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Newspaper
Edinburgh Courant
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 29, 1884
Page
12
Mrs. S. A. Allen's World's Hair Restorer
An advertisement touts Mrs. S. A. Allens Worlds Hair Restorer as a harmless two in one product restoring gray hair to its natural color and covering bald spots after one bottle. It claims roots are revitalized the scalp cleaned and hair left soft shiny and easy to style. Sold by chemists and perfumers with forty years of experience backing the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Allen
Atenement
Hawthornbank
Manent
Wilkins
W. M. Meredith
Mary's Cathedral
II House
Bridal Bouquet Beauty Elixir Ad Claims Revealing Claims
Bridal Bouquet Beauty Elixir promises a flawless complexion with a single application. It claims to refresh and beautify skin of the face neck arms and hands, removing tan freckles sunburn and blemishes with a lily and rose tint and fragrance. Sold for 3s 6d per bottle from manufactories in London Paris and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton Row
London
Paris
New York
Irish Question Debates and Maamtrasna Case Clash
A London House of Commons debate centers on Ireland and the Maamtrasna murder. Leaders including Mr Gladstone and Mr Harrington discuss inquiry, governance, and potential impeachments. Editorials urge firm policy, warning against agitators and urging reconciliation.
Lord Hamilton Predicts Tax Increase at Scarborough
Lord George Hamilton told Scarborough listeners last night that income tax would rise by two pence next year. He added that if the Government guarantees the Franchise Bill will not take effect before the Redistribution Bill is passed the Lords would concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamilton
Scarborough
Rumors of Khartoum Fall Circulate in Cairo
Sensational whispers in Cairo claimed Khartoum had fallen to rebels, but the reports trace to native sources and are dismissed by Sir E. Baring and the Egyptian Government as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Khartoum
Sir E. Baring
UK Exchequer Weekly Revenue and Expenditure Report
The weekly Exchequer shows revenue from April 1 to last Saturday of 43,660,024 pounds versus 45,740,155 pounds a year earlier. Payments out stood at 45,004,043 pounds and 45,789,764 pounds respectively. Balances on Saturday were 1,901,752 pounds this year and 3,075,240 pounds last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh opens winter session with Grant address
The winter session began in the U P Synod Hall with Principal Sir Alexander Grant delivering the opening address. The hall was crowded with students and the galleries filled with the public as he praised the Students' Representative Council and critiqued parts of the Universities Scotland Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Edinburgh
Sir Alexander Grant, Bart
U.P. Synod Hall
Alexander Grant
Students’ Representative Council
Universities
Scotland
Glasgow University opens winter medical session
The winter medical season began in Glasgow with Professor Leishman delivering the introductory address at Glasgow University. Opening ceremonies also took place at Anderson's College and the Royal Infirmary yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow University
Leishman
Anderson’s College
Royal Infirmary
Edinburgh Town Council Meeting Actions Noted
Council approved a 500 pound honorarium for the Lord Provost for public service. The Edinburgh Street Tramways Company request to use mechanical power on Portobello was refused. A gift of 100 guineas was given to Watt Institute and School of Art. A memorial chapel and window for Dr Chambers at St Giles was debated with free admission as a condition. The Powburn drainage project was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Boyd
Edinburgh Street Tramways Company
Portobello
Watt, Institution
School of Arte
Dr Chambers
St Giles
Powburn
Leith Town Council Seeks MP Seat Petition to Gladstone
At a special meeting of Leith Town Council it was agreed to petition the Government over a redistribution scheme that ignores Leith for a Member of Parliament. Provost Pringle was appointed to present the petition to Mr Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leith Town
Leith
Pringle
Gladstone
Scottish Geographical Society Formally Constituted in Edinburgh
A large public meeting at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce formally constituted the Scottish Geographical Society. Lord Provost Sir George Harrison chaired. Donations totaling £183 were intimated and 200 subscriptions promised. Office bearers were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottish Geographical Society
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
George Harrison
Centenary of Sir Moses Montefiore Celebrated at Ramsgate
The centenary was marked with a public site and holiday in Ramsgate. The Mayor and Corporation presented a congratulatory address to Sir Moses, who replied warmly and gave the Mayor a new gold chain of office. He received bouquets, thanks from many friends, and donated coal and blankets to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Moses Montefiore
Ramsgate
Moses
Baronet
Lord Ronald Gorr Granted Summons at Bow Street
A summons was granted at Bow Street Police Court London yesterday against Lord Ronald Gorr for alleged assault on a private in the Scots Guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Street
London
Lord Ronald Go
Scots Guards
Edinburgh stocks mixed as markets narrow activity
On the Edinburgh Stock Exchange yesterday activity was confined to certain departments. Home railways were down in spirits while Scotch lines slipped. Grand Trunk stocks fell again with First and Second Preferences 47s 6d and 40s lower. American rails flat. Arizona Copper rose 9d with New Issue Rio Tinto and Steels each up 2s 6d. W est Lothian advanced about 6d amid varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Lothian
Nobel
Lanark
Standard Life Assurance
Glasgow Exchange
Canalian
Minerals
Nobel Explosives Andon Exchange
Heyptian
Edinburgh Stock Exchange
Jimerican
Arizona Copper
Rio Ifinto
West Lothian Rose Sa Aed
Irish Attacks and Political Fallout Echo Through Commons
The debate centers on sharp Irish criticisms of Earl Spencer and the Prime Minister. Mr Q’s eloquent defense unsettled Irish members while the country recalls a high eulogy that did not shield Cabinet figures. General Gordon faces partisan vitriol as Irish opposition hardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avstong
Forster
Guapstone
Gordon
Earl Spencer
Earl §Rencer
Edinburgh Principal Revives Old College Address Tradition
The University of Edinburgh marked a revival of the Rectorial address as Sir Alexander Grant spoke to students setting the Tercentenary mood, praising the Students' Representative Council, urging Union funds, and defending university reform amid the Universities Bill debates. He warned against underfunding and urged expansion beyond Treasury limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Edinburgh
Alexander Grant
Students’ Representative Council
Sir Alexander
Alma Mater
Clamant
Edinburgh
British Association
Montreal
Lord Bartzier
Treasury
Grant
Faculty of Divinity
Reform of Arts graduation to broaden university culture
The piece argues for reforms to Edinburgh Arts degree regulations to widen culture beyond classical study. It urges flexible electives in science modern languages and other fields, preserving MA value while expanding access and reducing procrustean constraints. It cites Sir Alexander Grant Count Sarri and M. Lavetare to support the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fainr
National Church
Sir AL Exander Grant
Count Sarri
M. de Lavetare
Sir Alexander Grant
Edinburgh
Professor Tart
Avexander Grant
M. P. Lavexuare
Black Watch Dinner and Heriot's Hospital Meeting
A Balmoral Hotel gathering lists officers present at the Black Watch annual dinner. Separately a United Trades Council meeting at No 5 St Andrew Square discusses Heriot's Hospital administration and plans a public meeting. A presentation dinner at the Waterloo Hotel honors Mr J H Irons for his railway service with testimonials and gifts.
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Black Watch
Balmoral Hotel
A Bethune
Blebo
J. E. Christie
A. J. Colquhoun
Forbes
Drummond Hay
Leggieden
Moore
A. Paterson
Pitcairn
Herwors Trust
St Andrew Square
United Trades’ Council
Educational Endowments Commission
Heriot’s Hospital
A. C. Telfer
Trades’ Council
Teape
James Robertson
Thomas Usher
John
Irons
M‘kie
J. G. Leadbetter
J. Galletly
S.S.C
J. J. Grieve
M.P
Greenock
R. Ovington
Jas. Watherston
J. B. Carruthers
A. Wallace
Williamson
Henderson
J. B. Howard
Lyceum Theatre
James Crichton
Wm. Lyon
George Harrison
Earl of Hosebery
Appleves
Bir Irons
J Irons
Mr. B. Homerd
Charity bazaar in Glasgow faces critique over spectacle
The article discusses a church endowment fundraiser that raised £12,500 but warns a winter bazaar in St Andrew's Hall may harm the charity by focusing on culinary show and costumes. It urges reform to keep the event graceful and noble, praising sincere efforts by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mademoiselle de la Motte Valoise
St Andrew’s Hall
Glasgow
Hamlet
Bazaar Committee
New World
Bazaar at Gosford Presbyterians Praise Wemyss Support
A Haddington Presbytery meeting reported the Gosford bazaar benefiting Cockenzie quoad sacra chapel earned thanks for Lord and Lady Wemyss for time and money. Other items cover Edinburgh Fifeshire Association talk by Campbell Smith, and Miss Simpson's piano recital with two vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosford
Haddington
Cansar
Fifeshire
Edinburgh
St Andrews
Scotland
Einsburgh
Northumberland
Parliament House
John Glasse
Queen and Princess Beatrice attend royal outing at Bath
Bathorat October 28 The Queen left with Princess Beatrice yesterday morning and later in the day drove with the Duchess of Ibany. De Reid has arrived at the Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathorat
Beatrice
Ibany
de Reid
Duchess of Albany Leaves Balmoral for London Amid Storm
The Duchess travels to London with her children after staying with the Queen at Balmoral. The Queen and Princess Beatrice accompany them to Ballater where the Duchess boards the 3.5 pm train saloon for Aberdeen. The royal party then travels in privacy as the London mail departs at 4.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Albany
Balmoral
London
Beatrice
Ballater
Deeside Road
Aberdeen
London Mail
Notable Trio Passes Through Perth En Route to Balmoral
Mr Dodson Mr Trevelyan and Mr Arthur Peal traveled via Perth yesterday heading to Balmoral. The trio's journey was noted in the day’s brief travel items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Trevelyan
Arthur Peal
Perth
Balmoral
Glasgow University Chancellorship race narrows to Rosebery
At a Glasgow Grand Hotel meeting the Lord Reay and Lord Rosebery supporters agreed to unite behind Rosebery for the Chancellorship of Glasgow University. A nomination faces today with expected proposals from Marquis of Ute, Lord Stair, and Lord Rosebery. A poll is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epinpurca
Presbytery of
Edinburgh
Divinity Hall
Presbytery
Edinburgh Choral Union Guarantors Report Strong Concert Take
The Edinburgh Choral Union met in the Royal Exchange Chambers with Sir George Harrison as Lord Provost presiding. The report shows 1081 subscriptions up from 966, receipts rising to £519 18s 9d and total income £3152 19s 4d with expenditure £2959 8s 14d, a year end balance in favour of the present year. A loss on the January extra concert was admitted, and the plan to include all concerts in subscriptions was adopted. The prospectus lists seven concerts, three choral and four orchestral, and the Provost urged better Music Hall accommodation and use of the Whisk site to maximize benefits. A vote of thanks followed the adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabecr Edinburgh Choral Union
Perara Ie Council Chambers
Royal Exchange
Georg Harrison
Previlling
Ray Marshall
Edinburgh
Waga
Beter
Sheni Thom
Thomas
Mackay
Sir George Harrison
Novexser concert season to feature Hallé and Nerwia
The November musical program previews concerts at Music Hall. Dr Charles Hallé and Madame Norman Nerwia are billed for a benefit with Beethovens Kreutzer sonata and chamber pieces, plus solos for violin and cello and a flute–piano trio in a sixty‑piece orchestra. Christine 3 singing with Signor Fols and other stars are planned for Evixsurca Scnvot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hallé
Norman Nerwia
Merau
Beethora Viela
Sims
Leith
Yesternsy
Hamilton
David Hogg & Son
Coa
Glover Street
John Dune
Victoria Place
Me Christie
Avizas
Edinburgh
Andrews
William John Brag
Arthur D. Miller
Burnbank Tergow
John Clark
Carrick
Seco
Universties of
Gls' Andrews
A. M. Anderson
Greed’ Coupar-Angus
Thos. Miller
Davas
Perth
John Fraser
Boswells
Atadenta
University of Evins
St Andrews
Mr Cowan
Free - Elgin
John Dow Blair
Nacholas
Abbey Park
St Andrew
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