Church disestablishment debated in national reform talk
A debate discusses abolishing the institution that creates anomalies and letting the Church operate independently on its own behalf. The Principal argues disestablishment keeps the nation Christian, fosters closer cooperation between churches, and ensures endowments are managed responsibly rather than gifted away. Dr EpMonp and Lieut Colonel Briggs back the resolutions, while a committee to monitor the issue is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. EpMonp
London
Briggs
Church land crisis sparks education battles in Europe and Britain
The discussion centers on church influence in education, with Berlin noting flight and internment risks amid Baden and religious conflicts. Tyndall comments warn that Rome seeks control of schooling, while Hertford College and Cambridge face denominational fellowships and scholarship restrictions impacting open competition and university governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dlégné
Grand Duchy ‘of
Baden
Reichavath
Lien Kat
the Times
Tyndall
Draper
Rome
Aima
Montpellier
Stanley on sectarian seats at Hertford College
Hon. E. Lyulph Stanley argues that the 1871 Act aimed to keep college governance non sectarian. He warns that allowing new sectarian Fellows could enable a favorable minority to pack the governing body with greater influence and control over stipends, undermining intellectual merit as a basis of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ense
Hertford College
Cambridge
Hogland
Hertford
Magdalen Hall
Spectator
Advowson Sale Prompts Church Leisure and See Moves
Public auction at Exeter saw Mr Bates MP acquire the advowson and next presentation to the living of Charles parish in North Devon, valued at 4501 a year, current rector aged 77. The Bishop of Manchester urged abolition of livings for church and patronage interests. Negotiations hint at sale of Winchester residence to form St Alban’s bishopric. A meeting at Bexley Heath Baptist chapel condemned Beasley Parish Magazine article as false and injurious, demanding protest on religious and public grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satz
Adrowson
Exeter
Bates
Charles
Devon
Bisner
Curren
Manchester
Oldham Church Institute
Church of England
Bignorrie
St. Auban’s
Rochester
St. Alban’s
House of Lords
Devil’s Chapel
Baptist
Bexley Heath
Besley
Beazley
Professorship at Florence Offered to Max Muller at High Salary
Lionel Tennyson, son of the Nobel laureate, stood among Cambridge students who passed first class in theology and mechanism on Wednesday. A professorship in Florence was reportedly offered to Max Muller at the highest salary ever offered to a professor in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Muller
Florence
Italy
Lionel Tennyson
Cambridge
Renominational Hews and Congregational News Update
Religious news notes health updates for Mr Spurgeon and a London reshuffle of pastors and appointments. Reports include Rev J Barton Dodd receiving a mahogany cabinet and two volumes, Rev J Menzies starting at Berkhamstead, and Rev T L Edwards recognized at Brixton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Nice
J.barton Dodd
Witham
Joseph Deaville
Rotherham College
Yorkshire
New Road
Bury
Lancashire
Berkhampstead
J. Menzies
Cheshunt College
Congregational
Castle-street
Wynne-Road
Brixton
T. L. Edwards
Pastor's College
Metropolitan Tabernacle
Baptist Chapel
B. C. Etheridge
Balham
Rogers
D. Gray
J. A. Griffin
Eldridge
Trinity Chapel
McArthur
M.P
Cramp
S. Eldridge
D. Herschell
Surgey Chape
Rowland Hill
Newman Hall
L.L.B
J. J. F. Thomas
Surrey Chapel
West Dunwich
West Dulwich
Upper Norwood Congregational Church
Streatham
Lower Norwood
Cox
A. Redford
M.A
W. K. Lee
T. Stephenson
Messiah
Battley
Upper Norwood
Glasgow
Wardlaw Congregational Cuurea
Bellgrove
Alexander Craib
America
Simpson
Craib
D. Gardner
Parkhead
T. Brisbane
Cambuslang
J. M.munn
J. Douglas
Fergus Ferguson
D.D
R. Hood
E.A. Bradford
Yorks
March Timson
Royston
Cambridge
High-street Congregational Church
Great Horton
Bradford
J. R. Campbell
John Kennedy
Stepney
London
D. Fraser
Airedale College
W. Kingsland
J. Haley
J. Bruce
A. Russell
J. B. Robertson
W. C. Sherer
Fredk. Hall
Kipping Chapel
Thornton
Congregational Church
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