unknown (1888) Record of Events [182]. The Englishwoman's Review (182). pp. 308-336.
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1) London School of Medicine for Women: At a prize distribution ceremony, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson speaks, and Louisa Stevenson gives an address on her experiences in India, which is reproduced extensively. 2) Women in Political Life: Several women, including Lady Sandhurst, have been "speaking and canvassing." Women's Liberal Association - Westminster: "Mrs. James Tomkinson moved a resolution of indignation at Mr. Dillon, M.P.'s, imprisonment." Mrs. Costelloe makes an announcement. Women's Liberal Unionist Association: At the first general meeting, Lady Portsmouth speaks on women's political responsiblity. 3) Women Poor Law Guardians - Further Detention of Children: "Miss Clifford read a paper advocating the extension of the power of Guardians to detain children under their care," which is summarised extensively. The remarks of several other women on the topic are reproduced. Detention of Adults, Cottage Homes, Workhouse Infirmaries: The discussion of the topics among female speakers is reproduced. Resolutions concerning all four topics are quoted. Southport: Mrs. Ashford gives "an address on her four years' experience as Guardian" at a drawing-room meeting, and Mrs. Ryley makes comments that are reproduced. 4) Boarding Out Association: At the annual meeting, Miss Akers reads the report and speaks. 5) Vigilance Associaction: At a "large assembly" in private rooms, "Mrs. Chant, who had just returned from a three months' lecturing tour in America, [speaks], and she was followed by Mrs. Charles Mallett, who dwelt on the cafés chantants as a great source of peril" to respectable women. "Miss Lidgett also spoke on the work of the foreign committee [and] Miss F. P. Cobbe said a few words." 6) Homes and Clubs for Working Girls - Soho Club: At a conference, three women speak. Their remarks are briefly reproduced. 7) Protective and Provident League: The Countesses of Portsmouth and Aberdeen speak. A resolution moved by the former is quoted, and both women's remarks are briefly paraphrased.
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