Missionary appeals for East-end aid face funding disparity
In a Stepney letter dated June 15 1875 John Kennedy pleads for sustained support for mission work he calls pure and best, noting large gifts to sensational appeals while local East-end institutions struggle to raise modest sums. He lists treasurers T Scratton J Salmon and fellow secretary Rev William Tyler and asks for contributions or promises, ending with He gives twice who gives in time.
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East-end
East
T. Scratton
Gracechurch-street
J. Salmon
King Edward
Anniversary meetings mark Open Air Mission and Ragged School progress
The twenty second annual Open Air Mission gathering at Farningham Kent drew nearly 600 worshippers, with Lord Ebury presiding and Mr A O Charles presenting highlights. The Field Lane Ragged School Mission held its thirty third annual meeting led by Lord Shaftesbury, reporting 56 boys and 58 girls, 70+ servants trained and substantial funds, while the Palestine Exploration Fund outlined map progress in Palestine and thanked benefactors as it plans a new Anglo American expedition.
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Chaof
Home For
Farningham
Kent
Holborn Viaduct
Little Boys
Lord Ebury
Macgregor
Perudal
London
Buckingham Street
St. Stephen’s Chambers
G. Elder
C. H. Banning
G. Kirkham
M. Hobart
London At A Comparatively Early Hour. Field-Lan
Ragury Scupers
Rervan
Field-Lane Ragged School Mission
Little Saffron-hill
Lord Shaftesbury
Platt
Barnet
Temperance Association
Penny Savings Bank
W. Cowper- Temple
M.P
Thomas Chambers
Q C
Robert Carden
George Cruikshank
Gordon Calthorpe
John Macgregor
Edmond
Palestine Exploration Fund
Royal Institution
Archbishop of York
Jerusalem
George Williams
The
Holy City
Barclay
Hepworth Dixon
Donaldson
Burton
Walter Morrison
Plymouth
Wilson
George Grove
Horrocks
Judah
Palestine
Philistia
Conder
Hachilah
Rock
Maon
Zanoah
Aral
Maarath
Chozeba
Beth Zetho
Debir
Adullam
Tower of
Ader
Hareth
Ziph
Bethabara
Kitchener
M. Clement Ganneau
Gezer
England
M. Ganneau
Tell Jezer
Adulam
Syria
Negeb
Jordan
Shaftesbury
Holy Land
America
Richard Burton
Nejd
Hiji
Horrocks Corks
Capt. Burton
New York
United States
Earl Shaftesbury
Grove
W. Morrison
G. Williams
W. Besant
New Foundation Day at Mill Hill School Draws Wide Attendance
A large gathering of friends and supporters celebrated Mill Hill School foundation day at Mill Hill. Luncheon in a marquee was interrupted by a heavy shower, after which Dr Weymouth praised the headmaster’s work in growing the school from nineteen to about 152 pupils. The event highlighted plans for boarding houses and future development with prizes and gifts from old boys and patrons.
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Mill Hill
T. H. Scratton
Lenton
Messrs. McAll
Finchley
H. M. Gunn
T. Fison
Brown
Totteridge
Davids
A. Hannay
Snashall
Ipswich
Roberts
Holloway
John Cook
R. H. Marten
Scrutton
Gladstone
F.R.S
Dr. Weymouth
Weymowutrh
Millhill School
Stanmore Water Company
Miss Cooke
Harrow
Eton
Rugby
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Stepney-green
Colleges and Schools
Mill Hill Grammar School
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