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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 28, 1875
Page
5
In a Kensington letter published April 25 1875 the writer argues for religious equality in burial grounds. Cites a secular leader urging cemetery establishment to end parishyard exclusion, calling it a violation of principles and rights for Dissenters. Notes ongoing concerns about discriminatory practices in cemeteries.
A letter to the Nonconformist criticizes bishop driven church extension in St Ives Hunts and Peterborough Cathedral. It highlights sensational services, large choirs and civic pomp, then argues Nonconformity’s growth and neglect of English constitutional liberty linked to Puritans and Buckle.
The article argues for disestablishment of the state funded Anglican and Presbyterian chaplains in Ceylon. It cites rising ritualism, scholarly criticism, and public pressure, noting costs and attendance figures to question continued government grants and suggesting imminent legislative action. It references the Ceylon Observer, local memorials, and debates from 1854–55.
In a letter from William Digby the Ceylon Liberationists express hope for disestablishment and removal of ecclesiastical inequity. They regret that ecclesiastical affairs were not brought before Parliament to expose alleged robbery and intrigue, noting it is not too late to pursue parliamentary exposure.
The Ministerial Temperance Conference opened in Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, with ministers from multiple denominations in attendance. Hugh Owen chaired, papers by James Fleming and G Maunder urged total abstinence as a Christian duty, citing social and religious gains and vast spending on drink. A large Guildhall meeting followed with speeches praising temperance work in the army and navy, notably Miss Weston’s role in organizing temperance associations across ninety eight ships.
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