Nonconformist criticizes Beecher telegram support
A London letter argues against sending a telegram of confidence to Mr. Beecher. The writer urges non intervention, warning that transatlantic enthusiasm risks clouding truth and true character assessments. He labels Dr. Parker and supporters’ actions as mischievous and impolitic.
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Daily News
City Temple
Beecher
Brooklyn
Parker
America
London
England
Congregational Union
Bery
Poth
Angel
Atlantic
United States
Mr. Beecher
Allen
Raleigh
English Dissenters and the Rev Ward Beecher
Edward Grimwade writes to the Nonconformist press urging caution over Congregational ministers backing Beecher and Tilton matters. He argues for leaving verdicts to legal tribunals, supports expanding Nonconformist schooling, and calls for broader funding to establish more schools through the East of England Nonconformist Schools Company.
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London
Beecher-Tilton
Congregational
Allen
Raleigh
New York
Beecher-Stowe
Plymouth
Henry Ward Beecher
Edward Grimwade
The
East of England
Nonconformist Schools Company
Toulouse Disasters and Charitable Appeals
In the Catholic town of Toulouse Protestants, many in poverty, face bias in public charity. M Courtins, known for Toulouse Religious Book Society, is suggested to collect and transmit charitable contributions for current distress, and the writer agrees to undertake this collection with thanks.
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Toulouse
M. Courtins
Toulouse Religious Book Society
Nonconformist Schools Plan Expansion at Bishop's Stortford
A letter urges support for proprietary Nonconformist schools to extend Bishop's Stortford facilities. The Bishop's Stortford venture, begun years ago, now houses 100 boys with 112 on roll and a 5 percent interest payment. directors plan to enlarge capacity by 20 to 30 more boys and improve comfort and efficiency, funded by current shareholders.
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Bishop’s Stortford
Mr Soul Overlooked at Orphan Working School Toast
A letter recalls Mr Soul’s long service to the Orphan Working School and laments that, despite his thirty years of assistance and the institution’s progress, he was not honored with a toast at the annual examination luncheon. The writer urges recognition by a committee of subscribers or the committee of management.
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Siik
Soul
Incomes of American Ministers
A letter to the editor summarizes Massachusetts minister statistics from a U S Bureau Blue-book. It notes 2100 clergymen, 1530 with parishes, 35 percent responding, average age about 45, oldest 86, youngest 25, average 18 years in regular work, a 64 year maximum service, and seven years typical in preparation with one case at twenty years. Cost of living during studies roughly £75 per year.
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Siz
England
Bureau of Labour
Mass
U.S.A
Massachusetts
Bureau Committee
Bay State
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MR. H. Ward Beecher
DR. Parker
Edward White
E. W
Ward Beecher
Toulouse Disasters
MR. Soul
Orphan Working School
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