unknown (1892) What Liberal Women are Doing [216]. The Woman's Herald (Women's Penny Paper), 7 (216). pp. 11-12.
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1) Alfreton: Miss Roberts "gave a very interesting account of her experiences and of the various speeches she heard" at a conference in Cambridge. 2) Bedford: Lady Isabella Whitbread makes opening remarks at a meeting. 3) Bermondsey: Miss Eastby moves a resolution that is quoted, and Mrs. Charles Mallet speaks. 4) Bristol East: "Some capital addresses were given by Mrs. A. Tanner, Mrs. Ralph, [and] Miss Priestman." 5) Cardiff: Leonora Wynford Philipps "delivered and able address on current politics." 6) Croydon: "Last Friday at the usual monthly meeting of the West Ward, three members from the neighbouring Penge Association read papers upon the 'Position of Women', Miss Muggeridge dealing with the subject politically, Miss Shaw domestically, and Miss Friend economically." 7) Dorchester: "Miss Conybeare [...] delivered her popular lecture on her travels in South Africa." Paraphrases some remarks by Conybeare "prefacing her lecture." 8) Dumfries: "Mrs. McKinnel gave a very interesting account of her visit fo Birmingham." 9) East Finchley: Mrs. Stanbury "ably opened" a discussion on "Woman, her position in the State." 10) Glasgow: "Mrs. Greig gave her experiences during a visit to Ireland in the summer." 11) Heywood: "Countess Alice Kearney gave and interetsing address on 'How Woman way fight the good Fight,' and showed how an interest in politics would brighten and widen women's sphere." 12) Leicester: "Florence Balgarnie gave an address on 'The effects of Temperance Legislation.'" Briefly summarises her speech. 13) Lincolnshire: Mentions several meetings at which "the Misses Embleton and Ramsay" speak. 14) Liverpool: Briefly paraphrases an address by Countess Alice Kearney, who is "the chief speaker" at "a very successful meeting." 15) Narberth: Mrs. Stanbury "delivered an able address, bearing chiefly on disestablishment, land tenure, and agricultural depression. Throughout the speaker received much attention." 16) Norwood: Mrs. Southey "read a most interesting paper" on militarism as antithetical to love. The paper is summarised. 17) Nottingham: "Mrs. Cowen, the President, delivered an address on Devonshire and Cornwall, illustrated by limelight views." 18) Pembroke Dock: Mrs. Stanbury delivers a speech at the "annual tea and meeting." 19) Reigate: "Mrs. James Brignall gave a lecture on 'Church Establishments a Hindrance to Social and Political Progress.' An animated discussion followed, several gentlemen taking part." 20) Royston and District: "Mrs. E. O. Fordham's paper on 'Women's Suffrage' was much appreciated." 21) Sheerness: "Miss Smith, from the London Star office, presided, and gave a very encouraging address." 22) South Dorset: Ellen Chapman gives a lecture on Ireland, "illustrated with lime-light views." Describes the lecture as "forcible and clear." 23) South Manchester: Mrs. Heys presides at and opens the Liberal Association's "first public meeting [...] with a short, but very forcible address." Two further women speak. 24) Stourbridge: "Mrs. Holden Byles gave a most interesting address on 'Law as it affects Temperance.'" 25) Warwick: "Mrs. Pilling's speech was very bright and telling." 26) Widnes: "Countess Alice Kearney delivered a most interesting address on 'What we may expect from the Liberal Government." Her speech is briefly summarised.
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