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througli Committee amid cheers , and was ordered to be reported on the 14 th . The Attorney-General then moved that the House go into Committee ou the Land Titles and Transfer Bill , a motion on which . Mv . 0 . Morgan proposed an amendment , to the effect that the Bill in question would
not prove effectual in carrying out the purpose for which it was designed . Mr . Golding , on the contrary , thought the Bill a good one , but the debate was adjourned by the rules of the House , at 10 minutes to 7 o ' clock . At the evening sitting , Mr . Tori-ens brought forward a resolution as to the
removal , without court martial , of officers below the rank of Major-General , who were not incapacitated by bodily or mental infirmity . Colonel Alexander moved as an amendment that it was neither Aviso nor expedient to interfere with the prerogative of the Crown . Mr . S . Cave
offered , a strenuous opposition to the motion . Several attempts were made , in the course of the debate , to count the House out , and at length , itbeiug found that therequisite quorum of 40 was not present , the sitting was adjourned , at a quarter before midnight . Nearly the whole of Monday ' s
sitting was devoted to the Committee on tbe Savings' Bank Bill . On Clause 1 , which provides for a consolidation of the accounts of securities of the National Debt Commissioners , Mr . Childers moved an amendment , the object of which was to keep the accounts of the Savings' Banks , Post
Office Savings' Banks , and the Friendly Societies' distinct , a , long debate ensued , the Government resisting the amendment . Messrs . Gladstone , Fawcett , and Hubbard were opposed to the Clause , which was carried , however , by 199 to 1 ( 31—majority 38 . TheOpposition hailed tberesult , for
some unaccountable reason , with loud cheers . The Clauses of the Bill were then discussed seriatim \ several amendments being proposed and negatived , and ultimately the Bill passed through committee amid cheers . The County Courts Bill was read a second time , and after the disposal
of other business the House adjourned . The morning sitting on Tuesday was likewise devoted to a question of financial arrangements , the subject being the National Debt ( Sinking Fund ) Bill . On the motion for going into Committee on this Bill , Mr . Hubbard moved a certain amendment ,
which , however , after a long discussion , was withdrawn , and the House went into Committee . On Clause 1 , Mr . Gladstone moved to omit all the words which provided for the reduction of the National Debt by the payment during the year of £ 185 , 000 out of the surplus , on the ground
there was no surplus at all . This amendment was defeated by 189 to L 22 , majority G 7 . The remaining clauses were then agreed to , and the Bill passed through Committee . On Wednesday , Mr . Dixon moved the second reading of the Elementary Education ( Compulsory Attendance ) Bill , but Mr . Hamond moved an amendment that it be read that
day three months . Several speakers for , and against the Bill followed , the principal being Lord Sandon , who hoped the House would negative it , and Mr . Forster who supported . The Bill was rejected by 255 to 164 , majority 91 . On Thursday , Mr . Whalley asked the Prime Minister a
silly question as to the presence of Jesuits in this country , to which the latter gave a suitable reply . Other queries Were put , and then the Attorney General moved the second Teading of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act ( 1873 ) Amendment ( No . 2 ) Bill . On the other hand , Mr . W .
Williams moved that it be read a second time that day three mouths . Sir W . Harcourt supported tbe Bill , as did Sir J . Karslake , whose participation in the debates of the House was greeted with hearty cheers . Mr . O . Morgan , Mr . Bulwer , Sir G . Bowyer , Mr . Grantham , Mr . M . Lloyd ,
Mi \ Charley p , nd Mr . Jackson , the majority of whom are , we believe , gentlemen of the long robe , also addressed the House , after which Mr . Cross moved the adjournment of the debate , so that he might introduce his Labour Bills ,
the object of which is to improve tho vela ions between master and servant , and to define what are criminal offences in connection with labour , and what civil . The Bills were brought in and read a first time , and after transacting some other business , the House adjourned .
There have been several deputations to ministers during tho week , among them one consisting of delegates from the Boards and Vestries of the Westminster district , complaining of the expenditure of tho London School Board , and another of the excessive cost of School Board Elections
especially in rural districts . The Duke of Richmond and Viscount Sandon addressed themselves in reply to the several points raised b y the two deputations , pointing out , as regards tbe former , that the payments in London were at all events lower than iu other large towns , and were
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only what were deemed necessary . As regards the latter , the ministers were by no means anxious to see a higher rate of expenditure maintained than was required , and offered to g ive their best consideration to any suggestions that might be thrown out . Another deputation waited on
Mr . Secretary Cross , in reference to sundry hardships m connection with the Petroleum trade . Mr . Cross received the deputation with his usual courtsey , and having
explained the nature of their complaints and wishes they thanked him cordially and withdrew . On Saturday , a deputation waited upon Lord Salisbury , on tbe subject of the Pollution of Rivers Bill .
The fourth day of June , being the anniversary of his late Majesty George IlL's birthday , Eton , as usual , held high festival . Generally the effect of the day ' s proceedings is marred by wet weather , but this year , happily , was an exception to the rule , so that everything passed off most
successfully . The first part of the programme included the " speeches " in the Upper School , delivered in presence of the Provost and Fellows and a great number of distinguished visitors , including the Archbishop of Canterbury , the Bishops of Oxford and Lincoln , Lord
Skelmersdale , <& c , & c , among other visitors during the day being the Duke of Manchester , the Marquis of Worcester , Lord Middleton . Tho speeches embraced scenes and extracts from standard English , French , Greek , and Latin authors , the delivery being in nearly every case admirable . At two
o ' clock some fifty of the most distinguished visitors were entertained at lunch in Hall by tbe Provost and Fellows . At four there was a full choral service in Chapel . In the evening , tbe usual procession of boats , headed by the
" Monarch , " 10 oar , from the Brocas to Surley Hall took place . Here followed the usual cold collation by the river side , after which the crews rowed leisurely back , and tho evening was brought to a close with an exhibition of fireworks .
This being Commemoration week at Oxford , that ancient city has been the scene of one continuous round of fetes . First came a concert , given by the Philharmonic Society , Princess Louise aud the Marquis of Lome , and Prince Leopold being present . In the evening followed the usual
procession of boats , and then again the University Ball , held in the Town Hall , which was brilliantly decorated by Messrs . Defrics . The Duke of Connaught and the other members of the Royal Family already mentioned were present , together with the Right Hon . J . R . Mowbray ,
one of the M . P . ' s for the University , Mr . Hall , M . P . for the city , the Senior Proctor and other notabilities . Among other events must bo mentioned the Royal Oxfordshire Horticultural Society ' s show in Worcester Gardens , the Ball given by the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , in the
Town Hall , the decoratious being similar to those used at the University Ball , the fete given by the same Lodge in the Gardens of New College , the Christchurch Ball , and the Enemnia , with its recitation of prize poems , and bestowal of honorary degrees on leading men of eminence in science and literature , & c , & c .
Another principal feature of the week has been Ascot , with its four days' programme of racing , its brilliant attendance of rank and fashion , with , the additional attraction of royalty , including the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , tbe usual
cavalcade , headed by tbe Master of the Bnckbounds , and attended by whips and outriders in all the glories of scarlet and gold , reaching the course from Lord Yarborough ' s scat , Titness Park , shortly after noon , on Tuesday and Thursday . Of the events on Tuesdav , the Ascot stakes
fell to Organist , Mr . feaville ' s Earl of Dartrey won the Prince of Wales ' s stakes , and Mr . Merry ' s Marie Stuart tho Gold Vase given by Her Majesty . On Wednesday , the Royal Hunt Cup was carried off by Mr . Dawson ' s Thuringian Prince , and on Thursday , the Ascot Gold Cup by Doncaster , Aventurioro beii : g second .
There has been some heavy scoring in recent cricket matches . In a match between gentlemen of M . C . C and the Royal Artillery , the former won in one innings , with seven runs to spare , scoring 388 to the lattcr ' s 162 and 1 G 9 ; Messrs . Hio-p-ins and Herbert contributing to tbe
M . C . C . ' s total 113 and 100 respectively . In the Royal Marines and Royal Engineers the latter won by ten wickets , Mr . Renny-Tailyonr making 80 of the total 274 , while Captain Welch , 26 and 71 , showed the best form for the Marines , who made 119 and 173 in their two innings . Cambridge University have beaten the Gentlemen of England , with seven wickets to spare 5 Messrs . Greenfield . ( 77
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The Week's Doings.
througli Committee amid cheers , and was ordered to be reported on the 14 th . The Attorney-General then moved that the House go into Committee ou the Land Titles and Transfer Bill , a motion on which . Mv . 0 . Morgan proposed an amendment , to the effect that the Bill in question would
not prove effectual in carrying out the purpose for which it was designed . Mr . Golding , on the contrary , thought the Bill a good one , but the debate was adjourned by the rules of the House , at 10 minutes to 7 o ' clock . At the evening sitting , Mr . Tori-ens brought forward a resolution as to the
removal , without court martial , of officers below the rank of Major-General , who were not incapacitated by bodily or mental infirmity . Colonel Alexander moved as an amendment that it was neither Aviso nor expedient to interfere with the prerogative of the Crown . Mr . S . Cave
offered , a strenuous opposition to the motion . Several attempts were made , in the course of the debate , to count the House out , and at length , itbeiug found that therequisite quorum of 40 was not present , the sitting was adjourned , at a quarter before midnight . Nearly the whole of Monday ' s
sitting was devoted to the Committee on tbe Savings' Bank Bill . On Clause 1 , which provides for a consolidation of the accounts of securities of the National Debt Commissioners , Mr . Childers moved an amendment , the object of which was to keep the accounts of the Savings' Banks , Post
Office Savings' Banks , and the Friendly Societies' distinct , a , long debate ensued , the Government resisting the amendment . Messrs . Gladstone , Fawcett , and Hubbard were opposed to the Clause , which was carried , however , by 199 to 1 ( 31—majority 38 . TheOpposition hailed tberesult , for
some unaccountable reason , with loud cheers . The Clauses of the Bill were then discussed seriatim \ several amendments being proposed and negatived , and ultimately the Bill passed through committee amid cheers . The County Courts Bill was read a second time , and after the disposal
of other business the House adjourned . The morning sitting on Tuesday was likewise devoted to a question of financial arrangements , the subject being the National Debt ( Sinking Fund ) Bill . On the motion for going into Committee on this Bill , Mr . Hubbard moved a certain amendment ,
which , however , after a long discussion , was withdrawn , and the House went into Committee . On Clause 1 , Mr . Gladstone moved to omit all the words which provided for the reduction of the National Debt by the payment during the year of £ 185 , 000 out of the surplus , on the ground
there was no surplus at all . This amendment was defeated by 189 to L 22 , majority G 7 . The remaining clauses were then agreed to , and the Bill passed through Committee . On Wednesday , Mr . Dixon moved the second reading of the Elementary Education ( Compulsory Attendance ) Bill , but Mr . Hamond moved an amendment that it be read that
day three months . Several speakers for , and against the Bill followed , the principal being Lord Sandon , who hoped the House would negative it , and Mr . Forster who supported . The Bill was rejected by 255 to 164 , majority 91 . On Thursday , Mr . Whalley asked the Prime Minister a
silly question as to the presence of Jesuits in this country , to which the latter gave a suitable reply . Other queries Were put , and then the Attorney General moved the second Teading of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act ( 1873 ) Amendment ( No . 2 ) Bill . On the other hand , Mr . W .
Williams moved that it be read a second time that day three mouths . Sir W . Harcourt supported tbe Bill , as did Sir J . Karslake , whose participation in the debates of the House was greeted with hearty cheers . Mr . O . Morgan , Mr . Bulwer , Sir G . Bowyer , Mr . Grantham , Mr . M . Lloyd ,
Mi \ Charley p , nd Mr . Jackson , the majority of whom are , we believe , gentlemen of the long robe , also addressed the House , after which Mr . Cross moved the adjournment of the debate , so that he might introduce his Labour Bills ,
the object of which is to improve tho vela ions between master and servant , and to define what are criminal offences in connection with labour , and what civil . The Bills were brought in and read a first time , and after transacting some other business , the House adjourned .
There have been several deputations to ministers during tho week , among them one consisting of delegates from the Boards and Vestries of the Westminster district , complaining of the expenditure of tho London School Board , and another of the excessive cost of School Board Elections
especially in rural districts . The Duke of Richmond and Viscount Sandon addressed themselves in reply to the several points raised b y the two deputations , pointing out , as regards tbe former , that the payments in London were at all events lower than iu other large towns , and were
The Week's Doings.
only what were deemed necessary . As regards the latter , the ministers were by no means anxious to see a higher rate of expenditure maintained than was required , and offered to g ive their best consideration to any suggestions that might be thrown out . Another deputation waited on
Mr . Secretary Cross , in reference to sundry hardships m connection with the Petroleum trade . Mr . Cross received the deputation with his usual courtsey , and having
explained the nature of their complaints and wishes they thanked him cordially and withdrew . On Saturday , a deputation waited upon Lord Salisbury , on tbe subject of the Pollution of Rivers Bill .
The fourth day of June , being the anniversary of his late Majesty George IlL's birthday , Eton , as usual , held high festival . Generally the effect of the day ' s proceedings is marred by wet weather , but this year , happily , was an exception to the rule , so that everything passed off most
successfully . The first part of the programme included the " speeches " in the Upper School , delivered in presence of the Provost and Fellows and a great number of distinguished visitors , including the Archbishop of Canterbury , the Bishops of Oxford and Lincoln , Lord
Skelmersdale , <& c , & c , among other visitors during the day being the Duke of Manchester , the Marquis of Worcester , Lord Middleton . Tho speeches embraced scenes and extracts from standard English , French , Greek , and Latin authors , the delivery being in nearly every case admirable . At two
o ' clock some fifty of the most distinguished visitors were entertained at lunch in Hall by tbe Provost and Fellows . At four there was a full choral service in Chapel . In the evening , tbe usual procession of boats , headed by the
" Monarch , " 10 oar , from the Brocas to Surley Hall took place . Here followed the usual cold collation by the river side , after which the crews rowed leisurely back , and tho evening was brought to a close with an exhibition of fireworks .
This being Commemoration week at Oxford , that ancient city has been the scene of one continuous round of fetes . First came a concert , given by the Philharmonic Society , Princess Louise aud the Marquis of Lome , and Prince Leopold being present . In the evening followed the usual
procession of boats , and then again the University Ball , held in the Town Hall , which was brilliantly decorated by Messrs . Defrics . The Duke of Connaught and the other members of the Royal Family already mentioned were present , together with the Right Hon . J . R . Mowbray ,
one of the M . P . ' s for the University , Mr . Hall , M . P . for the city , the Senior Proctor and other notabilities . Among other events must bo mentioned the Royal Oxfordshire Horticultural Society ' s show in Worcester Gardens , the Ball given by the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , in the
Town Hall , the decoratious being similar to those used at the University Ball , the fete given by the same Lodge in the Gardens of New College , the Christchurch Ball , and the Enemnia , with its recitation of prize poems , and bestowal of honorary degrees on leading men of eminence in science and literature , & c , & c .
Another principal feature of the week has been Ascot , with its four days' programme of racing , its brilliant attendance of rank and fashion , with , the additional attraction of royalty , including the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , tbe usual
cavalcade , headed by tbe Master of the Bnckbounds , and attended by whips and outriders in all the glories of scarlet and gold , reaching the course from Lord Yarborough ' s scat , Titness Park , shortly after noon , on Tuesday and Thursday . Of the events on Tuesdav , the Ascot stakes
fell to Organist , Mr . feaville ' s Earl of Dartrey won the Prince of Wales ' s stakes , and Mr . Merry ' s Marie Stuart tho Gold Vase given by Her Majesty . On Wednesday , the Royal Hunt Cup was carried off by Mr . Dawson ' s Thuringian Prince , and on Thursday , the Ascot Gold Cup by Doncaster , Aventurioro beii : g second .
There has been some heavy scoring in recent cricket matches . In a match between gentlemen of M . C . C and the Royal Artillery , the former won in one innings , with seven runs to spare , scoring 388 to the lattcr ' s 162 and 1 G 9 ; Messrs . Hio-p-ins and Herbert contributing to tbe
M . C . C . ' s total 113 and 100 respectively . In the Royal Marines and Royal Engineers the latter won by ten wickets , Mr . Renny-Tailyonr making 80 of the total 274 , while Captain Welch , 26 and 71 , showed the best form for the Marines , who made 119 and 173 in their two innings . Cambridge University have beaten the Gentlemen of England , with seven wickets to spare 5 Messrs . Greenfield . ( 77