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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 07, 1869
Page
5
The testimonial will be presented about the second week in September. English friends are urged to contribute by August 31 to Rev. B. Williams Kilney terrace Swansea. Signed by John Hughes, Chairman, and F. Nient, Secretaries, Swansea, July 5, 1869.
The Rotherham College annual meeting in the College Library heard Rev Enoch Mellor on simple preaching while discussions focused on amalgamation with Airedale College. A new building was urged amid debt concerns, with a committee named to select a site and plan erection. Dr Morton Brown delivered a closing exhortation on pastoral duty and preparation.
The Western College annual meeting at Union Chapel Plymouth reports debt payment and land purchase milestone. Start of next session expects five to six probationary students. current year notes 16 students with missionary ties and substantial ministerial engagement totals. Donations from Rev K B Hickman and T Windeatt boosted funds for debt reduction and land purchase, while library gifts from Windeatts support the college as income and expenditure are outlined.
The Carmarthen College Midsummer tests took place over four days with viv voce exams in literary scientific and biblical studies. A sermon by R G Lev and a Welsh Congregational Ministers meeting followed as the Rev Jno Davies was elected chairman. The annual report showed higher income and bigger student grants. Six candidates applied. five approved for the next session. A College Board hosted dinner at Royal Ivy Bush Hotel with a reunion for current and former students.
The annual examination at Congregational School Lewisham took place June 30 and July 1. Rev Fison conducted the classical section and J S Curtis the English. A large gathering enjoyed prayers by Rev Spurgeon and prizes were awarded for essays and conduct, with gifts from E Jacks and T Marka.
The proceedings formed one of the most successful anniversaries. Attendees included Revs. J. S. Wardlaw M A McKennal Pulling Tunmer Davies Rees and Messrs Clarke Curtis Viney Fisher Potter Jay and many former pupils.
On Tuesday June 29 a large gathering of directors including secretaries and clergymen of the London Missionary Society attended a meeting at Farquhar House. Rev. J. Warplaw read the principal's report which was adopted after an address to departing students by Rev. W. Roberts. Devotional exercises were led by several ministers and professors.
In the House of Lords discussions on the Irish Church Bill, Clause 12 shifts its date from 1871 to 1872 with later restoration to be considered. Clause 13 prompts a clash over Irish prelates rights in the Lords, while amendments on clerical endowments and ecclesiasticalTitles spar with concurring views.
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