Irish University Reform Bill Sparks House Fury
The Lord Chancellor announced a Monday bill on Irish University Reform, sparking a dramatic House of Commons session led by Mr. Power and Mr. Parnell. The Lords then saw a terse bill aimed at Dublin University, but critics say it lacks funding and fails to meet Irish needs, risking failure this session as dissolution rumors grow.
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Lord Cairns
Ireland
Lord Beaconsfield
House of Commons
O’connor Power
Lowther
Galway
Mr. Power
Power
Parnell
Newdegate
Exchequer
Mr. Newdegate
House of Lords
Cross
Edmond Fitzmaurice
Dublin
London University
Correspondence on opposition to Teacher Registration Bill in Parliament
A reader argues against Dr. Playfair's Organisation and Registration of Teachers bill, noting its second reading on July 9 and its aim to produce a statewide Education Council with powers over teacher conduct and curricula. The writer warns of secularisation and State Church influence, suggesting broader control of schooling and possible future actions, with a copy available from Hansard for 24d.
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Hansard
Great Queen-street
London
Burial Fees Debate at Croydon Cemetery Grounds
A letter to the editor critiques vicar fees in Croydon Cemetery. It recounts a vestry clerk defendance claiming fees apply only in consecrated sections, while noting about eleven of twenty acres remain unconsecrated. A table comparing charges across consecrated and unconsecrated areas follows.
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Croydon
G. DE Winton
Junior United Service Club
Address to students on difficulties of early pastorate by Rev J G Rogers
The winter session closed with Rev J G Rogers addressing students on the perils and responsibilities of a young pastor. He urged careful formation after college, noting the need for initial curacy and gradual transition to full ministerial duties within Congregational practice.
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J. G. Rogers
Clapham
Newth
Stoughton
J. C. Harrison
J. R. Thomson
R. A. Redford
W. Far
Biographer George Barnett Smith Finishes Gladstone Life
George Barnett Smith, biographer of Shelley, is reported to be working on a Life of Mr. Gladstone. Publishers of the American edition of Chambers's Cyclopedia of English Literature announce sales of 60,000 copies.
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George Barnett Smith
Shelley
Gladstone
Chambers
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