Nations clash over Maori Christian conversion efforts in early NZ
The article outlines a shared plan between the Church of England Missionary Society and Wesleyan missions to divide the North Island for evangelism. A bishop's arrival sparked conflict as multiple denominations criticized each other, leading Maori readers to question scriptures and eventually turn to Hau-hauism. The piece highlights the book’s portraits of key actors in the religious conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England Missionary Society
North Island
New Zealand
Hanson Turton
Selwyn
Brown
Turton
The Irish University Question Debated in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr O Donnell argued for an hour and a half that mixed education leads to superficial instruction in colleges where professors teach beyond name. He faced interruptions while other MPs defended or questioned the system, and calls arose for Cabinet explanations on Ireland’s university policy and potential government memos or correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
O’donnell
Parnell
Biggar
M‘laren
Scotland
Ireland
Sullivan
Ridley
O’connor Power
M. Henry
O’beirne
P. O’brien
Sir W. Harcourt
Colthurst
O’leary
Callan
Irish University Education Question Defended in Parliament
The Chancellor of the Exchequer states that ongoing discussions exist between the Irish Government and interested parties about Irish university education. He denies any negotiations or promises for a bill this session and notes no memorandum has been provided to the Lord-Lieutenant for tabling.
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Ireland
Irish Church Surplus Debates at General Synod
Dublin reports two grant claims from the Irish Church surplus. One questions whether Trinity College should surrender Divinity School revenues or pay from the surplus. The other seeks compensation for small incumbents and curates stalled since 1870 with low incomes, moving toward a supplementary fund for poorer clergy.
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Dublin
Standard
General Church Synod
Trinity College
Divinity School
Church Synod
Diocese of
Armagh
Gladstone
Trench
Irish General Church Synod
General Synod
Disestablishment Debate in Hackney Liberal Club Address
Carvell Williams outlines key points on Scottish disestablishment. He contrasts Presbyterian Scotland with the English Establishment, notes funding via teinds and public rates, and cites church attendance and census figures. He argues for union of Scottish and English Liberals to support reform and ends with praise for the lecture.
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Hackney Liberal Club
Carvell Williams
England
Carvett Wittiams
Scotland
Hackney
Lord Hartington
Free Church
Hear
North British Daily Mail
Highlands
Williams
Blackwood’s
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