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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 26, 1876
Page
5
A High Church rector argues that educated elites justify deceit while the general public cannot understand such language. He warns that mass circulation of clerical hypocrisy erodes honesty and faith, noting clergy claim two sacraments yet teach seven. He questions income inequalities and double standards in worship.
A letter from ARCHBISHOP TAIT'S PATRONAGE in Bath dated January 22 1876 recounts a burial controversy at a church in Lorksbrook Cemetery. A nine month old unbaptized child was buried without a service in consecrated ground, prompting the minister to conduct a silent opening prayer at the grave and later in the Dissenters chapel, arguing humanity over parliamentary law. The editor is urged to publish further explanation of a statement made at Salisbury.
A 1876 letter defends the Church Times claim that over seven years the Archbishop of Canterbury allocated eight valuable livings to his relatives totaling 5270 yearly while promoting eleven curates to livings totaling 2651 yearly. The Church Times article reportedly lists all livings and the editor is blamed for the claims.
W Tennant Vicar of St Stephen’s Westminster corrects a Westminster church carol report. He says the choir chose the carol without his knowledge but he prohibited its singing once he understood the words. He asks the Nonconformist to publish this contradiction.
A letter clarifies that sixteen ward committees belong to a small Birmingham Labour Association distinct from the Liberal Association. It notes the proposed amendment to a vote of confidence was defeated by a large margin, and that Birmingham’s three MPs hold near unanimous support from constituents. Lime Grove, Mosely-road, Birmingham, Jan 24, 1876.
A Norfolk reader records thanks for gifts to Rev J Browne of Wrentham and the British School. Contributors include J Lincolne Ely 2s, A Spicer London 5s, J J Colman Norwich 20s, J Mellor Huddersfield 8s3d, F Eastwood Huddersfield 1s1d, E Grimwade Ipswich 10s, J Alexander London 1s, W F London 1s, BR Crossley Halifax 30d, S Boothroyd 2s2d. Only 66 pounds received of 120 needed. Browne funds school from his own pocket.
A reader urges support for the New Independent Chapel Belfast praising Rev John White of Donegal Street. White is in London seeking further assistance and has already donated most to the project, sacrificing his stipend to aid the undertaking.
Reports from across the globe note Vatican inspection orders, health concerns around Cardinal Antonelli, appointments in Canada and London, the death of Senator de la Rochette, honors to London officials, proposed international postage stamps, a Vatican jubilee plan for 1877, and prospects for Egyptian railways. Also covered are census figures for Japan, gifts to the Prince of Wales, isolation attempts on Malay leader Ismail, a Bonapartist manifesto, Garibaldi’s new year bid, a German parliament note on the Deutschland inquiry, Modena succession arrangements, and Canada’s move toward protective trade measures amid alarm over home industry competition.
William Tarbotton of Memorial Hall Farringdon Street writes January 24 1876 asking for support and noting endorsements from Henry Lee Esq J P of Manchester and Rev Dr Aveling Congregational Union chair. He offers to acknowledge contributions to his care if any friend cannot meet him.
A reader requests in 1876 that Mr Gordon clarify state payments to Anglican clergy and the share of local rates funding such support. He asks when where the state pays the church and the timing of rate allocations, noting concerns for both Churchmen and Dissenters.
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