Huddersfield NUWSS Branch

The Huddersfield branch of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies was formed in May 1904. There had been an earlier women's suffrage society in the town: see Huddersfield's Early Suffragists.

Huddersfield's suffragist banner

Known members of the Huddersfield branch include:

President:

Miss Emily Siddon

Vice-Presidents:

Lady Dorothy Howard
Mrs. Louisa Ann Broadbent
Mrs. Millicent Fawcett, LL.D.
Miss Bertha Mason
Mrs. Edith Pechey Phipson, M.D.
Mrs. C. J. Brook
Mrs. W. P. Raynor
Miss Isabella Ormston Ford
Mrs. Harriet Mellor
Mrs. T. Cockin
Miss E. Dixon
Mrs. T. K. Clarke
Mrs. R. Rushfirth
Mrs. S. A. Jagger
Miss Lowenthal
Mrs. E. A. Beaumont
Mrs. Julia Lockett
Mrs. Alfred Wade
Alderman Benjamin Broadbent, J.P., Mayor of Huddersfield (1907), husband of Louisa Ann above.
Mr. Arthur J. Sherwell, M.P.
Mr. William Pick Raynor, J.P. Husband of Sarah Janet above.
Rev. William Mellor. Husband of Harriet above.
Dr. Peter Macgregor, J.P.
Mr. John Sugden, J.P.
Alderman A. Gee, J.P.
Mr Thomas Mallinson, J.P.
Mr. Charles Ingram Armitage, J.P.
Councillor E.A. Beaumont
Councillor B. Riley
Rev. H. Collins, M.A.
Dr. J.L. Parke
Mrs Florence Lockwood

Honorary Auditor

Mrs L.A. Haigh

Honorary Treasurer

Mrs E. A. Beaumont

Honorary Secretary

Mrs Helen Studdard

Parliamentary and Municipal Agent

Councillor E.A. Beaumont

Other committee members:

Miss Kate Kilburn
Mrs C.F. Sykes
Mrs F.W. Cockroft
Mrs Donkersley
Mrs Shires
Mrs Sanderson
Mrs Montgomery
Mrs Arthur Cecil Rennards
Mrs J.E. Bannister
Mrs Walker
Mrs W. Haigh
Miss Gee
Miss Crosland

Other known members:

Mr. J.C. Moody

Newspaper Reports

Women's Suffrage Record, 1st June 1904

Formation of a society at Huddersfield

On the evening of May 17th, a meeting was held in the Council Room at the Temperance Hall, under the presidency of Alderman E. Woodhead, M.A. (Parliamentary Candidate for Central Leeds), to inaugurate a Women's Suffrage Society for Huddersfield and district, having for its sole object Women's Suffrage, and formed on non-party lines.

He said that that was not in the ordinary sense a party meeting, for the question of Women's Suffrage was happily entirely dissociated from the political divisions which separated men so much, and which, he believed, to a certain extent also separated women, though perhaps not so definitely as the men. He referred to his own position on the question as governed entirely by principle and unaffected by considerations as to what use women might make of their votes. Further, he believed that if they cast upon the women the responsibility of having a vote they would by that means induce them, if they had not already done so, to give a thorough study to political questions, and lead them to give intelligent votes.

Mrs. Gray Heald (Hon. Sec., Leeds Women's Suffrage Society), and Miss Esther Roper (Secretary of the North of England Women's Suffrage Society), having given earnest, stimulating addresses.

The Rev. W. Mellor expressed his sympathy with the object of the meeting, and followed Miss Roper in referring to the grievous loss to the cause by the death of Mr. J. P. Thomasson. He moved: "That a branch of the Society be formed for Huddersfield and district," on the ground that men and women should be equal, though that did not mean that they should be the same.

Mrs. T. K. Clarke seconded the resolution, and it was passed nem. dis.

The names of many of those present were taken as members and the following ladies were chosen as Committee, with power to add to their number, on the motion of Councillor E. A. Beaumont, seconded by Mr. B. Riley: Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Demetriadi, Miss Siddon, Mrs. E. A. Beaumont, Mrs. Studdard, Miss Mayo, Mrs. France, Miss Robson, Miss Crosland, Mrs. Mellor, Miss Dixon, Mrs. Bannister, Mrs. Frank Walker, Miss Gee, Miss Waddington, Miss France, and Mrs. Donkersley.

Miss Siddon was elected President; Miss France, Treasurer; and Miss Lowenthal, Secretary.

Among the Committee are now include Conservative, Liberal, Labour, Temperance, and Co-operative women.

Women's Franchise, 5th September 1907

HUDDERSFIELD BRANCH.--We are indebted to The Huddersfield Daily Examiner for the particulars of the following meeting. On Thursday afternoon, August 29th, a number of the members of the branch had a waggonette excursion. After an inspection of Blackmoorfoot reservoir, where a history of the undertaking was given by Councillor E. A. Beaumont, the party greatly enjoyed a walk through the grounds. They next proceeded to Helme, where Mrs. Charles John Brook met them, and conducted them through the church. Thence they drove to the Oddfellows' Hall, Meltham, where an excellent tea was provided. Afterwards the annual meeting was held, presided over by Miss Siddon. Mr. John Sugden, J.P., in felicitous terms proposed the re-election of Miss Siddon, who had been a Poor Law Guardian for twenty years, as President. This was seconded by Mrs. Pechey Phipson, M.D., and carried with acclamation. Miss Siddon thanked the members for their confidence.

Mrs. J. E. Bannister moved, and Mrs. Sanderson seconded, the appointment of the following officers : Vice-presidents, the Lady Dorothy Howard, Mrs. Benjamin Broadbent, Mrs. Henry Fawcett, LL.D., Miss B. Mason, Mrs. E. Pechey Phipson, M.D., Mrs. C. J. Brook, Mrs. W. P. Raynor, Miss I.O. Ford, Mrs. Wm. Mellor, Mrs. T. Cockin, Miss E. Dixon, Mrs. T. K. Clarke, Mrs. R. Rushfirth, Mrs. S. A. Jagger, Miss Lowenthal, Mrs. E. A. Beaumont, Mrs. A.G. Lockett, Mrs. Alfred Wade, the Mayor (Alderman B. Broadbent, J.P.), Mr. Arthur J. Sherwell, M.P., Mr. W.P. Raynor, J.P., the Rev. Wm. Mellor, Dr. P. Macgregor, J.P., Mr. John Sugden, J.P., Alderman A. Gee, J.P., Mr Thomas Mallinson, J.P., Mr. C.I. Armitage, J.P., Councillor E.A. Beaumont, Councillor B. Riley, the Rev. H. Collins, M.A., Dr. J.L.Parke ; hon. auditor, Mrs. L.A. Haigh ; hon. treasurer, Mrs. E.A. Beaumont ; hon. secretary, Mrs. Studdard.

Mrs. Studdard, the hon. secretary, read letters of apology and good wishes from the Mayor (Alderman O. Balmforth, J.P.), Miss Bertha Mason, Miss I.O.Ford, Mr. J.C. Moody, Mrs. Donkersley, Alderman B. Broadbent, J.P., and Alderman A. Gee, J.P.

Councillor E. A. Beaumont moved the election of the following committee : Mesdames S.A. Jagger, Donkersley, J.E. Bannister, Montgomery, Rushfirth, Shires, Wade, Walker, Lockett, W. Mellor, W. Haigh, E.A. Beaumont, Studdard, Misses Gee and Crosland, Alderman Gee, and Councillor E.A.Beaumont. This was seconded by Mrs. Rushfirth, and carried unanimously.

The President moved the adoption of the report and accounts.

The report set forth that the branch had been thoroughly successful and was reported by representatives of all the political parties and creeds, unitedly working for one common object, viz., the granting of the vote to women and the general amelioration of the working women's conditions. The branch was again fortunate in possessing an ideal president in Miss Siddon. During the year much active work has been done in Huddersfield and other parts of the country. The last annual general meeting was held 13th June, 1906, in the Town Hall, and on the next day the National Union held a very successful convention in the reception room. Delegates from all parts of the country were present. Thanks were recorded to Alderman Broadbent and his successor (Alderman Owen Balmforth, J.P.), for their sympathy with the objects of the society ; also to Mrs. E. Pechey Phipson, M.D., and Captain Jessop, for their handsome donations, and to the local press. Reference was made to the work done in connection with Miss Clementina Black's national petition signed by women, and to petitions which had from time to time been sent to the Prime Minister and his colleagues. The branch had been represented at various meetings in London organised by the national Union. The hon. secretary represented the society at the International Congress held in August at Copenhagen, and her report was much appreciated and ordered to be printed. Twelve delegates were elected to represent Great Britain and Ireland - three from Huddersfield - Miss Siddon, Councillor E.A. Beaumont, and Mrs H. Studdard. The two former, however, were unable to attend. Reference was made to the next International Congress, to be held at Amsterdam, June, 1908, at which period it is expected that a Bill will be considered by the Dutch Parliament. After a reference to the hold the movement was obtaining on the public, the report proceeded to say that the Member of Parliament for Huddersfield, Mr. Arthur Sherwell, at the request of the branch, has balloted for a private Member's day in order to introduce a Bill, and had rendered the cause every assistance, for which he was heartily thanked. At the annual convention of the National Union at Newcastle in January, where a new constitution was established, one of the vice-presidents, Mrs. E. Pechey Phipson, M.D., was elected to the Council, and the president, Miss Siddon, was elected a vice-president. Reference was made to the whist drive and concert in the Temperance Hall, at which the Mayor, Alderman O. Balmforth, J.P., gave an excellent address, and to the distribution of literature. Mrs. Donkersley, Mrs. R. Montgomery, Mrs. Studdard, Alderman Gee, and Councillor E.A. Beaumont had all engaged in propaganda work. Mrs. E. A. Beaumont, the hon. treasurer, had granted the free use of rooms for Executive meetings. The financial accounts showed a slight surplus, and there were no outstanding liabilities.
   The adoption of the report and balance-sheet was seconded by Mrs. S.A. Jagger, and carried unanimously.
   Mrs. C. J. Brook, in an earnest address, in which she urged fulfilment, and not mere promises, moved: "That the Government be urged to no longer delay giving a definite promise to bring a satisfactory Women's Suffrage Bill at an early date."
   Mrs. E. Pechey Phipson, M.D. London, urged all the women to work steadfastly until they obtained the right to Parliamentary votes, and congratulated the local branch upon their good work in the cause.
   The Rev. Canon Walsham How, in a humorous speech, supported the motion, which was carried unanimously, and the secretary was instructed to send a copy to the Prime Minister and others.
   A cordial vote of thanks, on the motion of the President, seconded by Mrs. Studdard, was passed to Mrs. C. J. Brook for the arrangements she had made.
   The party then inspected the Carlisle Institute and Mr. Charles Brook's beautiful gardens, and then attended a reception kindly given by Mrs. C. J. Brook at Harewood Lodge. Several new members were made, and the party arrived back in Huddersfield at 9 P.M., delighted with the trip.

Women's Franchise, 16th January 1908

HUDDERSFIELD.-Mrs. Arthur Cecil Rennards held a very successful drawing-room meeting at Gledholt on December 11th, at which her sister, Miss Kate Kilburn read an extremely able paper on 'Women's Suffrage.' An animated discussion followed, and two of the ladies present offered their rooms for the purpose in the New Year.
The following extract is taken from the Yorkshire Daily Observer of January 8th : Mrs. Studdard, hon.secretary of the Huddersfield Branch of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, recently wrote to the secretaries of the local political parties asking that when vacancies arose on the public bodies support would be accorded to women candidates. In reply Mr. W. P. MacGirr, hon. secretary of the Huddersfield Liberal Association, wrote : 'I am in receipt of your letter, and thank you for the resolution enclosed. As you know, the wards themselves select their own candidates, but in all cases where the Central Liberal Association is asked for advice your letter shall receive due consideration.' Mr. George W. Bailey, secretary of the Huddersfield Conservative Association, replied that the resolution had been considered by the Central Council of his association, and he was instructed to say that it would be kept in mind by his Council, who, however, could not at present see their way to make any pledge in connexion with it."

Women's Franchise, 27th February 1908

HUDDERSFIELD.-Me[l]tham.-At a meeting on February 19th Mrs. Jagger, of Honley, who presided, pointed out that for fifty years women had been trying by all legitimate means to obtain a vote, but had failed. She said that the greatest enemy to woman's emancipation was woman herself.
Miss Kate Kilburn read a paper entitled 'Another call to Women,' and she was followed by Mrs. Studdard, who gave an address on 'The Political State of Women in Old Times.'

Women's Franchise, 19th March 1908

HUDDERSFIELD.- The Huddersfield branch of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies held a whist drive and dance at the Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening. Though chiefly occupied in the pleasures of the popular card game, the advocates of Women's Suffrage did not forget the cause which they have so much at heart, and during the evening occasion was found to give expression to expression to their views. The chief magistrate (Alderman O. Balmforth), though unable to remain long, showed his sympathy for the movement in an excellent address, the Alderman A. Gee, Councillor E.A. Beaumont, and Councillor Littlewood (Honley), also accorded hearty support. The guests were received by Miss Siddon (President), supported by Mrs. T. Kilner Clarke, Mrs. E.A. Beaumont (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. Studdard (Hon. Secretary), and Miss Lowenthal. A short meeting was held under the chairmanship of Miss Siddon, who was supported by the Mayor, Mrs. Kilner Clarke, Miss Lowenthal, Mrs. E. A. Beaumont, Mrs. Studdard, Alderman A. Gee, Councillor E.A. Beaumont, and Councillor Littlewood (Honley).

Women's Franchise, 7th May 1908

HUDDERSFIELD.--A general executive meeting was held on 27th. Mrs Jagger presided in the absence of Mrs. Siddon. Councillor Beaumont, in referring to the death of Mrs. Pechey Phipson, M.D., said the lady had been a munificent subscriber to the local fund, and referred to her great attainments. He moved the resolution, "That the Huddersfield branch of the National Union places upon record their high appreciation of the life work of Mrs. Edith Pechey Phipson, M.D., and their deepest sympathy with Mr. Herbert Phipson in the irreparable loss sustained by him through her lamented death." This was seconded by Mrs. Studdard, and passed in silence, the members all rising in support.

Women's Franchise, 17th September 1908

HUDDERSFIELD.-At the annual picnic a meeting was held, presided over by Miss Kate Kilburn. Mrs. Studdard gave an interesting account of the Edinburgh Convention. It was resolved to take part in the great demonstration to be held at Manchester on the 24th.

The Common Cause, 15th July 1909

HUDDERSFIELD
A Council meeting was held on Friday. Mrs. Josiah Lockwood presided. The hon. secretary, Miss Studdard, gave an interesting account of the Conference held in Nottingham last week, and she was thanked for her services. The draft report for the annual meeting was read and adopted. Through the kindness of Mrs. Lockwood a reception will be held at Black Rock House, Linthwaite, on the 24th inst., to meet Miss E. Rathbone, of Liverpool, and the annual meeting will be held after the reception. Mrs. Studdard read a considerable number of reports from headquarters. Miss Lowenthal moved, and Miss Kilburn seconded, a cordial vote of thanks to Mr. H. M. Phipson for valuable services to this branch.

The Common Cause, 29th July 1909

HUDDERSFIELD
The annual meeting was held on Saturday by the kindness of Mrs. Josiah Lockwood at Black Rock, Linthwaite. In spite of very wet weather about 200 ladies and gentlemen attended. Miss Siddon moved, and Mrs Josiah Lockwood seconded the adoption of the report and accounts. The report shows that the Huddersfield branch has been successful, and is supported by representatives of all political parties and creeds, and they have unitedly worked for one common object. During the year much active work has been done by the Society in Huddersfield and other parts of the country. Petitions had from time to time been sent to the Prime Minister and his colleagues, and we have been represented at various meetings in London and other towns organised by the National Union. The financial accounts show a slight deficiency. The committee ask for £50, in order to during effective work during the year 1909-10. Miss Kate Kilburn proposed the election of Miss Siddon as president for the ensuing year, seconded by Miss Lowenthal, an carried with acclamation. The following officers and members of the Council were elected: - Mrs Josiah Lockwood, chairwoman of the Council ; Mrs H. Studdard, hon. secretary ; Mrs E. A. Beaumont, hon. treasurer ; Mrs. L. A. Haigh, hon. auditor ; Councillor E. A. Beaumont, Parliamentary and municipal agent. The above with the following, will form the Council, which has power to add to its number : Mesdames C. F. Sykes, M. A. Jagger, F. W. Cockroft, Donkersley, Shires, Sanderson, Montgomery, and Rennard, Misses Lowenthal and Kate Kilburn, Alderman A. Gee, J.P.

Miss Rathbone of Liverpool, then gave a stimulating address. Other speakers were Councillor Beaumont, Mrs Coates, Miss Siddon (who proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the secretary, Mrs. Studdard), and Miss Kate Kilburn.

The Common Cause, 16th September 1909

HUDDERSFIELD
A meeting was held in the afternoon of the 7th at the Parochial Room, Honley, Miss Siddon presiding and Councillor Margaret Ashton (Manchester) being the chief speaker. Mrs. C. J. Brook, Miss Kate Kilburn, and Councillor Beaumont also spoke, and the resolution was carried unanimously.

The Common Cause, 23rd September 1909

Women apply to be put on the Parliamentary Register.

Much confusion and uncertainty seems to have arisen in respect to the applications made by women to be put on the Parliamentary register. It may be remembered that the Council of the National Union at Nottingham recommended that such applications should be made, but it was not with any belief that women would be allowed to vote ; it was as a protest against their exclusion and as an assertion that they desired the vote. At Huddersfield Mr. E. A. Beaumont appeared for the Women's Suffrage Society there, and put in claims for Mrs. Shires and Miss M. L. Beaumont (ratepayers), and Mrs. Mary Connolly and Miss. Lizette Beaumont (ratepayers and property owners).
The Liberal agent said it was a useless application, and a waste of time, but he thought it had better be heard, in order to get it out of the way. The Revising Barrister said that whatever his private feelings might be on the question, he was bound by law to refuse the application.

The Common Cause, 21st October 1909

HUDDERSFIELD
A drawing-room meeting was held last week at Blackrock, Linthwaite, by the invitation of Mrs. Josiah Lockwood. Miss Margery Corbett, B.A., made an excellent and much appreciated speech and was well up to answering questions. There was a good discussion. It was announced that early in December there would be a performance of Miss Cicely Hamilton's Suffrage play, "How the Vote Was Won."

The Common Cause, 4th November 1909

HUDDERSFIELD
Miss Ellen Walshe, of Manchester, addressed a meeting at the Parochial Hall on the 25th. She spoke of the work of the National Union and mentioned that "The Common Cause" was the organ for spreading the news of its work all over the kingdom and for pressing forward the policy of orderly propaganda. Mrs. J. Lockwood presided, and Councillor Beaumont gave reports of his application at the recent Revision Court and of canvassing.

The Common Cause, 9th December 1909

HUDDERSFIELD
Last week a large audience assembled in the Parochial Hall, George Street, to witness a musical and dramatic entertainment in which the farcical comedy, "How the Vote Was Won," by Cicely Hamilton and Christopher St. John, was the chief feature. Mrs. Studdard, the secretary of the branch, states that the amateurs who gave the entertainment would be willing to repeat it for any society which would defray out-of-pocket expenses.

The Common Cause, 23rd December 1909

In Yorkshire, petitions are starting at Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford, Hull, Holderness, Buckrose, Scarborough, York, Whitby, Ripon, Barnsley, Pudsey, Shipley and Huddersfield.

The Common Cause, January 1910

See Dewsbury Elections page for involvement of Huddersfield members.

The Common Cause, 24th February 1910

HUDDERSFIELD
A well-attended meeting was held at the Parochial Hall on Tuesday, February 15th, at which the speakers were Miss Siddon, Miss Kilburn, Mrs. Studdard, and Miss Nelson. Miss Siddon, the president of the Society, opened the proceedings with a sympathetic reference to the sad loss sustained by one of their most esteemed vice-presidents, Mrs. T. Kilner Clarke. Mrs. Studdard gave a very able address on the white slave traffic in this country.

The Common Cause, 24th March 1910

HUDDERSFIELD
Miss Bertha Mason gave her lantern lecture here on the 14th. Miss Siddon took the chair and Mrs. Studdard gave a short report of the work of the National Union. Mr. Simpson, of the Men's League, urged the men of Huddersfield to help on the work.

The Common Cause, 7th April 1910

On April 1st Mr. Sherwell (Huddersfield) moved the second reading of the Parliamentary Elections Law Amendment Bill, which abolished plural voting, and provides for all polling, at general elections, to take place on one day.
The Bill was talked out.

The Common Cause, 9th June 1910

HUDDERSFIELD
A council meeting was held on May 31st to hear the annual report of this Society. Mrs. Shuis, in the absence of the President, took the chair. The report showed that much work had been done : six public meetings had been held, a lantern lecture had been given by Miss Bertha Mason, and there had been a highly successful performance of "How the Vote was Won." Twelve ladies have been returned as members of the Board of Guardians, seven of them members of the National Union, Miss Siddon, our President, being again elected vice-chairman of the Board, having several times refused the chairmanship. Two ladies are on the Education Committee, three on the Old Age Pension Committee, three in the Distress Committee, and two lady doctors on the Health Union ; so that in this district the public has shown clearly and emphatically of women's work.

The Common Cause, 23rd June 1910

HUDDERSFIELD
The annual meeting was held on Saturday afternoon, June 18th, in the Parish Room, Honley. Miss Siddon presided over a crowded meeting. The General Council's report stated that much active work had been done by the Society during the year. The financial accounts showed a small balance in hand. The Council asked for £50 in order to do effective work during the coming year. Miss Siddon was re-elected president. Miss Fielding, of London, gave an address. She explained Mr. Shackleton's Bill, and described it as a wonderful advance. A resolution in support of the Bill was carried. After the meeting, Miss Siddon held a garden party for members at her house.

The Common Cause, 1st September 1910

HUDDERSFIELD
By the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Lockwood a very successful garden party and meeting was held at Blackrock House on Saturday, August 20th. Owing to the rain the meeting was held in a large wool warehouse, which was made gay with the artistic posters designed by the Artists' Suffrage League, and the wool bags were covered with banners in red and white. Mrs. Lockwood, President of the Council, presided, and referred to the various reforms that have been a direct result of the woman's movement for reform, notably the municipal lodging-house for women to be opened in Manchester, and the Divorce Commission. Miss Fielden moved a resolution calling upon the Government to give facilities for the passing of Mr. Shackleton's Bill. which she defended ably as an instalment of justice long overdue. Miss Kate Kilburn seconded the resolution in a witty speech, and it was supported by John Sugden, Esq., J.P., and Councillor Beaumont, and passed unanimously. A hearty vote of thanks was moved to Miss Fielden and to Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood by Miss O. May, seconded by Miss Sharp, and carried with acclamation. Twenty-six "Common Causes" were sold, and literature was distributed.

The Common Cause, 8th September 1910

HUDDERSFIELD.
A very successful meeting was held in the Market Place, Meltham, under the auspices of the Huddersfield Branch of the National Union. Miss Kate Kilburn took the chair, and Miss Fielden gave an inspiring address, which was most attentively listened to, and moved a resolution calling upon the Government to give further facilities for the Women's Enfranchisement Bill. Miss O. May, secretary of the Meltham Women's Liberal Association, seconded it, and it was carried unanimously. Mrs. Josiah Lockwood moved a vote of thanks to the speaker and the chairman. Mrs. Studdard and Mrs. Murray sold "Common Causes."

The Common Cause, 8th September 1910

Huddersfield Town Council.
In Huddersfield the Women's Liberal Association is running Mrs. Julia R. Glaisyer for a ward which has for eighteen years been represented by a publican ; this gentleman has been returned unopposed six times, so the lady would seem to be likely to have a hard fight. Councillor Beaumont is a good friend within the pale, and we hear that on the day of his nomination this year he delayed appearing to the last available moment in order to be present at the Suffrage debate in Leeds.

The Common Cause, 27th October 1910

HUDDERSFIELD
An open-air meeting was held in St. George's Square on Saturday, October 15th, Miss Siddon, the President, in the chair. Miss Fielden moved a resolution calling upon the Government to give facilities for Mr. Shackleton's Bill. Miss Kate Kilburn seconded it, and it was carried unanimously. Mrs. Jagger moved a vote of thanks to the speaker and President, and Councillor Beaumont, in seconding, also thanked the people of Huddersfield for passing the resolution unanimously. He said the meeting had been advertised in all three local papers, and every one of the hundred thousand inhabitants had had their chance to come and vote against it. As they had not done so they were evidently in favour of the Bill.

The Common Cause, 27th October 1910

Mrs. Glaisyer (L.) made a magnificent, but, unfortunately, unsuccessful, fight for victory in Huddersfield. Her opponent was a publican, who had been in the Council for eighteen years, and there are sixty-public houses in the ward. Mrs. Glaisyer issued a most excellent card, in which she stated that there were 10,911 children in the Council and denominational schools, who were taught by 411 women, and that there were only two women on the Education Committee, both of whom had been co-opted ; that at the Mill Hill Sanatorium there were 106 women and children patients and thirty-five nurses and female servants, and there was not one woman on the Health Committee. She appealed earnestly for support so that she might speak on the Council for teachers, nurses and children. We wish her better luck another time.

The Common Cause, 10th November 1910

TOWN COUNCILS AND THE CONCILIATION BILL.

To the Editor "The Common Cause."
Madam,-At an executive meeting of the Huddersfield Branch of the N.U.W.S.S held last Friday, it was decided to request the Huddersfield Town Council to receive five of our members, who, of course, would urge the Council to follow the lead of Glasgow, Manchester, etc.
To help mayor, aldermen, and councillors to a favourable decision, I am in advance posting to each of them a copy of Mr. Brailsford's pamphlet, "The Conciliation Bill." Perhaps Suffragists or Suffrage societies in other places will follow suit. It is desirable that public men, in smaller towns especially, should extend the range of their sympathies, even to uswards.

-Yours,

KATE KILBURN

Croft House, Meltham, near Huddersfield,
November 7th, 1910.

The Common Cause, 17th November 1910

HUDDERSFIELD.

At a Council meeting held last week, Miss Siddon presiding, Mrs. Studdard read replies from the Prime Minister and Mr. A. Sherwell, M.P., acknowledging the receipt of the resolution passed in St. George's Square. It was unanimously resolved that a deputation be appointed, and that the Town Council be requested to receive them at the December meeting. Mr. C. Leach., was elected vice-president of the Society.

The Common Cause, 5th January 1911

Huddersfield Town Council.

The Huddersfield Town Council received a deputation from the Huddersfield Branch of the N.U.W.S.S. on December 21st. The deputation was introduced by Mr. E. A. Beaumont. It consisted of Miss Siddon (president of the Huddersfield Society), Miss Kilburn, Mrs. Studdard, Mrs. Cockroft, Mrs. Rennard, and Miss Lowenthal.
Miss Siddon said the deputation was there urgently to request the Council to pass a resolution urging the Government to grant facilities for passing into law a Bill giving women the Parliamentary vote on the same conditions as men. She said some such resolution had already been passed by twenty-eight town councils and county borough councils. In Huddersfield county borough there were some 4,000 women who would be entitled to vote for member of Parliament, as they were already entitled to vote for Councillors and Guardians. Many of these women voters had had the honour to vote for members of that Council, and it could not be said that they were incapable of using the vote judiciously and well. (Laughter and applause.)
Miss Kilburn also addressed the Council.
On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. E.A. Beaumont, and supported by Mr. T. Shires, the Council passed the resolution with five dissentients.

The Common Cause, 22nd February 1912

HUDDERSFIELD.—DEPUTATION TO MR. SHERWELL, M.P.

On January 12^th, a deputation of members of the Huddersfield Women’s Suffrage Society waited upon Mr. Sherwell, M.P., to ask him to give a pledge that he would do his utmost to secure the inclusion of women in any franchise measure introduced into Parliament next session. The deputation consisted of the following: Miss Siddon (President), Mrs. Studdard, Mrs. C. F. Sykes, Mrs. Donkersley, Mrs. Laycock, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Haigh, Miss Lowenthal, Ald. Gee, Councillor Beaumont, and Mr. J. W. Piercy.

Mr. Sherwell stated that on the general merits of the extension of the franchise to women he was absolutely in agreement with the members of the deputation. Any efforts he made would be for an extension of the franchise on democratic lines; supposing, however, the passing of a wide measure be found to be impossible, those who support it would be bound at least to consider the desirability of the Conciliation Bill. In conclusion, he expressed absolute certainty that any bill which passed session would include some form of women’s suffrage.

The Common Cause, 22nd February 1912

HUDDERSFIELD.- A reception was given on February 16th by the President, Miss Siddon, in the Town Hall, to meet Miss Chrystal Macmillan. Bouquets were presented by the officers of the society to Miss Siddon and to Miss Macmillan. Mrs. Studdard also presented one to Mrs. Dyson, who had travelled all the way from Cheltenham to sing. A resolution, moved by Miss Macmillan, and seconded by Councillor Beaumont, was carried.