Congregational Church Revival Sparks New Brighton Building Plan
The revival of the Congregational work in Brighton led to a plan for a new church. Initiated in 1866 during Rev. W. H. Drewett's ministry, the project has attracted S. Morley with 500 pounds. Total cost about 2,530 pounds, with around 1,500 pledged or paid. The 350-seat building will include galleries for up to 250 more, and a post-service dinner was held with J. Finch of Tunbridge Wells chairing.
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H. Quick
Brighton
H. W. Grainge
Arundel
B. B. Williams
Chichester
W. H. Drewett
S. Morley
Critique of London University Matriculation Exams
A reader notes high rejection rates in London University Matriculation from 1838 to midsummer 1869 and argues the exam aims to pluck candidates. The writer condemns the curriculum, calls for reform, and questions the value of the certificate while urging scrutiny of University authorities and potential inquiry by Mr Alderman Lusk.
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London University
London
Oxford
Cambridge
London Senate
Senate
Alderman Lusk
Quotation on Education Reform From Mr M A London
The letter argues that current exams in language history translation and geography fail to fairly test youths aged sixteen to eighteen. The writer, M A London, presents a critique urging adjustments to better reflect modern acquiring abilities.
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M. A. London
Endowed Schools Bill Debates Over Clauses and Exemptions
In the Lords, debates center on enhancing powers for the Endowed Schools Bill and exemptions for Christ’s Hospital. Clause 12 14 and 15 see amendments and divisions, with concerns over religious teaching and bequests. The session covers committee progress, public notices, and adjournment after proposals on public schools and bankruptcies.
University Tests Bill Sparks Debate in Lords
Duke of Devonshire presented Cambridge petitions against the University Tests Bill while London University supported it. The Earl of Granville and others urged relaxing tests to admit Dissenters. Carnarvon warned about moral safeguards and proposed a compromise to keep some college tests while opening fellowships. The discussion recalled Oxford adopting unattached undergraduates and argued for strengthening the university by broader fellowship eligibility.
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Lord Cuancettor
Chambers of Commerce
Earl of Cambertown
Lord Carnarvon
Lord Granville
Bisner
Oxforp
Lord Salispury
Lord Kimberley
Commons
Trish Church
Duke of Devonshire
University of Cambridge
Earl Granville
London University
Earl of Ozuny
University of Oxford
Earl Russell
Earl of Carnarvon
Church of England
Oxford
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Nonconformast
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
Duke of Ricum Monp
Christ’s Hospital
Duke of Camprole
Lord Newson
Lord de Grey
Lythreitron
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of Somerset
Lord Overstone
Duke of
Lord Or Grey
Lord Louisbury
Lord Dg Grey
Lord Cairns
Lord Chanceellor
Lord Fortescue
Gloucester
York
Lord Lauissury
Lord Beauchamp
St. Albans
Lord Colchester
Duke of Marlborough
Lord Harrowby
Lord Satisbury
Lord Romney
Carnarvon
Limerick
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