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Mr Gully, re-elected Speaker of the House of Commons, is generally considered the handsomest man in the House. His duties are trying enough, as the duties of a Speaker always are, but ho is not likely to be confronted with such a crisis as that which arose in the House when the century bevan. The impeachment of Lord Melville was a painful example of the duty a Speaker may conceivably be called upon to perform. A fierce debate had ended in an even vote, and the fate of Lord Melville was left with the Speaker. It was a terrible moment. The Speaker, Mr Charles Abbot, was as white as a sheet of paper. For ten minutes he sat silent, and all through this period of suspense the House was as still as Death. Then, in a trembling voice,' the Speaker condemned Lord Melville. Pitt burst into tears, and there are some who thtotthat the vote of Speaker Abbot hastened his death. To retain a luxuriant head of hair use Mrs MTntosh’s Hair Kestorer. It stops the hair falling out, and prevents baldness. Price 2g and 3s 6d, from A. H. Heady. hairdre«er Peaces street.—£Advtj ' ’

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Evening Star, Issue 11451, 19 January 1901, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 11451, 19 January 1901, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 11451, 19 January 1901, Page 4