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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1871
Page
3
In a Bradford letter dated January 30 1871 John Henry Wade defends William Forster against a hostile amendment and criticizes preconcerted actions at the meeting. Wade credits Forster with Endowed Schools Act influence and argues Nonconformists owe him gratitude comparable to praise for other reforms.
A local dispute between clergymen in Warrington fills letters to the Bishop and newspapers. The Ritualistic curate Mr Holding seeks to enlarge a schoolroom church with government aid, while opposing voices accuse him of quacks and unauthorised intrusion. Dr Massingham criticizes Holding's plans and motives.
F J Thompson objects to Newman Hall's support for a world league against all war, fearing the clause except in cases of first necessity allows war to be justified as a matter of opinion, in a letter to the Nonconformist editor.
The Popular Science Review reports Dr. Garrod lectured at King's College on lead poisoning from snuff. Damp snuff in lead cases allegedly formed carbonate, causing serious symptoms. Contaminated snuff packages were found after purchase.
The Queen and Court expected at Windsor on the 7th with a likely visit to Claremont House near Esher before returning. Reports of neuralgia are denied as unfounded. The Princess Louise and Marquis of Lorne marry March 21. Earl De Grey visits the Queen at Osborne. Cabinet Council at Earl Granville’s Bruton Street home. Mr. Gladstone plans a health tour aboard the Enchantress.
Gladstone urges Liberal MPs to attend the opening of Parliament on February 9. Disraeli invites Conservatives to a dinner February 8 and expects MPs to be in place for the reassembly. The Broad Arrow notes no militia embodiment this year, with six weeks training instead of twenty eight days.
A Dublin contingent reports Catholic and a few Protestant MPs press for a great National University for Ireland. The London view expects government focus on university education this session. Trevelyan plans two early Commons moves to abolish purchase of commissions and reform Horse Guards.
London School Board debates include appointing F J Edgecombe as private secretary, Isitt as statistical clerk, and motions on compulsory physical training and school prayers. A committee reviews Act sections for industrial schools and the Denison and Workshops acts, amid concerns over funding and religious participation.
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