Hitchin Friendly Institution Shows Long Term Success
A letter recounts the Hitchin Friendly Institution founded 1827 in Hitchin Hertfordshire detailing its governance funds and benefits. Members receive sickness allowances and a life pension with a growing capital fund supported by modest monthly dues and careful financial management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
J. T. Becher
Bank of England
Hitchin Friendly Institution
Letter from Joan Hawks Reflects on Caution in Finance
An August 1864 letter from Joan Hawks of Hitchin warns readers to learn from others and not risk principal for shadowed gains, drawing on the fable of the dog and the shadow to urge prudence in money matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hawks
Hitchin
Patent Inventions and the Latent System Debate
A letter to the editor argues against abolishing patent law, defending the patent system as essential for rapid diffusion of knowledge. It cites the Vert de Guignet emerald green pigment to illustrate how patent protection spurred large scale production and public benefit, contrasting it with secret methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly
Chronicle
Times of Saturday
the Times
Times
France
Chemical Department
Chemical
MM. Rannetier
Binet
M. Guignet
Regulation of Westminster bridge traffic in late session
The last public act regulates Westminster bridge traffic with bye laws and penalties up to 40s. Offenders face penalties under the Police Act. rules take effect 14 days after publication in the London Gazette and newspapers. A separate note reports a devastating fire at Camerontown Williams Creek on June 2, 1864 with widespread property loss and one serious casualty.
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Westminster Bridge
Her Majesty's
London Gazette
Cartpoo
Camerontown
Williams Creek
Cameron
Barkerville
Conklin
Harrison
Ericsson
Richfield
Steel
Lowhee
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