Occasional Preacher Letter from September 2 1876
An archival note from an occasional preacher concludes a correspondence with gratitude and courtesy. The writer thanks the recipient for kindness and states there is little time or desire to elaborate further.
London School Board Elections and Defence Committee Formed
A letter to the editor urges formation of central and local Nonconformist committees for London school board elections. The London School Board Policy Defence Committee, with Morley M.P. and Sir Francis Lycett, aims to influence the November vote, opposing denominational control and fee increases while promoting nonsectarian, sound education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birmingham
R. J
London School Board Policy Defence Committee
Morley
M.P
Henry Spicer
Francis Lycett
Friends of Education
Defence Committee
Fleet-street
Ludgate Circus
George Howell
The Late Dr Halley Memoriam Request
Edward Moore of Grove Cottage Didsbury asks the journal to publish a portable memoir of the late minister Dr Halley. He notes the community’s high estimate of his worth and seeks a non expensive obituary for broad circulation.
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DR. Halley
Edward Moore
Grove Cottage
Didsbury
Mission Churches Sin remark shocks city Nonconformist church
A remark about a local Nonconformist church in the city drew attention among congregants and officials. The statement prompted discussion of church conduct and public standards within Mission Churches in the urban area.
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Sin
Mission Church and its Gospel Mission for London Parish
A preacher questions if mission churches are a modern view or a New Testament ideal. He argues such churches should act as wells of living water, guiding a large center of 10 000 residents toward evangelization and communal blessing, not mere shrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dan
Beersheba
Sept Eclipse to Cross Australia South Pacific Regions
A total solar eclipse occurs Sept 17 18 the year’s fourth and final eclipse. It will be visible from Australia and the South Pacific Ocean but not from Europe. Postage stamps of 8d will be issued for Brindisi to aid correspondence with India and Australia available at offices after Sept 11. John Neville Keynes elected Pembroke College fellow with a 390 annual value fellowship. he hails from Amersham Hall School near Reading and has strong London University credentials.
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Europe
Australia
South Pacific Ocean
India
Brindisi
John Neville Keynes
Pembroke College
Cambridge
Amersham Hall School
Reading
London University
University Hall
London
Keynes
Middle Temple
Chancery
Castle-street
Salisbury
George Short
Sea travel during holidays sparks new life on board
The piece argues that landsmen relish a short sea trip from London to Plymouth Cork Edinburgh or Hamburg for novelty vigor and social mingling. It notes sea sickness uncertainties and praises the saloon fellowship and cosmopolitan mix aboard steamboats.
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English Channel
Neptune
Chapman
London
Plymouth
Cork
Edinburgh
Hamburg