Disestablishment and Disendowment Debate Stirred at Meeting
A Liberation Society gathering heard calls for Church disendowment and disestablishment to unite the nation. M.P. Warwin Williams voiced independent support while urging cooperation with the Society. The committee plans future meetings and promotes literature on church establishment and nonconformist history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwin Williams
M.P
Liberation Society
Newcastle
Bradford
Established Church
House of Commons
Wales
Oxford
W. H. Micwaz
Joan Tzmruzton
F.R.G.S
Skeats
Free Churches
Bishop Wilberforce bids formal farewell at Oxford visit
The Bishop of Oxford concluded his eighth visitation with a formal leave taking at Christchurch Cathedral. He noted 20,028 confirmations over 34 years, 30 churches restored, 12 parsonages built, and urged precise accounting of private church spending in 24 years to evaluate endowment versus voluntary gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilberforce
Christchurch
Winchester
End of an Era for Diocese as Bishop Bids Farewell
In a final address the bishop reflects on a diocese formed since 1845, praising endowed churches and education while stressing unity amid diverse thought. He warns against Papal influence, defends Anglican rites, and calls for restraint in ceremonial changes as he prepares to depart and asks for prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clewer
Wantage
Christ
Rome
Church of England
Germany
France
England
Forster Addresses University Tests Bill Debate in Liverpool
MP W E Forster met a deputation at the Law Association in Liverpool after distributing prizes at the Mechanics Institute. The speakers urged the return of the University Tests Bill as a government measure, praising Sir John Coleridge and other cabinet allies as best suited to handle the issue.
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W. E. Forster
M.P
Liverpool
Liverpool Mechanics’ Institute
Law Association
W. Rathbone
Mesers
J. H. Macrae
W. J. Lamport
J. Kelly
H. A. Bright
House of Lords
Forster
Committee of Council On Education
House of Commons
Sir John Coleridge
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