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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 27, 1876
Page
4
Frederic Wagstaff urges a real Land Bill to end entail and feudal oppression, arguing that small farmers vanish and village pastors lose congregations. He contrasts rural decline with emigration to America and calls for disestablishment of the state church as part of broader reform.
A correspondent argues Hartland pastors face isolation away from towns and suggests two or three yearly visits by town congregations. Proposes tea funded by ticket sales, brief talks, and joint platform presence of both large and small church leaders to foster brotherhood and community benefit.
A letter to the Nonconformist urges Congregationalists in England and Ireland to boost a fund for aged ministers. It cites 1860 gifts and 90,000 pounds raised by Dr. Ferguson, with 4,000 pounds yearly income, aiming for 125,000 pounds by 1880 via donations, collections, and bequests. It proposes four funding methods and urges broad lay involvement.
The Daily News tallies 292 meetings in 262 towns across London papers protesting Bulgarian atrocities. It notes diverse support from unions churches and civic bodies, plus a debated Liberal stance and Gladstone’s tentative remarks on political capital.
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