Ecclesiastical Legislation and Convocation’s Role in Law
The piece argues that Church of England Convocation is the rightful legislative body for church matters and should sit with Parliament for statutory laws. It critiques the imperial legislature's intrusion, urges a regulated Lay element in Convocation, and warns against overreach while noting potential benefits for governance and public influence.
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Tysor
Church of England
Church
Gladstone
Bouverle
The American Imbroglio and English Liberal Fears
A London piece discusses the strain in Britain over a potential war with the American Republic. It notes Liberal fears of ministry policy, the possible calamity for the kingdom, and the exceptional role of the House of Lords in the crisis. The article questions Ministers for not recognizing the nation’s precarious position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
House of Lords
England
Liberal
Lords Debate Strengthens Government and Probes Indirect Claims
A lengthy examination notes that the Lords debate, led by Lord Granville and supported by the Peer majority, steadies the Administration amid American indirect damages claims and seeks to keep the Geneva Arbitration viable. It argues the Commons lags behind, critiques ministerial policy as expedient and party-driven, and warns that the indirect claims remain unresolved, with Beauchamp urging cautious adjournment for further intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Russell
Lord Granville
Lord Derby
House of Lords
House of Commons
Commons
Mr. Gladstone
House of Peers
United States
Lord Hassell
Lord Beauchamp
New Edition of Yeowell’s Ancient British Church History
A new edition of James Yeowell’s Creamtones oF THE Ancient Barrish CanRon outlines the rise of the infant Church in Britain. It highlights triumphs over Druidical myth and Roman Paganism, the planting of Christianity, evangelisation, and ensuing civilisation, with focus on ecclesiastical history over civil affairs. It notes prior works on Roman and British military history and the incomplete coverage of civil and political details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Church Catholic of Christ
James Yeowell
London
J. Gladding
Church of England
Julians Cesar
Claudine
Caractacus
Boadicea
Island
Conference at Willis's Rooms on railway nationalization
A meeting at Willis's Rooms urged government ownership of railways and uniform fares nationwide, aiming to start a national agitation. The Liberal base is thinning across classes, with notable defections in recent elections. Lord Pembroke joins the Carlton Club and may align with opposition benches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Standard
Earl of Pembroke
Lord Pembroke
Carlton Club
House of Eere
Vicar Of Frome Case Delayed Privy Council Judgment
The Privy Council delivered a long delayed ruling in Sheppard v Bennett concerning the Lord's Supper doctrine. It upheld doubt over a corporal presence asserting the faith and heavenly spiritual presence, and ruled against adoration of the sacrament while constraining the rector's propositions as rash. No costs awarded due to respondent's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
W. J. E. Bennett
Frome
Privy Council
York
London
A. J. Stephens
Q.C
Dr. Tristram
Archibald
B. Shaw
Regu Selwood
Messrs. Moore and
Currey
Archbishop of York
Dean of Arches
Court of Arches
Christ
Chaurch
Church of England
Helinton
Heaven
Pete
Ngland
Bishop Bull
Jesus Christ
Bennett
United Church of England and Ireland
Martin v. Mackonochie
Martin
Arches
Dean Jackson
Hooker and Waterland
Oxford Commemoration Week Faces Weather Hurdles
Commemoration week at the university is disrupted by bad weather as cricket and concerts suffer. The day includes an Oxford sermon at St Marys preached by Canon Liddon, with a sermon from the Dean of Durham, and a theatre commemoration of founders and benefactors. The day also features a Masonic fete at New College gardens and a dinner at University College celebrating a thousand years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encenia
University
Ermon
St. Mary's Church
Canon Liddon
Deborah
Barak
Sisera
Rav
Durham
New College
University College
Advert for Hirnimans Para Tens sales network
A historical advertisement touts Hirnimans Para Tens sold in packets by 2,633 agents chemists confectioners and booksellers. It claims long standing general satisfaction strength uniform quality and good value for money with emphasis on trusted dealers and careful purchasing.
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Amy Lee
Bell and Daldy
Washbourne
American Church Review
Far West
Council
State
Jesuiticas
Europe
New England
St. Mark
Ary Scheffer
Oxford
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