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Blanche Ridges
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John Ruskin : Crown of Wild Olive: Three Lectures on Work, Traffic and War
'[Discussion of Ruskin] was followed by a reading by Mrs Ridges from "The Crown of Wild Olive". Mrs Stansfield read a paper on Ruskin's Economics principally with reference to "Unto this Last".' [the lengthy discussion that ensued is given in the MS]
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Blanche Ridges : [paper on William Morris and socialism]
'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: Blanche Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
William Morris : [political works]
'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: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Jane Austen :
'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr Goadby'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Blanche Ridges : [paper on Elizabeth von Arnim's 'Solitary Summer']
'Mrs Ridges read an interesting paper on The Solitary Summer fully descriptive of the charm of the book.'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
Elizabeth von Arnim : Solitary Summer, The
'Mrs Ridges read an interesting paper on The Solitary Summer fully descriptive of the charm of the book.'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Edwin Arnold : Light of Asia
'At a meeting held at Grove House on Feb. 17 a discussion on the Soul of a People was opened by a paper by C. E. Stansfield. The comparison suggested by Fielding in his book of Christianity & Buddhism necessitated impartiality between the religions on the part of critic [sic]. The role of philosophic doubter assumed for the time by the writer added greatly to the interest of the paper & the discussion which followed. Mrs Ridges afterwards read from the Light of Asia & Mrs Stansfield from Dhammapada'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Blanche Ridges : [paper on Augustine Birrell's Essays]
'Mrs Ridges followed with an address on Augustine Birrells Essays illustrated by copious illustrations selected from the two volumes which had just completed the rota'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
Augustine Birrell : Essays About Men, Women And Books
'Mrs Ridges followed with an address on Augustine Birrells Essays illustrated by copious illustrations selected from the two volumes which had just completed the rota'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Blanche Ridges : [paper on Emerson]
'The meeting at Ingleside on April 29 1904 was devoted to the life & works of Emerson. Mrs Ridges read a paper on his life & C.E. Stansfield on his philosophic standpoints. Selections from his writings were read by Miss Pollard, Edward Little & A. Rawlings'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Blanche Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
John Keats : 'Ode to a Nightingale'
'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: Blanche Ridges Print: Book
Dr Scott : [paper on Shelley]
'Mr Smith read a paper on Shelley & Mrs Ridges selections from a paper by Dr Scott on the poet's literary characteristics while other members read selections from his works'.
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