Week 1

Sunday April 24, 1880
Break in at the Crystal Palace! Over the weekend, there was a targeted break in at the Crystal Palace. Perhaps due to the event’s size, the thieves were only able to steal one Merritt painting, though they did destroy a priceless vase as well on their way out. The Metropolitan Police have assured that the piece will be found and security tightened.

Riot at the Bank of England Multiple injuries at the Bank of England occurred over the weekend during a riot that started on Saturday afternoon. Some rioters seemed angry with capitalism, though most were panicking that the bank doesn’t have their money. Protestors of all ages rushed in, pushing over statues, throwing bricks through windows, and even blowing the heavy brass doors off of their hinges. Employees at the Bank of England wish to reassure citizens that their valuables are and continue to be safe.

Moore Murder Lady Kathryn Moore, Marquess Ashford has tragically passed away at her family’s estate during the Opening Ball. She is succeeded by her husband, the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Moore, her daughter Amelia Evans, wife of the Duke of Somerset, and her son, Victor Moore.

Reform in Whitechapel Lady Thaleia Panton’s small library in Whitechapel has expanded its services to teach residents to read and to distribute food to the poor. Other members of the upper class also appear to have taken an interest in the plight of the less fortunate. Lady Dawn Joyce, along with several children from her orphanage, began an audit of the preferences of Whitechapel residents in a new philanthropic project led by herself and Miss Wilhelmina Mink.

Technological Breakthroughs London trains and even some stations, rail lines, and factories are now using Sir George Stephenson’s new steam-powered engine. The timing is excellent for this new technology, as the London Underground trains are now faster and more efficient than ever. As a result, construction has begun on a new underground railway, to be dubbed the Circle Line.

University Sporting Sponsored by James Voyage and the Meteorological Society, a rowing race took place this weekend off Battersea Park. The race was in the benefit of the latter mentioned organisation, with a number of groups taking part from the fine officers of the Metropolitan Police, The Worshipful Company of Bakers and students from the recently founded sailing team of King’s College London, with the Inaugural race occurring this past weekend. We would equally like to congratulate the timekeepers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, who to the surprise of all present came first of the assembled teams, beating the team of the sailor Gary Brindley by half a length.

Village Fete at the Crystal Palace Though the Exhibition at the Crystal Palace will not open for another month, a village fete has opened just on the lawn outside it in Hyde Park. Entry is open to all classes with tickets being the small price of 4d for adults, with children getting in for 1d. The fete contains several stalls boasting homemade jams and cakes for guests to enjoy, musicians will be present alongside a traditional maypole and morris dancers. Visitors are welcome to take part in a number of competitive games, such as archery, hoopla, quoits, and more.

PERSONAL, &c.
BARONESS MARIPOSA AND SYBARITE DALÁN-DÉ-- Host a masquerade ball this week at the Mariposa Estate.

CLEARWATER CHARLATAN-- Despite the promises of Druggist Mabel Clearwater, the Luscious Locks Liquid is a sham. Several friends purchased it for their bald husbands, and their heads are as shiny as ever!

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON-- Students politely ask for King’s College London students to stop stealing Jeremy Bentham’s skeleton.

ANONYMOUS-- It is sometimes said that the work of a Doctor is an art form of itself. Sadly it seems that Doctor Micheal Sinclair is no artist. Whilst he may be a Doctor of some repute, his recent foray into painting was childish at best. The piece inspired by the recent Moore ball was a disaster of mishandled oils and awful tones, I fear looking upon it even dulled my senses to good art somewhat. Lady Moore was not the only one murdered that night, as good taste has equally fallen victim. Please, good Doctor, stick to pulling teeth and setting bones, remember your oath of ‘First do no harm’. ANONYMOUS-- Adalbert & Son’s has implemented some recent managerial changes at their factories, which this reader can’t help but notice has coincided with a series of factory accidents. Can this truly be a coincidence?

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