Evangelical Society speakers urge wider support for European evangelisation
Representatives from the Evangelical Society of Lyons and British Bible Society urge England to fund broader missions in Europe. They argue Romanism has bred infidelity in France and praise converts in Lyons who left Roman Catholicism for Protestant faith. They praise missionary work in Brussels and coal districts and call for ongoing support to spread Christian evangelisation.
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England
M. Ducuxmin
Evangelical Society of Lyons
France
Christ
Lyons
Cremunt Barmunacue
Brussels
British and Foreign Bible Society
Earth
Europe
Ragged School Anniversary Highlights 28 Years of Aid
Annual meeting at Little Saffron Hill Farringdon road presided by the Earl of Shaftesbury reports 28 years of impact. Records show 126 babies in nursery 1,315 infants 10,162 day pupils 1,380 girls and 4,440 boys in night school 2,800 elder girls in industrial class 5,800 employed in labour and shoemaking and 150,000 247,471 and 28,970 at morning and evening Ragged Church services respectively. Financials show receipts 9,008 pounds 6s 3d with debts cleared 2000 pounds and reserves 3,010 pounds.
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Little Saffron-hill
Farringdon-road
Earl of
Ragged Church
G. Moore
Donald Fraser
Thomas Nolan
J. B. Owen
Arthur Murcell
Lord Shaftesbury
Miss Rye
Mercury Visible After Sunset Hovering Over Horizon
The planet Mercury, the smallest major solar body and likely the closest to the sun, can be seen for the next days about an hour after sunset skimming the north western horizon. It requires a clear dry atmosphere and is best away from sea air.
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Mercury
Parliament delays after Ascension Day and legal bills advance
Parliament did not meet on Ascension Day and met Friday to hear Colonial Office notes from Canada on the Fenian raid. Debates covered Ecclesiastical Titles Act repeal, Churchwardens fees, and delays to Appellate Jurisdiction reform as Lords argued over committee progress and constitutional principles.
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Lord Granvittz
Lord Cannanvon
Colonial Office
Canada
Sainssoury
Ireland
Lords Consider Irish Land Bill Second Reading Date Change
Lord Granviller agreed to fix the second reading for Tuesday the 14th instead of the 18th June at the request of the Duke of Ricamont. The Marquis of Salisbury urged caution, noting Commons alterations and the need to consult Irish opinion before rushing to committee. The High Court of Justice Bill faced committee with amendments to appoint a Privy Council committee to draft rules and preserve the Chief Justice’s office. The Lords, solicitors, and mercantile interests urged no further delay.
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Lord Kimserey
Lord St. Ltonaris
Rome
Lord Russet
Lord Cairns
England
Ireland
Lord ‘Cairns
Lord St. Stewards
Duke of Rieuxmont
Bridgewater
Beverley
Privy Council
Lord Westbury
Lord Penzanox
Duke of Ricumony
Lord Granvitx
Lord Sauispury
High Court of Justice
Lord Cargas
Lawyor
Lord Granville
Lord Kimperary
Commons
Lord Granviller
Duke of Ricamont
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl
House of Commons
Clerical Disabilities Bill debated in House of Commons
The House of Commons debated the Clerical Disabilities Bill with support and opposition. Proponents argued clergymen could lay aside Holy Orders and seek public office, while opponents urged safeguards. The second reading passed by 137 to 81, as other members pressed Game Laws Abolition proposals amid lively exchanges and satire.
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Hisserr
Walpole
Hope
Newdegate
J. Bovveriz
Mr. Hznizy
H. Croft
Cross
P. Taytog
Dickinson
Harpcastix
Taylor
Gerard Sturt
Caylor
M‘domrie
Scotch
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