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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 18, 1877
Page
3
A.C. Cantaur writes to Thomas R. Andrews arguing that authorities act wiser by formal statements and deeds rather than desultory talk. He urges restraint in discourse and stresses clear intentions.
The Church of England faces a heated debate over auricular confession with clergy resignations and bishops urged to act. The Society of the Holy Cross draws protests from peers and bishops while groups call for licensing powers, potential legislation, and reforms to remove priestly absolution from the Prayer Book.
Executive Committee approves appointments effective September 1. Carvell Williams becomes chairman of the Parliamentary and Electoral Committee and deputy chairman of the Executive Committee. Sidney Robjohns is named Minute Secretary, John Fisher Agency Secretary, with a Scottish Council secretary to be announced. Canon Hill announced Bishopric in Sedor and Man. Gavazzi lectured at Harrogate amid a threat letter. Burial Board cemeteries debate testing use of consecrated grounds. Taunton vicar writes controversial letter to the mayor about unbaptized claims.
In Taunton a heated exchange appears between the mayoral candidate Myer Jacobs and the vicar of St John s, regarding religion and public office. Jacobs declares pride in his Hebrew faith and in attaining high office in free England, while contending Christian neighbors judged by character. The correspondence, published at aldermen and town councillors request, defends religious tolerance in municipal leadership.
The Adrian College board awarded a Doctor of Divinity to Rev. James Fleming of Kentishtown. A purse of 65 pounds supported Alton minister Rev. F M Holmes during rest. Updates cover Rev. James Parsons illness, Thain Davidson’s Islington Chapel plans, Buckhurst Hill Congregational School success, Peter Drummond of Stirling’s death, and Presbyterian Synod sessions in Edinburgh.
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