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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 25, 1789
Page
4
A discussion on tailoring schooling to a child’s future role, criticizing early Latin heavy curricula. The author urges commerce and practical subjects, English grammar, geography, history, arithmetic, mechanics, and modern languages, especially French, to provide usable knowledge and lasting amusement, arguing for a flexible, utilitarian education.
The author urges establishing an academy to provide practical liberal education for youths destined for commerce. He argues against elevating children from lower classes to learned trades, notes Scotch education as general, critiques tradesmen pushing sons into the church, and previews future observations on children’s disposition and education planning.
The April 20 gala hosted about 800 guests including foreign ambassadors and state officers. The room sparkled with calico drapery, gold fringe, 3000 lamps, and ornate transparencies. A royal theme dominated the feast with a king portrait and arches, ending in a ball that lasted into the morning.
A lavish gala at the Opera House impressed guests with a tented sky stage setting and eighty five lighted gilt columns. Mrs. Siddons voiced BRITANNIA while Duke of York and Prince of Wales appeared. crowds, diamonds, and supper rooms highlighted a sovereignly staged spectacle.
The Comedy of False Appearances by General Conway was staged last night at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the first time, receiving universal approval. Previously performed at Richmond House, it suggests it has already undergone elite critical review.
The Baron, a young fashion leader in Paris, pursues dissipation but is drawn to Lucile, daughter of the Governor, whose beauty captivates him. He fears her supposed lack of understanding and shares his distress with the Marquis as he contemplates retreat from gaiety.
A long list records clergy moves from Suffolk Leicestershire Kent and London to new livings and rectories, plus marriages, deaths, and notable figures in Britain and abroad. Highlights include Rev Clarke to Iken and Tunstal, Rev Powell to Difeworth, and the passing of Peter Camper, physician and chemist, plus multiple aged deaths in Bed ford square Mappowder Newbold and Jamaica.
Efq in officer in the East India service and various deaths are noted. Mrs Street widow of Jac Wmy Street Esq and Mrs Falmer of Orchard Street named. Huntingdon dep-registrar Henry Watson of that Archdeaconry dies. Mr Sayre of News on Surrey also mentioned. Major Gardiner on passage to Jamaica. Robert Sandeford of Salford Hall Worcestershire dies.
An 18th century medical note extols Ethereal Anodyne Spirit prepared by W Tickell at Batu for stomach disorders including gout in the stomach cramps and coughs. It claims relief for dropsy of the breast and ascites as a diuretic. Also praises Dr James's Analeptic Pills as best for bilious stomach bowels headache and rheumatic complaints. notes long life preservation by the inventor.
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