London Mechanics Institution lays first stone for lecture theatre
A large gathering at Southampton Buildings marks the anniversary of the London Mechanics' Institution with Dr Birkbeck presiding as the stone is laid for a new theatre to host professors lectures. The event includes speeches praising knowledge, progress, and the diffusion of learning, followed by a banquet at Crown and Anchor with prominent figures toasts to the King and the Institution.
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Crown and Anchor
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Home
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Watta
London Mechanics
Bioigghon Roue
Brougham
Glasgow
London
Bia
Edinburgh
Wind
Controversy Over Catholic Association in Ireland
An excerpt from Blackwood's Magazine argues the Catholic Association must be dissolved or disabilities lifted to avoid wider conflict. It credits the association with deglorifying Orange societies and notes clergy laxity toward Protestant conversion, suggesting the clergy see conversion as feasible.
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Ireland
Wesley
Blackwood
Just Come Out
Toland
Catholic Association
Orange Societies
Turbulent Meeting at Longhrea Over Bible Society
An October 1894 report describes a heated Longhrea gathering of the Hibernian Bible Society factional clash. Archbishop of Tuam faced interruptions by Roman Catholic clergy and laity as debates over attendance and reporting led to adjournment. The narrator lauds Archbishop’s restraint and calls back to Ephesian tumult.
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Longhrea
Warharton
Tuam
John Blakeney
Denis Browne
Daly
biaGirace
Clonfert
Big Grace
Ty Pete
Pariah Chapel
James Daly
Galway
Ephesus
Diana
North Mayo Bible Auxiliary meeting stirs strong support
From Ballina dated October 27 the North Mayo Bible Auxiliary meeting held Tuesday the 26th attracted many subscribers and friends. Colonel Jackson chaired while a priest named Lyons caused interruptions yet the audience remained united in support. Attendance included almost every respectable family and the day inspired renewed interest despite opposition. Abstract of the report will follow.
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North Mayo Auxiliary Society
Lees
North Mayo Bible Auxiliary
Ballina
Santakes
Colonel Jackson
Lyops
Lyons
Mayo
Sligo Bible Society Meeting Reports 1694 Efforts
From the Stiqo Auxiliary Society a report of gatherings in Sligo and Roscommon. Large crowds attended halls and a Protestant Bible distribution drive faced Catholic clergy opposition but proceeded with strong support. A secretary notes 414 scriptures circulated and £63 074 in cash/sales, amid coldness and tension in Carlow notices.
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Boutin Mato
Bible Society
Hatiffey
Debating Private Judgment in Scriptural Reading
A reader contests the right of private judgment in scripture interpretation at a church meeting. The author challenges opponents to answer seven questions about apostolic authority, church Rome, and the divinity of Christ, urging a paper reply and noting Roman Catholics present at the debate.
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Ronis
Mises
Gentlerean
Roy
Pope
Givine
Church of Rome
Angyer
Church of
Church of Christ
M‘sweeny
Thiadyen
Mangard
Lowes
Brethand
Mr Sweeny
Peter
Ricnano Pvp
Fragmentary note on Society funds and membership
A garbled excerpt discusses funds being made to the Society and three members joining, with partial phrases about applications, benevolence, and a stay. The text is unreadable in places, but hints at financial and membership matters within the Society.
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Unds
Beneftal
Bible Controversy Report From Carlow Meeting
To the Editor of the Carlow Morning Post, the writer cites the Bible association monthly meeting at the assembly rooms presided by Mrs Rochfort. Twenty new subscribers were added and subscriptions rose sevenfold from the previous month, prompting the writer to provide these strongest comments on the discussions.
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Bible Association
Mra Rochfort
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