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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 22, 1874
Page
5
Across London and Scotland, clergy and officials honor David Livingstone. The procession, statues planned in Edinburgh and Blantyre, and a petition to renew his pension highlight lasting respect for the famed explorer and missionary.
The poem reflects a traveler’s farewell from Monmouth on April 4 as US and England share mournful lines. It includes prayers for enslaved Africans and hopes for liberty, with imagery of graves, seas, and welcomes in a period voice. The verse links Goleta and Europe to England as the traveler’s journey ends.
The article salutes David Livingstone as a fearless explorer and missionary, noting his work among the Makololo, campaigning for peace, freeing slaves, and denouncing the slave trade. It describes his interment in London as a hero intrepid and brave, with lines praising Africa and his memorial in the nation. The piece closes with a signature and address at Bonner Road, London.
The 116th anniversary dinner at the London Tavern drew nearly 200 guests. James Spicer led the event with royal toasts, praising Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales for patronage and funding. The program included music, speeches, and a tour of the institution’s facilities at Haverstock Hill. The chair noted the need for 10,000 pounds annually to support 400 children, with 5,000 pounds from donations and subscriptions.
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