Confusion in the Camp over Bennett Judgment
The piece argues that the Bennett Judgment has sparked sharp debate within the Church of England, exposing faults between High Church and Evangelicals. It notes initial praise turning to critique as the ruling is seen as opposing evangelical tenets, while affirming Catholic doctrine. It highlights Robert Baxter’s critique, warns of Romanising pressures, and calls clergy meetings to protest and seek reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frome
Church of England
Bennett
Evangelical Organ
Robert Baxter
Rome
Real Presence Trust
Baxter
Court of Appeal
Conflict within the Church of England over Catholic and Protestant doctrines
A historical letter argues the Real Presence, priestly offering, and adoration of elements conflict with Articles and Formularies. It predicts Catholicism will triumph over Protestantism, urges the Church of England to fight, and reassures Anglo-Catholics that their cause is Catholic truth not sectarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Church of Rome
Church of England
Ireland Gladstonized and the Irish disorder debate
A critical examination of Gladstone era policy in Ireland. The piece cites judicial charges from Dublin Grand Jury and Galway election rulings to argue that ministerial actions worsened unrest and Popery, accusing the government of manipulating judges and betraying Ireland while calling for resignation and reform.
Anniversary of the Guild of St Alban at Paddington and Kilburn
The Guild of St Alban held its twenty first anniversary meeting with services at St Donstan s House Paddington and St Mary Magdalene church. The event featured a Warden re election and a sermon by Rev Robert Liddell amid prayers praises and toasts. 656 members including 226 clerical associates attended with visits to St Augustine Kilburn and a Guildhall Tavern gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of St. Alban
St. Donstan’s House
Paddington
Church of
St. Mary Magdalene
St. Dunstan’s Oratory
Church of St. Augustine
Kilburn
Cleaver
Lowder
Stanton
Sharpe
Cooke
Rumsey
Walker
Harrison
Gladstone
Guild of St. Siviour
St. George the Martyr
Guild of the Ascension
Charles Fage Lowder
Smage
London
Robert Liddell
W. Cowie
West
Hanks
St. Lawrences
St. Lawrence
Guild of
St. Alban
Brotherhood of
St. Barnabas
England
Purchas Case Before Privy Council Contempt in Brighton Curacy
The Judicial Committee reviews an application to deprive Rev. John Purchas of the Perpetual Curacy of St James Brighton for contempt of monitions. Purchas, absent, had been suspended for a year and fined £2,096 10d, with sequestration of estate, yet he continued to officiate and oppose Privy Council authority. Lords seek further information on whether the Court of Delegates or Judicial Committee can deprive a clergyman for contempt without a suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
John Punchas
John Purchas
St. James's
Brighton
Tristram
Purchas
Chichester
George IV
St. James
Church O England
N Kemp
Messrs. Moore and Currey
Parchas
Mr. Parchas
Dr. Tristram
Privy Council
Court of Delegates
Judicial Committee
Torstar
Christian Evidence Society Lecture Discusses Design in Nature
The second lecture under the Christian Evidence Society was delivered by Mr Charles Brooke in place of Rev Charles Pritchard. He argued that minute natural patterns show design and a designer, mocking chance. The Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol presided, with notable attendees. A brief exchange followed with Mr Bradlaugh seeking a hearing, but the bishop declined further discussion this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brooke
Charles Pritchard
Royal Astronomical Society
Gloucester
Bristol
Earl of Harrowby
Gladstone
Dr Jobson
William Cadman
Trinity Church
St. Marylebone
Stebbing
Paley
Brooke
Badlaugh
Bradlaugh
Sermon Urges Support for Clewer Convalescent Home
The Bishop of Oxford preached at St Pauls Knightsbridge in aid of a proposed convalescent home for the Clewer Sisterhood. He praised the Sisters Mercy as merciful workers and urged funding to create a restful home for recovering patients amid green fields and fresh air. Offertory collected over 125 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clewer Sisterhood
Oxford
St. Paul's
Knightsbridge
Sisters of Mercy
Jost
New Church Hymn Book Ready For Publication
A proof copy of the New Church Hymn Book prepared by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge shows nearly six hundred hymns with great variety for different occasions. Mr Arthur Sullivan is preparing tunes for the collection and the proof indicates legible type and strong adoption prospects in the Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
Arthur Sullivan
Church of England
Opening of the East End Museum by Prince and Princess of Wales
The East End welcomes the Prince and Princess of Wales as they inaugurate the Boethnal-green Museum on Monday. Royal procession passes through Bethnal-green amid flags and mottoes while a large crowd gathers. The ceremony features Burmese Ambassadors, dignitaries, a banquet child, and a formal address before the museum is opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boethnal-green
Bishopsgate-street
Churchstreet
Bethnal-green Road
St. John’s Church
Hackney Road
Bethnal-green
East
Duke of Marlborough
Marquis of
Ripon
Stafford Northcote
Forster
London
John Bennett
Henry Lennox
Cole
Museum
Life Guards
Viscount Sydney
Marquis of Ripon
Hon. Artillery Company
Death of Dr Norman M Leod Revered Scottish Cleric
Glasgow churches reference the death of Rev Dr Norman M Leod. Funeral sermon reads a letter from Archbishop of Canterbury Lambeth Palace dated June 19 1872 expressing sorrow at the loss to the Established Church of Scotland and praising his zealous and broad ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Norman M'Leop
Glasgow
Norman M’leod
Jemieson
General Assembly
Park Church
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lambeth Palace
London
Church of Scotland
Norman M'Leod
England
Scotland
A. C. Cantoan
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Ireland
Her
Justice Lawson
Dublin
Justice Fitzgerald
Jane
Liberal Party
Justice Keogh
Galway
Times
Nolan
Captain Trench
Thomas Burke
Father Conway
Trench
Mr. Cruke
Tuam
Keogh
Romish
Popery
United Kingdom
Judicial Committee OF the Privy Council
Archbishop of
York
8Ford
J. Colliits
MS Sarre
the Christian Evidence Society
Clever
Prince and Princess OF Wales
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