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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 13, 1874
Page
2
A historical editorial argues that the Liberty movement faces unavoidable strain as factions within the Liberation Society clash. It suggests the church leadership bears much of the burden, while external critics are less dangerous than internal undermining.
In the Lords on Monday the Archbishop of Canterbury moved the second reading of the Public Worship Regulation Bill. The Archbishop of York argued it was needed to curb offensive practices and enable bishops to act without excessive costs or delays. Several peers voiced concerns about the bill’s powers and potential for confusion, but most supported moving to the committee stage with amendments.
Halifax parishioners face a vicar rate of about 1500 annually. Three Hebden Bridge residents were distrained for nonpayment, sparking an open air indignation meeting and the formation of an Anti-Vicar's Rate Association. A Beckenham correspondent reports a Baptist father buried two unbaptized children in one grave, denied burial rites by a High Church rector. The General Synod of the Irish Church opens with Mr Saunderson proposing repeal of a controversial article.
The General Synod failed to revise doctrine requiring two thirds consent from each order. Clergy voted 5 to 129 against and Laity 80 to 58 in favor. Provisional decisions cover communion, baptism, and Athanasian Creed with next year to revisit the issue amid persistent society-led agitation. Laity attendance remained strong through the 25 days.
The Rev H J Betts of Manchester accepted a unanimous invitation to lead Grange-road Baptist Church Darlington beginning Midsummer. Rev E Bolton was recognised as minister at Weymouth Gloucester-street Chapel on April 30 with several colleagues participating. At Petworth Congregational Church J R Wilson was recognised as assistant to Rev Henry Rogers on April 28 with a full services program. Recents Park Chapel saw Spurgeon preach and a three months holiday for their pastor announced with gifts. The Levant of church funds and gifts, including fifty two theological volumes and a fifty guineas gift, were noted, with Sicilian plans discussed.
Much damage is said to have been done to the vines in France by the late frosts. In the Macon district half the crop will, it is estimated, be lost. The Peace Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday evening next at the Weigh-House Chapel, Henry Pease, Esq., presiding. It will be seen from an advertisement elsewhere that a very attractive list of speakers has been provided.
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