Child Hellfire Tracts Recorded in Catholic School Readings
The article reviews sensational Catholic tracts used in schools portraying hell scenes with a burning child and a dress of fire. It notes papal sanction, criticizes denominational funding for state schools, and quotes Master Fitzgibbon arguing Protestants should bear the costs of teaching.
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Earth
Hell
Jesus
Mary
Fitzgi
Fitzgibbon
England
Scotland
Ireland
Protestant Dissenter Urges Stand Against Denominational Education
A Protestant Dissenter condemns the public school system as unjust and monstrous. He calls Protestants to speak out, defend liberty and property, and oppose the denominational control of education. The letter urges Evangelicals to reconsider their sanction of the system.
What Shall We Get For Our School Fees
A letter to the editor argues against public funds for Church of England schools, citing the 1869 70 Blue Book findings. It claims vast numbers of funded pupils show minimal proficiency by Standard VI, with only about 14 810 of 1 020 422 tested meeting all standards. The writer calls for ending rate subsidies to “sham schools” and questions the national education outcome.
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Manchester
Church of England
Committee of Council On Education
National Society
England
Wales
W. C. Bennett
Conscience and Compromise in Church Education Debate
In a pointed letter Gilbert Venables argues that Nonconformists and Churchmen both seek peace and education while debating church endowments and compulsory fees. He asserts the real grievance is the Church's existence and activity, not the so called extra subjects. Venables signs his reply with a firm stance on conscientious objection to rates.
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Gilbert Venables
Venables
Venables questioned over act linking religion to extra work
A letter argues Mr Venables misreads the current Act and misstates Nonconformist objections, suggesting his wording risks portraying religion unfavorably by tying it to school work. The piece contends he overlooked the act's provisions and the real concerns of Nonconformists.
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Venables
Nonconformist Electoral Pledge Debate in Manchester
A reader questions universal support for the Manchester Conference pledge to oppose candidates who do not vow to oppose the 1870 education act. He argues county politics differ, favors moderate Liberals, and urges banding with the ballot to beat Tories without universal education pledges. He cautions against imposing a blanket test and notes local nonconformists share reform aims but prefer prudent, case by case judgment.
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Manchester
Unitarian Letter Corrects Manchester Conference Report
Samuel Suarpe writes to Unitarians and the Inquirer to correct a misimpression from the 81st ult. issue about the Manchester Conference. He notes nine Unitarian delegates who supported its objects and argues for fair treatment of Unitarians in coverage.
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Juguwirer
Jas. Heywood
Jos. Chamberlain
Geo. Hope
Hf. Crosskey
S. A. Steinthal
W. Kinns
J. C. Street
John Orr
John Gordon
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Unitariane and the Inquirer Newspaper
Samuel Suarpe
Highbury-place
London
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