Hungerford Guardians face criticism over church based appointments
The debate centers on whether Hungerford Guardians may restrict master and matron appointments to Church of England members. Critics argue public appointments must be free of religious discrimination, contending the board should consider all qualified candidates regardless of denomination. Local Government Board defends the unusual terms as within law.
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Hungerford
Hugh Owen
Goward
Church of England
Hungerford Union
Guardians
Burial Scandal at Akenham Shocks Ipswich Readers
A two year old child of Mr. E. E. Gooding, unbaptized, was barred from consecrated ground by Rev. George Drury. A makeshift burial was arranged before the church gate in unconsecrated soil with a short service led by Rev. Wickham Tozer, amid murmurs and dispute.
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E. E. Gooding
Akenham Hall
Ipswich
Akenham
George Drury
Claydon
Gooding
J. A. Smith
Rise Hall
Wickham Tozer
Tozer
Smith
Mr. Tozer
Eyaave
Clash Over Unbaptized Child Funeral Sparks Heated Exchange
At a funeral service an incensed rector objects to a non baptizing service over an unbaptized child. Mr Tozer counters with passionate rebuke until the incumbent locks the gate and departs. The service continues with Mr Gooding and Mr Smith handling the proceedings.
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Mr. Drury
Mr. Tozer
Mr. Gooding
Tozer
Humanity
Mr.Tozer
Renmain
Pozar
Tucumbent
Heaven
Claydon
Mr. Smith
Solemn Burial Ends Bitter Dispute Over Child's Remains
The article reports a burial where, after a heated exchange, the grave was filled in silence and the customary service conducted. The dispute surrounding the child's remains concluded with the funeral.
Evangelical Protest Over Pan Anglicanism at Lambeth 1878
Bishop Alford endorses a protest outlining concerns from 100 bishops at Lambeth Palace. The letter urges doctrinal reaffirmation of the Thirty Nine Articles, warns against real objective presence, and questions foreign bishops’ authority and Catholicity as a basis for church unity.
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Alford
Pall Mall Gazette
Lambeth Conference
Church of England
Archbishop of Canterbury
Reformed Church of England
Pusey
Regius
Oxford
Canon Liddon
The
Guardian
Bethlehem
England
Church of
Great Britain
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