Fortnightly Review Summaries and Noted Works
The Fortnightly Review discusses Maxwell McHorson’s Family Prayers praising its readable, well printed prayers. It notes Dr Nicholson as a powerful preacher and calls the McHorson work admirable. It surveys Renan on reform, Newman on disestablishment, Fawcett on cooperation, and Leslie on taxation's incidence, affirming the issue’s high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mazzini
Renan
F. W. Newman
Fawcett
T. E. Cliffe Leslie
University of London Matriculation Examinants Honours List 1874
The January 1874 matriculation Honours Division lists candidates such as Charles A Dagnall Clark John Shaw William Simms Francis Gaskell Ernest Parkyn Adolphe Brunner Thomas Gough and others with several shows of exhibitions and disqualifications by age. Exhibitions include thirty pounds per annum for two years twenty pounds per annum for two years and fifteen pounds per annum for two years. Names indicate a mix of school backgrounds and private study with multiple colleges and tutorship noted.
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University OF London
Charles Alfred Dagnall Clark
Uppingham School
John Shaw
City of London
William Simms
Christ’s College
Radia
Francis Gaskell
Trinity Hall
Cambridge
Ernest Albert Parkyn
Amersham Hall School
Adolphe Brunner
Thomas Gough
Harles Daulman --Webb
Croom’s ‘Hill
King's College
John Simpson
Joseph Kershaw Wilson
King’s College School
Wesleyan College
Taunton
William Henry Neale
Belsize Manor
University College
Herbert George Fuller
Christ's College
Finchley
William James Lake
Sidney White
Morden Hall
University Corere
Robert Wm. Archer
Singleton House
William Pasteur
University of Geneva
George Piercy
Woodhousegrove
Anthony Tacchi
Seckford
St. Asaph
Walter Plumb Root
Chigwell Grammar School
Robert Spence Walton
Lycée Bonap
John Joseph Quelch
Cleveden College
New College
Eastbourne
Henry Barraclough
Spray’s School
Leeds
Vaniah Odom
The Late Dr Livingstone and Related News
A private telegram from Brigadier-General Schneider to Dr. Kirk questions Livingstone death reports and Cameron's confirmation through messengers. A Bible Society note mentions a Russian bound Bible presented to Archduchess Marie Alexandrovna, with the Octateuch and New Testament edition details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Livingstone
Academy
Kirk
Schneider
C.B
Aden
Livingstone
Cameron
Unyanyembe
Chumah
Catain Prideaux
Bible Society
The
Bible Society Monthly Reporter
Marie Alexandrovna
Russia
Russian Bible Society
Westminster
Concerts and beer debate share page in Echo
In London notes, Mr. Henry Leslie’s nineteenth season opens with Mendelssohn selections and new part songs for male voices, plus solo numbers by Wynne and Lloyd. A sacred concert on March 24 features Wesley’s Dixit Dominus and Horsley anthems. A Burslem pub placard mocks church and beer, while London banks report half-year profits and proposed share issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R.H
Duke of Edinburgh
Henry Lesuir
Leslie
Mendelasohn
Messrs. Lumenthal
J. F. Barnett
J. C. Ward
Henry Leslie
Edith Wynne
Edward Lloyd
Samuel Wesley
Charles Horsley
Bach
Mendelssohn
God
Beer
Queen Anne
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Burslem
Church of England
Bacon
London
County Banx
Birkbeck Property Investment Trust
Building Society
Capie Company
Gable’ Telegraph
Essrs
Bullivant and Allen
Azores
Halifax
Cable Progress Boosted by Maritime Merchants
Contractors report that over 300 miles of core have been built and the cable will be laid this summer. Leading American trade merchants and shipowners in London Glasgow Liverpool and Manchester pledge strong support to the project.
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London
Glasgow
Liverpool
Manchester
Miscellaneous items from a bygone era feature wit and curiosities
An old lady muses on slow boys on errands. A chiropodist boasts of removing coins from European crowns. A quirky ad seeks second-hand Commandments. A Fairfield church prays for the sick and absent. Coleridge clashes with heat of prejudice. The Pekin Gazette is ancient and unchanged. The Watchman’s Cry editor warns of feeble goodwill. Observations on Ourang-Ourangs at Regent's Park Zoo. Election squibs from Tuer City Post. The Times cautions on platinum counterfeit coins. An Irishman defends being fatally injured by claiming constitutionally sound health. A Duc de Broglie tale on rent payment miscommunication. Notes on the Grand Duchess and a pricey Italian trousseau.
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Europe
Record
Fairfield
Connecticut
Coleridge
Pekin Gazette
Watchman’s Cry
Advent
New York
Borneo
Zoological Gardens
Regent’s Park
Tuer City Post
Rad
Goschen
the Times
Duc de Broglie
Paris
Italy
Clarence House
Holloway Ointment and Pills Versatile Winter Remedy
The notice extols Holloway's ointment for rheumatic and nervous pains and cramps, plus pills for internal complaints. It claims relief from choking fogs and cold weather effects and notes testimonials. Relief comes from skin application with warmth and is said to aid diarrhea stomach pains and other winter ailments.
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Hollloway
Holloway
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