unknown (1893) "It Was a Famous Victory.". The Woman's Herald (Women's Penny Paper) (12). p. 181.
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1) Social Amenities: Mentions "brief addresses" by Elizabeth Andrews and Dr. Kate Bushnell, and "a bright, fervid speech" by Lady Henry Somerset. 2) Up in the Gallery: "When Lady Henry appeared on the platform she was enthusiastically applauded by her adherents." 3) Attendance Doubled: Mrs. Lloyd Jones presides at "the great debate" in Lady Somerset's place. 4) The Case for the Late Majority: Five women, whom the Executive Committee "considered their best speakers," present the case. 5) The President's Reception: Describes audience responses to Lady Somerset by recounting how, "when her hour arrived and she stood forward to reply [to statements by others], the scene was memorable. The galleries were packed with women representing both sides and the floor was filled with delegates, while those on the platform were mostly her opponents; [...] Women rose [...] who had never before, perhaps, made such a demonstration in any audience - waved their handkerchiefs, and cheered." The report then outlines and partially quotes from Lady Somerset's address, "which she gave with the utmost vigour and emphasis," and which "occupied two hours, and compelled the earnest attention of the audience." She closes "in a voice tremulous with feeling." 6) Afternoon Session: "[S]peeches were limited to five, and, later, to three minutes," and women from all parts of the United Kingdom are heard. 7) No Mistake About it Now: "Lady Somerset spoke with even more than her usual enthusiasm and power, making no allusion to what already has become the 'late unpleasantness.'" 8) Lady Henry and Miss Docwra: Recounts an incident where Miss Docwra was not allowed to speak at a meeting due to procedure, and the brief conflict that ensued.
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