Clash Over Denominational Schools Drives Bill Debate
The piece warns the bill could empower sectarian schools through national funding and compulsory bye laws. It details a hypothetical district where a clergyman led system gains a national monopoly, with inspectors and conscience clauses proving ineffective, and a Nonconformist worker facing forced attendance and penalties under clauses 24 5 6 7 8 and 24.
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Ings
Board of Guardians
Ler Majesty
George Arden
Hodge
Chiusa 7
Missionary societies show rising revenues and broad reach
An analysis of recent anniversary reports shows most societies increasing income over the prior year with foreign and colonial missions leading. Major bodies include Church Missionary, London Missionary, Baptist Missionary, and the Bible Society, with combined resources near a million and a quarter pounds.
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Church Missionary
Wesleyan Missionary
London Missionary
Baptist Missionary
Moravian Missionary
Colonial
Continental
United Methodist
Christian Vernacular Education
India
Colonial Missionary
Ee Ee
Evangelical Continental Society
Ladies’ Zenana Association
Free Church
United Presbyterians
English Presbyterian Church
Home Missionary Societies
City Mission
Church Pastoral Aid Society
London City Mission
London Jews’ Society
Trish Church Missions
Readers’ Association
Ragzed School Union
Thames Church
Baptist Home and
Irish Missions
Ragged School Union
London School Board
British and Foreign Bible Society
Religious Tract Society
Trinitarian Bible Society
Bible Translation Society
Baptists
Book Society
Sunday School Union
Scottish Church Notes on Denominations and Endowments
A Scottish church observer notes rising strength in the Established Church yet argues it would be least missed if vanished. He highlights United Presbyterian and Free Church growth, their missionary aims, and a near million-pound annual combined income, with endowments shaping the parochial system. He contrasts budgeting habits and emphasis on thrift with the others’ active outreach.
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Scotland
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Free Church General Assembly
Free Church
Church of the Covenanters
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Chief Missionary Societies
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