eches by Mrs. Livermore and Mrs. Enid
Stacy Widdrington of England. Miss Blackwell presided at the New
England annual meeting May 27 and the Rev. Charles G. Ames at the
Festival the next day. On August 13 Lucy Stone's birthday anniversary
was celebrated by a pilgrimage to the old farm house near West
Brookfield where she was born. About 400 persons gathered from various
States, even California being represented. Her niece, Mrs. Phebe Stone
Beeman, president of the Warren Political Equality Club, presided and
there were addresses by Mrs. Livermore, Mr. Blackwell, the Rev. Mary
A. Safford and others. The beautiful weather and the beautiful scenery
combined with the beautiful memories to make it a memorable occasion.
Mrs. Livermore wrote afterwards: "It was greater and grander than any
public day, not specially devoted to religion, that I have ever known.
The hill was a Mount of Transfiguration, the faces of the people
shone."

The Rev. Anna Howard Shaw addressed a series of meetings throughout
the State. Mrs. Page, Mrs. Park, Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Esther F. Boland,
Miss Bryant and George H. Page spoke repeatedly for the association.
Work conferences were held in various counties and equal rights plays
by Mr. Page were performed for the benefit of the cause. The State
headquarters were moved from Park Street to a house at No. 6 Marlboro
Street, the use of which was given by Mrs. Quincy A. Shaw.
Massachusetts this year contributed more money to the National
Association than did any other State. The time of the State annual
meeting was changed to October and it began to be held outside of
Boston, a second one for this year in the Newtons, October 29 and 30.
It opened with a reception by the Newton League at the Hunnewell Club
House, where Mrs. Electa N. L. Walton presided and Mayor Weeks of
Newton and the Hon. Samuel L. Powers gave addresses of welcome. The
following day at West Newton Mrs. Livermore presided, the Hon. Gorman
D. Gilman gave the address of welcome and Mrs. Florence Kelley and Dr.
Shaw spoke. The Enrollment Committee reported obtaining 11,169
signatures. A resolution of tribute was passed to Miss Harriet E.
Turner, who retired after 21 years' devoted service at headquarters,
where she had suggested some of the most successful lines of work.
Mrs. Page was chosen as chairman of the State board, Mrs. Susan S.
Fessenden succeeding her later in the year.

1904. The Festival was held on May 10, Mrs. Howe presiding. The