Eccentric John Guy and Other Oddities From May Last
A column notes John Guy of Wycombe died at 64, buried in Hudderden churchyard with a coffin inscription and a pallless funeral. It recalls Sir Samuel Morland’s kitchen conch at Vauxhall and other curiosities from 1675. Also covered are Heidelberg ton vessels, Frederick the Great anecdotes, House of Commons stats, and a quirky French toad shower tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burraal
Primrose Cottage
High Wycombec
Bucks
John Guy
Hudgerden
Wycombe
Glanccastershire
Sir Samuel Morland
Vauxhall House
Samuel
Beanfay
Lambeth
Frederick the Great
Charles VI
M. de Siebendorf
Srexna Leonr
Mr. Rankis
House of Commons
William IV
la D-Nbr
Suett
France
Beaucoudry
Chateau de Beauccudry
Academy of Science
Alfah
Greg
Andmel
B. Chatwick
Farrer
Kirkstall Bridge
Leeds and Liverpoo
B. Y
Ques
R. H
Penvil
Bep Tall
Francis Burdett
Westminder
Barner
Peel
Tamworth
Stanley
Lencashire
Sir James Gratavs
Cumberland
Theatres and Exhibitions Highlight Summer Entertainment
The article reviews Balfe’s Catherine Grey at the English Opera House with Misa Rainsforth and Miss Romer, plus Mr. Compton’s debut in The Waterman and Paul Shack. It notes economy moves, theatre politics, and new shows at Surrey and Victoria theatres. Vauxhall hosts living sculpture groups by Mr. Frederick Gye, using dramatic lighting to mimic marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Balfe
Catherine Grey
Elizabeth
Misa Rainsforth
St. James’s
Romer
Catherine
Mr. Compton
York
Robin
Waterman
Paul Shack
Drury-Jane Theatre
R. B. Peake
Paris
Surrey Theatre
Yates
O. Smith
Corie
Reeve
Levy
Victoria
Honey
Lambeth
Madame Vestris
C. Matthews
Liverpool
Macready
Covent-gerden
Fr. Neyer
Childe
Bacdford
Street
Jim Crown
Vauxnhall
Vauxhall
Frederick Gye
Florentine
Lieutnant Drummond
Rotunda
Fhce Arte
Gye
Queen's Household Appointments Highlight Ladies and Clergy
The Duchess of Sutherland and Marchionesses head the queen's bedchamber and ladies in waiting with several positions named. Misses Spring Rice Cox Murray Dillon Cavendish Paget Livter named among maids of honour. The Bishop of Norwich named clerk of the closet, pledged to prudent guidance and liberal episcopal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husehold
Duchess of Sutherland
Gracia
Marchioness of
Lensdowne
Campbell
Miss Spring Rice
Cox
Murray
Miss Dillon
Misa Pitt
Miss Cavendish
Miss
Brkeley) Paget
Livter
Miss Davis
Bisner
Nerwich
Norwich
May the young Queen be happy in her reign
The ballad asks for the young Queen to be happy and unblemished in her rule. It imagines peace for Victoria and hopes arts and intellectual glory surround her tenure, with the nation united in loyalty to throne and altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Haynes Bayly
Elizabeth
Victoria
Prez
Quen
Royal Marriage Act Debate in The Yorkshireman
The Yorkshireman urges repeal of the Royal Marriage Act to let the Queen marry for love, while others argue no repeal is needed as the Sovereign has no legal restriction. The piece notes a celebrity artist facing court over a private affair and predicts government purges of Tory officials if ministerial strength grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Yorkshireman
George II
Westminster
Comeon
Horse Guards
Excise
Castos
Lord Melbourne
North Derbyshire Chronicle
A Visit to a Circassian Prince in Circassia
An account describes a Circassian prince at Atteches with guests, his armor and feasting, women in gold brocade, and the hospitality of Circassian hosts. The piece blends travel observation with reflections on beauty, customs, and warfare. It also covers the Circassian women, dress, and tribal distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atteches
Soudjuuk-Kali
Yasses
Farrs-Yard
Greece
Ulysses
Yeung
East
Caucasus
Ana
Kare
Laccurgus
Circassia
Europe
Ciscissia
Asden
Pilzsunda
Germany
St. Peters
London
Colburn
Granville
Baden- Baden
Gastein
Salle-De-Daxse
Doetor
Mar
Carlsbad
J. L
Mahmoud
Carlspad
Iight
Bootle
Jane
Cnch
Henselven
Marienthal
Eger
Bavaria
Nassau
Reform Ministry achievements and critics overview
A lengthy explainer lists reforms credited to the Liberal government since 1890, including the Reform Bill, abolition of slavery, tax cuts, civil and religious liberties, and reduced expenditure. It contrasts with Tory misrule and notes peace in the realm, economic gains, and administrative reforms. Also mentions Sir John Conroy and related royal households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform
England
Doungel
Ireland
Reform Ministry
Tomas
Lord Ashburton
Cus
Toriea
Sior
Raf Ra
Great Britain
Hanover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herrick
QUEER
Atay
Krim Tartaxy
Edmund Spancer
Liiner
Litner
Tlis
Freudenberge Rolle
Umstersteinberg
Jaccob
Johaan Jacobs
St. Rupert
Salines
Christ
Nella Divina Emnmedia
Ilaesa
Lionidas
Constantinople
Marseilles
Naples
Mers
John Conroy
John Corrig
Kens
Ard
Roscosamon
Sir John
John Ponsox
Courcy
Speaker Ponsonby
Lord Ponsonby
Derry
John
Duke of Kent
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