unknown (1889) Record of Events [189]. The Englishwoman's Review (189). pp. 72-90.
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1) Women as Guardians: At a meeting of the Association for promoting the return of women as members of Parochial Boards, Mrs. Osler, in seconding a resolution, remarks upon the private nature of Board work, which impedes public visibility and support. Hannah Cadbury recounts her experiences as Guardian, and Mrs. Rollason speaks on her committee work. Both are reproduced in paraphrase. At a drawing-room meeting at Handsworth, Mrs. Mathews reads a paper, and the three female Guardians present each give an address. A brief overall summary is included. Nottingham: "A lecture is announced on 'Women as Poor Law Guardians' by Eva McLaren." Lewes: "A lecture was given by Miss W. L. Brodie-Hall." Southport: At the Association's monthly executive meeting, Mrs. Sherbrooke speaks on the occasion of withdrawing her candidature. Her argumentation is reproduced. Bolton: Mrs. Carter Hollins suggets Mrs. Edward Wood as candidate at a committee meeting of the British Women's Temperance Association. Hastings: "Miss W. L. Hall, Poor Law Guardian for Eastbourne, was the principal speaker" at a drawing-room meeting. 2) Women's Liberal Associations: At a drawing-room meeting in Croydon, "Mrs. R. J. Leeds read a paper on 'Liberalism, Past and Present.'"At another meeting in a congregational hall, Mrs. Theodore Fry presides and "Lady Stevenson of Ipswich, was the first speaker." "Miss Mary King, of Leeds, gave a lecture on 'Our Land Laws,' [...] Mrs. Bryant lectured on Ireland [...] Miss Ashton, president of the Hyde Women's Liberal Association, presided [when] Mrs. John (of Bolton) gave an address on 'Women's Influence in the Past, Present and Future.' Miss Agnes Maitland, of Liverpool, gave a lucid exposition of the Local Government Bill." Hull: Mrs. Lawton "delivered a lecture called 'Is it Womanly to be a Politician?'" Summarises the lecture in some detail. Leeds: Two women speak "of the advantages of association among women" at a meeting to form a Women's Association. Three further women are mentioned to have spoken. Bristol: At the annual meeting of the Association, the secretary reads the report and "Dr. Kate Mitchell gave an interesting address on 'Women and Public Life.'" 3) Women's Unionist Associations - Ayr: Mrs. Vernon speaks on organisational aspects. Govan: At a drawing-room meeting, two women are mentioned as speakers, and remarks by Mrs. Arthur made upon moving a resolution, are reproduced. South Kensington: At a "successful evening social meeting" of the Association, Mrs. Fawcett is one of the two chief speakers. 4) Education - King's College: "Mrs. Fawcett is lecturing this term on political economy." Debating and Public Speaking: Announces a course of six lectures on the topic by Miss Orme. The Dramas of Sophocles: "Miss F. R. Gray commenced a course of seven lectures on the above subject." 5) Women's Suffrage: Miss Davenport Hill speaks at a drawing-room meeting. Nottingham: Laura Ormiston Chant speaks at the annual meeting of the Nottinghamshie Branch of the Society for Women's Suffrage. 6) Temperance: At "a great Women's Temperance Demonstration [...] held by the St. Pancras Total Abstinence Association," several women are on the platfrom, and "Mrs. Robert delivered a vigorous address," which is very briefly summarised. 7) Miscellaneous - New Shakespere [sic]: "Miss G. Latham contributed a paper on Shakespere's Development in Comedy."
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