Brighton Open-Air Mission and Lewisham School Meeting
A Brighton committee day led to a public Royal Pavilion meeting with Mayor James Ireland and Rev. A. Foyster as note taker. Lectures by Rev. Manning and others highlighted ministry, missions, and education for ministers' sons at Lewisham Congregational School with support calls and outcomes.
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Royal Pavilion
James Ireland
Brighton
A. Foyster
H. Hounsom
J. B. Figgis
M.A
Association Oms
Great Marlborough Street
Egypt
Palestine
Manning
George Williams
East
Alexandria
Cairo
Pyramids
Memphis
Nile
Port Said
Joppa
Jerusalem
Bethelem
Jericho
J. Kirk
Congregational ScHool
Lewisham
Mission House
John Graham
Sydney
R. Laver
Maidstone
Australia
Hopkins
Tasmania
Lewisham School
Ferguson
Lockhart
W. Hitchin
J. Viney
Viney
Cuurch
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Canada’s religious shift and labor bounty praised by correspondent
A letter to the Nonconformist extols Canada’s disestablishment gains, strong Episcopacy and Wesleyanism, and a thriving mission scene. The writer notes generous support for a London Congregationalist pastor seeking a new church, and highlights Canada’s farm openings. hard work and self-reliance define rural life, with farmers arriving penniless but hopeful.
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Str
The
Globe
Canada
Church of England
Western Canada
Congregationalista of
London
Wallis
Quebec
The Claims of Foreign Missions to the Editor
A letter argues that foreign mission work deserves prime place in church thought and prayer. It urges more frequent discussion of missions at assemblies, calls for sustained intercession, and warns that interest wanes when not continually addressed. It recalls John Angell James’s China appeals and stresses missionaries as messengers of the churches.
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London
Jackson
Winchester
Rochester
Saale
Congregational Union
India
China
Church of England
John Angell James
Self-reliant Canadians in 1873 letters
Arthur Clayden describes educated laborers and landowners in Ontario, noting self-help and equality of wealth distribution. He cites Bow Park and G Brown’s farm, Eton-educated workers, and a luncheon with provincial leaders, while criticizing the Pacifico Railway scandal and praising Canadian restraint. Toronto, Oct 15, 1873.
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Bow Park
St. Thomas
London
Canada
Arthur Clayden
Priesthood or Brotherhood in Ritualism Debate
A letter to the editor argues about Ritualism exposing priestly power. It cites Dr. Sanders claiming ritual systems aim to enslave the soul by making the priest sole conduit to God and control conscience. Rev. Charles Williams adds that apostolical succession lies at the root of the issue and calls for further remarks.
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Sanders
Baptist Union
Charles Williams