Wesleyan Conference Notes Education and Ministry Needs
Discussion on denominational and board schools reveals concerns over funding and success metrics. Calls for an outfit and 10,000 capital fund for the Sunday Union, with 3,000 already raised, and emphasis on improving Sunday schools amid education changes. The Theological Institutions Committee reports a ministerial candidate shortage and urges fuller training before circuit assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigg
Charles H. Helly
Sunday School Union
H. W. Holland
James Vanner
F. Greaves
Theological Institutions Committee
Wesleyan Conference
Bristol
Methodist Assembly at Louth and Eastgate Chapel Reports
The Connexional Committee met in Eastgate Chapel with president in the chair and reports on Cuthbertson Memorial funds. Proposals to divide circuits were rejected to preserve the Connexional principle. Halifax and New Mills division approved. Missions planned for Skegness and Mablethorpe. Swindon missionary not sanctioned. Public assembly begins with clergy and lay leadership debate. Lord's Supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Louth
Eastgate Chapel
Thomas Hacking
T. Myers
F. Kirsop
Halifax
New Mills
Hopwood
Skegness
Mablethorpe
J. Adcock
Batgate Chapel
Town Hall
Wiliam Butler
R. Chew
J. Garside
J. Myers
J.S. Withington
W. Reed
W. Griffiths
Moody and Sankey Begin Baltimore Services in September
The report notes the Young Men's Christian Association convention in Louisville with about 300 delegates. It highlights growth from 65 associations in 1864 to more than 1,000 groups and over 100,000 members under international and provincial committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Moody and Sankey
Baltimore
Turkey
L'Rebizoud
Young Men’s Christian Association
United States
British Provinces
Louisville
Evolution of a Young Men’s Christian Association
The text traces a shift from vague indifference to strong alignment with Protestant Christian values. It notes increased male leadership, growth in active members, expansion of an association network to forty eight buildings valued at 400000 and combined assets near 750000. Annual expenditure approaches 100000 with 8500 men employed and Bible class attendance averaging 8138 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Foresighted Critique of London Aldermen Over Sir John Bennett
A correspondent condemns the City of London Aldermen for contemplating whether Sir John Bennett is fit to sit among them. The piece praises Bennett’s public service and education stance while warning that restricting the franchise and self election risks ridicule, reform calls, and empowering political opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of London
Gog
Magog
City of London
Sir John Bennett
Cheap
Hinc Ile Lachrime
Sir John
Olympus
Mercury
Waddell
Aldermen
The
Daily News
S. Morley
London
Court of Aldermen
Licensing Question at Luton and Bristol Vigilance
The Bristol Vigilance Committee assisted police to enforce Licensing Acts with 103 objections filed and many licences refused or adjourned. Luton reports 22 000 population with 188 licensed houses and a drop in crime and prosecutions from 257 in 1869 to 66 in 1874 as licences are tightened under Prevention of Crimes Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Bristol
Luton
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United Methodist Free Churches
Nonconformise
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