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LIFE AT HULL HOUSE— CHICAGO'S MELTIXG POT
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arranged with regard to historic sequence, and the whole connected with the modern method of factory spinning. The same thing was done for weaving, and now, in one room, the Syrian, Greek, Italian, Slav, German and Celt can see that there is no break in the orderly development, if he looks at history from the industrial standpoint.
Here at the looms, where the weaving of rugs, towels, blankets and drapery has become a steady source of revenue, elderly women spend hours of tranquil happiness. Thru the philanthropic department of the Chicago Woman's Club a number of blind people were taught weaving in the Hull House shops, and worked there for varying periods.
To the neighborhood men and women the opportunities afforded by Hull House have been invaluable. Nowhere else is every one so sure of welcome. It is not youth alone that values the gymnasium. Grateful indeed are those whose daily bread depends upon their earnings as vaudeville, circus and acrobatic perform
ers. If out of work, they must keep in practice, or all hope of future earnings is out of the question. The visiting party, going thru Hull House unexpectedly, should not be surprised to find the gymnasium, at certain hours, occupied by a team or trio of acrobats, working as seriously to perfect themselves in some intricate feat as members of the boys' club are in solving the mysteries of electricity.
"They have nowhere else to practice, ' ' whispers the guide. ' ' They are young people who are very hardworking, and who have families to support. It means a great deal to them that they are allowed to practice here occasionally, when the gymnasium is not otherwise in use."
There is little time, however, when it is not in use, for there are men's classes, classes for women and girls, and boys' classes, to be instructed several times a week, with opportunity for games and dancing at frequent intervals.
There are organizations for every nationality. The Greek Educational Association numbers 625 members,
THE MACHINE SHOP