Abolition of the Irish Establishment Decreed by Parliament
The Special Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Society for the Liberation of Religion from State Patronage records the abolition of the Church of Ireland Establishment after twenty five years of effort. It cites Gladstone and Liberal support, hopes for harmony in Ireland, and urges the disestablished church to lead by example. William Edwards chairs. J Carvell Williams secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Liberatin of Religion
United Kingdom
Ireland
Church of Ireland
William Ewart Gladstone
Liberal
House of Commons
William Edwards
J. Carvell Williams
Serjeanta’ Inn
Fleet Street
Society For the Liberation of Religion
England
Whittington Life Assurance Company celebrates fourteenth year
The Whittington Life Assurance Company marked its 14th anniversary on Thursday at its chief office in London. Chairman T. H. Harris presided with a large group of directors and shareholders as the annual report highlighted capital of £9,250 with a reserve of £51,457 11s 8d, larger new business than ever, and a fourth triennial valuation showing assets of £423,594 6s 5d against liabilities of £390,018 16s 5d and a surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittington Life Assurance Company
Torsday
Moorgate-street
London
T. H. Harris
Enq
Finsbury and
Croydon
B. Burnell
Philip Crellin
J. P. Murrough
H. Anthony
J. Cook
Dawson Burns
W. Hopcroft
Thomas Walker
Abe
B.A. F.lla
Annual Meeting Report Shows Bonus Distribution Plan
The report notes a surplus figure of £ 38,575 118 0d and states that one sixth of the surplus will be shared among shareholders and policyholders. It covers bonus appropriation, general company management, and closes with thanks to agents policyholders shareholders and friends. The AGM’s ordinary business proceeded satisfactorily and ended with unanimous thanks to the Chairman.
Terms for Advertising in Tus Nonconformist Areas
Ad terms outline per line pricing and space rules for advertisements in Tus areas. The notice specifies one line per additional line and emphasizes nonconformist context for classified ads.
Parliamentary Session Delayed Over Scotch Education Bill
Tax session drags as Government pushes through measures including the Scotch Parochial Schools Bill. Debates waste hours in Committee. Bruce and Elcho clash over advancing the bill while prorogation nears. Healthier PM returns to House as supplies and Civil Service cuts spark scrutiny. capital punishment vote shows shift in stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lords
Lord Advocate
Westminster
Scotland
Bruce
Lord Elcho
Home Secretary
Committee of Supply
Baxter
Admiralty
Horse Guards
Rylands
Warrington
Foreign Office
Gilpin
Henley
Debate on Capital Punishment and Irish Education Reform
The article notes opposition to capital punishment with calls to abolish it as ineffective. It covers Mr Bruce praising reprieves and debates on reforming punishment. It also reports a Dublin University reform debate with Mr Fawcett pushing undenominational education and tensions with the Irish Secretary over denominational colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Home Office
Dublin
Fawcett
Trinity College
Ball
Ireland
Fortescue
Scotland
Imperial Gift Horse reforms in France Senate plan
The French Senate considers constitutional reforms that align with the Emperor's July pledge. The plan expands the six points to twelve, granting ministerial responsibility and legislative initiative. The Senate becomes active, the Chamber gains control over officials and budgets, and the Emperor retains initiative with the Legislative Body. The reforms subvert 1852, aiming for a functional constitutional system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon III
M. Rouher
Senate
Popelenon
Senatus Consultum
Representative Chamber
Chamber of Deputies
France
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Newa
Post
Imperial
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