Central Africa Visit Reveals Harem Life and Slavery Tensions
A visitor recounts a Central African scene near Lake Pangani yke, noting a chief named Chitimbwa with five wives and a matron in charge. The account contrasts monogamy with polygamy and describes domestic life, labor division, and female reverence, alongside references to Arab slavers and a cautious view of African society amid regional tensions. The narrative shifts to famine relief updates, including Bengal relief funds and official appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Panganyike
Chitimbwa
Africa
Central
Staear
England
Famine in India Report Details Relief Efforts
A Calcutta dated despatch reviews famine policy and relief in India. It estimates 15 million in distress areas, with 2.663 million needing food daily, grain allotments totaling 338000 tons and a supply plan of 465000 tons. Daily grain flow reaches about 1700 tons into affected districts, while smallpox, water scarcity, and cattle disease affect relief works and labour. Deaths total seventeen in Tirhoot and Monghyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirhoot
Richard Temple
Patna
Bhapalpore
Rajeshaye
William Muir
John Strachey
Bengal
George Campbell
Mansion House
Bengal Famine Relief Fund
Vine
Manchester
Liverpool
Calcutta
Manchester Fund
Stanway Jackson
Viceroy of India
Ilth
Monghyr
Times
The Crèche at Ratcliffe Stepney Causeway
A detailed tour of the Stepney Crèche founded by Mr Hilton of the Society of Friends describes a bright airy building. The narrative notes orderly infant rooms, sleep spaces, bath areas, and child friendly furniture. It highlights kindergarten lessons and cheerful staff with a sense of freedom within rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Canterbury
North India
Stepney Causeway
Hilton
Society of Friends
Ratcliffe
Jesson
Harsh Rules at Créche Struggle to Aid Mothers
A report criticizes strict Créche practices under Mrs. Hilton aimed at improving child care and preventing disease. It describes payment of pennies, strict screening, infirmary care, and segregated clothing, insisting aid targets married women while avoiding pauperization.
London School Board confronts religious education fund proposal
A London Nonconformist deputation presented a memorial urging the London School Board to decline a £500 offer to fund Bible and religious morality examinations in board schools. They warned the plan could breach the Act, bias pupils, distract teachers, provoke controversy, and invite sectarian pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Nonconformist
James Heywood
James Spicer
J. Southgate
Andrew Dunn
Evs
W. Braden
J. Shaw
London School Board
F. Peek
Henry Havelock
Ll, D. Bevan
J. Chatfeild Clarke
School Board For London
London Nonconformist Committee
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Mecca
Colonel Aboo
Creche
London School Board and Religious Education
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