Mission in Madagascar and London Butchers Festival Report
A deputation from the Church in the Palace aims to promote education and church unity in Madagascar while a London Butchers Festival at the Tabernacle marks 2000 attendees. Spurgeon and Varley lead, addressing vows against swearing and drunkenness, with a Poor Man’s Church report detailing church efforts, roles, and social outreach in South London.
Dissenters urged to press over Convocation clause in bill
A reader letter to the Nonconformist warns that the Lords debate may revive a pre amble recital claiming Convocation assent to Scripture changes. The author urges Dissenters to lobby MPs to delete the offending wording, arguing it would imply Parliament must heed Convocation for ecclesiastical laws and hinder reforms for Dissenters.
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House of Lords
Episcopal Church
House of Commons
H.C. W
Voysey Case Presses Broad Church Debate
The Voysey case renews pressure on the Broad Church party as the Spectator notes the issue deepens tensions within the church group.
Honest, Harsh Words on Broad Church Clergy
The Broad Church Spectator's stance on Mr. Voysey sparks call for accountability among clergy who share his views yet stay silent. The writer condemns cowards among supporters of the State Church, urging the House of Commons to enforce church laws and discipline to avert laxity and preserve establishment.
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Maurice
Broad Church
Voysey
Mr. Voysey
Free Churches
Lord Westbury
Lord Hatherley
House of Commons
Tam, &Co
Exclusion of Music From Elementary Schools
Discussion on the Revised Code awaiting Parliament approval excludes drawing and music from extra subjects funded by the Committee of Council. Music has been included for about two and a half years, with many teachers adopting the Tonic Sol-fa method and efforts to distribute instructional materials to over 10,000 aided schools. The withdrawal is presented as a practical exclusion, with supporters arguing for music’s educational value and the need for example in teaching.
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Tract Society
Evangelical Association
London
Dorcas Society
Bands of Hope
Surrey Chapel
House of God
Committee of Council
Tonic Solfa College
G. A. Macfarren
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