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John Ridges
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson : 'Sir Galahad'
'Mr Stansfield read an interesting paper on "Tennyson & his books" & in continuation of the subject readings were given by Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Edminson, Mr Cass & Mr Goadby. Mr Ridges also recited Sir Galahad and St Agnes Eve'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Print: Book
Alfred, Lord Tennyson : 'St Agnes' Eve'
'Mr Stansfield read an interesting paper on "Tennyson & his books" & in continuation of the subject readings were given by Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Edminson, Mr Cass & Mr Goadby. Mr Ridges also recited Sir Galahad and St Agnes Eve'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Print: Book
Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree : Poverty, A Study of Town Life
'A discussion of considerable interest took place on Rowntrees Poverty. Doubt was thrown by Mr Ridges and others upon the correctness of the bases of the argument of the book which were defended by Mr Edminson and others but apparently neither section was convinced by the other. [a discussion ensued comparing Reading with Rowntree's York]'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Print: Book
Leo Tolstoy : [extract from an unknown work]
'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: John Ridges Print: Book
John Ridges : [paper on Napoleon]
'Mr Ridges read a paper on Napoleon & A. Rawlings one entitled an 'Argument for Peace'.'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
John Ridges : [paper on works of RL Stevenson]
'An excellent programme illustrative of R.L. Stevenson's work was then proceeded with. A biographical paper was read by H. R. Smith & a critical appreciation of the works by J. Ridges & selections by several members.'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
Robert Louis Stevenson :
'An excellent programme illustrative of R.L. Stevenson's work was then proceeded with. A biographical paper was read by H. R. Smith & a critical appreciation of the works by J. Ridges & selections by several members.'
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Print: Book
: [Sagas]
'Mr Ridges read an interesting article on the Sagas & Mr & Mrs Edminson & W.S. Rowntree & W Binns selections from them'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Print: Book
John Ridges : [paper on the Sagas]
'Mr Ridges read an interesting article on the Sagas & Mr & Mrs Edminson & W.S. Rowntree & W Binns selections from them'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
George Borrow :
'Papers were then read by Mr Ridges on the Works of Borrow & on the Life of Borrow by R. Heelas. Readiings were given by Mrs W.H. Smith from the Bible in Spain, Miss Marriage & Mr Kaye from Lavengro & H.R. Smith & W.J. Rowntree from Romany Rye'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Print: Book
John Ridges : [paper on Works of George Borrow]
'Papers were then read by Mr Ridges on the Works of Borrow & on the Life of Borrow by R. Heelas. Readiings were given by Mrs W.H. Smith from the Bible in Spain, Miss Marriage & Mr Kaye from Lavengro & H.R. Smith & W.J. Rowntree from Romany Rye'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
John Ridges : [paper on J.M. Barrie]
'The programme on the works of J.M. Barrie was then considered, John Ridges reading a paper on the subject & Mrs Kaye Miss Marriage & WS Rowntree & P Kaye giving part readings from Window in Thrums & Mrs Reynolds selections from Peter Pan'.
Century: 1900-1945 Reader/Listener/Group: John Ridges Manuscript: Unknown
James Barrie :
'The programme on the works of J.M. Barrie was then considered, John Ridges reading a paper on the subject & Mrs Kaye Miss Marriage & WS Rowntree & P Kaye giving part readings from Window in Thrums & Mrs Reynolds selections from Peter Pan'.
