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Newspaper
Edinburgh Courant
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 15, 1884
Page
27
The House weighs government duty to Crofters as Highlands land issues spark a general debate. Speakers urge tenure security, fair remedies, and gradual reforms, with emphasis on royal commission findings and possible measures next session.
The Daily News reports in the House of Commons a two million credit for navy strengthening, though some doubt the figure. It says Sir Thomas Brassey will succeed Mr Cam Beaverman as Secretary to the Admiralty. The prospect of a Franchise Bill rejection leads to next session, with no dissolution this year.
In the division on the Supplementary Army Estimate for Egypt on Thursday night two Liberals were in the minority with the Home Rule group. In the Bechuanaland Estimate nine Liberals were in the minority, and in the Supplementary Navy Estimate for Egypt five Liberals were in the minority.
The Conservative leaders in the House of Commons, after consultation, have postponed their plan to move a censure vote against the Government over Egypt. The delay is due to the absence of further official despatches and the slow production of Lord Northbrook's report on the recent mission to Egypt. The Government will be pressed again on Monday.
Government held a House session last night to discuss crofters grievances but debate paused as Mr Warton spoke with only the Speaker present. Press says no progress on the Franchise Bill compromise, with official negotiations unlikely until Lords act next Thursday or Friday on second reading steps.
An advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer as a great remedy for dyspepsia nervousness indigestion impotence and mental or physical decline. Available from chemists at 4s 6d or post free from F Newbery & Sons 1 King Edward Street London.
The Rev C Bodington of Lichfield yesterday declined the offer to become Bishop of Bloemfontein.
An old advertisement claims Bachva paibs cure catarrhs of the bladder including stinging irritation and kidney complaints. It lists price 4s. 6d. or post free from Newbery and Sons at 1 King Edward Street London DC.
Lord Provost chairs crowded Free Church Assembly Hall meeting on Educational Endowments Commission proposals for Heriot's Hospital and free schools. Speakers defend the trust, oppose diverting funds to Watt Institution and a day college, and attack centralisation and perceived misreadings of Heriot's will.
A Trades Council meeting in a Scottish city adopted a motion to protect citizens' interests in the Educational Endowments Trust. Speakers argued over the scheme's impact on free schools, the governing body, and apprenticeships, while calling for copies of resolutions to Gladstone Mundella Salisbury Northcote and commissioners. The provost presided and a vote of thanks closed the session.
Mr R F Horton of New College Oxford delivered the second lecture on The Twelve Cesars at Queen Street Hall under the Philosophical Institution. He traced Augustus as art’s product and ruler of a Golden Age, then Tiberius Caligula Claudius Nero and the Flavians with impressions of their characters, before an attentive crowded audience.
A meeting in Dowell's Rooms George Street discussed deductions to railway companies under the Poor Law Act. The North British Railway faced a higher deduction demand, and parishes urged an extended investigation with an expert railway accounts auditor. A committee was formed to pursue action.
An advertising pamphlet with Condy’s Fluid claims it disinfects without smell and is non poisonous, suitable for cisterns. The pamphlet accompanies every bottle of Condy’s Abe on wax.
In the case of Hector Mackenzie and Mary Cumming Mackenzie, Lordships refused the reclaiming note following a separation and aliment decree. Mackenzie, now bankrupt, has a trustee who declined to join the action, and the court also held him liable for additional expenses.
In Edinburgh High Court appeal Adam Thomson seeks £100 for injuries after a fall at J B Robert son & Co works in Dunbar. Defenders denied liability and contributory negligence. notice under Employers Liability Act disputed. Lords found pursuer’s notice sufficient and remitted to Sheriff for action.
Michael Kilbride, a Cowgate resident, sues Robert Thorburn & Son of Buccleuch Street for 350 pounds alleging a plank in the Free Assembly Hall gangway failed on 9 July while he worked there. Defenders claim the plank was not a gangway and claim contributory negligence. Sheriff Rutherford ordered a proof with a later jury trial.
Warsh and Forses, S.S.C., Edinburgh, sued Lord Rosebery and another over Tynecastle Asylum. The action is dismissed and abandoned, with Welsh and Forbes planning a new suit on the same dispute.
A collection of early 20th century advertisements tout Fragrant Floriline for teeth cleaning and fresh breath, Mexican Hair Restorer for grey hair and regrowth, and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain. Depots listed in London with prices given in shillings and pence.
A Lloyd's telegram from Salcombe reports the Magdeburg of West Hartlepool struck by an unknown vessel and sank within thirty minutes with seven missing. the master and eight crew saved. The American brig Henry Villard, from Portland to London, collided with a large steamer near the Start. the steamer’s name unknown, likely the Magdeburg. Also, the British brig City of St Asaph of Swansea was burned at sea with crew saved.
The Liverpool Journal of Commerce reports no withdrawal of Mr Ismay by the Steamship Owners' Association. A letter from Mr Gray Hill confirms the association remains unrepresented on the commission. The members plan to start work before month’s end and continue hearings through December, with a Christmas adjournment probable.
A jubilee meeting at the Royal Hotel saloon marked fifty years of the London City Mission. The gathering, chaired by Rev Dr J H Wilson, featured Rev Dr Teape Rev Dr Goold Rev Mr Cullen and Mr Charles Cowan. The circular traced the mission from 1835 to 183 miles of the metropolis and 459 missionaries, noting support from both Church of England and Nonconformists and a goal to reach 500 missionaries. Mr Weylland recounted the early hardships and London’s transformation, urging further funding as a dawn of a broader outreach including 130000 aliens. A second meeting followed at St Augustine Church George IV Bridge with similar appeals for help.
November betting lists show Manchester at 9 to 2 against Keir and 11 to 2 against Stockholm who are tied at 9 to 1 with Amalfi and Ben Alder. Beauchamp and Blue Grass face 100 to 7 and Crim Tartar and Highland Chief at 20 to 1, while Quicklime Studley Chislehurst and Robertson stand 40 to 1 against Dalmeny. Melton runs 12 to 1 against Dalmeny in the Derby.
The Derby Autumn Meeting reports multiple flat races with horses such as Commotion Mercia Merit and Nightcap. Winners include Commotion, Master Sam, Good Luck, Malvern and Prince William with purses, selling and allowances, prices, and sales noted alongside betting odds and runner details.
In a mixed card at a rural track, horses including Gordon Ishab and The Wrekin contested a 150 Sovrsyy handicap with selling allowances. The Wrekin led from the start and won by two lengths with Ishah back in fourth and Western contenders like Whitatoey and Eastern Empress close behind. Betting favored Barrister and Mouthpiece early, but The Wrekin prevailed in a tight finish. Additional results featured Tita and Tomboy in straight-mile events with close margins and strong early pacing.
The column lists betting odds for several horses including Mark Hospical Keir and Ben Alder with numerous wagers. It outlines a day’s hurdle races at SarTreR with times 12.45 1.15 and 1.455 plus entries for selling steeplechases and hunters hurdles and notes several horse names and ages in cryptic format.
The fishery in the Nith and Annan rivers closed for the season yesterday though the closing week saw favorable conditions. Annan yielded good catches in recent days while spring fishing produced record runs for salmon and trout. Autumn salmon fishing benefited from warm weather and clear waters, with very high takes and a long fishing period extending into autumn.
On Thursday at Westwood hounds hunted a pair of foxes through Breich water and Almond water coverts then across two railways to Grange Mall before returning to Westwood after two hours and a quarter. Atkinson led the field well with Jean Mennes now master, signaling promising sport for the season.
Daily foxhound schedules list meet dates for multiple kennels from November 13 to November 22. Each listing notes location such as Lonp Kouxton and Whitecroft with daily times from 10 to 12 noon and late morning sessions.
Scotland and parts of England report southerly or easterly winds with variable strength. Temperatures cold, fair and dry in many areas. Inland and western regions show hazy to clear skies with moderate to fresh breezes.
An inserted ad promotes cures for skin blemishes and irritation. It mentions soaps branded as Se7e and Tam Soap, claiming relief from pimples and related ailments. The text mimics a medical advertisement with promised benefits and substitutions.
A scrambled report notes crowd activity and market movement in a British metropolis. Mentions Paris, Mexico, and rising shares, with a focus on 3,000 alive and a large state matter. Details are fragmented and characters distorted.
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