Evils of the piece work system in unions dispute
A summary of John Burnett's objections to piece work, including overexertion, poor quality emphasis, suppressed day wages, proliferation of prices, risk of loss, the butty system, wage limits, and falling piece rates. The piece-work dispute shows masters seeking extension amid picketing, with no clear settlement in sight and calls for conciliatory reform.
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John Burnett
Employers’ Association
Messrs. Easton and Co
Erith
Derby
Letters from Russia in 1875 tour by Mr E J Reed
Mr E J Reed M P plans to publish a year of travels under the title Letters from Russia in 1875 with Murray as publisher. In a Queen's Bench case the copyright in Kathleen Mavourneen lyrics and music, once assigned to Hutchings and Romer, was disputed after Wood paid for the music in 1875. the claim was dismissed with costs.
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E. J. Reed
Russia
Murray
Kathleen Mavourneen
Queen's Bench
Messrs. Hutchings and Romer
Meaars. Wood
Regent-street
Monteiro’s Angola and Congo voyage praised for detail and insight
A review of Joachima Monteiro’s two volume study on Angola and the Congo notes his long residence, vivid field observations, and candid portrayal of slavery, witchcraft, and native customs. The author highlights striking changes in vegetation, the harsh terrain, and Monteiro’s engaging travel narrative despite partisanship and oddities in some views.
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Mututa
Quiballa
Ambriz
Monteiro
North
East
Africa
Angola
Livingstone
Congo
Joachima Joan Monteiro
Royal School of Mines
Zoological Society
Macmillan and Co
Pungo Andongo
Loanda
Beir
Quirillo
Bembo
South-West
Curate in Charge by Mrs Oliphant Reviewed
The piece examines Mrs Oliphant 39s approach in Curate in Charge noting her focus on character and society over deep psychological analysis. It questions whether Cecily St John and Mr Mildway exist mainly to let the author critique patronage and worldly policy.
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Carlingford
Cecily St. John
Mr. St. John
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