Young readers gain bright books for Sunday schools
A catalog lists affordable juvenile titles from Sarah Doudney, Mary Olney, Emma Leslie, and Benjamin Clarke. Included are The Pilot's Daughter and The Animals of the Bible in bright bindings, plus gift books, magazines, and song collections suited for libraries and young recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Irving
Oliver
Sarah Doudney
Mary Olney
Squire Lynn
Emma Leslie
Will Norbury
Cornish
Benjamin Clarke
Voice of Song
Philip Phillips
Education Act discussed at board meeting and election concerns
The Loxton Senior School Board debated a local newspaper report that teachers backed Lord Francis Hervey’s candidacy for Finsbury and warned against teachers mixing in elections. They also discussed scholarships, increased school accommodations, and a petition to raise annual grants to elementary schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxton Scnior Board
Charles Reed
Picton
Lord Francis Hervey
Finsbury
Lord Francis
Shrarles
Peaner
R. BF. Peek
Her Majesty's
Odst
Langdale
G. M. Murphy
LexHoon Board
Gravesend
W. Guest
Forster
W. E. Forster
City of
Edinburgh
Edinburgh On Saturday. In Returning Than He, Mr. Forster
House of Commons
Scotand
France
Germany
Mr. Forster
Brecon School Board Adopts Fee Policy for Poor Students
The Brecon School Board has adopted a policy to pay fees for children of poor agents attending denominational schools, described as clearly illegal. The remark notes the policy risks damaging ancient traditions and advantages handed down by history while promoting rapid growth.
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Brecon
Debate Over Bible Reading in Chicago Schools Divides Clergy
The Christian Union notes clergy in Chicago split on continuing Bible reading as opening in public schools with secular education favored by public opinion. In New South Wales the Education Bill passed a second reading, proposing perpetual funding for denominational schools to maintain peace, while the Government rejected that compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Christian Union
New South Wates
Times
Arctic Expedition Hails Fastest July Passage Yet
Captain Nares reports from Alert at Carey Islands July 27 that the season is the best on record with two days of calm enabling the fastest early-season voyage and a near approach to the Pole. He plans to send another letter from the next depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Nares
R.N
Alert
Carey Islands
Admiralty
Historicus
Sir William Harcourt
The
Times
Great Britain
Ferry
R.A
High Court
James Hannen
Tenniswood
Foley
Deane
Q.C
Clarkson
Spinks
R. Searle
Gates
Joseph Chamberlain
Sheffield Trades Council
Joseph Chamber
Humorous Snippets Light up Gleanings The Jailor and Pepper Joke
A collection of quips from varied tales and snippets. A jailor jokes about a smooth faced prisoner. A spectator notes a jailed man, ironed before entry. Dr Papilland cites six lockjaw cures with chloral at the French Academy of Medicine. A Sunday school boy earns nothing for a pepper prank. Fruit prices appear in Bristol and Hereford notices. A judge and witness exchange jests about devil and court. Paper blankets from crown paper proposed by Loder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy of Medicine
Papilland
Iowa
Bristol Mercury
Hereford
Genteman
Loder
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Mundella
Lord Cairns
Liberaal
Manchester
Salford
Leeds
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Manchester Examiner
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