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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 24, 1872
Page
8
A lecturer argues that four simple records of Christ refuse spurious doubt and that Christ’s character created the life. He notes the discipleship of the twelve, Paul’s conversion, and rapid early Christian growth as proof of a divine origin.
Tens of thousands attended the Temperance Reformation gathering at the Crystal Palace under a teetotal banner. Dr. Cuyler urged unity with America to abolish the liquor trade while British and American speakers framed teetotalism as a patriotic and humane movement assisted by religion.
The article recalls Dr. Cuyler and a speaker praising England and America joining for freedom, peace, civilisation, and Christianity. Outside the Crystal Palace a large Good Templars meeting draws cheers as Bands of Hope perform for 5,000 children led by Frederic Smith. Balloons, bellringers, Greenwich Hospital School boys, and balloon racing fill the day, while Rae cares for orphans.
Debates at the weekly board meeting address the location of new schools near existing ones. The Statistical Committee reports London children aged 3 to 13 total 681,101, with 259,105 to be aided by 12 months ahead and 150,000 to be supported by future entrants. Thames Police Court prosecutions target nonattendance. a Batchelor case ends with a 5s fine. Reports cover Maidstone enforcement, political rumors, and various civil notices, including public figures and events in Ireland, bee-keeping fatalities, and coal price adjustments amid strikes.
The Queen plans a royal departure from Osborne to Balmoral with Windsor drainage works underway. The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a Marlborough House ball while the Prince visits Trentham Hall to see the Duke of Sutherland. Parliament prorogation expected by August 11. Prince Arthur joins his division at Alder Shot as brigade major under Brigadier-General Parke for autumn maneuvers.
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