Bible Stand Aids Soldiers With Gospels In War Time
Amid wartime distress Christian groups distribute pocket Gospels to troops at rail depots and in camps. Besangon and Versailles stations report thousands given, with soldiers expressing appreciation and plans to read on trains and in tents. German and French volunteers share in the effort to supply deacons for field nursing and gospel distribution along the Rhine. Contribute via the Bible Stand office and supporting banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur F. Mounier
la Crosa
Journal of Christ In Life
Srd
Versailles
la Villette
Besangon
Germany
Pastor Disselhof
Kaiserwerth
Paater Engelberth
Duisburg
Rhine
Pastor Engelberth
J. Alexander
Crystal Palace
N.B
William Hawke
Kingsbury Circus
E.C
Messrs. Barclay, Bevan
Tritton and Qo
Lombard-street
State Church in Devonshire Letter to the Editor
A correspondent visiting Lynton North Devon alleges misallocation of clergy income and calls for public funds to restore churches and support schools and worship. He cites Archdeacon of Barnstaple and Rev Henry Woollcombe figures, notes Exeter Dean and Chapter appeals for Cathedral restorations, and reports lax public giving and ecclesiastical zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
Lynton
North Devon
Barnstaple
Henry Woollcombe
Exeter
Heavitree
W. J. Lawson
Devon
Diapensus
Cathedral restoration sparks scorn and calls for duty
A correspondent denounces the misappropriation of Cathedral property by former capitular relatives and questions the willingness of Church of England benefactors to fund repairs. He notes lingering Cromwell legends told to visitors and recalls a past historical correction about Fairfax and Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Fairfax
Cromwell
Oliver
The Supposed Guarantee of Belgium Letter to the Editor
Joseph Cooper from Essex Hall Walthamstow argues that the 1831 neutrality treaty and the 1881 accord lack validity under 1839, condemning guarantees to Belgium as folly. A response in the Nonconformist notes Protecting Powers acknowledge Belgium under the 1839 treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Essex Hall
Walthamstow
Acon
First MB examination pass list at London universities
The University of London publishes the names of candidates who passed the recent first M B examination in First Division and Brcone and Physiology sections. Notable institutions include University College, King's College, Guy's Hospital, St Bartholomew's, and Owen's College with numerous students listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Barfoot
University College
H. J. Benham
G. Birt
Sydenham College
Birmingham
Coupland
W.S. Greenfield
O. A. Nankivell
W. Ottley
E. G. Russell
Guy's Hospital
Socony
Guy’s Hospital
C. W
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
E. J. Ramsay
W. Rose
King's College
A. R. Saunders
H. W. Saunders
St. Thomas's Hospital
H. Taylor
D. A. Davies
W. Williams
J. T
British Parliament Debates Belgian Neutrality and Public Bills
Lords discuss war policy and the independence of Belgium with a treaty plan, while passes of Clerical Disabilities, Matrimonial Causes Ireland, Larceny Advertisements, and Militia measures shape the session. The Commons approve amendments to Married Women Property and Elementary Education bills as parliamentary debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lattsmey
Lord Granville
Ireland
Lord Northanroox
Home Secretary
Lord Norriswoox
House
Commons
Belgium
Garanville
France
Prussia
Great Britain
Austrian
Russia
Count Bismark
Count Bernstorf
Bellierent
Greatritain
Duke of Richmond
Lord Bleventon
Neutrality Commission
Lord Hathrax
Lord Carns
Lord Hallifax
Hoe
Alabama
Lord de Guey
Lord Sumuvay
Lord Redesdale
Lord Quires
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Joseph Cooper
University OF London
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
Mengaras
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