The pamphlet on naval retrenchment and government
A pamphlet argues government retrenchment harms naval and church affairs revealing alleged Liberal misrules under Childers as First Lord of the Admiralty. It condemns penury for clerks while praising austerity measures, cites convalescent cruises at public expense, and warns of dangers to national security and Church interests. The piece cites the Pall Mall Gazette and stresses Mr. Bright's absence as a stabilizing force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Church of Ireland
Childers
Admiralty
Quondam
Mr. Childers
Jess
Whitehall
Public Service
Treasury
Her
Burgoyne
Gincourt
Esgee
John Bright
Pall Ball Gazette
Bright
Bishop upheld in Baptismal Regeneration dispute
The Illinois Bishop faced a Chicago clergyman who refused to use the Baptismal Office as required. The Church Court upheld the Bishop’s stance, praising his fidelity and forbearance while criticizing the clergyman’s conscience as a flawed defense. The case tested Anglican doctrine and obedience within the Diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
United States
America
England
Illinois
Cheney
Oheney
Supreme Court
Hlinde
Controversy Over Cheney Deposition in Illinois Church Trial
The Chicago case reports Mr. Cheney’s suspension for faults, his defiance of church law, and eventual deposition. It praises the Illinois Bishop’s firmness, urges similar Episcopal discipline in America, and calls for adherence to Prayer Book offices to uphold church order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cheney
Chicago
Church of God
Ilinois
Atlantic
Bishop urges unity and sane holidays for working men
The Bishop of Manchester addressed Bolton workers at a tea meeting, urging unity beyond denominations, praising rail access to holidays, warning against intemperance, and stressing responsible courtship. He cited Blackpool crowds, European contrasts, and the need for balanced leisure for working families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Lancashire and the Railway Company
Bolton
France
Germany
Italy
Europe
England
Blackpool
Lancashire
Ribchester
Balderstone
Kate
New Postan Rates Show Postal Charges Change
Friday’s Gazette publishes new postal rates effective October 5. Inland letters up to one ounce cost 1d with incremental charges rising to 5d for up to twelve ounces. rates include 2d for up to four ounces, 4d up to six and ten ounces, and 1d per extra ounce after the first.
The Vicar on Working Classes in Dorchester Parish
The Rev C T Procter urged church action to lift London’s working classes from degradation. He warned of Parisian unrest as a result of class separation and urged systematic Anglican ministry, house visits, and district work led by bishops and priests to revive religious life and reduce drunkenness. He cited Kennington Mission Chapel and a parish plan with nightly services, cottage preaching, and Christmas school entertainments to engage thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Procter
John Bull
Dorchester
London
Paris
Dorsetshire
Gregory
God
Belgravia
Lambeth
Church of England
National School
France
Church of the Living God
Lord of Hosts
Jess Christ Our Lord
Kennington
Winchester
Parish Helpers Unite Faithful Gentry and Indies
In his parish a large number of Christian earnest-minded gentry laboured among the people, creating good feeling. Many Indies also worked there, adding to the community effort and harmony.
Parochial Councils urged for Ely diocese clergy
A letter dated August 18 1871 from Ely Palace requests parish clergy to experiment with Parochial Councils or Church Committees. It recommends councils of churchmen, biannual meetings, and varied election methods to include all classes, to advise and cooperate on parish spiritual educational and charitable matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
Ely
Proposed Union of Benefices for St Helen and St Martin Outwich
The City Press reports a scheme under Victorian law to unite the benefices of St Helen Bishopsgate and St Martin Outwich. It outlines patronage shifts, endowments, parish responsibilities, sale and relocation of church assets, and plans for future new churches funded by Queen Anne's Bounty with the Merchant Taylors' Company and the Bishop of London guiding patronage and site approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Press
St. Helen
Bishopsgate
St. Martin Outwich
J. Bathurst Deane
St. Helen's
Bishopsgate-street
St. Martin
St. Helen’s
St. Martin Ontwich
St. Martin Oatwich
St. Martin's Church
St. Helen and
Cox
Deane
St. Martin’s Church
Bishop of London and Merchant Taylors’ Company
St. Martin’s
London
Merchant Taylors’ Company
United
Fmt
Canterbury Diocese Service Incident At Ely Church
A Cambridge Express excerpt notes a Friday incident at Ely where the Precentor halted the Litany and declared refusal to continue the service due to profanity by a person present. Archdeacon Emery and Rev. Mr. Smith chaired a vestry after the service, with no clear conclusion but hope for an amicable settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Carmiepeat
Canbridge
Ely
K. Smith
Emery
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