Incumbent and curate clash at Worksop Libertas ion debate
In Worksop a church scene split loyalties as the incumbent spoke against the Libera tion Society while his curate Rev. E T Hamel urged its cause. Hamel received loud applause and is expected to leave Worksop soon. A St John’s Church service in Sheffield followed with contention over alleged false doctrine.
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E. T. Hamel
Worksop
Sheffield Independent
St. John’s Church
Hamel
Dobree
Lord Minto Urges Caution on Scottish Disestablishment
In a January 22 1877 letter to W P Adam Lord Minto argues against making disestablishment a testing question for candidates. He urges timely preparation of data on Scottish church property teinds and revenues, considers a royal commission, and warns that disestablishment meanings vary by months and politics while noting patronage and church factions influence outcomes.
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Lord Minto
Scotland
W. P. Adam
Adam
Liberal Party
Liberal Association of Fife
House of Commons
Ireland
Debates on disestablishment and church property rights
Ministers discuss the fate of disendowed congregations after disestablishment and whether new systems should grant parochial groups access to church buildings and revenues. The letter argues for clear guidance on endowments and the future use of structures, urging public clarity and protective legislation.
Hatcham Case Prohibits Service at St James's Church
The Bishop of Rochester barred entry to St James's Hatcham on Sunday with police on guard to prevent a service amid fears of riotous conduct connected to the Public Worship Regulation Act. A meeting planned by the Church of England Working Men's Society for Friday aims to discuss Tooth and Church rights, while supporters urge disestablishment and Protestants to remain firm in their faith.
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St. James’s Church
Hatcham
Rochester
St. James's, Hatchem
Church of England Working Men’s Society
Cannon-street Hotel
Tooth
Church of England
Canon Gregory
Canon Carter
Irons
Jenner
Tozer
Horsemonger-lane
Chambers
St. James’s
J. G. Rogers
Memorial Hall
Farringdon-street
Evangelical Party
York
St. Paul's Cathedral
Major Worsley
Lowrie
Mr. Tooth
Arthur Shadwell
Longton
George Bedy
G. H. Wilkinson
St. Peter’s
Eaton Square
Church of Scotland
Norman Macleod
Chalmers
Candlish
Cunninghame
Liddon
Carter
St. Paul's
Ridsdale
London
United Council
Unity in State Church Letters Contrast In Church Review
Two letters illustrate the clash between ritualists and evangelicals within the State Church. One letter argues for separation from state control or a fresh understanding with the state, even at financial cost, while another from a Protestant parson notes disagreements labeled minor by the Bishop of Manchester, referencing Knox Little.
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Church Review
Mr. Gladstone
Act
Lord Beaconsfield
Manchester
Knox Little
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Hutton
Paisley
Nairn
Kirk
Ritualists
Evangelicals
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