The Athaeneum Association

New York, 1895

Women Who Propose to be Aggressive in Public Affairs.

It is desired by those most interested in the success of the Athaneum Association, that the membership be most comprehensive and representative. In order that the objects and methods of the association may be clearly understood by those women not yet identified with it, the following outline is given:

The association has been formed for the purpose of building an Athaneum (the name chosen in preference to Lyceum), where the various organizations may find comfortable accommodations. When the building is completed the members will have one room devoted to their own use exclusively, supplied with periodicals and writing materials; a woman's club room, where friends may meet and chat. The association meetings will also be held in this room. It Is proposed that this organization, including women of all denominations and social sets, shall be a power in Jamaica, not content with the building of an Athaneum, but prepared to meet other needs of a progressive community. It is earnestly requested that every woman not already identified with the association be present at the next meeting at Union Hall on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 3.45 o'clock, pay the membership fee of one dollar, sign the constitution, and become personally interested in this movement in behalf of the women of Jamaica.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 12.