The New York herald., 1876-09-16
WOMAN SUFFRAGE SOCIETY.

pleasant and informal reception given by the
New York Woman Suffrage Society last evening to
Mrs. Margaret g. Parker, President Of the Woman
Suffrage Society Of Dundee Scotland at No. 23S West
Fourteenth street. by nino O'Clock the handsome and
spacious parors OF Dr. Lozicr filled. Fully 200
persons were present, among whom Helen NJ.
Slocum, Margaret Austin Vice Presidents OF the Asso
citation; Mrs. Lillio Dovcreau Blake Helen NJ. Cooke,
Mrs. Croley (Jennio June), Mrs. M Bayard Clark,
Dr. +. r. Marble. Professor Rice. Mr.. Charles Soth-
crun. Mr.. aud Mrs. Du Pre-, Miss Ray and a colored
lawyer from Washington. Tho first hour of the cven-
ing given to greetings and conversation, after
which Dr. Lozier introduced Mrs Parker TO the audi
and requested she would give little outline OF
her work in Scotland. Mrs Parker responded and
said that the Suffrage Society in Scotland was pro-
crossing finely considering The many restrictions With
,nas there was meeting in New Castle ssIs
addressed by ladies the Mayor was pleased by tho
woua rs Ss 9 u sVor
effective in advancing not only the suffrage
ment, but temperance well, the right to vote.
Prohibition would never DO ob,ained until Tho ballot
gwen to women,
Susan b. Anthony followed in a brief address. She
opened her remarks ny stating that Miss King
suggested that the womon OF tho world should
build in the city OF New York a woman's
change building for women The basement
should contain saio or place to deposit silver
acd other vauabes, there should be parlors hail.
free 10 women Tor various meetings II was suggested
marble or stone for its erection. Miss King going
TO Inc Legislature Tor charter, and they hoped
begin work ON II when she returned. Miss Anthony
alluded IN a spirited manner to the suffrage move
ment, and rcmarkcd that she had centennial book
called tho "Declaraton Of Rights OF tho Women the
United States, " by the Natonal Woman Suffrage As.
socaton, nnd she wanted tho signature every per-
son present Miss Anthony's request complied
with, and all inscribed their names upon It's pages
Mrs Blake also delivered u short address comp-
mentary to tho Suffrage movement The rights Of
woman were more recognized than heretofore and its
Ar.ur fha lab, .yh.s
working earnestly Tor its Advancement she had
semby district to address them, aud ''going
Fitie.h street, near Eighth avenue, and she wanted
her cOurtenancc
Mrs. Crolcy Jennie Junc) and Mrs Slocum followed
Mrs Blake IN very bret but interesting addresses, in
which they welcomed Mrs. Parker to New York, aud
hoped her soourn here would bo productive oil much
good.
Mrs Parker is about forty.hve years Of age. Hcr
figure is slightly en,tonpoih, her manners winning
and pleasing Her hair Is light and worn short; her
eyes bluo, expressive aud tenuer, her alto
geher that iucites TO confidence and irend ndship
Before tho party broke up Mrs. Parker thanked tho
audience for her cordial reception hoped that the
meeting would be the means OF uniting the women IN
both couniries IN this grand object lifting their sex
TO the rights to which they entitled She should
return TO scotland greatly encouraged and strength
ened by this gathering.
Mrs Parker expects TO return to Scotland ON tho
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