unknown (1892) What Liberal Women are Doing [215]. The Woman's Herald (Women's Penny Paper), 7 (215). p. 12.
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1) Aberdare: Miss Annie Lloyd, the Misses Griffiths, and Miss Lock argued in favour for the extension of all political privileges to women. 2) Brighton: Miss Low, assistant secretary, "read an able paper on 'Housing of the Working Classes.' Miss McAdam opened the discussion by a thoughtful speech." 3) Christchurch and Bournemouth: Accepting a gift in recognition her services to the association, Miss White addressed a meeting of the local branch. 4) Colchester: At the first of a series of monthly meetings, the Vice-President, Mrs. W. Marriage presided and gave 'a useful address on the objects of the Association.' Other short papers, e.g. on "Women's Duty in Politics," were read by Miss E. Marriage and Miss L. Bedwell. 5) Epsom: Mrs. Samson lectured on "Some Needed Reforms." 6) Gosport and Alverstoke: Mrs. J.J. Howe opened a local open meeting with a few remarks, before Miss A.L. Browne gave "a most interesting address on 'Women as County and Parish Councillors." Votes of thanks were proposed and seconded by Mrs. Jago and Miss Nicholson. 7) Hadfield: "Miss Chapman gave a stirring address on 'Practical Politics,' alluding specially to the need for registration reform and to popular control of our educational system." 8) Huddersfield: At the annual tea and meeting, "[e]xcellent addresses were given by Mrs. Newton, of Manchester, and Mrs. Callander Moss, of Southport." 9) Islington East: At a very successful Cinderella Dance, Mrs. Sibthorp "gave a short and earnest address during the interval." 10) Lanarkshire, Partick, Hillhead, and West Kelvinside: At the annual meeting, several women addressed the audience, and "Miss Helen Waddel delivered an address on 'Our City and its Government' which sustained the interest of the audience and was awarded a hearty vote of thanks." 11) Longtown, Cumberland: At the annual tea and meeting, Mrs. Maxwell "gave a short, pithy address. Miss Palmer, of Carlisle, spoke on 'Women's Liberal Associations - why they are formed, and what is expected from them.'" 12) Penryn, Falmouth, and Flushing.- Miss Conybeare, who was received with much enthusiasm, [...] gave a most interesting lecture on 'South Africa' with lantern illustrations, and much encouraged the association by her practical hints." 13) Salford, North: At a well attended meeting and tea, "Mrs. Wolstenholme Elmy delivered an excellent address on 'What was Women's Suffrage, and Why did Women Need it?'" 14) Torquay: Leonora Wynford Philipps spoke at a local meeting of the local branch of the Association.
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