Women’s Suffrage Debate Draws Witty, Persuasive Wins
The article recounts a London meeting where Mrs. Snowcet t, Mrs. Mark Pattison, and Miss Lilian Ashworth led a sharp, dignified critique of the Women’s Suffrage Bill. Speakers praised improved tone, dismissed attacks on women’s fitness, and predicted future parliamentary scrutiny will temper loose arguments.
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Beresford Hope
Snwcett
Knatchbull-Hugessen
Oxford
Vernon Harcourt
Mark Pattison
Playfair
Lilian Ashworth
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen
House of Commons
Longevity Note and Trade Journal Commentary
Mrs Grace of Aylesbury has reached one hundred years in good health. The Improved Times for Commercial Travellers notes a decline in hard drinking and midday wine dinners, urging reforms to avoid business ruin. It mentions table d hôte options in first class hotels and critiques social mixing among travelers.
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Grace
Aylesbury
Warehousemen and Pdrapers
Bishop Alexander’s Oxford Sermons Praised for Insight
The article extols Bishop Alexander of Derry and Raphoe for five Oxford University sermons that illuminate the Evangelists and the life of Christ. It lauds his clear interpretation, careful research, and vivid style, while noting occasional missteps into unrelated controversy and a strong critique of rivals like the Tubingen school.
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Alexander
Derry and Raphoe
University of Oxford
Filicott
Westcott
Ife
Iere
Matthew
Christ
David
Mark
Jesus
Tubingen
Society of Friends
Leading Ideas of the Gospels Four Sermons
William Alexander D D Bishop of Derry and Raphoe delivers four sermons preached at Oxford in 1870 71 outlining core gospel themes. Published by Macmillan and Co London.
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University of Oxford
Willliam Alexander
D.D
Derry and Raphoe
London
Macmillan and Co
New Novels and the Moral Check on Sensationalism
A century review praises Mrs. Craik for restrained fiction that upholds moral tone and elegant style. The three volume work lacks a strong plot, relying instead on character study and psychological analysis, offering delicate, beautiful presentation rather than high drama.
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Withalso
Craik
Hour
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