Under the resolutions of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of February 7, 1902, second, we are to “exercise general supervisory control over such features of the exposition as may be specially devoted to woman’s work.”

This resolution is so vague in its phraseology that we are unable to outline just what we may be permitted to do, and the chairman wishes to call the attention of this board to the fact that one of the subjects which we were instructed to take up before the local executive committee was in regard to a resolution passed by this board at its first meeting on September 30, 1902, regarding indecent and immoral dancing.  We were instructed by the board of lady managers to inquire what action had been taken in regard to this resolution, and were informed that it was acted upon immediately, and the company’s attorney was instructed to make the contracts in the Midway Plaisance so as to exclude immoral and indecent dancing.

The third resolution, that we were “to take part in the ceremonies connected with the dedication of the buildings of the exposition, and in official functions in which women may be invited to participate, and in any other functions, upon the request of the company and Commission.”

From the very gracious manner in which this board of lady managers has been provided for and permitted to participate in the opening ceremonies of the exposition, it would appear that the Government, Commission, and local company will see that we are properly cared for on all future occasions.

Fourth.  That we confer and advise with the officers and chiefs of the exposition on the progress being made from time to time in exciting the interest and enlisting the cooperation of women in the several departments, and to appoint all committees necessary to carry out the purpose, and to procure information on the extent of woman’s participation in the exposition.

    Fifth.  That we encourage the presentation of exhibits by women
    by correspondence, advertising, or such other means as the
    company may approve.

    Sixth.  That we collect statistics of woman’s work in connection
    with the exposition for publication.

Seventh.  That we encourage, by correspondence, or otherwise, attendance at the exposition, of societies and associations of women, and the holding of conventions, congresses, and other meetings of women.

Eighth.  That we maintain within the grounds during the period of the exposition an organization for the relief of women and children who may be found in need of aid, comfort, or special protection.

    Ninth.  That we receive and officially entertain women when
    requested so to do by the exposition company and the Commission.

    Tenth.  That we commission members of the board, or others, with
    the approval of the Commission and the company, to travel in the
    interest of the exposition, either at home or abroad.