House Debates Key Votes and Legislative Movements
Observers note divisions, votes, and Notices in Parliament. Gladstone outlines plans for Dublin University Bill and Lowe financial measures when reassembled. Contagious Diseases Acts not repealed. Local taxation, land laws, and ecclesiastical building rates discussed. Rail and canal traffic bill passes after divisions. Easter recess set with reconvening on the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwick
Muntz
Brand
Serjeant
Simon
Jencken
Lorca
Spain
Lord Enfield
Dixon
Gladstone
Fawcett
Dublin University
Lowe
Forster
M. Lopes
Pim
Read
Lord Elcho
Haster
Stansfeld
Plimsoll
Board of Trade
Fortescue
Stapleton
Westminster Gazette
Earl Granville
Crown
McLaren
Scotland
Lewis
H. Croft
Lords
Commons
Scoth School Board Elections and Religious Tension
The 1870 Education Act prompts Scottish school board elections, with cumulation voting and boards of five to fifteen members. Roman Catholic clergy often top polls in large towns amid religious tensions, while Presbyterian influences rise among candidates. A conscience clause allows parental withdrawal from religious instruction and sets timetables for class hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Bradford Observer
Scottish Education Act moves to secular schooling era
The piece surveys the Scottish Education Act of last session, outlining compulsory schooling ages five to thirteen, fee support from parochial boards, and a shift away from denominational bias. It notes election results in Aberdeen among secularists, Bible in schools, Episcopalians and Catholics, plus initial religious debates at Troqueer Board.
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Soothand
Aberdeen
Bain
Scottish Episcopal Church
Macgillivrey
Free Press
Religious Instruction Party
Bible Party
Episcopalians
Religious Instruction
The
Scotsman
Scotland
Galloway
Orphan Working School marks 15th anniversary festival
The London Tavern hosted about 140 guests for the 15th anniversary of the Orphan Working School. Mr. Alfred T. Chapman chaired in absence of Mr. George Hanbury. Donations and subscriptions reached 3600, funds aiding the charity as scholars sang and received commendations.
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London Tavern
Alfred T. Chapman
George Hanbury
Dr. Parker
J. Kirkman
W. G. Lewis
Jesse Hobson
J. and
S. Kemp-Welch
W. H. Wills
Charles Tyler
Chatfeild Clarke
G. H. Powell
Warren Hall
Edgar Waugh
J. Tl
J. Sturge
J. W. Sheriff
Card
Arthur Gunn
EE. Homan
Bickerstaff
Kershaw
Leckie
Measom
City of London
Dr. Cooke
Soul
J. Kemp-Welch
Orphan-school Sunday Toasts and Contributions
The Rev W G Lewis praised the workers and urged greater support for orphan schools. Secretary Mr Soul recalled thirty four years in the cause and noted dinner gifts grew from 25 to nearly double the previous best. Ladies and stewards honored. evening closed early with fine music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Lewis
Soul
Queen visits East End amid loyal greeting in Hackney
Queen Evitome accompanied by Princess Beatrice tours the East End on Wednesday. Crowds line streets from Angel to Islington as flags fly in Hackney. The Queen accepts an address in Victoria Park and a banquet from Miss Reed, sending thanks for the warm welcome and honoring Prince Consort's health interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Angel
Islington
Hackney
Victoria Park
Charles Reed
Helms
C. Reed
Home Secretary
Winchester
Windsor Castle
Windsor
Osborne
Holman Hunt
Palestine
Prince of Wales
Probyn
Marlborough House
Melton Mowbray
Chapel Royal
St. James’s
Archbishop of Canterbury
Prince and Princess of Wales
Royal Geographical Society
Dr. Kirk
Zanzibar
Burdett Coutts
Corporation of London
Columbia Market
Eastern Counties Railway Company
Abel Heywood
Manchester Town Hall
Society For
Earl of Shaftesbury
Lord Thor
William Vernon
Canon Nesbit
Kilmarnock
Bouverie
Exeter Wall
Wells
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Scotch School Board
Orphan Working School
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