Reading School and Nonconformist Trustees Debate
J Frederick Stevenson defends Reading School against charges by Arthur Clayden arguing that the school was established under Parliament authority with inclusive governance. He defends nonconformist trustees, notes funding via public subscription, and outlines fees and a lower school plan while criticizing perceived secrecy and press harassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clayden
Reading School
Peter Spokes
Peter
Episcopal Church
Lord Redesdale
House of Lords
Abolition of Slavery in Persia Petitioned by Anti-Slavery Society
A letter to the Shah of Persia, dated 1873, from the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society urges abolition of slavery in Persia. It argues slavery harms civilisation, fuels the slave-trade, and calls on the Shah to join other nations in eradicating the institution. The memorial seeks imperial action and global cooperation.
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Persia
British and Foreign Anti
Africa
France
Holland
Germany
Spain
North
South
America
College session closed at Regent's Park with meeting
The College at Regent's Park held a Tuesday evening soirée and public meeting in a packed hall chaired by treasurer Joseph Gurney. Dr Angus reported forty one students, with three settled and four lay students leaving, and six matriculated. examiners included Nettleship and Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regent’s Park
Joseph Gurney
W. Walters
Birmingham
Angus
Edwards
Heverfordwent
Bailey
Weymouth
Matthews
Wokingham
J. Pease
Manning
Webster
Sharpe
J. P. Chown
Bradford
B. C. Lewis
Calcutta
Stott
St. John’s-wood
Persia Free Nation Slavery Goodbye Plea 1873
The British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society petitions the Persian rulers in 1873, urging freedom for Persia and an end to slavery. The appeal, dated June 24, 1873, from London’s New Broad Street, emphasizes lasting benefits and divine blessing for Persia and its ancient people.
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Persia
New Broad-street
London
Prize Distribution at Congregational School Lewisham
At Lewisham the Congregational School held its prize distribution on a Thursday evening. Rev T W Aveling chaired with notable attendees including Rev J Viney and Rev Thomas Rudd. Cambridge examiner praised seventy two boys tested in two divisions and a larger playground is needed. Six boys passed local Cambridge exams and nineteen earned College of Preceptors certificates. Two former pupils are entering ministerial training at New College and Cheshunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisham
T. W. Aveling
J. Viney
Thomas Scrutton
Thomas Rudd
George Martin
Lockhart
Thodey
Newth
R. 8. Ashton
I. V. Mummery
W. P. McArl
Hitchen
College of Preceptors
New College
Cheshunt
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Messrs
Palmer and
Andrewes
Sir Peter Spokes
Reading
Naseby
Marston Moor
J. Frederick Stevenson
The
Tom
B. Millard
Colleges
Regent’s Park College
Congregational School
Lewishham
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