Revival Leaders Gather as New Chapel Opens
The meeting, presided by Sir Robert Lush, celebrated Colonel Croll’s settlement of Mr. Booth as minister. Attendees included several ministers as talks covered renewed piety, church formation, and using funds for religious purposes. Booth spoke on his views while others praised the outcome and prayed for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lush
Davies
Col. Croll
Booth
S. H. Booth
England
London Baptist Association
Upper Holloway
Sanders
Colonel Croll
Wesleyans Build New Chapel at Green Lanes Highbury
The Wesleyans plan a 7,250 chapel on Green Lanes Highbury New Park on land given by Sir Francis Lycett. It becomes the fifth Highbury Circuit chapel since 1856, each with 1,000-seat capacity. Day of Prayer urged by the Archbishop of Canterbury for December 3. Dr Pussy and Dean Stanley preached at Oxford St Mary's amid strong crowds. Christian Workers conference to open at Mildmay Park on December 29 chaired by S A Blackwood with J Thain Davidson. Joseph Muncaster resigns from Broughton Congregational Manchester after 21 years to serve in Somerleyton Suffolk. Uppringham reports Rev M Braithwaite beginning ministry at Congregational Church with a social tea and public meeting.
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Green Lanes
Highbury New Park
Francis Lycett
Highbury Circuit
Dean Stanley
Oxford
St. Mary’s
Pusey
Mildmay Park
S A. Blackwood
J. Thain Davidson
Lord Radstock
Barnardo
H. (. Guinness
Smithies
Henry Varley
Joseph Muncaster
Broughton Congregational Church
Manchester
Somerleyton
Suffolk
Francis Crossley
Ife
Uppringham
M. Braithwaite
Congregational Church
Uppingham
Rutland
Welcomes to minister Braithwaite and Baptist association gathering
On Tuesday the 11th a large tea reception welcomed the minister and his wife with remarks from Mr. Edward Kemp and others. The meeting featured addresses by Revs. Jackson, Sutton, Braithwaite, Bendall, Hilton, and choral anthems. Separately, Mrs. Buckley’s notice announced Thomas Grear’s public recognition as pastor, with Exposition by Rev. Arnold and a multi-clerical service. The Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Baptist Association met November 11 at Chipperfield with sermons, addresses on Christian Love Zeal and Liberality, and resolutions praising Dr Landela, John Bright, and mourning Edward Miall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kemp
Leicester
Braithwaite
Langley
Grinstead
E. 8. Jackson
Peterborough
W. Sutton
Oakham
M. Braithwaite
B. O. Bendall
Stamford
E. Hilton
Gretton
Lona Buckley
Norruampronsutre
Thomas Grear
Rotherham College
Independent Church
Thomas Arnold
Northampton
Christ
Edward Storrow
Rugby
C. C. W. Tyte
F. J. Falding
J. P. Gledstone
London
T. E. Noyes
Creaton
Thomas Adams
Daventry
Samuel Yates
Runcorn
Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire
R. Speed
Bedford
T. Foston
Hemel Hempstead
J. Aldis
Hitchin
Landela
John Bright
Edward Miall
Bradford
Arguments on disendowment and sale of patronage effects
A correspondent critiques disendowment schemes, arguing patronage sale mimics endowment transfers. He traces historical controls, Uniformity laws, and state intervention, concluding that disestablishment would shift patronage to private purchase while preserving church rights and duties. He warns against confiscation and predicts patronage sales would replace endowments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bright
Henry VIII
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