Plymouth Vote Defies 25th Clause in Unsectarian School Debate
In Plymouth the undenominational Plymouth Free School backed by the unsectarian schoolmaster is chosen as a compromise candidate Samuel Eliott a veteran voluntary educator opposed the clause as the Poor Man's Clause The working class Wesleyans and Nonconformists united to elect the unsectarian candidate by 177 votes over 2 737 The Devonport borough followed with similar strong opposition to the 25th clause urging unconditional repeal of the 26th clause in Parliament Plymouth Dec 14 1872
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Plymouth Free School
British and Foreign School Society
Samuel Eliott
Society of Frienda
Claude
Boiughit
Antethistis
Aréedi
Liberal Association
Plymouth
Devonport
Dean Goulburn and the Free Church revolt in 19th century notes
A letter to the editor discusses the Church of England's internal strife, Dean Goulburn's Times repudiation of a fellow dean, and the wider clash between Establishment and Protestant Nonconformity. The piece cites Leeds Church Congress, Canon Trevor, Mr. Miall, and calls for Dean Goulburn to resign his deanery for Protestant reformation.
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Chronicle of
Manchester
Halley
New College
Fraser
Free Churches
Dean Goulburn
the Times
Dean
Scott
Church of England
Liberation Society
Miall
Carvell Williams
Leeds
Congregationalist
Canon Trevor
Norwich
Westminster
Dedn Stanley
Money Institution
Thangoleum
A&k
University
Times of Saturday
Dean Stanley
Capel Molyneux
Carlisle
Ryle
Gostinte
Oxford
Pastors Retiring Fund Annuity Questions
A clergy fund advisory note asks about eligibility for annuities to retiring pastors. It cites the deed requiring consideration of stipend history, family claims, age and infirmity, length of ministry, and life insurance, plus church provisions for the pastor’s benefit.
Question on pastors' fund annuity eligibility and life member precedence
The writer argues not every retiring pastor should receive fund benefits if they accept it. Applicants should obtain an annuity unless obstacles arise. With a projected capital of 100,000 pounds an average annuity would be 40 pounds per pastor, prioritizing life members who contribute ten guineas by personal gift, collection, or other means. The note ends hoping to satisfy correspondents.
Macclesfield Statistics Dispute over Worship Attendees
A reader argues over figures for church sittings and attendance in Macclesfield. He cites church authorities for Old Church counts, disputes Veritas figures, notes no services at St Pauls or St Thomas schools, and says Newtown School opened for worship on Nov 17 with 24 attendees. He defends his totals as accurate.
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St. Paul’s
St. Thomas's
National
Newtown
Holy Trinity School
St. George’s
Macclesfield
Veritas
St. George's Ranch
St. Pauls
Holy Trinity
St. Péter’s
Crompton Road
St. Thomas’s
Broken Cross
Cheap Congregational Churches Reflect Practical Design
Letter to the editor argues cheap churches often suit Congregational worship better than costlier Establishment buildings. It blames overreliance on architects, wealthier donors, and fashions, citing Penrith’s Congregational church as an example of good value and honesty in construction.
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Lake Districts
Penrith
Veritas
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Sir
The
Macclesfield Statistics
Nonconformist
Congregational Church Building
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