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Elizabeth Edminson
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William Wordsworth :
'Readings from Wordsworth were then given by Mrs Smith, Mrs Rawlings, Mrs Edminson and Miss Wallis.'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
'The programme on the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayham [sic] was as follows. Reading of the poem by Mrs Edminson and Mrs Rawlings Paper on the life of the poet by Mrs Smith Song from Omar by Mr Goadby Paper on Fitzgerald's Life and Omar's Philosophy by C.E. Stansfield Notes on Legalliennes Rhubaiyat [sic] by A Rawlings.'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: BookManuscript: Unknown
Lewis Carroll [pseud.] : 'Jabberwocky' [from Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There]
'The following programme of readings from Lewis Carroll's works as arranged by the committee of arrangements was then started [?] upon. The Mad Tea Party by Mr A.L. Goadby The Hunting of the Snark " Mrs Cass The Mock Turtle's Story " Mr Stansfield The Jabberwock " Mrs Edminson The Explanation of the Jabberwock Etmyology " Mrs Goadby 41: from Sylvie and Bruno " Mrs [Miss?] Neild A poem " A Rawlings'.
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
William Shakespeare : Henry V
'Mr Edminson then made some interesting remarks on the subject of Shakespeare's [?? illegible] and portraits as an introduction to readings & songs from the poet's works, the programme consisting of the folowing. Song. Sigh no more Ladies Mrs Cass Reading from Cymbeline A.F.H. Rawlings " from Hamlet Mrs Stansfield Paper on Hamlet C.L. Stansfield reading from Taming of Shrew Mr and Mrs Cass " " Much Ado Miss Neild " " Henry V Mr and Mrs Edminson song Who is Sylvia Mrs Cass'.
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Elizabeth Edminson : [Paper on Lecky's 'Map of Life']
'Mrs Edminson then read an interesting paper on Lecky's Map of Life'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Manuscript: Unknown
William Edward Hartpole Lecky : Map of Life
'Mrs Edminson then read an interesting paper on Lecky's Map of Life'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
William Morris : Earthly Paradise
'The consideration of the Life & work of Wm Morris was opened by the reading of a short account of the Life by Mrs Goadby in which his many activities were passed in review. After some comments Mrs Edminson read the opening verses to the Earthly Paradise the idle singer of an empty day. Miss Goadby followed with an excellent paper entitled "Some Illustrations of Wm Morris's love of nature" which showed a wide knowledge and keen appreciation of the author's works both in prose & verse. After some appreciative remarks Mrs Ridges read a paper on Wm Morris & Socialism in which it was pointed out that the socialism was the direct & logical outcome of his artistic attitude. [this argument is summarised] Some discussion folowed & was hardly concluded at ten o clock when the Chairman called upon A. Rawlings for some remarks on the art of Wm Morris. In two or three minutes a very incomplete statement of Morris's methods & aims was made & a very pleasant evening was brought to a close'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Alfred, Lord Tennyson : poetry
'Mr Stansfield read an interesting paper on "Tennyson & his books" & in continuation of the subject readings were given by Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Edminson, Mr Cass & Mr Goadby. Mr Ridges also recited Sir Galahad and St Agnes Eve'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Thomas Hood : Song of the Shirt
'The meeting at the Lawn on Dec 9 1901 was devoted to the life & works of Moore & Hood. F.J. Edminson read a paper on their works and Miss Goadby one entitled Reminiscences of Moore. Mr Goadby read The Demon Sleep [?] and Nellie Gray, Mrs Edminson the Song of the Shirt & Mrs Rawlings selections from Lalla Rookh.'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Elizabeth Edminson : [paper on [?] J.S. Brown]
'Mrs Edminson then read an appreciative article on the life and letters of J.S. [?] Brown which was much appreciated'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Manuscript: Unknown
Brown : [letters of [?] J.S. Brown]
'Mrs Edminson then read an appreciative article on the life and letters of J.S. [?] Brown which was much appreciated'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
John Greenleaf Whittier : Meeting, The
'A short programme of selections from American authors had been arranged but time only sufficed for the reading of The Meeting by Whittier the rendering of which by Mrs Edminson was much appreciated'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Edmund Spenser : Faerie Queene
'C.E. Stansfield read a paper on Ed. Spenser & his times & the Faerie Queene. Readings were given by Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Edminson & H.M. Wallis'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Geoffrey Chaucer : Prioress' Tale
'Mrs Edminson & C. E. Stansfield also read from the Canterbury Tales - The Prioress' Tale & the Rhyme of Sir Topas (Fit i) [i.e. Section 1] respectively'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
John Keats : [sonnets]
'Mrs Smith then read an interesting biography of Keats which was followed by a reading of "I stood tiptoe upon a little hill" by Helen Rawlings. Howard R. Smith read from Endymion & Mrs Ridges the Ode to a Nightingale. Alfred Rawlings read a paper upon the poetry of Keats & Mrs Edminson some of the sonnets & H.M. Wallis a portion of "Isabella".'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Walter Savage Landor :
'Mr Binns then read a paper on W.S. Landor which was followed by a reading by Mrs Edminson, a paper by William [?] Harris & other readings by other members'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
: [Sagas]
'Mr Ridges read an interesting article on the Sagas & Mr & Mrs Edminson & W.S. Rowntree & W Binns selections from them'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
: [either an English ballad or text about ballads]
'The subject of the evening - 'English Ballads' - was then discussed in two papers, by F.J. Edminson & H.M. Wallis, and illustrated by readings recitations & songs. Recitations were given by Rosamund Wallis & Mrs Ridges. Readings by H.M. Wallis, Mrs Smith & Mrs Edminson'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Edminson Print: Book
Dante Alighieri : La Vita Nuova
'W.S. Rowntree read a paper on Dante & Florence [,] H.R. Smith explained the Vita Nuova from which Mrs W.H. Smith & Mrs Edminson read selections'.
