07 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
Church Herald
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 07, 1872
Page
1
A critical look at booming prosperity and rising luxury reveals deep social divides. The London School Board reports thousands of poor children cannot afford schooling. the piece urges Christian benevolence and cites a parish priest who linked poverty relief with spiritual and social renewal.
A historical editorial weighs reform of the Public-house system. It argues temperance through religion but acknowledges wide drinking habits. It supports licensing reform to curb excess while warning against abrupt abolition and noting substitutes like private drinking and opium worries. It cites Bruce’s Licensing Bill and calls for fewer pubs, tighter licenses, and better enforcement.
The passage argues the Public-house fosters a low moral tone among workers yet is the only easy social spot for them to meet and discuss national and class issues. It calls for mixing workingmen's clubs with public houses or remodeling pubs to be more respectable, managed by committees, with reading and billiard rooms, and supported by clergy and legislation to curb abuse and provide wholesome recreation.
A critical pamphlet on marriage law argues the law of Husband and Wife is unjust and urges reform. It notes the separate use system, risks of adultery as a motive, and calls for a Royal Commission to study and amend the statute for family happiness and social welfare. It reviews New Boys a youth tale with six illustrations as suitable for gift and reading.
A brief poem reflecting on the death of a baptized infant, noting the question Is it well with the child from 2 Kings iv 26. It contrasts earthly sorrow with heavenly life, stating God heard prayers and granted life in heaven beyond earthly hopes.
A Dublin cleric oversees St John’s Perth in August while Edinburgh and Glasgow clergy stir talk of sermons. The writer critiques North Scottish church politics, pew rents, lay influence, and planned Synods, urging wealthy lay support for impoverished clergy and a clearer path for church governance.
From our correspondent Trelany reports that a letter from English Archbishops boosts Irish and English revisionists who seek changes to the Athanasian Creed and the Ordinal. They push to reduce compulsory use of the Creed and to permit private confession changes while resisting separation from the Anglican Church. A Westmeath Grand Jury resolution is noted with thanks to Foreman Handcock and gratitude to members for defending duty under an Act of Parliament amid recent attacks.
The Keogh affair eases but triggers ongoing demonstrations in Cavan. A fund to indemnify Captain Nolan has reached £11,400, barely covering trial costs. prosecutions will demand more. The Freeman censures Government actions and praises Irish MPs for pressing debate, while urging Home Rule as a solution.
Process server Martin Tunbridge and companion Faby were ambushed Saturday night at Ballinrobe in County Mayo. Three shots fired. two struck Tunbridge, killing him. A six barrel revolver with three chambers discharged was found in the river. Fahy is arrested and remanded.
The Archdeacon reports that among nearly 200 parishes reviewed only seven rely on pew rents to cover church expenses. Rev. G A Crookshank thanks donors for funds aiding a country day for poor children. The Lancet notes the Marchioness of Bute faced scarlet fever but is recovering well and improving.
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