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Frederick Edminson

 

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Frederick J. Edminson : [paper on Annie Wood Besant's 'An Autobiography']

'Mr Edminson then read a paper on Mrs Besant's autobiography. Some discussion folowed. Mr Morland gave a summary of Fairbairn's Christ in Modern Theology which also excited some remark. Mrs W.H. Smith also commented on some of the points in F. Harrison's Meaning of History in which she was joined by other members'.

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Annie Wood Besant : Autobiography, An

'Mr Edminson then read a paper on Mrs Besant's autobiography. Some discussion folowed. Mr Morland gave a summary of Fairbairn's Christ in Modern Theology which also excited some remark. Mrs W.H. Smith also commented on some of the points in F. Harrison's Meaning of History in which she was joined by other members'.

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick Edminson : [paper on Matthew Arnold as essayist]

'Mr Burgess read an introductory paper on him [Matthew Arnold] as a man and a politician and Mr Edminson as an essayist with special reference to Literature and Dogma in culture and Anarchy and Mrs Morland as a poet. In these papers, many, and sometimes conflicting estimates of the author were expressed'.

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Matthew Arnold : 

'Mr Burgess read an introductory paper on him [Matthew Arnold] as a man and a politician and Mr Edminson as an essayist with special reference to Literature and Dogma in culture and Anarchy and Mrs Morland as a poet. In these papers, many, and sometimes conflicting estimates of the author were expressed'.

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick J. Edminson : [paper on The Tempest]

'F.J. Edminson read an able and interesting paper on "The Tempest".'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

William Shakespeare : Tempest, The

'F.J. Edminson read an able and interesting paper on "The Tempest".'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick Edminson : [paper on Kingsley]

'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: Frederick Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Robert Browning : 'Phedippides'

'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: Frederick J. Edminson      Print: Book

  

William Shakespeare : Henry V

'Mr Edminson then made some interesting remarks on the subject of Shakespeare's [??] and portraits as an introduction to readings & songs from the poet's works, the programme consisting of the folowing. Song. Sigh no more Ladies Mrs Cass Reading from Cymbeline A.F.H. Rawlings " from Hamlet Mrs Stansfield Paper on Hamlet C.L. Stansfield reading from Taming of Shrew Mr and Mrs Cass " " Much Ado Miss Neild " " Henry V Mr and Mrs Edminson song Who is Sylvia Mrs Cass'.

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick Edminson : [paper on Burns's personality]

'Three papers were devoted to aspects of Burns & his works. Mrs Goadby read a biographical sketch. Mrs Smith read a paper prepared conjointly with Mrs [?]on Burns as songwriter & Fred Edminson one devoted to Burns's personality. [various songs were performed] Mrs Stansfield read To a Mouse & To a Mountain Daisy Mrs Rawlings the Cotter's Saturday Night.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

William Makepeace Thackeray : 

'Miss Goadby then read a paper entitled "A View of Thackeray from the Roundabout Papers" & readings from the same author were then given by F.J. Edminson, C.L. Stansfield, Miss Pollard, T.T. Cass & S.A. Reynolds'.

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Print: Book

  

John Morley : Oliver Cromwell

'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: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick Edminson : [paper on Morley's life of Oliver Cromwell]

'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: Frederick Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Frederick Edminson : [Paper on Thomas Moore and Thomas Hood]

'The meeting at the Lawn on Dec 9 1901 was devoted to the life & works of Moore & Hood. F.J. Edminson read a paper on their works and Miss Goadby one entitled Reminiscences of Moore. Mr Goadby read The Demon Sleep [?] and Nellie Gray, Mrs Edminson the Song of the Shirt & Mrs Rawlings selections from Lalla Rookh.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Thomas Moore : 

'The meeting at the Lawn on Dec 9 1901 was devoted to the life & works of Moore & Hood. F.J. Edminson read a paper on their works and Miss Goadby one entitled Reminiscences of Moore. Mr Goadby read The Demon Sleep [?] and Nellie Gray, Mrs Edminson the Song of the Shirt & Mrs Rawlings selections from Lalla Rookh.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Thomas Hood : 

'The meeting at the Lawn on Dec 9 1901 was devoted to the life & works of Moore & Hood. F.J. Edminson read a paper on their works and Miss Goadby one entitled Reminiscences of Moore. Mr Goadby read The Demon Sleep [?] and Nellie Gray, Mrs Edminson the Song of the Shirt & Mrs Rawlings selections from Lalla Rookh.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick J. Edminson : [essay on Matthew Arnold]

'F.J. Edminson read a paper on Matthew Arnold with special reference to Literature & Dogma. Readings from both the prose & poetical works of Matthew Arnold were given by various members.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Matthew Arnold : Literature and Dogma

'F.J. Edminson read a paper on Matthew Arnold with special reference to Literature & Dogma. Readings from both the prose & poetical works of Matthew Arnold were given by various members.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick J. Edminson      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: Frederick J. Edminson      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: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick Edminson : [paper on English ballads]

'The subject of the evening - 'English Ballads' - was then discussed in two papers, by F.J. Edminson & H.M. Wallis, and illustrated by readings recitations & songs. Recitations were given by Rosamund Wallis & Mrs Ridges. Readings by H.M. Wallis, Mrs Smith & Mrs Edminson'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Frederick Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Henrik Ibsen : Doll's House, The

'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: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Henrik Ibsen : Doll's House, The

'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: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick Edminson : [paper on Dante's Purgatorio]

'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: Frederick Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Dante Alighieri : Purgatorio

'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: Frederick Edminson      Print: Book

  

Frederick J. Edminson : [Essay on Goldwin Smith as historian]

'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: Frederick J. Edminson      Manuscript: Unknown

  

Goldwin Smith : [historical works]

'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: Frederick J. Edminson      Print: Book

 

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