Selby Lecture Sparks Disorder at Church History Talk
A Monday Selby meeting on Our Pious Ancestors and church property drew clergy and a large crowd. Disturbances erupted as Liber ation Society views were challenged, a fire alarm was raised, and the hall keeper injured while quelling the blaze. The chairman and lecturer narrowly prevented a panic. clergy largely failed to curb the disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby
Rowntree
York
J. N. Worsfold
Fisher
Tis
J. Sampson
St. James's
Canon Harper
Liberation Society
EF. Upton
Mts
Bengal
Objections to Disestablishment Discussed at Clubs
At the Liberal Club lecture Mr Fisher spoke on objections to disestablishment. Revs Perkins Comfort and Mr Andrews followed with addresses, others voting to close a successful meeting. In Manningham a Greenfield Schoolroom gathering discussed disestablishment with Mr Elias Thomas and Alderman West chairing.
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Fisher
Liberal Club
J.J. Mitchell
J. P. Perkins
J. W. Comfort
J. Andrews
Manning Ham
Greenfield
Alderman West
Alderman Hill
Elias Thomas
William Thomas
Alfred Illingworth
Ilingworth
Mr. Gladstone
Liberation Society
Lord Hartington
Scotland
Religious and financial aspects of the State Church questioned
The meeting featured remarks by the evangelist W. Thomas of Leeds and Rev. Mr. MacGuinness of St Paul’s, with responses from E. Thomas, then Mac Guinness, and further replies by W. Thomas. Alderman West was thanked for his chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev. W. Thomas
Leeds
Mr. MacGuinness
St. Paul's Church
E. Thomas
MacGuinness
W. Thomas
Alderman West
Temperance meetings and lectures mark December in Lancashire towns
In Boron Lancashire an effective Temperance Ball meeting featured addresses by Rev. William Burns and Rev. James McDougall with Alfred Topp presiding. In Tarporley William Clarke lectured on whether the State Church obstructs justice and progress to a large audience. In Guissorp Rev. James McDougall spoke on the sufficiency of voluntaryism for national religious needs.
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William Clarke
Cambridge
Guiossorp
James McDougall
R. J. Lees
Rev Browne Lectures on Disestablishment Across Midlands
On Dec 17 18 and 20 the Rev J Browne B A lectured in Tem perance Hall Salem Schoolroom and People's Chapel Great King Street on The Prospects of Disestablishment The National Church and how it is dealt with and Prominent Evils of the State Church The talks covered church state relations subservience to law and the push for disestablishment with strong local reactions and a pledged response for further lectures.
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J. Browne
Midlands
Wednesfield
Temperance Hall
Mr. Gastings
Briver
Salem
B.A
T. Lord
G. Hastings
New Road New Connexion
Grove
Browne
Tipton
Weston
Hastings
R. Weston
Briainc
People’s Chapel
Great King-street
F. Wright
Whateley
Lectures Across Town on Religion and Society
In Stony Stratford Bucks a lecture by Rev T Adams on Pilgrim Fathers drew a fair audience and a second talk was requested. In Banstport a Dec lecture by Rev W Hillier on religious equality drew steady interest. Adderbury West Dr Hillier spoke on The Liberation Society. Armley Temperance Hall hosted Dr Cocker on The Union of Church and State unscripture.
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Stony Stratrorp
Bucks
T. Adams
W. Woollard
D. Gardner
Bansport
W. Hillier
Mus. D
Temperance Hall
Cocker
Ranmoor College
Sheffield
Union of Church and State
Local meeting speakers include Fawcett and Chamberlain
A regional gathering featured Mr. J. M. Fawcett presiding with short addresses from Reva J. H. Chamberlain and Joseph Foster, and Mr. Andrew of Leeds, highlighting parliamentary remarks and local remarks.
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Tural
Pernicious
J. M. Fawcett
Reva. J. H. Chamberlain
Joseph Foster
Mr. Andrew
Leeds
Sacerdotalism and Vaticanism in Anglican Thought
The article discusses holy orders as a corporate act of the Church with bishops and priests as Christ’s representatives, arguing ordination imprints a lasting character. It contrasts orthodox and popular views, cites Keble, and asserts only ordained ministers can officiate. It also reports Rev. Suffield’s letter on Vatican policy and his call for an Anti Vatican League.
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Church Review
Christ
Holy Father
Rome
Keble
Father Suffield
R. R. Suffield
Broomhill
Sheffield
Croydon
England
Ireland
Scotland
Vatican
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