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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 29, 1878
Page
8
The English Friends hope for conciliatory arrangements to heal the Western body rift. Speakers warn the larger body started the division with its departure from past principles. The London Yearly Meeting Epistle is urged to become more practical, while sympathy is offered to Mr. Bright for his bereavement.
The annual gathering at Devonshire House Hotel was chaired by Sir Edward Fry with large attendance. The secretary read a report urging just administration in India, land reform, and local institutions while opposing native land confiscation and calling for tribal to individual tenure. Resolutions supported equality before the law and expansion of native civil duties, with lectures and auxiliary branches noted.
The annual meeting at Willis's Rooms with the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding reviewed sermons and lectures linked to the society's aims. Readings at St Stephen's South Kensington and multiple other venues totaled eighty one sessions across diverse centers including Paddington Stepney and Regent Street polytechnic.
The twenty fifth annual meeting at Exeter Hall heard from Rev Burma Cassin and Mr Robert Baxter as chair. The report highlighted mission halls and ninety five stations across London, with emphasis on temperance, education, and cottage outreach. Attendance tallies and a modest balance sheet were presented, urging greater contributions to continue their evangelistic work among London’s poor.
The Army Scripture Readers and Soldiers Friend Society held its annual meeting in Willis's Room on the Friday afternoon of the 24th. The Right Rev. Bishop Piers Claughton presided with military chaplains and clergy present. Rev. J White of Dublin led prayer as the secretary W A Blake read a satisfactory report.
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