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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 31, 1876
Page
3
The passage contrasts a vigorous religious movement's practical strength and freedom with its weakness in belief. It notes leniency toward outward communion and stresses in its divisions a mutable doctrine, criticizing departures from the divinity of Christ and the insertion of new essentials like personal assurance, election, and perseverance.
The Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends in Birhopegate, London, opened with strong attendance including John Bright. George S Gibson presided as ministers discussed Sabbath schools, temperance, mothers’ meetings, and missions while noting only modest net member gains. Speakers urged steadfast Christ-centered faith, moderation of wealth, and action in everyday life, with Braithwaite delivering a solemn charge on duty to God, church, and future generations.
The Rev W Field MA of Duxford and Bishop Stortford Grammar School has accepted the Head Master post at Northern Congregational School Silcoates near Wakefield. He will start in August with official notice at the June 20 meeting. The appointment follows his honours in BA examinations and MA in Branches I and LII.
A Friday evening conversazione at Memorial Hall Farringdon celebrated the society’s second anniversary with 68 new members bringing total to 249. Speakers included A J Mundella M P and Henry Richard with notes on tract distribution Band of Hope work and plans to train rescued boys for naval and mercantile service. The chairman praised Cobden and urged arbitration to settle national disputes.
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