Mission chapel singing and a new Ripon church project
A New Congregational Church foundation stone was laid at Ripon with a procession and a bottle containing a document. Details include past and future site plans, gifts covering land value, and a total project cost around 4500 pounds. Noted also is Rev J Richardson praising Tonic Sol-fa classes and the island singing scene in Madagascar with slave choirs and a remedial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jukes
Richardson
Fianarankoa
R. Martin
J. Croft
J. Andrews
Messrs
L. J. Crossley
Halifax
J. Law
J.P
R. Yates
Bradford
W. H. Conyers
R. Gallsworthy
Leeds
J. Mountain
Knaresborough
G. Jackson
W. Rayner
W. McConoclle
Ripon
J. P. Pritchett
F.R.I.B.A
Darlington
Conyers
J. R. Campbell
W. Thomas
J. Law, Esq
H. Cross
J. F. Goodall
Education Act work for Nonconformists urged by letters
A correspondent in London urges central bodies to guide Nonconformists on the Education Act and Endowed Schools Act. He notes the Liberation Society cannot advise as before and proposes a popular-edition analysis with practical suggestions. A Country Pastor advocates village evangelism funded by church grants to broaden ministerial reach and unite village churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liberation Society
National Education League
Birmingham
National Society
J. Carvell Williams
Suggestions on Congregational Sustentation Fund Failure
A letter argues for raising ministerial salaries to elevate Congregationalism in villages. It claims wealth, not learning, drives clergymen’s status, noting villagers’ limited funds and departures shrink support. The author urges financial reforms to secure better pay, arguing against relying on education alone.
Competitive Examinations for Sunday School Teachers
The Sunday-school Union started competitive exams in Biblical history teaching and related subjects. Over 200 candidates from London area joined, 154 sought certificates, 49 percent earned first class and 35 percent second class. Examiners praised effort. movement may spread to the provinces and boost educational duties. The note ends with a remark on war benefiting Cornish seaside towns like Penzance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Green
D.D
Rawdon College
L. D. Bevan
Ll.b
Me. W
Groser
B.co
F.G
Sunday School Union
William Groser
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Serjeants’ Inn
The
Education League
Penzance