Silcoates Old Boys Rally For New Schoolroom
A reunion of Silcoates School former pupils at Silcoates estate highlights plans to fund a new schoolroom and renovations. Notables from Bradford Manchester Wakefield and Halifax pledge support, with a 5000 pound target and calls for rapid fundraising as Dr Benglass and staff receive praise for past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Boorhroyd
Southport
Silcoates
L. Armstrong
Bradford
Everard Ford
Manchester
James Cocxin
Halifax
Sibotian
Rev. H. Sanpers
Dr. Benatass
Perkin Robinson
Wakefield
T. C. Taylor
Batley
Buacborouanh
Wilp
Nottingham
Mellor
Burnley
Scott
Blagborough
J. Clarkson
J. W. Massey
J. Wild
Simon
T. P. Robertson
Airedale College Considers Amalgamation With Rotherham
The annual meeting in the library was presided by Rev J G Miall. Rev Dr Mellor spoke on simplicity in preaching. Eighteen students attended, five leaving. Sir Titus Salt pledged 2500 pounds for a new Bradford area college and urged amalgamation with Rotherham. Both colleges’ committees progressed toward a Bradford neighbourhood merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airedale College
J. G. Miall
Stanley
Christ
Mellor
Halifax
Dyson
Rotherham College
Titus Salt
Bradford
Rotherham
Sydney Smith Razor quote cited in historic reminiscence
A clergyman hesitates over a small stipend and Sydney Smith dismisses it with a quip about leading “the life of a razor.” The item then sketches the Chapel of the Savoy’s restoration after a fire and notes the Queen’s approval of updating its pulpit hourglass to a twenty minute metered measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Smith
John Adolphus
The
Savoy
Daily Telegraph
University Tests Bill welcomed by Cambridge nonconformists
A Cambridge association committee unanimously passes a resolution praising the University Tests Bill. The letter to the editor notes the act places Cambridge in closer relation to the nation and ends exclusions from offices and emoluments for Nonconformists. It anticipates further reforms including clerical fellowships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drak Liz
Association At
Cambridge
Neville Goodman
the Avenue
Association
University of Cambridge
Liberal Party
Claims of the People in English Republicanism Debate
The author argues for parliamentary representation of working men, independent MPs, and fair wages, opposing private wealth domination. He advocates land reform, peasant proprietors, broader access to parks and playgrounds, and national land taxation to reduce class bitterness, calling for state-backed measures and practical embodiment of the land principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass
Derby
Strutt
Crossley
Salt
A German view of the established church
An extract from a German Catholic newspaper argues the English Church moves toward Rome with many clergymen and laity adopting Catholic doctrines. It claims the Church of England, once severed from Rome, is poised to unite severed Christians with Rome and foresees a future of many returning to the true faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Déllinger
England
Rome
Missions to China and missionary claims questioned
A reader asks for measured understanding of Protestant missions in China and compares them with Roman Catholic reports. The letter cites a Catholic journal from Eastern Tong King with figures on baptisms, confessions, viaticums, extreme unctions, marriages, and confirmations, seeking verification of these extraordinary claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
John
London Society
Tong King
Retord
Acantis
Hue
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