Lewisham Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary Held
The Lewisham Wesleyan Sunday School marked its anniversary with morning and evening sermons by Rev. G W Sandsy of Brixton. Collections exceeded £14. A tea for 18 preceded by a meeting. The annual report showed 31 teachers and officers, 324 scholars, and rising attendance across sessions. The Band of Hope and Bible reading groups expanded. a Wesley Guild formed with 148 members. choir and children’s hymns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisham
G.W. Sandsy
Brixton
E. W. Brak
R.levious
A. E. Moe
F. W. Waller
International Bible Reading Association
Band of Hope
Wesley Guild
Reva
George Critchley
Edward Strutt
J. McKenny
Pavilion Robbery at Lee in Northbrook Cricket Club
Labourer Harry Tamplin of Brightfield road Lee faced Greenwich magistrates on Monday charged with stealing four silk handkerchiefs, a mirror, socks, a cricket belt and other items from the Northbrook Cricket Club Pavilion Burnt Ash road Lee. He said I and another bloke did it and was remanded for a week. A 15 year old Bermondsey youth, John Alfred Griffin, was also remanded yesterday for involvement in the same thefts, carrying gloves a cricket ball and two belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tamplin
Brightfield-road
Lee
Greenwich
Frederick William Foston
Bouthbrook-road
Northbrook Cricket Club
Burnt Ash-road
Pullen
Lee-road
John Alfred Griffin
Newchurch-street
Jamiucay Road
Bermondsey
Pneoner
Sergt. Pullen
Sale of Work at Lee Aids Church Renovation Fund
A May festival and sale of work at the Bible Christian Church Highrand Lee raised funds to renovate the schoolroom and cover church deficits. Rev Arthur Hancock presided over opening and closing ceremonies. Mrs James Spicer and Rev F W Bourne expressed thanks. Proceeds of the first day totalled £52 4s Bd. The second day featured an address by Rev J W Davies of Bromley Road Lee. Stallholders included Mrs Hancock and others with Greenfield and Dott overseeing refreshment and flower stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Chistian
High Rand
Lee
Arthur Hancock
James Spicer
Mra Greenfield
Calous husband marked by laughter at coroner inquest
The West Ham Coroner conducted an inquiry into the death of Eliza Wells a 45 year old wife of a gas stoker living in Canning Town Witness Henry Wells the husband treated the matter as a joke saying she had good health He recalled a prior drinking episode and she had once threatened self harm The coroner noted the man’s lack of concern The jury returned a verdict of death by own action whilst temporarily insane and criticized the husband for his attitude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ham
Eliza Wells
Canning Town
Henry Wells
Weill
Jolly
Tam
Lady Cyclist Injured In Plumstead Common Collision
Ernest Bean of 142 Crescent Road Plumstead faced Woolwich magistrates on Friday for riding a bicycle on Plumstead Common in a manner dangerous to the public on April 2. A young woman testified she was riding when a second cyclist in the collision left her unconscious with a head wound. Two Indy witnesses supported the claim. Inspector Goodall noted the area suitable for learners but not for proficient riders. Bean admitted riding at about 12 mph, though he denied the claim. He was fined £1 with 2s costs and ordered to pay the injured lady £2 in compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bean
Crescent Road
Plumstead
Woolwich
Inspector Goodall
Plumstead Common
Plainstead Common
Indy
Inspector Williamson
Psal Taylor
Handel Festival Selections Set for June Event
The Selection Day programme for the Handel Festival runs Wednesday June 16 with soloists Mdme Albani Miss Ella Russell Mdme Nordica Miss Clara Butt and Messrs Edward Lloyd Barton McGueekin Santley Andrew Black. Choruses include pieces from Athaliah Judas Maccabaeus Deborah and Solomon with additional works. For Messiah on June 7 soloists include Mdme Albani Marian McKenzie Edward Lloyd and Santley. Israel in Egypt rehearsals expand to five general sessions to ensure a grand staging, with improved acoustic seating and a projected surge of American and foreign visitors filling the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albani
Ella Russell
Nordica
Clara Butt
Edward Lloyd
Barton McGueekin
Santley
Andrew Black
Athaliah
Judas Maccabaeus
Deborah
Solomon
Hell
Saud
Dryden
Cecilia
Mdm
Misa Marian McKenzie
Israel
Fert
Misa Ells
Runsell
Mdme
de Samueill
Marian McKenzie
Qiferd Liesd
Andrew
London
Pevey Bees
Rai Seata
Handel Festival
Brockley solicitor arrested for conspiracy with Bakers and Langford
Alfred Winterburne Tyler of Cranfield Road Brockley faced Bow Street Police Court on a charge of conspiring with William and John Baker and James Langford to defraud various persons. Detective inspector Richarde of Scotland Yard said he and Detective Sergeant Mew arrested Tyler at his home Tuesday night. He laughed and spoke nothing. Tyler was remanded in custody to await trial with other accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Winterburne Tyler
Cranfield Road
Brockley
Bow-streat
William
John Baker
James Langford
Richarde
Scotland Yard
Mew
Lecture on The Queen's Parliaments at Crystal Palace
H W Lucy delivered a lecture on The Queen's Parliaments at Crystal Palace, recounting the long span of the Queen's reign since 1837. He noted few survivors of the early House, highlighted figures like Villiers and Gladstone, and described court, parliamentary, and audience scenes, including the Queen's appearances, royal robes, and notable anecdotes about members and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
GW. E. Russell
William Harcourt
Lucy
House of Commons
Villiers
Gladstone
Robert Peel
Lord Stanley
Rupert
Loni Ashley
Earl of
Mr. Roebuck
Hoeback
Trekand
Anarach
Beaconsfield
Borg
George Iit
Lord North
Theodore Martins
Dravell
Griadstone
Raundolph Churchill
Glidatene
Prince of Wales
House of Lords
Oafwaya
Sis Biull
Chaplina
Joey FU
Joe
Choytin
Bieind
Aines
Laie
Sinotlett
House of Oanmen
Sinollete
H.W. Ke
Joseph Cowen
Tim Realy
Mr Delahunty
Delahonty
Staenoale
Ballyhooly
Tr H
Hansh
He Andi
Neonelasian
Himacf
Cheers
W. H. Wills
ALP
War Mytore Mou
Stabbing Case Indictment At Old Bailey
John Hurley, 28, indicted for malicious wounding Arthur Dunbar with intent to murder. Trial details state Hurley killed with a razor after alleged provocation by the prosecutor’s remarks about Hurley's wife. Jury finds wounding with intent. mercy considered due to provocation. Judge Grantham binds Hurley over for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hurley
Old Bailey
Arthur Dunbar
A. Gill
Union-street
Woolwich
Nance
Justice Grantham
Greenwich Board of Works Finance Meeting Recap
At a Wednesday board meeting the Greenwich Board of Works discussed finances with available balance of £4075 4s 4d. Cheques totaling £4064 with parish contributions and school board arrears noted. The St Paul Committee urged broader tax collection and city planning, while resignations and pending items were tabled for the next session. The meeting adjourned after debates on debt settlement and hospital reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. (. Landon
J.P
Samuel Lewes
Messra
W. B. Smith
Birt
J. Anderson
Delatouche
Kemp
Evans
Scholfield
Child
Sydney
Newbery
Dutton
Ancledon
Jacob
Matlock
Wright
Batley Avery
Hearn
W. T. Sith
Torrance
Hall
Watkins
Soper
Alwin
Pierpint
Thomas
Cox
Watts
Stagg
Whibley
Hunts
Hines
Beck
Giles
Yonge
A. Anderson
Hamlvn
Boot
Lastaway
Oldman
Williams
Golding
Roberts
Stow
Abbott
Urry
Noding
Banzham
Usherwood
Revlock
Bishop
Foy
Downes
Bridse
Simmords
Dicon
Randall
Clarvdze
Hardy
Heath
Peltham
Butter
Jackson
Barson
Rhods
Davis
Stimson
Cable
Sewell
Bare
Steer
Finance
W.R. Smith
Schoul
Vestry Suspends South District Rate Collector in London County context
In St Paul Deptford a vestry meeting chaired by Mr Reylock postponed details on allotment of four tickets from the London County Council for the Blackwall Tunnel. The Finance Committee reported grave irregularities by the South District rate collector Mr Conyers and suspended him pending investigation. A sub committee is to review matters and advertise for a successor to Mr Pakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reylock
Edius
S. Giles
W. Bo Sumth
Bern
London County Council
Moe
Blackwall Tunnel
Messrs
J. Anderson
T. King
West
Wari
Mr. Conyers
Pakes
Parthenon Variety Theatre Weekly Entertainment
Mr Hurley presents a varied program at the Parthenon Variety Theatre featuring Miss Ethel Cambadge, Mr Mark Milton, The Two Emeralds, Welsh Glee Quartet, Mr Charles Russell, Professor Duprey with Educated Dogs, The Sisters Terry, Mr Will Gilbert, Master Arthur Sherwin, Balzsci’s turn, Miss Daisy de Roy and Mr Qeorie WL Fyvie. Also advertised are Havant cream and tobacco products with several local shop notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthenon
Hurley
Ethel Cambadge
Mark Milton
Two Emeralds
Charles Russell
Duprey
Terry
Will Gilbert
Arthur Sherwin
Balzsc
Vanety
Misa Daisy de Roy
Qeoree
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Collingwood House
Leyland Road
Mrs. Palmer
Government School OF Art
South Kensington
Bennett Park
Blackheath
J. &. Hale
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A. Waite Mies
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Anssonier
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Annus
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Royal Academy Schoola
Previte
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W. R. Couldery
College of Preceptore
Cambridge
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Bebhool
Oxford
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MFELD
Atle
Lewisham Grammar School
Bahool
Oatford
Edward HA. Oxenham
Surrey House College For the Daughters of Gentlemen
Park Road
Porest Will
Mapamx
Silverdale School For Girls
the Hollies
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British College of Phvsics Education
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Forest Hill
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Fred J. Kell
Schact
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Mus
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EB M. Badcook
B. Isaacs
Clyss
Lordship-lane Hall
Prospectus, &c
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Millburn House
Devonshire Road
H. R. Cumming
London University
Kensington Science and Art
College of Preseptors
Associated Board of R.A.M
BOM
Forest Haill House School
FP. J.E
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Masten
Nichol
B.A. Oantab
A. J. Irrland
Midforth
Victor Beringer
Stuttgart Conservatoire
F. Hartoung
W.D. Butt
EB. Ervine
F.B
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Sydenham High School For Girls
West Hill
A&b
Baboo! Company Limited
Queen Annestate
Alimabad
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Benior
Anerley Road
Gunn
Prospectusoa
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Etos
Harrow
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Haileybury
Bagby
Clifton
Dulwich
Chartarhourt
Ets
Achletiaz
Olas
UNIOR
Mallam
Grofera
THE
Campion House
Crystal Palace Park Road
Priscipala
Bent
Teeme, &C
Abbotsford
Cliftonvills
Margate
Monsieur C. Courcier
B.A
Paris
Venner Road
Frankfort House
Aurstbourne Road
Stanbtead Road
Lewisham Wesleyan Sunday School
Forest Hilu
Middle Glass School
Land, Univ
Bape
Taeu Neegaan
Westbourne Road
Crystal Palach
Beneflt
Henry Blows Mae
Annie Marriott
Peter Musson
Emma Tedder Desider Nemes
Dancing
Louis d'Egville
Herbert A. Bane
John Scott
A.windsor Fry
Hodaon
R.W
Matthew Wetb
W. H. Howard
Herr Bermann Dar
Elaie Fogerty
Elocution
Bebsion
Hew
School OF Practical Engineering
South Tower
J. W. Wilson
Lestarars
Hodson
Beckenham Road
Miss Campkin
Ashbourne Lodge
Honor Oak Road
Faranienes
Mabel Fenton
Mise Ristow
Lorseh
Ingram
Prospectss
Strathmore College
Sydenham Park
Mies Tuck
Fresch
Parindane
Kinder Garten Wis
Hexs Taxm
E. 8. Gunn
London School of Shorthand
Catford
Lewichem
ST. Cuthbert's College For Girls
Sunderland Road
Etanstead House
Cfsient Governeeeca
Oconree
Eerib.ished
ST. Columb School
MIBS
Helen A. Oupa
Florence M. Gutch
Funior
Booth Kens
Oliver
Apothscarien Comorany
Bihel A Woodward
Jane di Sohael
Lessing’ Atreket
Bunce Oak Park
Miss L
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Triennial
Handel Prouteal
Crystal Palau
Brouckley
H. W. Lucy
Atirta
H. Kirton Bland
Dennison
Hester
Glover
Hitter
Kirtdale
Sydenbeom
Boya
Greenwich Board OF Works
Aowweust
Mr Orchard
SRI Emyt Ork
St. Paul
Ted Toretuser
Corea Ge Aten
Antin Csitur
Wor Smith
Hites
Deeptferd
Coariman Sar Das
PNW
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Ted
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Jaesson
DEVAS
Pen Greer
Hte
Mtn
St. Nicholas
Depprord Chiu Nes
Marie
Iigen
Mara
Albee
Erncas
PRG AT
Wrretayle
Gerrenwich Pnp
Pate
Volentee
Pere
Steide AL
Belvedere
Sarnrlay
Ell Pew
Dupses
Belvedern
Arsenal St
Rootes
EVV
Satonday
el Woodwarl
Yarmouth
Satunlay
Rosmaker
Guy Reginald Cooke
Lonton
Midland Bank
Mente
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