Preacher Binney Lauded as Powerful Voice in Era of Change
The article praises Mr. Binney as a great Christian preacher who stirred the youth, enlarged moral manhood, and faced new times with ardor. It notes his focus on Christ and the gospel, his broad world view, and the notion that his ministry was unconventional yet influential beyond clerical orders. Funeral discourses followed by multiple ministers.
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Isaiah
Lord
God
Binney
Brown
Lord Jesus Christ
Mr. Binney
Carlyle, Ruskin
Maurice
Carlyle
Evangelical Party
Dr. Allen
Opening of Parliament and selection of Speaker
The Royal Commission opens Parliament as the Lords name the approach to sworn proceedings. The Commons elect Mr. Brand as Speaker with support from Lord George Cavendish and Mr. Chaplin. Sir Percy Herbert and Mr. Gladstone offer congratulations amid unanimous approval.
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Duke of Richmond
Earl Beauchamp
Marquis of Hertford
Earl of Bradford
Black Rod
Commons
Erskine May
House of Commons
Lords and Gentlemen
Cuse of Commons
Her Majesty
Black Red
House of Lords
Chaplin
Mr. Brand
Brand
George Cavendish
Percy Herbert
W. H. Smith
Mr. Gladstone
Speaker Brand Confirmed in Office Amid Continuity Debate
The House affirmed the continuity of tenure for the Speaker citing its importance to authority. Gladstone praised Brand’s qualities including knowledge and impartiality. Spreadof swearing-in in both Houses occurred with Brand presenting rights and privileges to the Lords. Vacancies arose from a new government and writs were issued including Oxford city for Cardwell’s elevation. Lords and Commons adjourned to Thursday the 19th.
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Brand
House
Gladstone
Speaker Brand
Lords
Commons
Arthur Peel
Oxford City
Cardwell
The Education Act Debate and School Board Actions
London and Reading school boards debated Canon Gregory's motions on educational statistics and progress. A letter from the Women's Education Union pledged 100 for a girls' scholarship. Other items include denominational school managers urged to admit indigent children, and uncontested elections showing mixed support for nonsectarian teaching.
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London SeaHool Board
Canon Greery
B. Waugh
Canon Cromwell
J. Rodgers
Lucraft
Alderman Cotton
M.P
Watson
Canonregory
Statistical Committee
Gover
Canon Gregory
Women’s Education Union
Board
London
Mayer
Ravine School Board
Reading School Board
Liverpool School Board
General Purposes Committee
Browerton
Denbighshire
Miss Hayes
Berkywampstead
J. Havers
Thomas Read
H. Noah
Rey
J. W. Cobb
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