unknown (1893) Women's Liberal Federation [2]. The Woman's Herald (Women's Penny Paper), 1 (2). p. 30.
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1) Alfreton: Miss Roberts chaired the meeting of the mid-Derbyshire Division of the Women's Liberal Association. 2) Bellingham and Woodburn: Miss Lewis presided over the foundational meeting of this association. Miss Embleton then spoke about the reasons why women should unite into organisations. 3) Berwickshire: "Countess Kearney addressed a public meeting at Coldingham [...] on behalf of the Berwickshire W.L.A." 4) Birmingham: Miss G.E. Southall presided over a meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Birmingham Liberal Association, where a letter from Mrs. Osler was read aloud. In the letter, Mrs. Osler expressed her hopes that Birmingham might one day again return to Liberal politics. 5) Bradford: At a meeting of the Lowmoor Women's Liberal Association, Mrs. Butterworth read a paper on "A Few Hindrances to the Elelevation of Working Women," which was followed by a lively discussion. 6) Bristol (West): Mrs. Arthur Tanner presided over a social gathering with tea and music, and moved a resolution to support Mr. Gladstone's policy. 7) Carmarthen: Mrs. Curtis presided over the annual meeting of the Carmarthen Women's Liberal Association. 8) Chatham: At a conversazione held in the Gladstone Hall, which was organized by the members of the Chatham Women's Liberal Association, Countess Kearney gave a speech illustrating the importance of a free breakfast table. 9) Cirencester: At an inaugural meeting of the Cirencester Women's Liberal Association, Miss Merick addressed the assembled. 10) Edinburgh: Miss Burton and Miss Gilchrist spoke in favour of "Manhood Suffrage" at a meeting of the Leith Liberal Club. 11) Exeter: "At the Devonshire Liberal Club [...] Miss Latimer lectured to a large audience on 'Women Guardians.'" 12) Glasgow: At a combined meeting of the Glasgow Women's Liberal Associations at the local Trades Hall, Countess Alice Kearney gave a speech about "What We May Expect from the Liberal Government." 13) Guilden and Steeple: Miss Lindsay and Mrs. E.O. Fordham gave addresses on the duties and need of women on local governing bodies. 14) Henley-On-Thames: Mrs. Brignall lectured upon the work and influence of Women's Liberal Associations at a public meeting. 15) Hornsey: Opening a discussion on "The Inequality of the Laws for Men and Women," Mrs. C.E. Kelsey ennumerated the many laws that needed correcting. 16) Leicester: "Miss Collet delivered an address to the Women's Liberal Association at the Albert Coffee House [...] on John Stuart Mills' 'Subjection of Women.'" 17) Nottingham: At the annual meeting of the Mapperley Ward Women's Liberal Association in the local Mission Room, Mrs. Barton read a paper on "Women on Municipal Life." 18) Notts: Miss Booth, secretary of the Association, read the annual report at the annual meeting of the Eastern Division Women's Liberal Association at the Woodborough-road schools. 19) Paisley: "Countess Kearney delivered an address to the Women's Liberal Association in the Terrace Good Templar Hall [...]," addressing several social issues, such as housing for the poor or temperance. 20) Plymouth: "Miss Alison Garland gave an interesting address on the life of women and girls working in factories" at a meeting of the local Sewing Party at the Borough Arms. The chairwoman, Mrs. Paull-Ripley, followed with a few remarks. 21) Rothbury: At a meeting of the Rothbury Women's Liberal Association at the Jubillee Hall, presided over by Mrs. Duncan, "Miss Embleton proposed, and Miss Lewis seconded, a resolution congratulating Mr. McInnes on his triumphant return" in the late elections at Hexam. 22) Royston: At the monthly meeting of the Royston Association, Mrs. E.O. Fordham spoke about "Towns and Our Villages, and the Need for Women on all Local Governing Bodies." 23) South Bedfordshire: At the inauguration of a branch of the Women's Liberal Federation at Luton Town Hall, Miss R. Higgins remarked on the importance of the event for Liberalism in Luton. Miss Conybeare then appealed to all women present to take a greater interest in poltics. 24) Tunbridge Wells: At a well-attended soirée, held at the local Club Hall, Mrs. G. Abbott said that "she had been promised influential support with a view of placing Miss Louisa Twining, well known as an advocate of Poor Law Reform, on the Tonbridge Board of Guardians." 25) West Marylebone: Mrs. Bateson presided over a well-attended meeting of the West Marylebone Women's Liberal Association. At the meeting, "Miss Chapman gave a spirited lecture" on "'Recent Scenes in Irish Life,' intended to show the state of things which Home Rule Bill is meant to abolish."
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