, 1873-01-12
LONDON.
A Lecture in the Provinces.
Who the Lecturer Was, and Of Whom
His Audience Was Composed.
Tie Subject Of His Discourse, and
the Manncr Of Its Delivery.

The Subject Of His Discourse, and
the Mannor of Its Delivery.
From Our 0un Correspondent.
LONDON, Disc. 19, 1872.
Eng1ishmen who have lecturel in the United
States usually cay, tLeirrcturn, that tho audi
ences are cold They mias the loud cheers, tho
sympathetic laugh, the emphatic 'sHear Hear!
Hear!' Of their countrymen. But American
audiences are reported to have other qualities
which are very much OF q compensation:
Last night, WAS present at 3 lecture ats town
about 20 miles from London, which supplies
favorable typo Of its class. The reader will gain
an idea Of the whole institution il he will read
this brief sketch OF
LECTURE IN THE PROVINCES.
circular issued week ago announced to the
nsighborhood that the Committee OF tho Wev-
bridge Mutual Improvement Society shave
great pleasure" in informing their friends that
'W'i1iam Henry Hall, Esq, Cheyalier Of the
Legion Of Honor and Honorary Distributor
Of the Daily Ne1ts Relief Fund to
the French peasantry during the late
Franco German war," would deliver lecture at
the National Schools, on The Battle OF Sedan,"
and would exhibit "a large number of relics
brought from the battle-deld-n In rural dis
trict, the Rector is usually the promoter Of +
society Of this kind. The lecture is generally in
his school-room, aud he is ordinarily III the
Chair. A line On the printed circular, further
informing Us that "carriagos arc ordered At
half-past o. leads to the conclusion that the
surrounding gentry will be represented. When
reach Weybridge feel tho value Of carriages,
or covered vehicles OF some kind. The rain has
been pouring down for "a hours, and, on stepping
out from the little station into the darkness,
the binding drops ibeas on my face. The half
dozen ays Of the place are engaged. Only can
they meet the wants OF the hour by taking folks
away in patches, ,-returning, in some cases, three
or four times. Tho roads around are ankle-deep
in mud. Rain has been falling, with very short
intervals, for threo months, and the low grounds
are swamped- Broad sheets Of water cover the
arabic lands aa well az the meadows, and the
farmers are beginning to despair. But, despite
the wind, and the rain, and the mud, the popu-
1arity Of the lecturer and Of his subject bring
him crowded audience, and, even as our party
reach the doors Of the warmly-lighted school
room, we can hardly wedge our Way to our seats.
THE LECTURER
is ono upon whom good deal OF interest CEN
tres. His career is Ettlc remarkable, consider
ing: tho average commonplace life Of gentlemen
in his position. Fifteen years ago, Mr. ". H.
Bullock, scion Of IN ancient English family, was
at Ballio1 College, Oxford, q favorite pupil of
the celebrated Professor Jowett. His university
sessed the esteem alike OF undergraduates and of
College Dons. Following no profession, Mr..
Bullock, after leaving college, ahortly displayed
that 1oro Of adventure which let's none who
possess it remain in: useless stagnation. His
family have been strong Conservatives for gem
orations past, but his,, own sympathies were with
tho Liberals, even with Liberals Of the ex-
trsmest school, Thefineurreetion OF the Poles
especially awakened his sympathies, and he
resolved to witness the issue. suppose
ons than that Of a companion Of the Poles in
the daring but hopeless struggle against their
oppretsors. Tho appalling cruelty Of tho Rus
slams toward the Poles-crue1ty which is not c1-
race-m.de even the risk Of capture, to one who
was in their camp, risk Of life. Mr.. Bullock
remained with the Poles, however, to the end,
experiencing several hairbroadth escapes. After
was present at the battle Of Montana. He trav-
el1ed also to Mexico, with his friend, Mr. 8aun-
Saturday Reuie,o; and he Witnessed,
believe, the downfall there Of
man var, Nr. Bullock accepted the task Of dis
tributing the large BUNS collected through the
Daily Ne,cs upward Of :e2o. o.00O for the relief
Of the non-combatantB in the northwestern
provinces Of France. He was hin1eelf q large
gave his services to the Fund. For nearly six
months Mr. Bullock remained in the Ardennee,
exposed to q hundred deaths from fever and
from bulleta. He nurscd the sick aud fed the
staEvinEangng system ss, By which some ne
food which kept them from starvation. With the
noble band was q member Of A1r. Bullock's
fani1y,-Miss Cross, a lady who, rich as sho ia
in intellectual gifts and in personal attractions,
ie richer still in the full tenderness Of woman's
lock and Miss Cross will never bo forgotten.
But what connection has Mr. Bullock with the
lecturer. Mr. Hall? The explanation lies in
siugularity Of tue English law. M1;. Bullock
ouncr and great friend Of the Prince Of Wales
and Of the Duke Of Cambridge. The estates
wero entailed upon the nephew, but, when they
came into his possession this year, he was COM
haps, On either side Of the Atlantic, would object
to change their names upon similar conditions.
Mr.. Hall late Mr.. Bu1lock) is now very large
landowner, and already he is beginning to show
tho aterlingness Of his nature. He is granting
his tenants leases for ton years, whereas the
General never granted any. He il building cot
tage8 for the 1aborers just a8 he has built model
houses in Bethnel Green for the poorest Of the
poor Of London, and he gives the tenants leave
fG ind IL ssps up bis t At WebdS @
which has been his headquarters until this year,
and it is his popularity thore which brings whole
throngs Of families out Of their homes On this
most wretched Of evenings.
THE CHAIRMAN AND THE AUDIENCE
The Vicar or Rector Of 3 country parish but
too often presents an affecting spectacle when
called upon to speak without the aid Of his
notes. Tho training Of the highest clergy does