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10 THE PRIMKOSE LEAGUE GAZETTE. August 12, 1893. the importance of resisting it to the utmost of their power. He exhorted the Habitation to increase its efforts to educate the electors in the principles of the Primrose League and urge them to appeal to their common sense to decide whether the Conservative cause was of their highest confidence and support. On a not the one deserving of their highest confidence and support, vote of thanks being warmly accorded, the Hon.

Secretary read a letter from the Conservative candidate for East Norfolk, Colonel McCalmont, who regretted his absence. A vote of thanks was accorded, with acclamation, on the motion of the Hon. John de Grey, seconded by Mr. Brown, to Miss Berney for presided. The meeting closed by singing God Save the Queen," after which the programme of sports was resumed, and the prizes were distributed iss Berney.

Wright for tfceir addresses. Thanks were cordially voted to Mr. Severne for presiding, and the meeting ended. Dancing subsequently took place. successful WEST CONDOVEE HABITATION (NO.

eeting of this Habitation was held in the grounds of Netley Hall (by kind per Hope Edwarde on the 3rd inst. There was a large attendance of members and their friends. Tea was served in a large tent, and subsequently dancing took place. At seven o'clock a business meeting was held in a arquee erected on the lawn, and was well attended. The chair was occupied by Mr.

Edward Corbett (Ruling Councillor), who stated that i 1 i the Habitation was stronger than it had ever 1,151 it embers. Wardens having NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, HABITATION (NO. 522). but he was pleased to state that other ladies and gentlemen had come The annual fete of the Guilsborough and Coton branches of this Habitation was held, on the 17th by the kindness of the Vicar (the Rev. T.

S. Hichens), in the Vicarage Grounds. 175 members and friends sat down to tea. Owing to the threatening character of could Weaver had been appointed Warden iss Dixon for Belle Vue, Mr. Bromley for Berrington, and Miss Jane Hughes for Cantlon He Meole an better supported adjournment was made to the large hall of the Grammar School, prosperous Habitation.

It than he was by the ladies, and this resulted in their having a most which was placed at the disposal of the Habitation by the headmaster, the Rev. F. W. Kingston. There the Rev.

T. S. Hichens presided over an enthusiastic meeting, and excellent speeches were rose League Concert party JM delivered by the Ruling Councillor, Mrs. Tender, and Mr. J.

R. E. Cleugh, Mr. E. Middleton piLfopoiuuo nauiittuuu.

it was proposed to recommena to (irand Council for Special Service Clasps and Badges, Messrs. E. Snelson, H. to W. T.

Williams, and T. Matthews Mr Oswald, Birmingham, to whom hearty votes of thanks were accorded, John Southa as also to the Vicar and the Rev. F. W. Kingston.

Dancing subsequently took place in the Vicarage Grounds, which were prettilv decorated. uonn soutnam, Mrs. Giles, Miss Hornby, the Misses Annie and Ellen Corbett, the Secretary of the Habitation, and others. It was pro- r. R.

C. Boothby, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs, Hornby, the Misses Annie and Ellen Mr and Mr. Garbitt, Meole, Sub- ent of a branch at Moulton. Ha to The annual fete of theThornby and Naseby branches Wardens.

He moved that the appointments be made, and that the rooB -i names mentioned be forwarded to the Grand Council. This was seconded by the Rev. Donald Carr, who warmly acknowledged the services rendered by the assistant secretary, Mrs. Clarke. The motion was carried unanimously.

General Shipley then moved that the following resolution be forwarded to Lord Salisbury for presentation to the House of That this meeting of the Condover Habitation of the Primrose League pray your lordships to refuse your consent to a measure entitled A Bill for the better government of believing that if it should be passed it would be fatal to the prosperity of every part of the United Kiagdom and Ireland especi- allv" XI Jl Englishmen under the feet of the Irish, and that, he felt sure, of the Habitation was held on the 2nd in the grounds and gardens of Thornby Hall, kindly lent by Mr. J. Pender. Upwards of 100 sat down to tea, which was provided in the grounds. After an interval a meeting was held on the lawn and was largely attended.

Alderman II. H. Atterbury, of West Haddon, occupied the chair, and the chief speakers were Mrs. Pender, Ruling Councillor, and Mr. W.

Hammond (a working man speaker). Mrs. Pender referred to the highly successful League gatherings which have been held during the su er in connection with the Guilsborough Habitation, and to the establish- II ond then delivered an able address on social topics from the workman's point of view. A vote of passed with acclamation to Mrs. Pender and Mr.

"rs. Pender replied, and moved a hearty vote of thanks Wardensh her valuable services, and a recommendation to Grand Council to award her the Special Service Clasp for 1893. This was carried with applause, and cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Pender.

Dancing on the lawn followed. He said if this iniquitous Bill passed it would place men under the feet of the Irish, and that, he felt survey would strongly object to. Mr. W. R.

Anthonv (delegate Grand Council) seconded the proposition in a forcible and argumentative speech. He said it was the duty of the League to try to defeat the Home Rule Bill by every means in their power, because it was sure to bring ruin to the country if it became law. The motion was earned unanimously. On the motion of the Chairman, a heartv vote SHROPSHIRE. WALLOP HABITATION (NO.

annual thanks was accorded to Mr. and xMrs. Hope Edwardes for their spacious tent erected in a meadow closely adjacent to the grounds of Wallop Hall, the residence of Mr. J. E.

Severne. There was a very its numerous gathering from all parts of the district, Worthen and Westbury The any coming from Wallop Habitation has, since ber- formation seven years ago, been constantly increasing in mem ship, and at the meeting more than 500 were present, including krs. Severne. R.C.. Mr.

and Thp Hon Mvo jyf an( rs Qjj ar Severne, Mr. Severne, Mr. and the and Whit Wyn lMrs. E. C.

Peele, Mrs. J. Whiti 3 Misses Jenkins, Mr. and Miss Lyon, Mr. the names of several members of the" Habitation and Mrs.

Lee Mr. Gresty proposed that Special Service Clasps for past services to the Pri Whitaker iu auowing tneuseot tneir grounds, and the Hon. C. W. A.

C1 ro osed a vote of thanks to the speakers, which was seconded by Mr. Roberts, and accorded. Mr. Anthony replied, and proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Corbett fo: his services, which was carried unanimously.

SURREY, KINGSTON AND MALDEN HABITATION (No. meeting of this Habitation was held, on the 24th ult. at the Institute, New Maiden. The roo rs. Seyerne be the Ruling Councillor of the Habitation for the Tear isumcr.

Mr. Groves seconded the was filled with an enthusiastic audience. A resolution was unanimously passed recommending the names of several members of the Habitation for promotion and ensuing acclamation. Mrs. Severne acknowledged her re-election in a brief speech, referring with gratification to the continuous increase in the membership of the Habitation, and pointing out how in these times the Conservative ciuse.

Lotion, which was carried with Executive Committee felt so Lrose League and The Ruling Councillor said that the II acing shoulder before the public the realities of the Home Rule Bill, and the issues that were at stake, that they had decided instead of having a musical perlormance to invite a speaker from London, and the Grand Council disruption and disintegration of the Empire which the 'enemies of desired to bring about. It was her earnest desire Irishwoman by birth and an Englishwoman by adoption-thai it they would prevent the had sent down Dr. Maguiro, whom he introduced. Dr. Maguire, in 41,.

a foroible and amusing speech, explained the pernicious character of T.hP. Knla Rill and lj 1 i as an might continue that we should not have at our doors an element of weakness and hich become became law. The speech, which kept the audience interested difficulty danger, ever for an hour and a half, made a great impression on those present. A hearty vote of thanks proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by the Deputy Ruling Councillor (Dr. Cowen), brought the meeting Wy WAEW aitsjuuu wouia Decome it she were legislatively separated from us.

In conclusion, Mrs. Severne gladlv accepted the position which they had again conferred upon her (Loud applause.) Mr. Wynne Corrie then addressed the assembly in th tn the so-called Union of -1" Hl.l^^A Ce oi at on the 3rd inst. Various snorts for th 1267). RUGBY HABITATION (NO.

Habitation 7 and demonstrating out of their own mouths how utterly unfit the majority of the Irish NationSS embers were to be entrusted with tie dieted that if the Irish were given an independent and sepamte Parliament, as the rcsuIt of the insane Home Rule Bill it would entail beggary and bankruptcy upon Ireland, and would Ta serious blow at the interests of the Euelish tuH nfJ A that when the occasion offered his thelr'vTet were given against any Government that adopted such a desnlmte and ruinous (loud cheers.) Mr. Grand Council, as representing the Loyalists of the South of Ireland ent must linn the co se which its enact" I Dly uTpon Ireland and Irishmen but upon and Englishmen He was listened to with the keenest and concluded amidst loud and keenest at Kenilworth, on the 3rd inst. Various sports were provided for the amusement of those who attended, and there was also a tea for the embers of the Habitation, which was attended by about 150. The Warwick OWll Band was in a nn aan A A A An Wynt open-air meeting was held under the presidency of (the Ruling CounciUor of the Habitation), at whicl sent Miss i. Brittan hon iss L.

H. Bourne (the hon. sec), treasurer) Mr Brittan, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs.

Rev. n8erV i8tration a eilt for the Bloor, Miss Tessyman, and others. Miss I rs. and Miss i Chairman having: opened the proceedings and explained that Lord Denbigh, Lord Algernon Percy, and the Hon. R.

G. Verney (Unionist candidate for the division were nrftwmtWl i sion), were Mr. G. F. Mortimer engagements, London, delivered an thanks, moved rs.

Severne A vote of address. Once the principle of true Liberalism was free speech, but the Separatists would, if they could, mo ta Newcastle programme had been entirely suspended, and none of the promises made by the Separatists at.