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THE CONGRESS OF WOMEN.

Exposition our sales were very large. We can not say that we have achieved a brilliant success, because we had hoped and were prepared to sell extensively from first to last. The “ reserve ” has been returned to the baroness, and good things may yet be in store.

We ask for no subscriptions. From the time the “Turkish Compassionate Fund” became an industry, every cent that has passed into Mrs. Hanson’s hands has been given as an equivalent for value received. Our motto is: “ Not alms, but work.”

Many forlorn hopes, many institutions, many charities, have turned to America for salvation. May the eager, longing desire of our poor women for work, for work only, not remain unfulfilled! And we pray you to give it to them. The exchange they will give will be art and beauty beyond words to describe.