WOMAN SUFFRAGE. 
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PLYMOUTH'S POSITION IN" THE HISTOEY OF 
THE WOELD. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY REV. W. S. LACH-SZYRMA, M.A. 
(Read 21st November, 1889.) 
1. Introduction. Historic towns. The world's great ports. 
Plymouth and Genoa. 2. The early tin trade. 3. Middle ages. 
4. Edward the Black Prince. The age of Cressy and Poictiers. 
Importance of England under Edward III. 5. "The sea-dogs" 
of Plymouth and other western ports. Voyages of discovery. 
6. Armada days. 7. Influence of Plymouth after the Armada. 
WOMAN SUFFEAGE. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY REV. F. E. ANTHONY, M.A. 
(Read 28th November, 1889.) 
The subject discussed on the ground of Eight, and on the ground 
of Expediency. 
Enquire : I. As to the right of women to the suffrage. Three 
arguments examined : (1) Women own and occupy property. 
(2) Women pay rates and taxes. (3) Women are interested in 
the results of legislation. Query interposed : Should all women 
have the suffrage ? 
II. As to the expediency of woman having the suffrage. Tested 
by the following considerations : (1) The probable entrance of 
women into public life. (2) The ability of women to meet the 
demands made on citizens as such. (3) The effect of the 
possession of the suffrage on women in their relation to men. 
(4) Its effect on the social position of women. Conclusion. 
