This tour, organised by Little Kingshill, of the Mid Bucks Society, was conducted from July 20th to 25th by Miss Wright and Miss Dering Curtois, with Miss Lily Wooster, its objective the outlying villages of Mid Bucks. The campaign started at Weston Turberville, when Miss Dering Curtois, President of the C. U. W. F. debating society, gave an able address.
At the meeting held at Wing on Tuesday, Miss Stirling, from London, spoke. Several men came next morning to ask for "Friends" cards to sign, and the colours to wear.
On Wednesday a good meeting was held on the Green at Oving, when Miss Stirling and Miss Curtois spoke. Mrs Savory, Vice-President of the Society, was the chief speaker at the meetings held on Thursday at Quainton and Waddesdon. At Waddesdon the meeting was particularly large and appreciative, and the resolution was passed mem. con.
On Friday we were joined at Cuddington by Miss Farnell, an Oxford extension lecturer. The tour was ended at Stoke Mandeville. During the week three new members and 50 "Friends" were gained. In the autumn it is hoped to form a few local branches.
It was very gratifying to find that the working-men grasped the justice of our claim. One proud father pointed to his baby in his arms and said "I wish her to have the vote, as I know what it has done for me." The respect shown to the honoured name of our President, Mrs. Henry Fawcett, and the appreciation of her life work for the cause of womanhood was very marked throughout the route, and by all classes. One aged man said: "I'm past all this, but you've my best wishes if you're followers of Mrs. Fawcett; she is a good woman."
Our thanks are due to Miss Neill who kindly assisted at two meetings, and to the many kind friends who offered hospitality.