From collection Frances Willard Journal Transcripts
abused by the Dominie so one of Old Ironsides lieutenants wished his arrest but Oliver the Great asked him to dinner instead, converted him to his side & ever after had him for a warm friend and adherent. That was mastership.January 30, 1893Meetings-interviews-women & men. The policy of the Ex Com. came & was at once replied to & replies sent out in print to all the auxiliaries. Isabel is a general indeed-she loses no time-studies strategic moves and takes in the proportions of things as to the life boat she is now guiding through the breakers. My heart says "Give her to the God of storms, the Tempest & the Breeze." I have no fears-she will make the safe port.
Last night's meeting in city hail was a great success in attendance & enthusiasm. Isabel spoke like one inspired. The usual testimonials were presented. James Campbell White presided-the most generous [entry continues on to space for 1/31] man in Scotland-a fine type of his nation. Prof. Fergus Ferguson welcomed us-55 years a total abstainer & 48 a pastor in Glasgow. I like the Scotch-their warmth & good cheer are genuine-not veneer but real grain o' the wood.January 31, 1893GlasgowTuesday eve we spoke at Anniversary, of Women's Ch. Assoc. after having mtgs. all day. A young man in dress suit made the prest's, sec & Treasurers reports while they all "sat by!" I made an out & out speech for the freedom of woman in hand heart brain. They liked it or seemed to do so.February 1, 1893EdinboroWent to Edinboro'-city of romance and poetry, the heaven of the picturesque. All the time I was recalling 25 years ago & pleased at how much I could retrace in memory. We went to Holyrood, the castle, St Giles & all about. Nan enjoyed it hugely-she has an element of poetry in her like her dear father. In eve 4000 [could be 8000] in Synod Hall & an admirable speech from Isabel- presentations of all sorts & kinds from temperance people. A great day [?] night.February 2, 1893Conferences all day-to straighten out policy. These women will stand by Lady Henry right along. I am so glad because I earnestly believe that she stands for the larger hope-the will of God for poor drink-drowned Scotia and England. It is pitiful that
Last night's meeting in city hail was a great success in attendance & enthusiasm. Isabel spoke like one inspired. The usual testimonials were presented. James Campbell White presided-the most generous [entry continues on to space for 1/31] man in Scotland-a fine type of his nation. Prof. Fergus Ferguson welcomed us-55 years a total abstainer & 48 a pastor in Glasgow. I like the Scotch-their warmth & good cheer are genuine-not veneer but real grain o' the wood.January 31, 1893GlasgowTuesday eve we spoke at Anniversary, of Women's Ch. Assoc. after having mtgs. all day. A young man in dress suit made the prest's, sec & Treasurers reports while they all "sat by!" I made an out & out speech for the freedom of woman in hand heart brain. They liked it or seemed to do so.February 1, 1893EdinboroWent to Edinboro'-city of romance and poetry, the heaven of the picturesque. All the time I was recalling 25 years ago & pleased at how much I could retrace in memory. We went to Holyrood, the castle, St Giles & all about. Nan enjoyed it hugely-she has an element of poetry in her like her dear father. In eve 4000 [could be 8000] in Synod Hall & an admirable speech from Isabel- presentations of all sorts & kinds from temperance people. A great day [?] night.February 2, 1893Conferences all day-to straighten out policy. These women will stand by Lady Henry right along. I am so glad because I earnestly believe that she stands for the larger hope-the will of God for poor drink-drowned Scotia and England. It is pitiful that
