Letter defending nonconformist schooling and modern private schools
A letter from A. Y. Gayfer of Cave House Uxbridge dated July 12 1875 defends nonconformist schools and praises the private schools linked to Mr Grimwade while arguing their educational results rival or surpass the Bishop Stortford institution. Gayfer emphasizes religious training as a primary aim and praises principals for guiding youths toward life beyond this world, while defending the value of other good private schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Stortford
Grimwade
A. Y. Gayfer
Cave House
Uxbridge
Trevelyan Households Franchise Bill Split by House Split
Debate on the second reading of Trevelyan's Household Franchise Counties Bill dominated the Commons with petitions from Agricultural Labourers' Union. Supporters argued reform. opponents warned of redistribution and corruption. The bill failed 268 to 166 as Disraeli era issues and Irish affairs featured in lengthy exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Ifr
Brovey
Fawouri
Rodwell
Bsnrinck
G. Anderson
MacDonald
Putingerr
Traevelyan
Disraeli
Newdegate
Trevelyan
Tom Paine
Marquis of Hartington
Mr. Trevelyan
J. Mannury
Liberal Party
Lord John
Lord Hartington
John Manners
Greene
Storer
E. Antrobus
Wilton
W. H. Foster
Bridgnorth
Lowe
London University
J. M. Cobbett
Oldham
Gladstone
Bright
Forster
Childers
Baxter
Lyon Playfair
Adam
Campbell-Banner
Palestine Exploration Expedition Arrives in England
The American Palestine Exploration Society announces a two year expedition to Palestine led by Colonel J. C. Lane and including J. Harvey Treat and Professor Selah Merrill. Rudolph Meyer will join in Europe to arrange details. They travel by water to Beyrout with engineering instruments to map and study antiquities east of the Jordan river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Exploration
American Palestine Exploration Society
England
New York
Jordan
J. C. Lane
Brooklyn
J. Harvey Treat
Lawrence
Mass
Selah Merrill
Andover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burmah
Grant Duff
G. Hamiton
Margary
India
Lord George
Publi Service
the Prince OF Wales
Disratzi
Prince of Wales
Canada
Serapis
Osborne
Admiralty
Lord Northbrook
Star of India
W. Anderson
Fawcett
Hankey
Mr. Macdonald
P. Wyndham
Lord Elgin
O'Connor Power
Colonel Beresford
P. A. Taylor
Mr. Biecar
Mr. Burr
Lord ExcHo
Mr. Whalley
Mr. Disrazui
M. Henry
Hanbury
Commons
HeyGate
Lord Granville
Colonel Alexander
Brergstorp Hors
Onstow
H. Wotrr
Cartwhout
Hanxery
Kinnaire
Bourer
W. Barrirtor
J. G. Tarsor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!