es in public speaking and knowledge of suffrage
principles at the New York headquarters. She also went out into the
State, rousing the women to the need of training themselves and others
to speak for the cause and prepared a valuable book for her students.

In 1911 the State headquarters were moved into a beautiful old mansion
at 180 Madison Avenue, just south of 34th Street in the heart of the
shopping district, where they remained during 1912-13. Through the
generosity of Mrs. Frances Lang, of whom they were leased, a
comparatively low rent was paid. The new quarters were opened with a
brilliant house-warming and in February a big State bazar and fair
were held to raise funds. The preceding year the association
celebrated Miss Anthony's birthday with a bazar in the roof garden of
the Hotel Astor, with articles contributed from all parts of the State
and several thousand dollars were realized. Never was this anniversary
on February 15 allowed to pass without a special observance. In 1913
it was celebrated by a reception at the Hotel Astor with speeches by
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs. Ida Husted
Harper, Miss Anthony's biographer, and others. A bust of the great
leader was unveiled by the sculptor, Mrs. Adelaide Johnson.
Contributions of $2,500 were made.

In May the State association united with all the suffrage societies of
New York (except the Women's Political Union, Mrs. Harriot Stanton
Blatch, president, which did not wish to take part), in a meeting and
pageant at the Metropolitan Opera House arranged by Mrs. Mansfield.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt and Dr. Shaw made notable
addresses to an enthusiastic audience which crowded the vast
amphitheater and the great prima donna, Madame Nordica, a strong
advocate of woman suffrage, sang magnificently. The pageant was
beautiful and was accompanied by an orchestra composed entirely of
women led by David Mannes. The association cooperated in a number of
big parades during these years, representatives coming from societies
throughout the State and from neighboring States. On the last Saturday
in May, 1910, there was a night procession down Fifth Avenue with Mrs.
James Lees Laidlaw as the efficient chairman of arrangements. One on
the first Saturday in May, 1911, will ever be remembered, all the
thousands of women dressed in white, headed by Mrs. C. O. Mailloux and
Miss Carolyn Fleming carrying the flag of the State association, white
satin wi