unknown (1893) Women's Liberal Federation [4]. The Woman's Herald (Women's Penny Paper), 1 (4). p. 62.
Full text not available from this repository.Abstract
1) Aberystwith [sic]: "Countess Alice Kearney, the principal speaker of the evening, gave an eloquent and interesting address, referring especially to the good influences of Women's Associations, and pointing out the unreasonableness of excluding women from the Parliamentary Franchise. Her ladyship spoke for nearly an hour, and was warmly applauded at the end of her speech." 2) Aston Manor: Mrs. H.G. Reid presided over the annual meeting of the local Assembly at the Liberal Club Assembly Rooms. 3) Bath: Miss Kate Lemann, who chaired the meeting of the local Association, addressed the audience on the importance of the forthcoming county elections, and the need to get more women onto the board. 4) Birkenhead: Miss Fripp read a "valuable paper on 'Women as Poor Law Guardians.'" which was follwed by a discussion among several women. 5) Bourne: At the monthly meeting of members, Mrs. Mays, who chaired the meeting, spoke about the "Extension of the Franchise to Women," as well as on "Local Option and Sunday Closing." Other women also gave short addresses. 6) Camborne: "Miss Stevens read an interesting paper on the meeting in Liverpool of the Women's Liberal Federation." Mrs. Lloyd, the president, urged the members to bring forth candidates for the elections for Guardians of the Poor. 7) Canterbury: Several papers were read by women at a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Women's Institute at the local Y.M.C.A. 8) Cheddar: "Miss Robinson, of Liverpool, delivered her popular lecture on 'The Franco-Prussian War,' in the Lecture Hall." 9) Chorlton: Mrs. Stewart-Brown delivered an address "congratulatory of the manner in which the present Government was dealing with the claims of women." 10) Colchester: At a "large and enthusiastic meetingW" at the Public Hall, Miss Whitehead moved a resolution to approve of women guardians. 11) Edinburgh: At a meeting of the council of the Edinburgh W.L.A., Mrs. Hugh Rose moved a resolution in favour of Female Suffrage, and Countess Kearney gave a speech. 12) Hammersmith: Mrs. Broadley Reid presided over a meeting of the Hammersmith W.L.A., and called upon Mr. Frank Smith to propose a resolution that the meeting expresses its confidence in Her Majesty's present Government. Mrs. Homan seconded the resolution. Miss Morrant Baker then pleaded for subscriptions and moved a vote of thanks to the speakers. 13) Haverfordwest: At the first annual meeting, held at the Masonic Hall, Countess Alice Kearney "delivered an inspiring address to a closely-packed audience." 14) Hornsey: "A meeting of this branch of the Hornsey Women's Liberal Association was held at the house of Mrs. Bevan, Fortis-green, on the 9th inst. Miss F. Balgarnie presided, and Mrs. Bamford-Slack gave an address on 'Liberal Women as a Political Force.'" 15) Huddersfield: Miss Dixon and Miss Southall delivered speeches at a meeting of the Lockwood and Newsome branches of the W.L.A. Afterwards, "Miss Armitage humorously recited 'Adam's Fall.'" 16) Lostwithiel: At a public tea and meeting to inaugurate this new branch of the W.L.A., Miss Alison Garland gave a lecture about the "Liquor Bill," and then explained why particularly religious women should take an interest in politics. 17) Mottram: At a meeting held at the Congregational Schoolroom, Mrs. Oldham spoke about the necessity of Women's Suffrage. 18) Newcastle: At a meeting of the Association at Worthington Hall, Mrs. Emmett spoke on behalf of the British Women's Temperance Association, and "said they wanted to see the public-houses closed altogether." 19) Newtown: Miss Conybeare addressed the annual meeting of the Association for Countess Kearney, who was absent through illness. 20) North Salford: At the annual meeting, Miss Dreydel, Hon. Sec. read the report, "which showed that the Association [was] in a most flourishing condition."
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Categories: | 5 Textualisation of Lecture > 5.4 Mentioned without Title |
| Number of Pages: | 1 |
| URI: | http://victorianlecturing.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/1474 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
