Some say he was alluding to the centenary of the Fabian Society, founded in 1884.

有些人说他是暗示1884年成立的费边社成立一百年。

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In 1884 Shaw joined the Fabian Society and became one of its most influential members.

在1884年加入菲比逸夫社会，成为最有影响力的成员。

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Many attended a series of seminars organised by the Fabian Society where former permanent secretaries inculcated them into Whitehall's mysteries.

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In a speech to the Fabian Society in London on Saturday Mr Balls said Labour faces "a big task" to regain economic credibility and win back public trust.

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Mr Prentice's warning comes on the day that Prime Minister Tony Blair makes a keynote speech to the Fabian Society where he will stress the need to reform public services.

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