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THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LLAX- DUIDNO BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Llandudno Branch of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies was held, by the kind perm: ssion of Mjiss Middleton, at, the Craigydon Boarding House, on Tuesday afternoon. There was a, remarkably good attendance, and in the absence of Mr Wm. Jones, MP., the chair was taken by Dr. E. S. Gooddy. In opening the proceedings, the Chair- man explained that efforts had been made to get Mr William Jones, Mi.P., to take the chair. He certainly ought to have presided at tha; meeting;, for he was a declared friend of the movement. It was not his fault, however, this time, for he had written wishing the meeting success, and stating that as another meeting had been arranged for him that day he could not be presenit. The Chairman also announced that several other letters had been received, including one from Miss Edith Walton Evans, the acting; secretary, Who was suffering from the effects of influenza. AN INTERRUPTION. The Chairman then dealt with the pro- gress of the movement, and said that any- one who wished to convince an unbeliever that, the cause was a, just one could not do better than purchase a pamphlet published by John Situ art, Mills fifty years ago. The reasons were arranged in that, pamphlet in a most logical manner, but if reason could have got the franchise for women they would have got it years ago .-(Applause.) It was a fact that the majority of the mem- bers of the House, of Commons had pro- fessed themselves in favour of granting the franchise to women, but in spite of that nothing had been accomplished. The Government was committed to nothing at all but if its acions were, examined it would be found that they were not favour- able. First there was the method in which the women had been treated who had disturbed meetings or something of that sort. Instead of being treated as political offenders they were treated as criminals. (A gentleman present called out, "Quite right.") The Chairman pointed out to the inter- rupter that he was at a suffrage meeting, but he did not think the ladies present would wish to emulate the tactics of their opponents and throw him out, and then proceeded to contrast the conduct, of President Kruger when dealing with the J ame-son raiders and the Home Secretary when dealing with the Suffragettes, the latter treatment being described; as a low mean trick.—(Applause.) PRESSURE; ON THE GOVERNMENT. After dealing with the interruption at, Mr Lloyd George's meetings the speaker contended that pressure must be brought to bear on the Government, before any- thing could be gained. He warned the Society against the danger of disunion in the ranks. They might not all agree with the tactics of the militant body, but all he could find that they were guilty of was breaches of good manners. There were three ways to look at the Suffragettes. The first was in admiration, for those who had suffered regarded the cause as worthy of sacrifice; secondly, they could be treated as people who erred in tactics, but to whom no moral blame could be at- tached and thirdly there wa.s the absurd attitude of admitting- that the cause was right, but that the manners of some engaged in the fight were so. bad that they far outweighed the goodness of the cause. If they in Llandudno were going to abandon the cause because some of the militants had been guilty of, a breach of good manners, their sympathy was not 71 worth much. He advised the members of the Llandudno Branch not to disown the tactics of the militant seci/on and so allow disunion to be sown in the ranks, but, to work quietly in every way to ad- vance the cause.—(Applause.) In con- cluding, the Chairman appealed for more liberal financial support. Miss Wright then read the following re- port of the year's work; Mr Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, The Llandudno Women's Suffrage Society enters to-day on the third year of its exist- ence. I have heard it whispered that in Llandudno, many Societies which have flourished for one year, have been only able to maintain a sickly ex."sconce in the second year, and that they died and were decently buried in the third year. I hope however to prove that our Society has not yet contracted a fatal disease, and that your constant and valued presence at our meetings, sir, is not for the purpose of bolstering up our last, moments. If the Llandudno Women's Suffrage Society does not exisr: by this time next year, I venture to say it will be for no other reason than that the object of its existence will have been attained. The past year has been a most eventful one in the annals o,f the Women's Suffrage Movement, not only in England, but throughout the world. In every country there have been signs that the woman's movement is a, world-wide one on the part of one-half of the entire human race. But attractive as this large view of the ques- tion is, it is my duty to-day merely to re- late the part that Llandudno has taken in the work during the past year. To summarize briefly There have been seven meetings or social gatherings to zn which all the members have been invited. The Committee has met 26 tmes. Dele- gates attended the London Council meet- ings in January, and the Leicester Coun- cil meeting in October. A contingent walked in the great procession in London on June 13th, and also in the Manchester procession on October 24th. On both occasions the banner designed by Mr Harold Rathbone was carried. Eighty-four new members have joined during the year, and, thanks to the energy and hard work of Miss Walton Evans, our first daughter Society has been founded at Rhyl. We have opened an office at 39, Madoc, leaflet has been started. I trust that these facts will convince you; that, we have not the slightest intention of dying' just at, present. Many of the members will. have either heard or read detailed reports of -some of our doings, but it is necessary to-day to touch briefly on all the more important items. Mrs Marks and I attended the London Council meeting last January as your delegates. We were both much impress- ed with the businesslike qualities and the excellent speeches of the Executive of the National Union. I was further privileged as your Secretary to -be present, at a most interesting conference between our leaders and a committee of members of Parlia- ment under the chairmanship of Sir Charles Maclaren held in a committee- room of the House of Commons. I bring this to your notice in order to emphasize the fact that the National Union to which we belong is the only Suffrage Society which has personal access to Members of Parliament, and to Cabinet Ministers by Gonstltutional means2 and that our presence, even within the sacred precincts at Westminster, caused no panic whatever amongst, the members. A public meeting was held on February 20th, at the Cambridge Restaurant, when Councillor Bone presided. The Secretary and Mrs Marks read reports of the Lon- don meetings. A resolution urging the House of Commons to pass a, Women's Enfranchisement Bill was proposed from the chair and carried unanimously. Another resolution expressing; thanks to Mr Stanger for introducing his Bill was also passed. Both resolutions were duly forwarded and acknowledged by Mr Wil- liam Jones, M.P., and Mr Stanger, M.P. At a meeting held at, the Cambridge Restaurant on March 25tih, Mr B. C:. Jones read a paper, entitled "Woman's part in Social and Political life," which was much appreciated. On May 11th the importance of the Lon- don procession was forcibly put, before the Society by Miss Walton Evans. Mr Rathbone kindly offered to design a ban- ner and a committee of ladies undertook to carry it out. The shortness of time necessitated very hard work on the part of some ladies, but it was accomplished with complete success. By the kindness of Mrs Eakins, a social evening was held at Llwyn Onn, on May 26rth, and the proceeds given to the ban- ner fund. At, this gathering addresses were given by Dr. Peter McDonald, of York, and Miss- Mildred Spencer, of Rhos. June 13th will always be a red-letter day in the annals of every woman who took part in the great London procession, when 10,000 women marchedl from the Embankment to the Albert Hall. You will remember the favourable impression it createdi and how even the "T'imes" and the whole anti-suffrage newspaper trust, failed to find any grounds for criticism. We went, some of us with the expectation that we might, meet with some unpleasant, experiences, but we were soon happily dis- illusioned. The dense crowds which lined the streets shewed an attitude of marked sympathy and respect. "This is the most glorious day of my life," exclaimed the veteran, Miss Elmily Davies, L.L.D., who in spite of her 77 years, headed the pro- cession with Mrs Fawcett and others at a pace we with our banner could barely maintain. What wonder if younger Suffragists felt the same Our cause was triumphing, and we were doing bur part. It was worth all and more of work and effort. Inside the Albert, Hall we listened to stirring speeches, and we, could just dis- tinguish our representative, Mrs Gooddy, amongst, the stream of ladies who laid a floral tribute at the feet of Mrs Fawcett. When the history of the movement, comes to be written at any rate Llandudno is on the roll of honour as a town which fought; and we were reminded in one of the speeches, "It is not so important for each soul to. win the victory a,s to answer for itself, "How did I fight,?". In July thp veteran Irish Suffragists, Mr and Mrs Ha.slam paid their annual visit to Llandudno. An impromptu gar- den meeting was arranged in their honour at Preswylfa. Mr Pugh presided, and these vigorous octogenarians once more surprised and interested the audience. A resolution urging the Government to give facilities to Mr Sftanger's Bill was sent by this meeting to the Prime Minister and was duly acknowledged. In September, owing to private work, the Secretary resigned her post, and Miss Walton Evans kindly undertook to; fill it. The winter session was inaugurated by a reception, held by the president, Mrs Walton Evans, at, 4, Abbey Road, follow- ed by a meeting, at which Councillor J. J. Marks presided, and Miss Eleanor Rathbone, hon. sec. of the Liverpool Branch, gave a convincing address. A resolution urging Mr Asquith to give facilities for the passing of a Woman's Enfranchisement Biill was proposed from the chair and carried unanimously Simultaneoua meetings were being held all over the country, and it had been arranged tha-t all the Chairmen of these meetings should go as a deputation to Mr Asquith. The latter, however, declined to receive a deputation, so it had to be dropped. The arrangements for the October Man- cester procession were undertaken by Miss Fawcett. Ten Llandudno members went to Manchester, and either walked or drove in the procession. The, Llandudno ban- ner and the Welsh banner made by the Misses Walton Evans were both carried. As in London so in Manchester, the pro- cession was excellently received, and kindly greetings in the streets such as "Good old Llandudno," "Hurrah for Wales," met it all the way. Now the town of Llandudno has been brought most effedivelybefore thousands of people in London and Manchester by the Suffrage Society, and I do hope that if any members of the T'.I.A. are present, to-day that they w:'ll tell their committee that so splendid an advertisement, de- serves some recognition at their hands. [ Miss Walton Evans attended the Leices- ter Council meeting as our delegate. Our Committee had discussed very thoroughly the election policy of the National Union, which, as you are aware, is to support whichever candidate pronounces himself the most in favour of Women's Suffrage, whatever his political creed may be in other respects. We feel that, here in Llan- dudno such a policy would be a fatal mis- take. We number among our members the most ardent, Liberals and Conserva,- tives, to say nothing of Socialists, and if, at election time, the order came to us to support definitely the Conservative or the Liberal candidate, the strain on the allegiance of one-half of our members would be too great. The policy of doing merely propaganda work and of bringing g4 all possible pressure to bear on the can- didates to support Women's Suffrage is the only one that, can commend itself to all our members. Other Suffrage Societies, as you know2 systematically oppose the Government, candidate, and while we do not .accept this policy, which would be obnoxious to our Liberal members, neither do we feel that, the definite sup- port of the Government, candidate should be pressed on our Conservative members. A resolution to this effect was put, forward by our Committee at the Leicester Coun- cil meeting. A similar resolution, how- ever, from Reading having been defeated, our delegate withdrew the Llandudno one. We hope however, that this action of our committee will showthe reality of our non-party principles. In November an office was opened at 39). Madoc Street, the office hours being; 3 to 6 on Monday afternoons, and 8 to 10 Wednesday evenings. A comfortable room, a good fire, and tea at 3d. if re- quired, on Mlondays, ought, surely to ap- peal to all who desire information. Many of our members might acquire much use- ful knowledge by a, visit. We have gained several new members through the medium of the office, but it now remains with the Society to decide by their use of it and by their financial support if it is to re- main open or not. The Society does sore- ly need some place in which to store its steadily increasing property. Much might be, done, to lighten the work of the Secretary if there were some per- manent place where members willing to help a little could go occasionally to do so. Will any member willing to give a little time at the office kindly give their names to one of the Committee. Even one hour a month would not, be despised if that is all. that can be given. You have already heard of the formation of a, branch at Rhyl. From the time a, single ardent Suffragist was discovered there, it, was felt that the nucleus of a branch existed. One by one, members were enrolled in the | Llandudno Society. Miss Walton Elvans went over to Rhyl several times to ad- dress meetings, and has spared no trouble in nursing the little centre. The infant branch has now been launched on its own account with 27 members^ andl we wish it all prosperity. The importance of this pioneer work cannot be over-estimated. We ought to found branches all along the coast, and so form a powerful North Wales Women's Suffrage Union. The new leaflet has started opportunely. The paper, "Women's Franchise," ceases this year to contain the news of the National Union. A monthly magazine, entitled "The Englishwoman," at Is., is being started. This promises to be an excellent magazine, and will deal with other subjects besides Suffrage, but it will be too expensive for general use. Arrangements for a weekly paper are also pending. Meanwhile our own little leafflet has the, merit of being so small and so inexpensive, that no member can plead want of time or money as a reason for not taking it in, and we trust that every member will feel it a, duty to do so, in order to pay iits expenses. We regret, to record that, just before Xmas a serious breakdown in health necessitated the resignation of Miss Wal- ton Evans, who is obliged to go abroad. I have therefore resumed the work tem- porarily, until the new committee (to be appointed to-day) shall elect a new Secre- tary. In Miss Walton Evans' absence, I would like to point out how much we, owe to her energy and enthusiasm. Though we were not idle at the beginning of the year, yet, when she took up the reins we had neither office, Rhyl branch, nor leaf- let. To have inaugurated these things in addition to ordinary secretarial duties (to say nothing of home and social claims) represents an amount of work that only those who have had a taste of it can realize. The best way of shewing our appreciation will be to maintain what has been started. Our losses have been very small com- pared to our gains, but we regret, to re- cord the loss of four members by death, of four by departure from Llandudno:, for family reasons, one, and three who have resigned .because they disapprove of the militant tactics. As we are pledged in our Society to non-militant tactics, the logic of this argument is not quite apparent. The thanks of the Society are due to many kind friends who have helped the cause in various ways through the year. We would especially mention Mr Pugh for so kindly auditing the accounts; Mrs Williams for the use of her room for meet- ings, and the many gentlemen who have taken the chair for us. In closing, I would like to say that though I cannot possibly continue the Secretarial work, I give it up with grea,ti regret. I was utterly inexperienced when ¡ the Committee were kind enough to elect me, and I shall always be thankful to have had the opportunity of acquiring so much useful and interesting experience. Mrs Gooddy presented the annual state- ment of accounts, shewing that, after meet- ing all expenses the Society had a, balance in hand of JE6 9s. 10d., an increase of nearly JB5 on the year's' working. The membership roll had increased to 170.

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INTERESTING TO BANGOR AND TO US. Mutually interesting, mutually valu- able, mutually helpful, is this news which Bangor sends to us. Mr Albert O'Donald, 19, Belmon-street, Eust,oil-road, Bangor, says:Four years ago I was taken with a dull, heavy pain in the small of my back, just over where the kidneys are. There was a chilly sensa- tion round the loins, and I had to stand with my hands on my hips for support. The action of the kidneys was irregular, and the secretions were unnatural. After resting for a whiile my back was so stiff that it was some time before I could walk again. Often it, was a difficult matter for me to straighten myself after bending. "I consulted a doctor, but he didn't seem to understand my case, and I didn't get any better with his treatment of the other medicines I tried. "Knowing that, my kidneys were the cause of my trouble, I determined to try Doan's backache kidney pills, about which I had often heard. I found great relief from the one box I used, so I went on with the pills, and now that, I have taken six boxes I am quite cured. I can- not speak too highly of Doan's backache kidney pills, for they have brought me back to health. (Signed) A. O'Donald." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillitngs and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells-street, Oxford-street, London, W. You are sure to get, the right medicine if you ask distinctly for DOAN'S,.

"Fancy old Bill, of all people, going into the gunpowder shed with a lighted candle!" remarked the proprietor of an explosives factory to his foreman. "I should have thought that would be the last thing he'd do." "Which, properly speakin', it were, sir!" responded the foreman. Odd that a girl always thinks a passing man's glances expresses admiration. For Children's Hacking Cough at, night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/11, 2/9 "I want another box of pills like I got for mother yesterday." "Did your mother say they were good ?" "No—but the just, fit my air-gun." There was no fault to find with the de- fence. Occasionally the Festfinlog for- wards would cause anxiety, but, as a rule their attacks fizzled out. The midfield play was good, but the final efforts were very elementary. Why the dog rose? For the ratsbane; What's a belle for? For a, wedding ring. When did the lobster blush? When he saw the salad dressing. When did the house fly? When it spider web.

NORTH WALES GOLF CLUB. The Christmas Meeting of the above Club was concluded on Saturday in good weather. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, and 119 cards were taken out. The "Secretary's Prize" was won by Mr E. IT. Powell, who beat Mr R. W. Ward by 2 upi and 1, afterwards beating Mir J. F. B. Adam in the final by 6 up and 5. For the prize presented by Mr Percy Brundrit, for the best "Eclectic" score on Saturday, Mr O. F. Farrington proved to be the winner with a capital return of 72. For the best aggregate return for Fri- day and Saturday, prize presented by the :Grand Hotel, Mr Eldwin Oliver and Mr, L. O. Evans tied with 158 net. The "Eckersley Challenge Bowl" was won by Mr Edwin Oliver with a good re- turn of 82 minus 7-75. The members and Visitors' sweep on Saturday was secured) by Mir Percy Bar- low with a good return of 81 minus, 3-78, the 2nd and 3rd being divided between Mr Farrington and Mr F. H. Smith with cards reading 85 minus, 6—79. The best returns were as follows:- Edwin Oliver, 82 minus 7-75; Percy Barlow, 81, minus 37B j CL F. Far- rington, 85, minus 6 79; F. H. Smith, 85, minus 6-79; L. O. Evans, 85, minus 5--<80; Selwyn Johnson, 93, minus 12-81; O. Reynolds, 93, minus 12—81; E. H. Powell, 82. scratch, 82; H. Rey- nolds, 94, minus 12—82; A. G. Hog,g, 84, scratch, 84; Ri. W. Ward, 90, minus 6—84; 0. Searell, 91, minus 7—84; H. E. Bonnalie, 97, minus 12—85; P. G. Ashworth 100, minus 14—86; T. O. Smith, 100, minus 14-86; T. M. Hick- man, 100, minus 11—89; J. E. Hall- mark, 107, minus 18—89; W. El. Watson, 97, minus 7—90; J. D. Eldgar, 108, minus 14—94 John Bayley, 104, minus 9-,95,.

FOOTBALL NOTES. The Llandudno Amateurs met Blaenau Festiniog on the Council Field on Satur- day afternoon. The turf after the heavy snowfall was rather slippery, so- that accurate play was scarcely to be expected. The Amateurs had their best eleven out, and early in the game shewed decided superiority. The first, goal came early in the game, and was scored by J. E'. Wil- liams, but after that the forwards fell off in quality. The one notice able feature about, the game was the play of the centre halves on either side. George Davies was quite on the top of his form, and it was quite a pleasure to watch the manner in which he circumvented the tactics of the visitors' forward line. George was here, there and everywhere, and got the ball every time. It, is a pity the forwards did not take advantage of the good work of the halves. Had they done so the, Amateurs would have led by more than a single goal at half time. The visitors' centre-half also, played a great game for his side, and quite "bottled" up J. E. Williams and Brookes Evans. The second half was almost a repetition of the first. The Amateurs attacked most of the t4ime, but quite half-an-hour had gone before they could :increase their lead, J. E. Williams again doing the trick. The best forward play of the day was that of Brown and D. Williams dur- ing this half on the right wing. It is evident that these young players have come to stay, and will prove in time as good a right wing as there is in the Coast League. Both had hard luck in not find- ing the net, one shot from Williams can- noning against the post, with terrific force. Occasionally J. E'. Williams and Brookes would let the spectators have a glimpse of their real form, but as a rule they were much below par, and; Jimmy Williams was not given very many opportunities to shine. This 'afternoon the Bangor University eleven will visit the Council Field.

ORAIYGDON MUTUAL, IMPROVE- M EXT ASSOCIATION WHIST DRIVE. —We are asked to state that the Whist Drive, under the auspices of the above Association, has been unavoidably post- poned from the 6th until Wednesday, the 13th inst. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. 1/1 2/9. 2

On the motion of Mrs Walton Evans-, seconded by Mrs Eakins, the report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted. Mrs James Marks proposed certain amendments to the rules, which were seconded by Miss Marsden, and carried. Mrs Marks ere making the proposals stated that she did not agree with the Chairman's attitude towards the militant branch. EILEICiTION OF COMMITTEE!. The following ladies were elected to form the committee —M'i&s Wright, Mrs Gooddy, Mrs Marks^ Miss J. IVIarsden, Mliss C'hampneys, Miss Edith Walton Evans, Mrs St. Leger, Mrs Eakins, and Miss Edith Champneys. Archdeacon Elvans proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Middleton for allowing the use of the room, which was seconded by Mrs Eakins, and carried. Mr Hi. W. Squirrell proposed, Mlr Roger Dawson seconded a, vote of thanks to the Chairman, and Mrs Marks proposed and Miss Eakins seconded a similar vote to the secretary and treasurer, both being zn heartily accorded The company then adjourned to tea in the adjoining room.