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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 21, 1849
Page
3
A letter from J C Gallaway dated Nov 19 1849 urges Congregationalists in London to unite in a thank offering toward building a new, spacious church in a dense neglected area as a form of mercy and answered prayer.
Samuel Manning argues for local shop workers and supporters to form town committees to push earlier closing hours. He recommends targeted appeals to young workers, canvassing employers for earlier closures, and public outreach to align consumer habits with the plan. A nationwide style of organized action would turn early closing from exception to rule.
The article describes how Thanksgiving Day was observed across London with church services led by the Bishop of London and other clerics. It highlights calls for improving housing and sanitation to curb disease, warnings about purifying the city, and large charitable collections for the poor, including £700 in Paddington and £130 at the Savoy.
Reports allege excise restrictions fail on short trip steamers as long voyages exploit licenses to sell liquor to passengers, shocking churchgoers at one o'clock. The Lord Mayor will consult the Excise Board. meanwhile police have summoned originators of the nuisance. Queen's Letter renews National Society aid for poor education with growth in school attendance and trained teachers.
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