Health and Finances of Local Society Show Growth and Vitality
The society reports 53 members during the year with age distribution led by 426 at age 26 and most members between 21 and 44. Sick and funeral funds stood at £66,105 15s 6d at year start, income totaled £78,567 6s 9d, and outgoings £78,567 6s 9d, leaving a year-end balance of £71,055 18s. The mortality was high with 105 member deaths and 71 wives, yet interest covered these costs leaving £190 16s 1d spare. Most lodges balanced receipts with modest idle sums. praise is given to Prov. C.S. Robert Dansie for compiling the table.
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Sas
Reeth
C.S
Robert Dansie
Vote by Ballot Stirs Debate on Reform and Coercion
The piece discusses VOTE BY BALLOT as a shift in presenting the reform question, arguing for and against ballot voting amid election pressures. It criticizes MPs for bribery, party tactics, and the ruling influence of the landed gentry, while noting public discontent and the limits of parliamentary support for ballot reform.
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AR. Berkeley
Berkeley
Earl Russell
Swillbury
Times
England
Public voting and the danger of secrecy in elections
The piece argues for open voting to protect workers and tradespeople from retaliation. It attacks Lord Palmerston and others who defend secrecy, calling voting a public duty like juror service. It stresses moneyed interests shielded by secrecy threaten independence and urges safeguards for free, uninjured civic choice.
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Berkeley
Lord Palmerston
The Irish Emigration Debate in the Commons
A Commons discussion on Ireland reveals a shift from the old system to a newer order. The piece contrasts lavish aristocratic living and extravagant tenure with impending reform, noting tenantry chaos and a jovial squire who led hunts and lived beyond his means.
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Commons
Ireland
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