UK Reading Experience Database - Browse Reader Readings Rawlings Alfred

'The programme of selections from and papers on Kingsley was then proceeded with, C.E. Stansfield reading a paper on Kingsley as a religious leader and F.J. Edminson on a visit to Warsley [?]. Readings were given by Mrs Stansfield, Mrs Goadby and A. Rawlings.'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'The Minutes of the previous meeting were read & confirmed'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Rawlings : [paper on Le Gallienne's translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam]

'The programme on the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayham [sic] was as follows. Reading of the poem by Mrs Edminson and Mrs Rawlings Paper on the life of the poet by Mrs Smith Song from Omar by Mr Goadby Paper on Fitzgerald's Life and Omar's Philosophy by C.E. Stansfield Notes on Lefalliennes Rhubaiyat [sic] by A Rawlings.'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'The minutes of the previous meeting were read & confirmed'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Robert Browning : 'One Word More'

'A programme of the works of Robert Browning arranged by the committee appointed at the previous meeting was then entered up [?] Mrs Stansfield read a paper on some characteristics of the poet. Mr Goadby read Garden Fancies & Master Hugues Of Saxe-Gotha. Mrs Rawlings read Evelyn Hope. Mr Edminson Phedippides Mrs Smith May & Death & Prospice A Rawlings One Word More.'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'The minutes of the previous meeting were read and passed'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were read & passed'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Reynolds : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were read & agreed to'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Rudyard Kipling :

'The programme on Rudyard Kipling & his books was opened by the reading of a published paper on the author by H. M. Wallis, by the Chairman followed by an interesting discussion. Readings were then given by Mr Goadby, Mr Cass, Mr Stubington, Mr Stansfield & A Rawlings'.

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were read.'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Lewis Carroll [pseud.] : 'A Poem'

'The following programme of readings from Lewis Carroll's works as arranged by the committee of arrangements was then started [?] upon. The Mad Tea Party by Mr A.L. Goadby The Hunting of the Snark " Mrs Cass The Mock Turtle's Story " Mr Stansfield The Jabberwock " Mrs Edminson The Explanation of the Jabberwock Etmyology " Mrs Goadby 41: from Sylvie and Bruno " Mrs [Miss?] Neild A poem " A Rawlings'.

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of the XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were read and passed by the Club.'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of the XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed'

Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were read & confirmed'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Rawlings : [paper on Ruskin as art critic]

'After a period of refreshment A. Rawlings then read a paper on Ruskin as an art critic, in which he gratuituously attacked the literary style of Modern Painters with which the paper chiefly dealt. The style was condemned as quite unsuited to the subject by reason of its verbosity its looseness of expression & inexact terminology. This view met with strong dissent. Extracts were then read from Modern Painters showing the argument of the work which was criticised later'. [the critique is summarised]

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

John Ruskin : Modern Painters

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Charles Lamb :

'The meeting at Ingleside on May 20th was of a very pleasant character, in that among other reasons it was devoted to the works of Charles Lamb. Papers were read by Miss Goadby and C.E. Stansfield and readings were given by Miss Pollard, Mrs Rawlings, Mrs Ridges and A Rawlings'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Mr Stubington : [letter of resignation from XII Book Club]

'A letter was read from Mr Stubington expressing regret at withdrawing from the Club on account of leaving the town.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Letter

Alfred Rawlings : [minutes of XII Book Club]

'After reading the minutes the arrangements for the next meeting were made'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Alfred Rawlings : [paper on William Morris]

'F. Edminson read an able review of Morley's Life of Cromwell and A. Rawlings read a ['charming' inserted in another hand and crossed out] paper on Wm Morris.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

Goadby : [letters of resignation from the Goadbys from the XII Book Club]

'Letters of resignation were read from Miss Goadby and from Mr and Mrs A.L. Goadby'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Letter

Cass : [letters of resignation from XII Book Club]

'The resignation of Mr & Mrs Cass was read'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Letter

Ralph Waldo Emerson :

'The meeting at Ingleside on April 29 1904 was devoted to the life & works of Emerson. Mrs Ridges read a paper on his life & C.E. Stansfield on his philosophic standpoints. Selections from his writings were read by Miss Pollard, Edward Little & A. Rawlings'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [paper on Tolstoy's philosophy]

'At a meeting held on March 20 1905 at the home of Edward Little at 33 Marlborough Avenue Tolstoi's Life & Works were considered. Edward Little read a paper on his Life. J. Ridges also gave a reading from [text uncertain but this line is inserted above the following sentence on 'The Resurrection'] H.R. Smith read an extract from The Resurrection. A. Rawlings dealt with his philosophy. C. E. Stansfield read extract [sic] from 'Ivan the Fool' while A. Rawlings also read some extracts from the author's 'Life'.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

: [Life of Tolstoy]

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Leo Tolstoy :

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'the previous minutes were read & confirmed'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

Miss Player : [Letter declining to join XII Book Club]

'The Secretary read a letter from Miss Player regretting her inability to join the Club'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Letter

Alfred Rawlings : [paper entitled 'An Argument for Peace']

'Mr Ridges read a paper on Napoleon & A. Rawlings one entitled an 'Argument for Peace'.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

Alfred Rawlings : [paper on Keats's poetry]

'Mrs Smith then read an interesting biography of Keats which was followed by a reading of "I stood tiptoe upon a little hill" by Helen Rawlings. Howard R. Smith read from Endymion & Mrs Ridges the Ode to a Nightingale. Alfred Rawlings read a paper upon the poetry of Keats & Mrs Edminson some of the sonnets & H.M. Wallis a portion of "Isabella".'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

John Keats :

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

: Punch

'W.S. Rowntree then read a very interesting paper on four Punch artists which was followed by readings from Punch of a very varied nature by S. A. Reynolds, Miss J. Heelas, H.M. Wallis, H.R. Smith, Helen Rawlings, C.E. Stansfield & A. Rawlings'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Serial / periodical

Alfred Rawlings : [Minutes of XII Book Club]

'The minutes of the previous meeting were read'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

: [example of Vers de Societe]

'The subject of the evening Vers de Societe was introduced by H.M. Wallis & illustrative readings from various authors were given by H.M. Wallis, C.E. Stansfield, C.J [?]. Evans, H.R. Smith, J.J. Cooper, A. Rawlings & others'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Henrik Ibsen : Peer Gynt

'The programme on Ibsen's work was opened by a reading on Peer Gynt by Helen Rawlings from P.H. Wicksteed's book on Ibsen. Kathleen Rawlings sang a song from Peer Gynt composed by Grieg. Helen & Margery Rawlings & the Secretary gave readings & Kathleen Rawlings another song from the same play. F.J. Edminson gave a few biographical details of Ibsen & a synopsis of the plot of the Doll's House followed by a reading from the play. Miss Marriage, H.M Wallis, W.S. Rowntree & Percy Kaye took part in a reading from Pillars of Society'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

E.H. Plumptre : Commedia and Canzoniere of Dante Alighieri

'Miss Marriage explained fully with aid of diagrams, Dante's progress through the Inferno, selections from which were read by other members. Mr Edminson read a paper on the Purgatorio which was also supplemented with readings by various members. A. Rawlings gave a few selections from Plumtree's [sic] notes on Dante, concerning the Paradiso.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Goldwin Smith : William Lloyd Garrison

'J.J. Cooper introduced the subject of the life and Work of Goldwin Smith in an interesting essay. F.J. Edminson dealt with his historical work & his position as an historian & A. Rawlings read some extracts from his Life of Wm Lloyd Garrison'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

[a member of the XII Book Club] : [essay on Browning]

'A series of more or less five minutes essays or talks on various aspects of Browning by the folowing members were then given. viz C.I. Evans, E.E. Unwin, W.S. Rowntree, E.A. Smith, H.R. Smith & A. Rawlings. Mrs Robson, E.E. Unwin, & Kathleen Rawlings contributed songs & Margery Rawlings read Evelyn Hope'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

W Binns : [letter of resignation from XII Book Club]

'Some notes on the subject of Christian Science by E.A. Smith were read & C.E. Stansfield described some of the literature on the subject. The Secretary read a letter of resignation of membership from W. Binns'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Letter

Alice Meynell :

'J.J. Cooper read a paper on Robert Bridges & some selections from his poetry. C.I. Evans dealt with Newbolt & E.E. Unwin with Masefield in a similar way. Alfred Rawlings gave brief readings from Beeching, Alice Maynell [sic] & Frogley's Voice from the Trees'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

C.H. Frogley : Voice from the trees, A

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Henry Charles Beeching :

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Bronte :

'J.J. Cooper introduced the subject of the Brontes with some excellent biographical notes & readings were given from the sisters' works by S.A. Reynolds, H.M. Wallis. C.I. Evans, Helen & Janet Rawlings & the secretary'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Geoffrey Chaucer : General Prologue

'Chaucer's life & work were then described & illustrated by the following: A Paper on the Life & Times by Charles E. Stansfield : Chaucer's Poetry described by C. I. Evans : the Knight's Tale read by Violet Wallis : Chaucer's Prologue was dealt with in considerable detail & after an introduction by C.I. Evans the following read extracts from this poem: Mrs Rawlings, Mrs Robson, Mrs Evans, Rosamund Wallis, Alfred Rawlings, Howard R. Smith & the Secretary.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Miguel de Cervantes :

'The evening was then devoted to the consideration of Cervantes - his life & work. C.E. Stansfield read a paper & readings were given by Mrs Rawlings, Alfred Rawlings, Mrs Evans, Mr Robson & Mrs Robson'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Henry Newbolt : Ballad of John Nicholson, A

'The evening was then given up to the consideration of three modern poets. Alfred Noyes. A paper by Mrs Unwin with readings from his works. Henry Newbolt. A paper by C.E. Stansfield with readings Clifton Chapel C.I. Evans Vitai Lampada H.M. Wallis A Ballad of John Nicholson A. Rawlings The Vigil Mrs Robson & two songs. Drake's Drum & the Old Superb Mr Unwin. (3) Rupert Brooke a paper by R.H. Robson with readings by Mrs Rawlings Mrs Evans Mrs Robson & R.H. Robson'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

John Galsworthy : Patrician, The

'The evening was then given up to the study of Galsworthy as an essayist & novelist. Ernest E. Unwin gave a brief introduction & read an article from Nov 1914 Scribners. Rosamund Wallis described & read from 'The Freelands', a recent novel Mrs Rawlings described & read from 'Fraternity' A Rawlings read from 'The Patrician' There was considerable discussion upon the subject of novel writing & whether Galsworthy had chosen in novel writing the right medium for his moralising.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

: [material by or about Wordsworth]

'The rest of the evning was devoted to Wordsworth, Alfred Rawlings, Mrs Rawlings, Mrs W.H. Smith, C.I. Evans, C.E. Stansfield, Mr Clough, Violet Wallis, taking part by reading papers, offering criticism or reading from the poems'.

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings

Francis William Bain : 'Syrup of the Bees'

'The rest of the evening was devoted to Bain's Indian Stories. It is impossible for one, not steeped in Indian mythology & with no knowledge of Indian life, to do justice to these extraordinary books. That they are beautiful with the overpowering scents & colours of the East is too obvious - that the author has a wonderful power of description hardly a word out of place or a jarring note is also obvious - that they are unique in literature is very likely - but --- perhaps I had better give the programme. [all extracts from] Bubbles of the Foam by E.E. Unwin Ashes of a God " Rosamund Wallis Syrup of the Bees " Alfred Rawlings In the Great God's Hair " Miss Marriage Digit of the Moon " Mrs Reynolds The club is indebted to Alfred Rawlings for introducing us to a new type of literature and if it left some of us gasping as with asthma in its rather overscented & sensuous atmosphere so that we longed for the moors & the winds of Heaven - others, whose breathing organs can cope with this Eastern air & whose palates are tickled by The Syrup of the Bees will feel that a new star has entered their literary constellation.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Thomas Walls Dutton : [writings on Nature of poetry]

'The Nature of Poetry. C.I. Evans brought before us the recent book by Henry Newbolt dealing with 'The Nature of Poetry' & gave as the final requisite [underlined] Rhythm [end underlining]. [This definition is discussed at length with quotation and contrary views from other members] Alfred Rawlings gave us Th. Walls Dutton's [?] ideas of poetry quoting him as expressing his own views almost entirely.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Anon. : Migrations

'The following miscellaneous programme was then gone through. This change in the subject was caused by the imposibility of getting cheap copies of The Dynasts. 1. Pianoforte solo. Selection from Debusy [sic] Miss Bowman Smith 2. Reading. Modern Froissart Chronicles Mrs W.H. Smith 3. Reading. Migrations. Anon. Contrib. from Punch by Alfred Rawlings 4. Recitation. In a Gondola (Browning) Miss Cole 5. Song. 2 French Bergerettes. Mrs Unwin 6. Essay. 'The Pious Atrocity' R.B. Graham 7. Reading. Wedding Presents (Punch) Mrs Reynolds 8. Song. My dear Soul. Mrs Robson 9. Reading 'How the Camel got his Hump' W.H. Smith 10. Song. The Camel's hump. E.E. Unwin 11. Reading. The Man of the Evening (A.A. Milne Punch) Miss R. Wallis 12. Song. Hebrides Galley Song. Miss Bowman Smith 13. Reading. Arms of Wipplecrack S.A. Reynolds 14. Reading. Joints in the Armour. E.V. Lucas. H.M. Wallis 15. Song-Chant Folk Song [ditto] 16. Essay. 'Bad morality & bad art' R.H. Robson 17. Song. Winter. Miss Bowman Smith 18. Essay 'Etaples & the air raids' H.R. Smith 19. Recitation. These new fangled ways. E.E. Unwin 20. Song. Goodnight. Mrs Robson'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Serial / periodical

Robert Browning : Ring and the Book, The

'the rest of the evening was devoted to Browning's The Ring & the Book. Henry M. Wallis read a masterly paper in introduction. This enabled those who had not read the long poem to understand the story & the way in which Browning treated the story. The success of the evening was largely due to this introduction. The story from several standpoints was then dealt with by members of the club. R.H. Robson read a description of the 1st Guido A. Rawlings read extracts from the book Capansacchi Mrs Evans [ditto] Pompilia Mr Gidham [ditto] Pope Mr Robson [ditto] Guido in prison'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

: Demon Lover, The

'The subject of the evening, 'Ballads', now occupied attention. From an introductory paper prepared by Mary Hayward & from readings by Rosamund Wallis we learnt what a ballad is or was & is not. [this is summarised at length] The programme was divided into six parts dealing with the six main varieties of ballads. Some of these ballads were read & others were sung. Part 1. dealing with Magic Song The Two Musicians Mr & Mrs Unwin Reading The Demon Lover Mr Rawlings [ditto] Thomas the Rhymer Miss R Wallis Part 2. Stories of Romance Song Lord Rendel The Book Club Reading Edward Edward (Binnorie) R.B Graham Instead of Binnorie we were favoured by a rendering of a Berkshire version of this story by Mr Graham. In fact he broke forth into song & was assisted in the chorus refrain by the whole Club who sang with differing emphasis "And I'll be true to my love - if my love'll be true to me". part 3. Romance Shading into History reading Sir Patrick Spens Mr R.H. Robson [ditto] Bonnie house of Airly [sic] Mr H.R. Smith Part 4. Greenwood & Robin Hood Reading Nut Brown Maid Mr & Mrs Evans [ditto] Death of Robin Hood Mr Rawlings H.M. Wallis read at this stage an interesting paper upon the subject [contents summarised] Part 5. Later History Reading Battle of Otterburn Miss Marriage [ditto] Helen of Kirconnel H.M. Wallis Part 6. Showing gradual decline Song Bailiff's Daughter of Islington Mrs Robson Reading Undaunted Mary Mrs Rawlings Song Mowing the Barley All Song The Wealthy Farmer's Son Mr & Mrs Unwin'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Unknown

: Death of Robin Hood

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Unknown

James Boswell : Life of Johnson

'The evening was then devoted to Samuel Johnson as seen through the biography of Boswell. Two papers were contributed. By Mr Burrow on "a Second Hand Book" which threw an interesting sidelight on Dr Johnson & By H.R. Smith who gave us an interesting account of the biographer. Readings from the biography were given by Mr Rawlings, Mr Unwin, Mr Evans & Mr Wallis, Mr Robson'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Edward Whymper : [on mountaineering accidents]

'C.I. Evans read Geoffrey Young's [?] poem 'Mountain Playmates' & Mary Hayward read Leslie Stephen's account of the first ascent of the Rothorn. R.B. Graham circulated snapshots illustrating this reading & his own climb of the same mountain. After supper R.B. Graham gave a general chat on Mountaineering with views. A passage by Whymper on accidents was summarised by A. Rawlings who then read Whymper's account of an extraordinary accident he himself sustained. To conclude the Secretary read a parody of Wadsworth [Wordsworth?] 'We are Seven' composed by H.m. Wallis on climbing at Arolla'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Anatole France : La Reine Pedauque

'Miss Marriage then gave us some notes on Anatole France [sic] Life with references to some of his work & the order of their production. F.E. Pollard read an amusing account of an unconventional dinner party from "La Reine Pedauque" & A. Rawlings gave us some extracts from "The Memoirs of Abbe Coignard". After supper R.H. Robson amused us with the story of the Baptism of the penguins by the Blessed Mael "Penguin Island" & Mrs Evans gave us a glimpse of France's more sober philosophy in a series of short essays from "The Garden of Epicures". Mrs Rawlings read a charming passage on Joan of Arc and Miss Marriage read us one of the cynical passages from a novel "The Red Lily".'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

George Gordon, Lord Byron : Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

'H.R. Smith then gave some account of Lord Byron's Life. Mrs Burrough [sic] read part of Mazzeppa [sic]. C.E Stansfield then read a critique of Byron's work showing he belonged to the Romantic Movement especially as it was a Recoil of the Human Spirit against Tyranny. His work is witty & vitriolic full of energy & passion. Mr Robson expounded Childe Harold to us and Alfred Rawlings read to us from the same poem 4th canto. Mr Robson then read The Isles of Greece and Mr Pollard a stirring passage the Giaour'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Elizabeth Gaskell : North and South

'The subject of Mrs Gaskell was then taken & Chas E. Stansfield gave an interesting account of her life & work. Following this Miss Stevens showed us some pictures of Mrs Gaskell and her homes, Mrs Burrow read from "Cousin Phillis" and Mrs Evans from the "Life of Charlotte Bronte". A dramatic reading from Cranford by Helen Rawlings, Janet Rawlings, Muriel B. Smith & Howard R. Smith followed. Alfred Rawlings read from "North & South" & Howard R. Smith read from Mary Barton.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Horace : The Art of Poetry

'The Club then listened to a variety of readings from modern poets as follows: A Rawlings Extracts from "The Art of Poetry" T.C. Eliott from Chesterton's "Lepanto" Mrs Evans some verses by Colin D. B. Ellis R. H. Robson from J. C. Squires "Birds" D. Brain from Noyes' "Torch Bearers" C. I. Evans from Thos Hardy G. Burrow poems by his brother F. E. Pollard from Siegfried Sassoon Mrs Pollard from W. Watson's "Lakeland" C. E. Stansfield from Rupert Brooke A. Rawlings from E. V. Lucas & Lang Jones'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Lang Jones :

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Edward Verrall Lucas :

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Jonathan Swift : Tale of a Tub, A

'Geo Burrow then read portions of Thackeray's essay on Swift. H. R. Smith read several short extracts from the Journal to Stella. After supper Miss D. Brain read several passages from Gulliver's travels & T. C. Elliott read from the Drapers Letters & explained them Alfred Rawlings read from the Tale of a Tub'.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Alfred Rawlings : Beauty

'A Meeting held at 9 Denmark Rd 13/11/1928 F. E. Pollard in the chair

1. Minutes of last read and approved

[...]

8[.] Essays were read (1) Alfred Rawlings on Beauty (2) R H Robson on The Abolition of the House of Commons'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

William Shakespeare : The Tempest

'A meeting held at School House 4/12/28 T. C. Elliott in the chair

1 Minutes of the last read and approved

[...]

4 The Most Part of the Tempest was then read the Play being cast as follows.
Alonso King of Naples Mrs Stansfield.
Sebastian, his brother Miss Brain.
Prsopero [sic], the right Duke of Milan Mr Stansfield.
Antonio, his brother, usurping Duke of Milan Mr Elliott.
Ferdinand, son to King of Naples Mr Reynolds.
Gonzalo, honest old Counsellor Mr Rawlings.
Adrian, a Lord Mrs Pollard
Caliban, a savage and deformed slave Mr Pollard.
Trinculo, a Jester Mr Smith.
Stephano, a Drunken Butler Mr Robson
Miranda, daughter to Prospero Miss Bowman Smith
Ariel, an airy Spirit Miss Wallis
Mrs Rawlings read the stage directions
Mrs [or Mr.?] Robson sang some of Ariel’s songs.'

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings

Plato : The Republic

'A Meeting held at Whinfell 21/1/29 Alfred Rawlings in the chair

1. Minutes of last time read and approved

[...]

4. The Subject of Plato was then taken F. E. Pollard explained briefly the subject and manner of "The Republic" following which Alfred and Janet Rawlings read one of the earlier dialogues. H. B. Lawson then gave us a most fascinatingly interesting account of Plato's life and work.

After supper Chas E. Stansfield read from Book 7 of the "Republic" "The Cave" this reading being illustrated by a diagram kindly made and explained by F. E. Pollard. F. E. Pollard then outlined for us the main thoughts of Platos [sic] Philosophy Ideas the true reality[.] The evening concluded by T. C. Elliott reading the affecting account of Socrates death in the Phaedo. Thus came to an end a most interesting evening.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

Charles Lamb : [a letter]

'A Meeting held at Grove House May 3rd H. B. Lawson in the chair

Min 1. Minutes of last Read and approved

[...]

[Min] 4 The Subject of the evening "Humour" was then introduced by H. B. Lawson who fascinated us by his thoughtful attempts to define his subject[.] An interesting discussion followed in which the disputants backed their opinions by literary allusion and we were led to wonder if Humour flowed from F E Pollards heart & wit from R H Robsons head.

After Supper the Club settled down to enjoy the following selections chosen to represent English Humour in literature down the Ages[:]

Prologue of Chaucers Canterbury Tales The Prioress & Wife of Bath read by Howard R. Smith

Shakespeares Henry IV The Men in Buckram read by R. H Robson Fallstaff
[ditto] S. A. Reynolds Poins
[ditto] C. E. Stansfield Prince Hall [sic]
[ditto] Geo Burrow Gadshill
Jane Austin Pride & Prejudice Mr. Collins proposes
[ditto] Mrs Robson
Charles Dickens David Copperfield Mrs Micawber on her husbands career[?] Geo Burrow
Charles Lamb A Letter Alfred Rawlings
Lewis Carrols Alice in Wonderland The Lobster Quadrill Mary Reynolds
Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat Uncle Podger hangs a picture F. E. Pollard
Hilaire Belloc Cautionary Tales "George" recited by Howard R. Smith'

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings

Edith Sitwell : Sleeping Beauty

'Meeting held at 70, Northcourt Avenue: 2. VI. 31 Charles E. Stansfield in the chair 1. Minutes of last approved [...] 7. The subject of the Sitwells was introduced by George Burrow who read spicy biographical extracts from Who's Who about the father Sir George Reresby, the sister Edith, and the brothers Osbert and Sacheverell. [...] Relieved by this happy if unexpected dénouement we settled ourselves in renewed confidence to listen to readings from the poetry of Edith. Alfred Rawlings read us parts of Sleeping Beauty & Celia Burrow the story of Perrine. Then for the work of Osbert and Sacheverell. H. M. Wallis gave us an amusing & tantalising paper entitled "Southern Baroque Art". This was followed by further reading from Mary Pollard, Alfred Rawlings, Charles Stansfield, & George Burrow.'

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings

Osbert or Sacheverell Sitwell :

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings

Alfred Rawlings : [on Walter Scott as a poet]

Meeting held at Ashton Lodge, Kendrick Rd., 13.x.32.

Henry M. Wallis in the chair

1. Minutes of last read & approved.

[...]

5. Francis E. Pollard then gave us an account of the life of Scott, interspersed with racy anecdotes. He gave us a lively picture of Scott's romantic outlook & of his keen historical interests.

6. Alfred Rawlings, who is endeared to us among other reasons as the stormy petrel of the Club, next launched an attack upon Scott as a poet, decrying his imperfections and slovenliness.

7. Henry M. Wallis then entertained us with the later work of Scott. Speaking as one wizard of another he almost succeeed in making us believe that he had been Scott's contemporary, & under his spell we caught something of the dazzling popularity of Scott's writings throughout the whole of Europe, and in particular of the cult for the Highlands and the Highlanders which sprang into being from his pen.

8. Towards the end of the evening we heard three readings, the first from Ivanhoe by Charles Stansfield who used the supper scenne in which Friar Tuch entertains the unknown knight, the second from the Heart of Midlothian by Frank Pollard in which Jeannie Deans pleads for her sister's life, & the third from Old Mortality by Rosamund Wallis describing the interrogation and torture inflicted upon the Covenanters.

All three readings held us enthralled, & all three papers aroused the maximum of discussion which a benevolent Chairman and a lenient hostess could allow. The time sped on beyond our usual hours, and as we took our leave we were still talking Scott.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

Edgar Castle : The English - are they modest?

Meeting held at Fairlight, Denmark Rd.: 21.iii.33

Francis E. Pollard in the Chair.

1. Minutes of last read & approved.

5. Eight anonymous essays were then read. In some of these the subject treated or the style of the author made recognition comparatively easy, but others were provocative of much ingenious speculation. A paper on English Justice proved to be the most discussed during the interval. Rival tipsters gave in confidence the names of Mrs. Stansfield & Robert Pollard as the author, one of them purporting to recognize - or coming perilously close to so doing - Mrs. Stansfield’s opinion of her fellow magistrates, while the other detected just that ingenious combination of Fascism and Bolshevism that Robert Pollard would enjoy putting up for the Club’s mystification. Further conflicting theories attributed the authorship to Henry Marriage Wallis or Howard Smith, & this last proved correct[....]

Another essay which stirred debate told of a medium, a photograph, a Twentieth Century Officer & a suit of medieval armour. It was told with that precision of detail that marks either the experienced writer of fiction or the worshipper of truth. And as if to darken counsel there was an open allusion to Bordighera. Suspicious though we were, & in spite of every appearance of our being right, we adhered to the view that the author must be H. M. Wallis.

Time & space do not allow adequate record of all the papers, but it must be mentioned that three of the eight came from the Rawlings family: a thoughtful essay by Alfred Rawlings needed a second reading if it were to be seriously discussed, some interesting reminiscences by Helen Rawlings made very good hearing, & Moroccan memories by Janet helped to make a most varied programme.

Other essays were "Safety First" by Charles E. Stansfield, and "The English - are they modest? " by Edgar Castle, both of which added some humorous touches to the evening.

A list of essayists, & their readers, follows.

Mrs Castle read a paper by Alfred Rawlings
Janet Rawlings read a paper by Helen Rawlings
Charles Stansfield read a paper by Henry M. Wallis
Reginald Robson read a paper by Howard Smith
George Burrow read a paper by Reginald Robson
Alfred Rawlings read a paper by Edgar Castle
Howard Smith read a paper by Janet Rawlings
Mrs Pollard read a paper by Charles E. Stansfield.

Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: Unknown

William Watson : [unidentified poetry]

Meeting held at School House, L.P. :- 28. v. 37.

C. E. Stanfield in the Chair.

1. Minutes of last read & approved

[...]

4. Charles Stansfield then read a biographical sketch of Shelley, followed by an estimate of Shelley’s views and character.

5. Readings were then given by the following
Hymn to Intellectual Beauty by Mary Pollard
Prometheus Unbound by Reginald Robson
Ode to the West Wind by Elizabeth Alexander
Adonaïs by Victor Alexander.

These were all discussed; and a further short reading, from William Watson’s poetry, was given by Alfred Rawlings.

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Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Manuscript: book

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Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: Alfred Rawlings Print: Book

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