Womens Labour Movement/Suffragette interest - a letter to Mr...

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Womens Labour Movement/Suffragette interest - a letter to Mrs George Banton, Dear Mrs Banton, We, the members of the WOMEN'S LABOUR LEAGUE IN LEICESTER beg you to accept this address, and the accompanying gift, in token of our esteem and affection, We recall that you have held the position of Honorary Secretary to the League ever since its inception over twelve years ago, You have been a leader and inspiring example to us all, and your devotion and self-sacrificing service will never be forgotten, In you we have seen the power of fidelity to an ideal, And we know your life has endeared you to many hearts far beyond the borders of the League, for you are everywhere and always the friend of those in need and the helper of every noble cause.May you have life and health and the joy of service for many days to come. On behalf of the League, your fellow members of the Executive.
******* Donaldson, President, Ethel Beddows, Vice President, Isabella Murphy, Vice President, Lucrecia M Riley, Treasurer, Marie Leafe, Minutes Secretary etc, Leicester May 6th 1918, ebonised frame, 45cm x 29.5cm overall.