Spiritualist claims doubted and art exhibition praised
The writer debunks spiritualist claims of clairvoyance and mediumship as lacking solid evidence, mocking tests and séances. He then reviews the Old Masters exhibition, praising works by Luther, Melanchthon, Durer, Van Eyck, Rembrandt, Titian, and David Cox, noting the power of representation and Biblical subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Durer
Jesus
Mount
Calvary
Durer
van Eyck
Sepulchre
Rembrandt
Titian
Lancaster
David Cox
London
New York World
England
House of Commons
Bradford charity school opens with donor funded houses
A new Bradford schoolhouse and workshops are opened by villagers and visitors including Mr. Morley MP. The home, named Hanbury and Alexandra, houses boys and teaches trades from shoemaking to printing. Volunteers seek subscriptions while planning government supervision and extra funding to complete the project.
The Home for Little Boys opens at Farningham colony
The Home for Little Boys colony at Farningham held its opening ceremony, showcasing a family style system for orphans. Eight years earlier four gentlemen proposed the concept to restore the family principle in care, education, and training. Each of ten houses is led by a father and mother with thirty boys, starting and ending each day with family worship and a mix of workshop and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanbury Home
Hanbury
Alexandra House
Princess of Wales
Raleigh
Morrison
Farningham
Bradford
W. H. Willans
A. Q O. Charles
Messrs
R. Sinclair
W. T. Paton
A. Short
H. McSorley
Morley
M.P
Lewis
Robert Hanbury
Samuel Morley
London
Parotivhars
R. C. Hanbury
Father
Stratford Lecruits on Politics
A series of political meetings begins in Stratford Town hall on Monday and continues on four Mondays. Speakers include John Noble on Financial Reform W Fowler MP on Free Trade in Land George Howell on Electoral Reform and Rev JG Rogers on the Education Question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Lecruits
Stratford Town Hall
John Noble
W. Fowler
M.P
George Howell
J. G. Rogers
A. Johnston
E. N. Buxton
Telegraph
Assyria
George Smith
Casury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Burns
Burns
Iowa
Burne
Wilson
Aylesbury
Turner
Childe Harold
Slater
Euston Road
Mr. Slater
Mr. Holmes
Royal Academy
Luther
Melanchthon
Kranach
Mont Blanc
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