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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 19, 1874
Page
2
The testimony describes serious evils in the sale of next presentations and advowsons. Clergymen and patrons engage in simoniacal transactions aided by clerical agents, with secrecy masking irregular deals. Bishops face difficulty uncovering facts and fear evasion of the law.
The Liberation Society executive selects Rev Edwin Heath of Blackburn to serve as Scotland agent replacing ill Mr A C Fuller. Heath will reside in Scotland as plans aim to extend disestablishment, with Wales divided into seven districts and resident agents named for each. Conferences in the Principality are planned and Dillwyn MP praised for opposing disliked Worship provisions. The committee adjourns for summer and resumes on September 24.
The Liberation Society reports a special minute adopted by its Executive Committee after reviewing the late parliamentary session. It notes focus on principles and aims and outlines the society's stance on ecclesiastical matters discussed in Parliament. Compliance and future action are implied.
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