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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 23, 1855
Page
3
A creditors meeting at the Law Institution discussed steps for a full bankruptcy investigation of Strahan Paul and Co. Assignees were proposed: Barwis the accountant, Montagu Tatham proctor, and Appleyard of Lincoln's Inn. Reports noted prior withdrawals before closure and banker resistance to aid.
Sir John Dean Paul surrendered at Bow Street to face charges with his banking partners after escaping custody due to a train departure from Reigate. The case raises questions about possible withdrawals by bank depositors amid suspected difficulties and whether any hinted information could affect creditors. The Bank situation prompts examination for potential refunds and questions of propriety in hinting to favored customers.
The June conditions boost most crops with corn, rye-grass, sainfoin, and mangelwurzel improving. Haymaking begins, turnips suffer from fly, and later sown crops fare better. Fruit shows uneven yields with pests impacting apples pears plums and black currants. Kentish Observer notes April May June weather mingling traits.
The Grand Orient of France issues a decree convening a universal Masonic congress in Paris during the Exhibition month of June 1855. Delegates from foreign constituencies are to be represented, with the Grand Orient’s council and G.M. L Murat overseeing the arrangements.
A fragmented schedule lists meetings for multiple lodges across London venues from June 26 to June 28. Entries include No. 98 Pythagorean Lodge at Grove Tavern Greenwich Tukspay June 25, and various lodges at venues such as Freemasons' Tavern and London Tavern with times noted.
An Irish and English notice describes Epiral Moseley of Bath securing a Royal Patent for a chemically prepared white and gun-coloured India rubber for teeth guns and palates. The process promises perfect adhesion, a precise fit, no springs, artificial periosteum like support, and teeth becoming part of the mouth with strong chewing and reduced rattling.
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