Ascetic critiques and relics of Bonn Catholicism during Ascension week
The writer recalls ultramontane tactics against virtuous figures, an Old Catholic claim linking the movement to Russia, and anecdotes from Bonn. He notes travel class distinctions, clerical views on Mary’s ascension, crowded relics, and a brisk civil marriage observed in a courthouse, contrasting it with sacramental church rites.
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Austria
Lord Chesterfield
Bonn
Germany
England
Russia
Rome
Bismarck
James
Mary
Jacob
Anna
Joseph
Christ
God
Déllinger
Spain
Zacharias
John the Baptist
Old Simeon
Stephen
Attentive Study of Englishmen Mentioned in Text
A brief line notes that among us here is well worth the attentive study of thoughtful Englishmen, suggesting value in careful reading and reflection.
Canon Miller and the Nonconformist Letter to the Record
Canon Miller replies to a critique in The Record over remarks on clerical vestments. He argues his aim was to prevent doctrinal misreadings by stating that the Church should disclaim any implied significance, not to push vestment adoption, while conceding the debate outcome. He asserts sincerity and asks readers to reassess the exchange.
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Convocation
Mr. Gladstone
Canon Liddon on Evolution at St Pauls Cathedral
The Rev H P Liddon returning from Bonn preached at St Pauls on Jesus parable of the good Samaritan and argued that mankind remains one vast family descended from a single parent despite evolution theory He warned that denying this unity would erode human rights and duties and strain neighbourly compassion.
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H. P. Liddon
Bonn
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Jesus
Athens
Jericho
Attitude of a Prison Philanthropist Mentioned
The text reflects on the notion of a single human race with a defined frontier, guiding duties among people. It ends by noting an eloquent reference to Howard, the prison philanthropist, by a reverend speaker.
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Cally
Gentleman
Howard
Ecclesiastical Commission's Vast Income and Expanding Work
The Ecclesiastical Commission reports its annual accounts up to 1874 showing income amounting to a sixth of the Established Church's total and over half a million pounds devoted to augmenting benefices. It notes expensive operations across trusts, lands, and estates, with high management costs and substantial capital assets, underscoring the Commission as England's largest landlord and a major capital holder.
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Ecclesiastical Commission
England
Ely
Apostolic Church
Church of England
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Canon Miller
THE
Record
Joun C. Miller
Rochester
Canon Liddon
the Ecclesiastical Commission
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