Open Baptist chapel welcomes all Christian bodies in community
Services led by Rev W Sanders of Regent's Park Chapel and a noted evening sermon drew large congregations. Rev H C Leonard described the chapel as an open church welcoming members of other denominations. Total cost about 1200 pounds with 787 9 2d raised by morning and afternoon offerings. 3592 still needed. A benefactor pledged 1000 pounds if the rest is raised within two months, with others offering smaller sums.
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W. Sanders
Regent’s Park Chapel
London
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
H. C. Leonard
R. Colman
Church of England
Radical daily paper plan sparks debate at Warwickshire Congregational meeting
A long correspondence argues for a democratically funded radical daily paper guiding policy and limiting editor influence. At the Warwickshire Union of Congregational Churches meeting in Birmingham on March 17 1875 resolutions oppose central control and advocate a national Congregational Board of Finance to aid county associations while preserving local independence.
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Warwickshire Union of Congregational Churches
Moseley-road
Birmingham
T. Anthony
Congregational Board of Finance
A. Keep
G. B. Johnson
H. Delf
Suggestion for Liberal fund drive from Congregational Union
A London committee should raise one hundred thousand pounds and establish a central office with an energetic secretary to liaise with Liberal associations. The question is who will take the initiative. Rath suggests the Congregational Union act at their next spring meeting. March 22 1875.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
London Daily
London
New York Herald
James Gordon Bennett
Times
Telegraph
Daily News
Gladstone
Disraeli
Liberal Party
Congregational Union
Warwickshire Contribution to the Finance Debate
The Congregational Board of Finance asks for the editor to insert their Warwickshire contribution to the ongoing important discussion. Signed by A. Keep, G. B. Johnson, Ek. H. Delf.
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Warwickshire
A. Keep
G. B. Johnson
EK. H. Delf
Duke of Cambridge Attends Alexandra Orphanage Anniversary
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge presided at a London Tavern ceremony for the Alexandra Orphanage at Hornsey Rise near Highgate. Guests included Mr. J. D. Allcroft and Major-General Hampton. He noted progress from a £13,500 debt to £2,500 and urged funding for four empty cottages while four are occupied, with plans for more cottages later.
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Duke of Cambridge
K.G
London Tavern
Hornsey Rise
Highgate
J. D. Allcroft
Sheriff Shaw
Hampton
J. G. Rogers
W. Braden
Basil Woodd Smith
W. R. Perry
Friends of the Charity
Duke of Cambridge Becomes President Of Alexandra Orphanage
The Alexandra Orphanage founded in 1864 cares for 118 current children with 230 admitted since start. The aim is to raise funds to pay debt and house more orphans, with a plan to extend care to sixteen years. Subscriptions exceed 700 as a laundry and infirmary are proposed.
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Alexandra Orphanage
Royal
the Duke of Cambridge
Parliament Debates Bankers Act Amendment in Commons
The House of Commons spent most of the session debating Goschen's Bankers Act Amendment Bill to curb Scotch banks notes in England. Government opposition favored a select committee. ministers warned against altering the 1844 1845 distinctions, while awaiting a status quo suspension bill.
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House of Commons
Goschen
England
Scotland
Goschin
Cumberland
Carr
Ireland
Playfair
Gladstone
Newdeate
Anderson
John Lubbock
Hubbard
Exchequer
Stafford Northcote
House of Lords
Lord Chelmsford
Royal Commission
Three Kingdoms
Lord Selporne
Disraeli
H. Wilmot
CawLay
T. Barney
Goldney
Fawcett
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Alexandra
Imperial Parliament
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