Tribute to departing gentlemen and local lectures in town
An anxious town gathers to honor two departing gentlemen for their service to youth and local institutions. The meeting proceeds in brotherly Christian spirit with thanks to Farrington and Allport and remarks on pupils’ good conduct. A separate note covers a Christian instruction society lecture by Rev. W. Brock with thanks to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wills
Joseph Ford
G. M. Hinds
Mesars
Farrington
Allport
H. J. Bevis
Dumpton Hall
Messrs
Carigtian Instruction Society
Abbey-street
W. Brock
Fire Strikes Mangiesone Theatre During Farewell Ball
At Mangiesone Theatre a farewell ball ended in tragedy when Miss Susan Roberts of the corps de ballet caught fire from footlight lamps. Despite help, she sustained severe burns and is not expected to survive. Also noted is S B Clark receiving the Royal Academy Silver Medal for a painting. A Swansea council meeting discusses appointing a Dissenting minister as magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangiesone
Watts
Corps Dramatique
Susan Roberts
Corps de Ballet
8. B. Clark
T. Clark
Baptist Church
Ashford
Royal Academy
Swansea
Home Department
Increased circulation of the Nonconformist
In a letter from Likeston Derbyshire dated December 14 1849 a subscriber argues against lowering prices for the Nonconformist and urges maintaining quality. He outlines plans with a Baptist minister to boost circulation by distributing handbills and the first 1850 issue and visiting potential subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Likeston
Derbyshire
Error of the Nonconformist circulation plea
A correspondent asks Dean Lin for help boosting the Nonconformist paper's reach. He recalls methods to gain subscribers, including distributing addresses, threading the paper into covers, and allotting time to each reader to grow weekly circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Lin
Letter on expanding Noncon circulation in 1849
Grorak Dowman argues that many would read the Noncon if mailed to them, expanding its reach without subscriber effort. He urges the periodical to make extraordinary efforts to extend its sphere and promote its interests, citing its value as a scriptural Christian voice. Southampton, December 18, 1849.
Reminders of Reprinted Letters and Motives Note Gratis
The paper announces that the first letter published in their columns with the editorial is reprinted as a tract and available from the publishers for gratuitous circulation. It also reprints the article Motives and Means in the same form for the same charitable purpose.
Responsibility of Trustees in Savings Banks Examined
The article discusses who bears financial risk if savings banks mismanage funds. It cites laws shielding trustees and managers from personal liability, and cites Mr. John Tidd Pratt on legal exposure. It also notes public perception of moral responsibility and mentions the Smithfield Club meeting and annual dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Savings’ Bank
John Tidd Pratt
Savings
Pratt
Smir Hvignp
Smithfield Club
Freemasons’hall
Duke of Michmond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grorak Dowman
Southampton
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