome woman, pieasing in manner, calling for many friends, and philanthropic in her views towards the assistance of women In general. She is not only president of the woman's auxiliary board, but na tional lady commissioner from the state of Minnesota; residing in a charming St. Paul home, where her "At homes" are among the pleasing features of the city's social life. Mr. Clarke is a prom inently known business man in the state, where he has resided for years aud where he was formerly connected with large railroad interests. Mrs. L. P. Hunt, of Mankato. Mrs. L. P. Hunt, of Mankato. is known as one ol the first women interested in world's fair matters and an indefatiga ble worker on all matters assigned her. She met withkrreat success in the state floral exhibit, of which she was chair man, the collection being placed in winged frames in the state building, some pressed, others daintily represented in water colors. The col lection is comptete and a very interest ing exhibit, requiring many months of patient work .to accomplish. The loan collections of the state building were gathered by her, and form a large part of the contributions, consisting of many unique and historical things which be long to state representatives. Her col lection toward the children's statue fund was a goodly amount— -suggesting the enterprise necessary towards the gathering of many dollars from many pennies. Mrs. Hunt remains most of Vie lime in the state building, where for the past few weeks she has been acting as hostess in the board room. She is the wife of L. P. Hunt, superin tendent of state exhibits from Minne sota and editor of the Mankato Free Press. Mrs. A. T. Stebbins, of Rochester. One always thinks of Mrs. A. T. Steb bins, of Rochester, as surrounded by sunshine and happiness, much of which she throws about those who come in contact with her. She is one of the 9n StfiL IUS MINNESOTA DAY EDITION. J |i| j |jj|f WW |jp> most popular women in the state. since the opening up of world's fair matters has devoted her time and atten tion to the state's interest at the expo sition. She organized in the early days Columbian clubs in eight counties throughout her district, encouraging, and assisting old and young in the intel ligent study of world's fair matters. At a special meeting of the commis sioners in June she was formally made installer of women's exhib its —an office not existing up to that time, and has faithfully looked after these various interests un— til an O. K. was placed upon them by Mrs. Starkweather, the superintendent^ jof the woman's building. There were i I many aggravating features attendant i upon installation matters, which only a*! woman of exceptionally suave dispo-t-tj tlon could have overcome. As chairman of the agricultural com- mittee, she planned and arranged that contribution to the winged frames in* the record room of the woman's build- ', ing, showing the interest women of ' Minnesota are taking in agricultural matters and giving some very interest ing statistical matter. Mrs. -tebbius was hostess during part of June, and has again resumed her pleasant duties in the state building, being specially interested in today's festivities. Mr. Stebbins is a prominent merchant 'of Rochester and a member of the state legislature. Mrs. F. L. Greenleaf, of Minneap- "One of the handsomest women In the \ Northwest," is the verdict passed at once on Mrs. F. L. Greenleaf, of Minne- ; apolis, vice president of the woman's auxiliary board. Her work as organizer of the World's Fair Columbian clubs throughout her county has kept Mrs- Greenleaf prominently before the. state for the past two years, and her energy has been crowned by great success. Some of the best exhibits in the woman's department are directly the result of her interest, Mrs. Greenleaf was chairman of the state flag commit tee, raising the $300.00 necessary forthe making and embroidery of this hand some contribution towards the Minne sota women's exhibits. During the necessitated absence of Mrs. F. B. Clarke, owing to illness, in the spring, Mrs. Gr'-enlpaf presided in her place, and carried out in detail every branch of the state work. As yet she has pre sided but a few days as hostess in the state building, a regret to many friends. Mrs. Greenleaf is a pleasant conversa tionalist, cordial in manner, having traveled much abroad, making her en tirely cosmopolitan. The Minneapolis exhibits, on the whole, are noticeably an interesting addition to the state col lection, surpassing in many instances the contributions from other cities. M— -.Greenleaf was appropriately chosen for her position, and has most satisfact orily held it. She is the wife of one of : the state's wealthy men, who sees with i pride the recognition she has obtained. Mrs. H. Hazenwinkle, of St. Paul. Possibly no one on the auxiliary board has accomplished more in the interest of the state work at the exposition than Mrs. Henry Hazenwinkle, of St. Paul. To her came all the exhibits from various sections of the state to be care fully marked and forwarded to their proper places in Chicago, a task requir ing no small amount of work and ex ecutive ability. This responsible under taking was carried out with very few disturbances either to the auxiliary board or exhibitors, which bespeaks Mrs. Hazenwinkle's good judgment throughout. As representative of her : district, the collections made reflect credit in every instance, and no one passes the case of art work and ex quisitely decorated china from the St. Paul Woman's Exchange exhibit in the woman's building without many an exclamation of de light. The Family Dormitory shares sold in Minnesota were in Mrs. Hazen winkle's hands, and footed up several hundreds of dollars. During her days as hostess in the building visitors found a kind and interested friend, ready at any moment to explain any and all things of interest relative to the state. Mrs. Hazenwinkle, as a member of the finance committee, has been a valuable assistant to the board, her judgment at all times being relied upon. A resident of St. Paul for many years, the name is closely associated with the city's earliest successes, Mr. Hazenwinkle being a well-known merchant here. Mrs. Hazenwinkle will be one of the ladies receiving today at the Minnesota state SAINT PAUL, MINN., AND CHICAGO, ILL., FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 13, 1893.— TWENTY PAGES. building, where there will be many glad to welcome her back. 2^?~ "~~ / 7$f^- Jf STATE FLAG-DESIGNED BT LADIES." ' //Fs^'l//'' ' t^^^^l (flMif fit Mrs. George Forsyth, of Brainerd. Although living in California during the past winter, when most of the active world's fair matters were exciting peo ple generally, Mrs. George Forsyth did not forget her interest in state matters, and her cordial happy manner to visit ors while presiding at the state building in July will long linger agreeably in tbe minds of those who met her. From ber district came the collections tor the stained glass window, the special beacty ■ spot of the reception rooms, and for j which much ambition was need . in 1 order to obtain the necessary lauds to carry out the charming Idea of hardy Minnehaha In the gorgeous colors of stained glass, under Tiffany's finishing touches. It Is hoped Mrs. Forsyth will be seen at the state build ing Oct. 13 to assist with the day's fes tivities. Her home is in the pretty city of Brainerd, where she Is largely inter ested In real estate matters, and a wom an of wealth. Mrs. Frances M. Crosby, of Hast ings. A valued member ot the auxiliary board Is Mrs. Judge Crosby, of Hast ings. While little of her time has been \ spent in Chicago, the work ac com plished In _tat c matters months ago is resulting favorably in the present. Mrs. j Crosby was an important mem- I I ber of the committee to revise the minutes of the board for printing and place the m in such intelli gent shape as to render them ready for reference at any time. It was an occu pation that required much nicety, both from a literary point and the care to ex clude no important word. Mrs. Crosby has done much for the ladies of her city in a club for the study of world's fair matters, and has presided at most of the readings. A woman of marked abil ity, dignified.yet pleasant and agreeable to all she has been a sta nd-by during many little trials and tribulations dur ing the existence of the auxiliary board. Mrs. Crosby is the wife of one of Min nesota's most distinguished men. Judge Crosby, and their name is one the state most honors. Mrs. Crosby will be are -1 ceiving lady on the state day, and will find a welcome place among the pleas ant coterie of charming hostesses. Mrs. H. F. Brown, of Minneapolis. Serving as a nati onal representative on the woman's board is Mrs. H. F. Brown, of Minnea polis. a clever little lady of pleasant appearance and cor diality of manner that has made her a gracious hostess during her several j weeks' presiding as hostess in the state | building the past two months. All dur ing the summer season of the woman's board Mrs. Brown was an interested at tendant, keeping in mind the special points effecting the state's interest, and looking after the interest of proposed judges. Ajb-b Mrs. Brown is a member of the auxil iary board finance committee, and has had a care as to the careful expenditure of the state funds, and who may not ex claim over the excellent returns of the very small allowance made the auxiliary board. A number of interesting photos _ show Mrs. Brown's pleasant home sur roundings, while H. F. Brown's name is a marked one as prize-winner in fine stock at the exposition and as a poli tician throughout the Northwest. Much of the effective arrange ment of the reception rooms in the state building is due to Mrs. Brown's selection, the handsomest and most valued piece of furniture, the elaborately polished, carved oak table at which John McKinley presided dur ing the famous Republican convention at Minneapolis, going to her home as a peculiarly interesting souvenir ot two great occasions. Mrs. Brown has de voted her time from the beginning to world's fair matters, and is to be num bered as a particularly interested work er in all that affects the good of Minne sota. Mrs. A. A. White, of Moorhead. A gracious and comely woman is Mrs. A. A. White, of Moorhead, treasurer of the women's auxiliary board, a general favorite with old and new friends every where she goes. During her days as hostess in the state building much that savored of old-timed hospitality lingered about the board, and many a pleas- 1 ant hour was passed over a friendly cup of tea. Mrs. White has proved herself a particularly able treasurer, having at all times the reports of the state funds in perfect shape for pub lic notice. Some fine exhibits have been made through the ladies of her dis- I trict both in the woman's and state buildings. Mrs. White personally is a handsome woman of the brunette type, and is a general favorite in her city, where her home is the center of de lightful hospitality. As the wife of a i man prominently connected with a leading railroad company, the name Is well and favorably known throughout the West. Mrs. White is in Chicago for the great Minnesota day, and will assist with dignity at the official reception. Mrs. P. B. Winston, of Minneapolis. Mrs. P. B. Winston, of Minneapolis, Is lady alternate of the woman's national | board of managers. She was instru- [ mental in raising the funds among the I children of the city to contribute towards the handsome statue of Hia- I watha that graces the state building's j porch, and worked many days in accom- I plishing the generous contribution. As chairman of photography she is to be ! thanked for the many handsome views, both exterior and interior, of a variety of artistically planned private residences and public buildings, most of which are , framed and hanging upon the walls of the reception rooms up stairs in the state building. The visitor may gain a favorable impression of such cities as St. Paul, Minneapolis. Red Wing. Fari bault, Rochester, Mankato, Winona, Stillwatarand numerous other lovely places through this medium. The views are particularly clear and finished, and show Mrs. Winston's artistic senti ment throughout. It is a matter of re gret to many friends that Mrs. Win ston's pleasant face could not have been more frequently seen during the past months at the state building. In her home she is oue of the city's favorites and her presence is in demand at all social functions, her own hearthstone being, the gathering place for many a delightful event. Mrs. Winston is interested in a number of literary clubs througnout the city, in each of which she is a prominent mem ber. OTHER WOMEN'S WORK. Mrs. Darr. Church Music. Few stop to realize in the charming whole of the Minnesota women's state exhibits, just where the burden of things generally fall, and who must straighten the hundred kinks in the chain of daily events. As everything must have a head where men's organ izations are concerned, so with the various departments of the women's exposition work was the chairman held responsible for the success of the un dertaking. Mrs. Russell Darr, presi dent of the Schubert club. St. Paul's leading ladies' amateur organization, was appointed chairman of the Minne sota musical representatives appearing at the woman's building of the world's fair. For a year past Mrs. Darr has given her entire time and thought to the assistance of young women musicians, extending a word of kindly advice and help in all quarters. The success of Minnesota candidates has been remarkable, but two or three failing to pass the required high stand ard of the expert jury. The last week of June found Mrs. Dorr ia Chicago with so large a list of Minnesota candi dates that a special hearing of the ex pert jury was given, sight-seeing and the wonders of the exposition of no ac count until her musicians were looked after and their success assured. Her assistance to the St. Paul Choral club, which appeared with that from Minne apolis under Prof. Baldwin's successful baton, was well appreciated, and not an easy undertaking to urge and' assist to swell the number of singers, that would reflect credit to the state at large. Dur Ing the appearance of the forty clubs from various sections of the United States, the Schubert club, of St. Paul, was ranked among tboee of highest standing, and, were it not for the thoughtless disappointment of one of the city's leading singers, whose tele gram came but five minutes before the club's appearance— too late for a substitute — a first diploma would have been given, this the result of Mrs. Theodore Thomas' conversation with the writer. But notwithstanding all vexations, Minnesota has takes a stand ing m musical matters never before ac corded her, and In no instance has more been accomplished for women during the fair than in musical matters, and for all Minfiesotans interested In the divine art should come a word of special praise for Mrs. Russell Dorr's kindness and assistance. Mrs. Dr. Hutchinson, Chairman Medicine, Minneapolis. The progress of the state women In medicine was left to Mrs. Dr. Hutchin son, of Minneapolis, who has gathered together a most interesting collection of photos and remarks, which may be looked at by visitors to the record room in the woman's building. One is apt to shudder at the thought or" dainty women growing Into devotees of the dissecting room and the hundred and one ills ef fecting poor humanity, but the doctor will show you that women in Minne sota are making rapid advances in this line of thought, and just as the papers editorially have advanced the idea that the woman's building was nnneccessary, that woman's work should stand side by side with men's, so is It in medicine, and Dr. Hutchinson will prove statistic ally that women in medicine are rapidly approaching in numbers of clever medical graduates, mans' standard. Dr. Hutchinson is a kindly, pleasant woman, thoroughly at home and wrapt up in her work of alleviating mankinds suffering. Mrs. Dr. Metcalf, of St. Paul. In charge of all the scholarship work is Mrs. Dr. Metcalf, of St. Paul. This work was organized for only those whose finances would not allow them to visit the fair without some special re duction. It has required from the chair man careful thoughtfulness in looking to the non-abuse of the favors and to leave no wortly applicant minus the trip to the exposition. A great deal of detail work has been accomplished by Mrs. Metcalf in the interest of her work, and women have found in her at ail times a good friend interested in their success. Nearly a hundred have been sent in this way to the fair, all the corresponding and arrangements having been done by Mrs. Metcalf, and a gen eral record being kept. This scholar ship work was originally intended for the prize winner in a special branch, but, as the time advanced, the work of necessity broadened until no worthy woman was excluded. It certainly has been among the* philanthropic ' works, the chairmanship for which could not have been more appropriately given. Mrs. Dr. Weston, of Duluth. Mrs. Dr. Weston, of Duluth. was the artistic designer of the handsome Hia watha window in the state building, which is particularly praised by con noiseurs in such matters. The figure of the Indian girl is very gracefully posed, her costume and general surroundings being ideally appropriate. Mrs. Weston is an artist of exceptional ability, and uses her talents only for the great Tif fany concern. Her work is seen in many Eastern cities, and she is well and most favorally known among artists in various parts of the country. Minne sota is proud to own this talented little lady, who has contributed so much towards beautifying the state building. Mrs. Severance's Literary Collec- I tions. The collections of literary matters and references to higher educational exhibits has been in the care of Mrs. C. A. Severance, of St. Paul. A most in teresting compilation of the literary doings in the state are to be found in the glass case of the record room of the women's building. Women writers of stories, special feature works, poetesses, newspaper correspondents and journal ists have been gathered into a very complete list, with here and there selec tions given from the work. Mrs. Sev erance has just sent out to public view a dainty little volume of seventeen In dian legends of Minnesota, dedicated to Mrs. Francis B. Clarke and Delos A. Montfort, through whose interest and help the book was finally published. The coyer Is ot dainty bluish gray, with a single moccasin flower for decoration. It is of special interest to state people, and will undoubtedly win its way to many homes. Mrs. Severence has been an energetic worker in educational mat ters and has contributed an interesting portion to the record room. Miss Sturgis, of St. Paul, Chil dren's Fund Exhibit. The children's building, situated just opposite the woman's building, is looked noon with interest by the father of a large family and the fussy old bachelor alike, tor the little ones here had many hours of joy and comfort within its pleasant walls. When the circular was sent to the various states asking for help in erecting this building, Minne sota tock hold of the matter in her usual interested way, placing the raising of the funds in the hands of a committee of which Miss Sturgis, of St. Paul, was appointed chairman. It took just such interest and thought as this lady would give to raise the very nice little sum of S6OO to contribute to the chil dren's building. Innumerable enter tainments were given by the little folks throughout the state, under Miss Stur gis' guidance, and the necessary funds finally reached a reality, and were for warded with much pride by the younger residents of the state, to add in furnish ing pleasant quarters for the little un willing world's fair visitors. Mrs. Hinkle, Chairman Fine Arts. Mrs. William Hinkle. of Minneapolis, was appointed early in the season as chairman of fine arts committee for the state, and her endeavors have been crowned with great success. Several excellent paintings have been sent from Minneapolis, which Is a city that shows marked progress in art matters— one or two interesting pieces in oil come from various parts of the state, but the larg est collection from Minneapolis. St. Paul has seemed, with all its talent, a little delinquent in sendiug paintings of any description to the woman's build ing, and the records show no exhibit in fine art from the Saintly City. Mrs. j Hinkle made numerous trips through j the state in collecting the paintings, and the latter will all pass favorable criticism. Much responsibility is at | tached to this chairmanship, as not only I the careful sending of pictures is re i quired, but their equally careful re turn, and few things are as difficult to replace as a damaged picture. A list of these exhibits will be given in connec tion with the loans from women in the state. Mrs. Olberjj, Albert Lea, Chairman Manufactures. An Important selection was to be ' made In selecting a chairman for women interested in manufactures. : When the name of Mrs. O. N. Olberg was finally decided upon a general feel ing of the eternal fitness of things was realized. One of the handsomest con tributions to the wing frames in the record room of the woman's building is the interesting collection of data relat- : ive to this work, all done in water col- I ors. The figure of crowned Liberty stands a graceful guardiau over the < pleasing information that 9,471 women are prominently engaged in manufactur ing interests of the state, and rank among the successful breadwinners of the land. Mrs. Olberg was appointed some weeks ago a juror on awards, and so thoroughly have her services been appreciated by the commission that she I will be retained among the few until j the close of the exposition. Mrs. Mendenhall — Household Economies. Mrs. L. M. Mendenhall has done much towards increasing a broad inter est in household economies, and has an ; exhibit in the anthropological building j where one may see the use and comfort I of a Turkish bath in every house. Mrs. i Mendenhall believes that the only solu- j tion of the troublesome servant ques- : tion is a central kitchen, from which many families may b_ served, and to I demonstrate to the world at large that cleanliness is next to godliness. Mrs. Mendenhall has many visitors to her department, and she has been an inde fatigable worker in the interest of world's fair matters for over a year. THE STATE FLAG Which, Like AH Good Things, ; Originated With the Ladies. Among the most admired of the I various contributions to the woman's i building is tha-state flag, designed by Mrs. Center and made by the Fjelde i sisters, of Minneapolis. The finest of ' white flag silk is the foundation hued ! with a blue of like quality. In the j center is the state's emblem, medallion- i shaped, embroidered in solid work of I shades in. blue— plowman at his : work, the . phantom Indian disappear ing into oblivion, Minnehaha fall in the ; distance all artictically and effectively j brought out by the finest skill. The moccasin state flower forms a border, twined in among which is a broad red I || PART SECOND. . =fj __■ — ■ ? |§ Issued Simultaneously =~ §_= in St. Paul and _Es IE Chicago. :=§ 'Fuuiuuuiiiuaiuuuuiuuuß NO. 256; i ribbon, one part of which contains the state motto "L'Etoile dv Nord" in gold embroidery, finishing with a lover's knot, the ends floating away to the edge of the flag; ISI9 tells of the first white: settlement, ISSS admission to the Union,; 1593 World's Columbian exposition, the dates embroidered along the ribbon. The moccasin flower worked in blues,' continues to carry out the national col ors. That Minnesota is pre-eminently: the star state is signified by five group ings of stars worked in heavy yellow; silk, so arranged at intervals around the] medallion center as to form in the tout ensemble one large star. "Minnesota"^ in handsomely scrolled lettering rests at the foot of the medallion, designed in gold cord. The flag is fastened to a. smooth oak pole surmounted with ar gilded gopher, by six broad bows of white Bided gopher, by broad bows of white tin ribbon, a handsome gold cord and. tassels finishing just above the top bow.' the ends falling effectively to the edge of the silk. The whole design Is aa beautifully brought out as though dona in oil and deserves the name of needle painting. After the minutest criticism there is no unfavorable comment to be made and no unfinished point visible.* It was a regretable fact .that no cere-* monies attended its placing In the woman's building, but it has a special stand of houor over the stage in the handsome and much-loved assembly hall. St Paul will own the prize in the state capitol, where the work of the clever Minneapolis women is bound to* be admired by all who gaze upon iv , ARTISTIC WOMEN*. | Embroidery, Needlework and' Painting by Minnesota Ladies That Are Much Admired. : Looking at the exhibits of the Mm* nesota women as a whole, one might be inclined to ask if that were all, but" taking into consideration that those ar ticles accepted as fit to represent the 1 great state of Minnesota are of a high order of merit, the visitor must logically be satisfied over the showing. It was*; too, a difficult tiling to arouse a large] amount of enthusiasm in the women,* who at all times feared harsh criticism, j I The spreading around into different de**. I partments lias had a somewhat demoral-' izing effect, although seemingly neces«l sary to preserve the general harmony, in the women's building. - j To the ladies of Minneapolis must be. given the golden plum of excelling in number and quality of exhibits. Thei Fjelde sisters are remarkable workers' in needle painting, and aside from the i handsome state flag, contributed two] banners, one with the winged mercury! in shades of pink upon a white silk:' ground, the other the godless of musioj elaborately embroidered in heavy pink ; silk upon a white foundation. , Miss I Mamie Myiand sends a iiardamger j I scarf, Hardarnger table cover with j lace, and an Oriental scarf, which j I are particularly commendable. A piece | 'of the difficult Roman cut work and :' i center table square of point russe was* ! done by Miss lluida Le Clare, of St. l'aul. "Next comes a Honitan lace hand- ■ kerchief sent by Emily Smvthe, of this city. A lace dress of dainty pat tern, entirely hand made, is the work 1 of Mrs. M. L. Berg, ot Minneapolis, : and valued at .500. . Mrs. Florence La Due, of Hastings, gives a table cover, j mats and towel, of Oriental embroidery,; cleverly done aud particularly pretty. A novelty is an embroidery in thei finest* of stitches, by a lady eighty- K novelty old— Mrs. Lucy in the | st of stitches, by a lady eighty ■e years old— Mrs. Lucy P. Leiaad, of Minneapolis. THE RECORD ROOM. In the record room stands a cunninff; little 5 o'clock tea table handsomely j carved by hand, the work of Miss Made line Haze-twinkle, of St. Paul, a clever young lady of fifteen years. The bust of an old man in marble is by Mrs. Will iam Hinkle, of Minneapolis. Photo graphs of philanthropic work are an! interesting exhibit sent by Mrs. T. B. Walker, of Minneapolis, chairman of ; the state committee. Mrs. J. K. Werle j and Mrs. O. _**' Knight, of St. Paul, both ! ladies approaching three score and ! ten, sent a' knitted pillow sham and a finely-drawn piece for for table. The case of embroidered linens and exquisitely painted china ware from the St. Paul Woman's ex change is all hours of the day the cen ter of admiring groups of women. Each j dainty bit of linen is so perfectly done that it defies criticism, while the 5 ' o'clock table contains a set of Louis j XVI. shapes in tea set, painted in robin blues that positively bring forth envy, for its possession. Mrs. 11. F. Stevens,] Df St. Paul, assisted in the arrange ment of this case. The literary; .harts of the various Minneapolis; stubs have sent the most unique designs | in artistic water colors, each of which is ; worthy separate recognition. There are twenty-seven clubs in all, and they give a good estimate of the city's literary j doings. Mrs. Cahoon, of Brainerd, has ; gathered an interesting collection from amateur photograhers. Doylies of fin \ irawn work were done by Miss Min nie Fulsom, of Stillwater,and are pretty j -its for table ornamentation. The tol-l lowing exhibits are made in the fine . arts sections by Minneapolis ladies in . ivater colors: Miss Annett Wales, decorative water .olor; .Miss Wales, ** Violets on Snow," "Late Afternoon;" Miss Harrison, "Au tumn Study." "Old Monk;" Miss Grace McKinstry, Faribault, a peucil drawing;; "Fifteen Minutes," character sketch. is by Jessie Anderson, of Moorhead. An ail painting, "Still Life," by Mrs. T. C. ■ Clarke, of Stillwater, and "Corn Field,'*'; by Miss Julia Walker, of Minneapolis, Hnish the list. The state claims three inventions— self-threading sewing ma chine needle, wash boiler and dress -hart ail clever ideas that will assist in the progression of work. The St. Peter hospital work is a case containing dolls dressed in the professional nurse cos tume, pretty little articles of baby wear all done by the inmates ot tbe asylum. It is Mrs. Tomlinson's idea, as matron, that if light is ever to enter these poor darkened intellects it will be through accupatlon. In taxidermy, a group of well-mounted prairie chickens suggest sport for the hunter and an excellent -inner for Sir Epicure, done by Mrs. Laura Tint-ley. The educational ex hibit by Minneapolis school children, under tne supei vision of Miss Arnold, is remarkably complete and interesting. The various grade work is shown from kindergarten to night school, and proves that the young folks made every effort to portray their ability as students. This is a branch of the educational ex hibit of the liberal arts building, which