Correspondence on Church Grants for National School
A reader asks if a church run national school can obtain an additional grant and whether the Educational Board must consult inhabitants. The editor notes that all building grants ceased in 1870 and inhabitants may memorialise the Lords of the Council. the Central Nonconformist Committee can provide directions.
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Educational Board
Wales
Education Department
Birmingham
Voncon
India
Wesleyan Missionary Notices
Italy
Rome
Perks
Pocock
Messrs. Budgett
Arthur
England
Madagascar
Mauritius
H. Maundrell
Merthyr Board Pays Fees Despite Protests
In Merthyr the school board decided to pay denominational fees out of rates despite widespread protest. The author notes the last election showed ratepayers opposed to such payments and hopes the board will reconsider. Letter from Evan Williams, Merthyr, January 1, 1872.
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Merthyr Tydvil School Board
Merthyr
Dewsbury
Sonley Johnstone
James
Mr Lowe and the Education Question
Extract from a letter dated February 10 1868 from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Julian Goldsmid MP and graduates of the University of London. It argues for universal education through secular rate-supported schools if voluntary efforts fail. The note ends with January 2, 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Julian Goldsmid
University of London
Ministers' daughters appeal funds for Milton College
Two ladies from a Northern town report over 100 pounds collected for Milton College building funds and note extensive outreach, sending almost three thousand communications. They urge more supporters to respond to personal applications for the project, dated Gravesend January 2, 1872.
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Milton College
Tom
WM. Guest
North and South article praised in Our American Correspondence
A reader from Deak Street commends the paper for its series Men and Things in America, especially the North and South piece, expressing admiration and personal agreement with the sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak Str
America
North
Northern settler in Virginia urges English settlers to relocate
A Northern Settler in Virginia writes from Richmond on December 13, 1871, praising Virginia's soil climate and seaboard access. He endorses the National Virginia Settlement Association and its commissioner J J Andrew in London, urging English emigration and continuation of the Men and Things in America series for factual insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Seaboard
National
Virginia Settlement Association
J.J. Andrew
Strand
W.C
America
United States
Richmond
Missionary Papers Open View Into World Warms Christian Aid
The article outlines the purpose and method of a new monthly missionary paper. It highlights the value of intercession, broad reporting on leading societies, and increased awareness of global Christian work. It cites Wesleyan efforts, Lord Napier’s remarks on education, and calls for greater support to fund missions. It notes Italy and Madagascar initiatives and warns on funding gaps threatening missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Lord Napier
Madras
Tanjore
India
Malabar
Madura
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Ww. J
Evan Williams
Gravesend
Sam
Rainilatarlvony
Dr. Mullens
The
London Missionary Society
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