Solemn Nonconformist Burial Held at Stoke Turnpike
Parents asserted the right to burial in the churchyard with a Nonconformist service led by John Hamson. The ceremony began at Stoke Independent Chapel and continued on the turnpike close to the wall, the coffin lowered with no further rites. The vicar and his staff did not attend, provoking parishioners who condemned his strict adherence to the Rubric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamson
Warwick County Union
Stoke Independent
Darwen church marks twelfth year of Rev McDougall’s ministry
The Darwen Belgrave Church held an address to Rev James McDougall in honor of thirteen years of pastoral service. Speakers praised his dedication, unity, and educational efforts, noting membership growth from 140 to 312 and his work with the sick and degraded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwen News
Belgrave Church
James McDougal
James Dimmock
J.P
Richard Eccles
R. S. Ashton
Alderman Green
Riley, Shorrock
Mr. McDougall
R. S Asuton
B.A
McDougall
Potter
Ashton
McDoweal
Address Sparks Gratitude Amid Celebratory Speeches
Mr McDougall delivered a heartfelt address touching on several topics, concluding with renewed thanks. The event featured multiple congratulatory speeches following his remarks.
Methodist Conference at Bradford Concludes with Mixed Sessions
Proceedings end with a solemn closing hymn as Mr Allen of Sleaford dies during the conference. The Foreign Missions report shows income of 146 022 pounds with rising school statistics. Laymen’s admission into the Conference is now established and praised for unity between ministers and lay members.
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Bradford
Allen
Sleaford
Waddy
John Bedford
Foreign Missions
Osborn
Pope
Jubilee of Rev William Griffith Praised by United Methodists
In Manchester the United Methodist Free Churches Assembly approved a resolution honoring Rev William Griffith for fifty years of ministry. The gathering praised his liberal principles and personal sacrifice, while tributes were paid by Revs J Adcock J Myers and Mr G Rowland. The event concluded with remarks from leaders of various denominations.
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T. Baker
Darwen
Baptist Church
Stony Stratford
Bucks
J. C. Harrison
Park Chapel
Camden Town
Faringdon Congregational Chapel
J. Williamson
Douglas
Isle of Man
Newland Chapel
Lincoln
Wm. F. Clarkson
Birmingham
Madagascar
W. E. Cousins
Faringdon
Berks
Cousins
England
T. C. Udall
Congregational Church
Henry Barne
E. George
Antananarivo
Welsh Congregational Union
Morris
Brecon College
W. Griffiths
Holyhead
Wales
Lord Jesus Christ
Congregational Union of
England and
Liverpool
Congregational Union of England and Wales
Brecon
Tuk Untrepo Methodist Free Cyurenes
Manchester
W. Griffith
Derby
Griffith
H. T. Mawson
William Griffith
United Methodist Free Churches
J. Ogden
Methodist New Connexion
C. A. Davies
Missionaries Reach Uganda Meet King Mtesa for Peace
The Church Missionary Society reports Rev C T Wilson's return to Rubaga Uganda after persuasion of King Mtesa toward peaceful Egyptian relations and open dialogue with Colonel Gordon. Wilson plans for Mackay and more agents to join. Turks and Arabs are portrayed as unfriendly while Wilson describes daily palace services and Bible readings in Kiswahili Kiganda and English with King Mtesa listening and asking questions.
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The
Church Missionary Society
C. T. Wilson
Rubaga
Uganda
Nile
Wilson
Mtesa
Gordon
Society
Mackay
Khartoum
Lardo
Gondokoro
Mrooli
Church Missionary Intelligencer
Mr. Wilson
Baraza
Speke
Stanley
Miesa
Heaven
Mufta
Kiganda
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J. M. McDougall
Methodist Conference
African Missions
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