1 10 17 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/d550373c505583235604c8611983270a.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=vV-8c-lavZVI%7ERVvNyMQgLSUzBqo2axNiZnFjq1yJ%7ElTH9F9FvPFrLd5i66yXHe1qMVFuXKolxZSlwWrrCPrKSvuLZ-eNknmonc4ibmAuRO2VlV-GnioHRnqPXUYKDmsPNJq35varF3sU3oKGAT4KqHlWEgFM3eoaWvCGD09XefEbDXMl7MF4cmO89tBFJcABTg1A9vE%7Eby5Xg%7E8X4nD%7EoBBxcF1VXdWXQa54o4yBEVv1ZytbIEkpTH5eykQg-o0%7E8Is1edcTw-aQWlSVEJx-rKuteHZZgbr0oh3zOdghK56XGrqFtuaB17YfD-6XnfMPSkwVOMgI3t2I-H2VKfj4g__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 3a91edaf5145490b644f743522cde24f PDF Text Text REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1881. �SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY, 1881. Minister: MONCURE D. CONWAY, M.A., Inglewood, Bedford Park, Chiswick, W. Committee: Mr. W. CROWDER. „ P. EVERITT. „ S. G. FENTON. Mrs. I. FISHER. Mr. 0. FITCH. Miss C. FLETCHER. Mr. J. A. GOTCH. „ C. B. GRANT. „ J. HALLAM. „ R. G. HEMBER. Miss E. PHIPSON. Mr. J. PUNNETT. „ W. J. REYNOLDS. „ G. E. SADD. Miss SHAPLAND. Mr. W. C. STOREY. H. THORNDIKE. 99 J. H. K. TODD. 99 G. WALKER. 99 r. T. R. WRIGHT. Treasurer and Chairman : Mr. GEORGE HICKSON, 35, Highbury New Park, N. Secretary: Mr. W. J. REYNOLDS, 19, Cawley Road, Victoria Park, E. Auditors: Mr. C. H. SEYLER. Mr. J. A. LYON. Trustees: Mr. „ „ „ „ W. BURR. J. CUNNINGTON. G. HICKSON. J. A. LYON. M. E. MARSDEN. W. C. NEVITT. J. L. SHUTE R. F. WALTERS. S. H. WATERLOW, Bart. M.P. Mr. A. J. WATERLOW. Mr. „ „ Sir Secretary Soiree Committee : Miss E. PHIPSON, 14, Connaught Square, W. Choir Master and Organist: Mr, J, S. SHEDLOCK, 4, Lower James Street, Golden Square, W. �80UTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY. REPORT FOR 1881. In taking a glance at those events of the past year which have touched most closely the aims and sympathies of this Society, we find many things which afford ground for encouragement and congratulation. To us, it cannot be a matter for unconcerned or indifferent reflection, that the sinister divorce between politics and morality which has often been illustrated in our previous history, is no longer witnessed. In nothing has our boasted civilization been more deeply discredited, than in the cynical contempt with which the authority of ethical principles has been repudiated in the direction of national affairs, even by men who would be the last to dispute their binding force in private life. A new era, we may thankfully hope, has now dawned upon us, in which “ our country, right or wrong,” shall no longer be the watchword ; when British interests shall no more be made the excuse for territorial aggression ; when the rights of other nations shall be equally respected, whatever their colour, creed, material power, or credit in the money market; when, in short, the weak are treated with as much consideration as the strong, and it is generally acknow­ ledged that the real greatness of Great Britain rests on her moral grandeur rather than on her military prowess and pecuniary resources. This principle has been illustrated not only in foreign affairs, but also in the remedial legislation of the past session with regard to Ireland. This is not the place to deal in any detail with this �4 much vexed question, but we cannot fail to observe with satisfaction that, in the face of much opposition and strong temptation to pursue the old lines of stern repression, the one main desire and determination of this country has been to do justice, regardless of class interests. But while, in looking around us, we see much to rejoice at, we are also bound to face the fact that there is much which may well give pause to optimistic congratulations, and lead us to take a sober measure of the strength of that fortress of superstition and intolerance, which it is one of our main objects to undermine. Not to dwell upon various reported instances of persons losing public appointments by reason of their heterodox opinions (either openly avowed, or, as in one case, only suspected), the case of Mr. Bradlaugh is of itself sufficient to display most impressively at once the virulence and the vitality of the forces which are arrayed against freedom of opinion in religious matters. Although to the thoughtful mind there is something intensely ludicrous in the notion that the status of an almighty ruler of the universe can be affected by the admission of an individual who denies his existence, to a seat in Parliament; or that his position can be rendered more secure by the efforts of the gentlemen who kindly come forward to protect him; still the main aspect of the case is a serious one, and indicates the necessity for unremitting vigilance and renewed effort on the part of all who value either political or religious freedom. Our members will, doubtless, remember how effectively this disgraceful attempt to wrest constitutional forms into the service of theological animosity, was dealt with by Mr. Conway in his lecture, “ The Oath and its Ethics,” and will be glad to know that the Committee sent a copy of the address when published to every Member of Parliament, and to the editors of the leading newspapers. Attention has recently been called, in the public press, to the comparatively small attendance at the ordinary places of worship in various towns; but the facts thus disclosed can hardly be sur= �5 prising to those who recognize the great gulf which is now firmly established, and is daily growing wider, between present-day knowledge and dogmas which took shape when the whole of that knowledge was practically non-existent. The question which rather calls for an answer is — why, in the face of so much growing intelligence, do so many still go to church ? The answer given in a leading periodical—that even an Agnostic ought to go to church in order to set a good example, because, on the whole, the teaching does more good than harm, and that he does not deny a deity, but only doubts his existence—will, we should hope, satisfy few, and might easily be shown to be untenable. Though the Agnostic may not deny, as a philosophical propo­ sition, the existence of a creator of the universe, he most cer­ tainly must, if his moral nature be such as to qualify him for a position in decent society, deprecate the worship of the jealous, revengeful, and despotic deity of the ancient Hebrews, whose praises are appointed “to be said or sung in churches”; and the doctrine that what one does not believe one’s self should be coun­ tenanced, in order that it may continue to impose on the less instructed, is morally pernicious ; and, if practically carried out, would prevent all reforms whatever. We can hardly pass by unnoticed the death of Deau Stanley, occupying, as he did, so conspicuous a position in the Broad Church party. In the service which’ he rendered to the emanci­ pation of religion from the fetters of dogma, he perhaps “ builded better than he knew”; but not the less on this account do we owe an appreciative tribute to the large human sympathy displayed throughout his career, and to the fact that in him theological rancour and prejudice ever found an unflinching antago­ nist. The publication of the Revised Version of the New Testament is an event not without interest, but its main importance lies in the fact that it brought home to multitudes in this country, per­ haps for the first time, the fact that Jesus and his Apostles did not �6 speak or write in English, and that there might possibly be doubts as to what really was the “Word of God.” During the past year it has been a source of much pleasure to your Committee to note not only the bodily health and vigour which Mr. Conway has enjoyed, but the increasing richness of his mental resources, and especially to remark that throughout his lectures there has run a pure vein of moral earnestness which can­ not have failed to influence his hearers for the better. Several of these lectures have been published, and have met with a consider­ able sale; but we commend to your consideration, and that of our successors, the question whether some means cannot be devised for obtaining for these addresses a much wider circulation than can be expected under the present system. Our platform has also been very ably occupied during the year by Mrs. Livermore; three times by Dr. Andrew Wilson, who kindly presented us for publication his last lecture on “The Religious Aspects of Health”; and by Mr. Frederic Harrison, whose lecture on “ Pantheism and Cosmic Emotion ” has also been kindly given to us by Mr. Harrison, and printed during the past year. The attendance on Sunday mornings has been good, but there still remain more seats unlet than we had hoped would be the case. During the recess the outside of the Chapel was painted. This was accomplished without trenching on our ordinary sources of income, by the aid of a few of the members, who voluntarily raised the necessary amount. A small sum has also been expended in advertising the services at railway stations; and though much effect has not yet been traced to this source, it is hoped that a steady continuance of the same means may not be without sub­ stantial results. A fund has been started for the purpose of paying off the mortgage debt in accordance with the recommendation received by the Committee at the last Annual Meeting. The sum obtained during the past year, including subscriptions, special collection �7 and profits on Soirees, amounted to £74 Is. 8d. Trustees will have to be appointed, in whose names this fund will be invested. Owing to the death of the mortgagee, a new mortgage had to be effected, and it is gratifying to be able to state that this was arranged at a reduced rate of interest. In order to meet objections which were sometimes raised to the character of some of the hymns in our collection, a preface has been prepared by Mr. Conway, explaining the circumstances under which they are used, which can hardly fail to prevent any mis­ understanding in future. The monthly soirees during the past year have been unusually attractive, and the Committee desire to thank most heartily the ladies and gentlemen through whose unwearied exertions they have been made so successful. The Annual Ball also in April afforded much satisfaction to the members. By these united means a sum of £30 9s. 8d. has been added to our resources. By reference to the Balance Sheet it will be seen that the receipts for seat rents are in excess of those of the previous year. On the occasion of the death of a highly respected and valued member of the congregation, a special appeal was made on behalf of his widow and family, which produced a sum of £115 11s. 4d., which is included in the Benevolent Fund. In our last report no reference was made to the musical portion of our services, as it was felt not to be altogether satisfactory, and was then receiving the anxious attention of the Committee. The same careful consideration has been continued throughout the year, and finally, though with great reluctance, it was decided to replace the whole of the choir, with one exception, and also the organist. It is as yet too early to speak very decisively as to the result, especially as unforeseen difficulties at the last moment pre­ vented the full realization of the improvement, but it is the firm determination of your Committee not to rest satisfied until this important portion of our public service is rendered as nearly perfect as posssible, �Your Committee cannot conclude this Report without expressing the great regret with which they have received the resignation by Mr. W. J. Reynolds of the important office of Hon. Sec. to the Society. For many years he has discharged the important and onerous duties devolving upon him in a manner beyond all praise, and it will be a satisfaction to all to know that it is from sheer lack of time, not from any diminution of interest, that he feels compelled to relinquish what has been to him throughout a labour of love. Probably, the most important business awaiting the new Committee will be the selection of someone able to worthily fill the office thus vacated. �NOTICE. In accordance with the Rules, seven members of the Committee will retire from office at the ensuing Annual Meeting, and are not eligible for re-election until next year. The members so retiring are Mr. W. Crowder, Mr. P. Everitt, Mr. C. B. Grant, Mr. J. Punnett, Mr. G. E. Sadd, Mr. W. C. Storey, and Mr. T. R. Wright. In addition, Mr. R. G. Hember has resigned, and Mr. 0. Fitch vacates his seat on the Committee by having ceased to be a member of the Society. The members will, therefore, have to elect nine new members of the Committee and two Auditors. Nominations for the above offices must be forwarded to the Secretary (in writing) on or before February 2nd. Printed forms for nomina­ tions can be obtained in the library, or will be forwarded by the Secretary upon application. 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Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Report of the committee of South Place Religious Society for the year 1881 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 8, [3] p. ; 22 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [South Place Religious Society] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1882] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5581 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"><img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /></a><span> </span><br /><span>This work (Report of the committee of South Place Religious Society for the year 1881), identified by </span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk"><span>Humanist Library and Archives</span></a><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Religious Society https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/299f3ffc6f41b33b833ae2761997cffb.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=Q3FuzbW5beNwoU2d8iWJD9XssXGs2QmxbOjzEPi08DWWQeKTPweF-xRFJ874IkKicwsGyqDHCojsc6TZDNxnmS1CzNtxWhr5PhcFkVkdds5J62Y1NXSrYFSRX0ta%7ESdUv30Mz8jgIDJmdmD1B9btw9v1mGiLdcA%7Exi02bNglNr-0IuikrZcLkRLyg1bUh1mLZqTxek3wvxcL5sC4%7EGdrq1uSbH9Lz9uZvMPs%7EgGLn9x44r89Wz9w08c5NKr9u3sXUEW2RkRaVmKHnYLJOJ5svPz3QLGIF5TtlPQOgCKOHEgR2Le%7ELF2tqDeSpnO0n3K6TxWbBtq1fKbKRANe8euzOg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 06ec8b6d361e8e35bda92a39d4fddb46 PDF Text Text MM SOUTH PLACE CHAPEL. November isi, 1879. The hereby give Committee notice, that after and on January 1st, 1880, the following charges will be made for sittings in the Chapel:— ON THE GROUND FLOOR. In Seats Nos. 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 23 to 35 55 I l6 34 68 83 98 11 78 96 33 inclusive 1 ^2 67 ’> ) 55 IO 22 o per sitting per annum. 55 55 o 55 io 55 o >5 O o 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 ?5 55 55 55 55 55 IN THE GALLERY. Sittings Nos. 107 to 55 273 J, 136 55 55 55 300 55 55 55 inclusive 1 £1 ” j 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 5> o o 55 55 16 o 55 55 IO o 55 55 55 55 o 55 55 5 55 55 o per sitting per annum. 55 55 io 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 191 358 135 223 263 55 55 . 326 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 By order of the Committee, W. J. REYNOLDS, Hon. Sec. .-.■I? �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource South Place Chapel [Notice regarding seating charges] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 1 p. ; 21 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5697 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /><br /><span>This work (South Place Chapel [Notice regarding seating charges]), identified by </span><span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk">Humanist Library and Archives</a></span><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Chapel https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/3e5c4345fed0e453654e3d65e8fe5822.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=VZDdQ5f11A0NMa3BBERS-mudJPo7IEQ-qjV4Y8f1V7YIkf7I2JR8L3Fi0Iij8FPQirFOuEDMJQsI1XRWYl3SZ-EEuk2%7EO9t78LFVkghZg0yEImA3JFj14OI7d0AInb5q9pKm4oiqFc5v%7Et74Ot3zkiXUATzJn5-a89wDyBdWUknUYoyPLgoER8OyQPKiukvpyCLTKNhjXu2oVSRR4BHCvvwxEoRXRzY80BoO9hG5aTAsjuQccC3QmPJrG8xrvdGnFJFNbK%7ErvxNWgGfRw9IE%7EXZ9-i1ArtqTqXhqBQrI38Fo5JzJgL8VKmEFKzF9h9-8dW4RDhZN76vY%7EQ2PNotbHg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 250a498c87e71c1d76506c0208ee8ed6 PDF Text Text SOUTH PLACE CHAPEL, FINSBURY. NOTICE TO MEMBERS. If the resolution, to be moved at the Meeting to-day should imply censure on the Committee, the following amendment will be moved on their part:— That whilst this Congregation is perfectly willing to “ agree unanimously to a resolution expressing in the “ strongest manner possible its warmest attachment to “ Mr. Conway, and the deep regret which the loss of his “ invaluable services would cause them, it refuses to add <rto that resolution expressions which could only bej ''taken as a vote of censure on the Committee, who they “ believe have acted in perfect good faith, and who still “possess their entire confidence.” If this amendment be lost when put to the vote a Ballet on it will be demanded. Sunday, 20/A February, 1876. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource South Place Chapel, Finsbury : Notice to members Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 1 p. ; 21 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5696 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /><br /><span>This work (South Place Chapel, Finsbury : Notice to members), identified by </span><span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk">Humanist Library and Archives</a></span><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Chapel https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/021c93ee0b9e631798ff0a2d42cfc5d5.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=Jo%7EV0lfAEQR7mtgQP%7EfbutTm6CcjYUSz54wAhPE6ZA7R3fDvoEfTZ-3g1MM28KbRlSpmz98FYn-jY3g7KceBb4yl%7E%7Eaxv-TGQpbY8T6dA9VvUyZvHEEdykXh0kyU645jrxdiRfUNC4NF7PuHk-OaczjsyRREW-Wk8iL2AU%7E6S5H3Q3YK%7EqN4iw61arIcniDsvJmUcrRiLmLPUlYFreFHFX3ELV%7EcChKh8%7EJoJMH7fmhBIKHJtqp8w68YvUkVTlTCXrDZSSmNHRuHbf7zmIhGdqgmCiCsaClLjGfLGcct0eG3Vyoya5UxBOKmXZrZBPTDF1-iaqxBe6RWVqKYJFplZw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 91bb9ceec1a60a6127bb918a642a1537 PDF Text Text South Place Chapel, Finsbury, June, 1884.. The Committee of South Place Religious Society have with much regret to announce to the Members the approaching resignation by Mr. CONWAY of his office as Minister of this Congregation. The Committee have deemed it their duty to immediately make the Members acquainted with Mr. CONWAY’S decision, and the reasons for it; which they have also felt would be much better conveyed in Mr. Conway’s own words than in any of their own selection. They therefore send to each Member a copy of Mr. Conway’s letter, which they commend to the most sympathetic consideration. It need only be added that a Special Meeting of the Society will be ■summoned in due time to consider how Mr. Conway’s ajHace can be supphmt? * with the best prospect of carrying on successfully the wrork to which he has for so many years devoted himself. [COPY OF LETTER.] London, May <yth, 1884. To the Committee of the South Place Religious Society. My Dear Friends, After much anxious thought, I have concluded to send you my resignation of the office I hold as Minister of the South Place Religious Society. The resignation is hereby made, to take effect at the close of the present year, 1884. I do not know that I should have done this so soon had not a paragraph appeared, unfortunately, in the press announcing my intention of returning to reside in America. How that paragraph reached the public I do not know, but suppose that some private conversation with a friend or relative in America must have passed from one to another until it fell on the ear of the New York paper which first gave it to the world. �However, the announcement—though I could have wished it first made through yourselves—was only premature. had already come considerations of a When I asked for the appointment of a colleague it before me as a probability, though I then hoped not so near, that personal nature would draw me back to my native land. My wife and I have both and equally endeavoured to prolong our stay in England, for the sake of our work in South Place, but have now made up our minds that we cannot remain in Europe longer than next year, if so long. If you should desire me to speak again at South Place in the earlier part of next year, and I am able to do so, my present resignation will not prevent it. Meanwhile, after August, the Society will again have the opportunity of listening to my colleague, to whom I have been looking, and still look, to commend himself to you as one able to carry on the work which I must leave. It is unnecessary that I should say more concerning the reasons that have impelled me to this decision, than that they are of a purely private and domestic character, and include no dissatisfaction with South Place or with the country in which I have so long and happily resided. My residence in England was neve^ pleasanter, -aryl mv relations with^^outh Place. _ so:**fer as I. Anow. happier-^Ahan present. The giving up of South Place will mean Blr me giving up the ministry altogether. I have no intention of ever again taking charge of a congregation. It seems a kind of death to leave the work to which twenty-one years, representing the heart of one’s life, have been devoted; and as the time of my departure draws near I trust it may be attended with kindly sentiments, and that I may have the con­ solation of passing away amid peace and friendship. Faithfully yours, MONCURE D. CONWAY. �i ;i»-JXt - ’.‘intra ’sali , 0: K,‘J -' �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Notice, June 1884, announcing Mr. Conway's resignation as Minister and copy of Conway's letter] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: [2] p. on folded sheet. Notes: Conway's letter of resignation date May 9th 1884. From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5583 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"><img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /></a><span> </span><br /><span>This work ([Notice, June 1884, announcing Mr. Conway's resignation as Minister and copy of Conway's letter]), identified by </span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk"><span>Humanist Library and Archives</span></a><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Hall Ethical Society Conway Tracts Moncure Conway South Place Religious Society https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/bd79047a6083e2e3fd955278e2ffa756.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=mXPoRPqrDNqzUAvPg7fsiwRoyRzrsf0XsFBZWmdVRLP2-Gi-F20S6ubInsckCfebly4DsurppJZa0tBX3wvyiWyB1GDeWODFRDS2k0s73d9K8-H%7EVQTcwzy9gQLuDFkNjx6RvB3vDeWcWS8W8TPl1atcLPsuNOY4apPvhEF5Dt3y2g%7EiUTxb5toE-tTNV36jCWqSTclxqQfoZGzXGMf0pg7M91dNA2wISx9QSlmEJJSlnrxDo4Qg4i%7EDbGfHO-zi8CDHkYSNKPiFM1l3-jjvxOGggyi4tlWydaDBQDN2ZN-ICosIlZmND6ru-raNr8ij9HZ8okcpDr3mUVWP-F6FMw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 7cae06ef10f7c811792109ab1df1c095 PDF Text Text SOUTH PLACE CHAPEL AND INSTITUTE. SOIREES, 1877. The Soiree Committee beg to infoi'm the Members tand Friends of this Society that the next series of Soirees will be held on the First Monday in February, March and April respectively. The Programme for February 5th will include Selections for Pianoforte and Stringed Instruments, Songs, &c. The objects of interest for,/the evening will be Old. Books, Tapestry and Needlework. . In March, Statuettes, Coins, Photographs, exhibited, and in April, Flowers. be Tickets of Admission for the Serie^ price One Shilling and Sixpence (including Refreshment),, may be obtained in the Library, or of the Soiree Committee.* It is hoped that all Seatholders will suppcBf the Soirees, in order that they may continue to be successful in promoting social intercourse among the Members of the Congregation and their Friends. The balance in hand, afte^feaying working expe%Hs| will be handed over as heretofore to the Treasurer. By order of the Committee, (Tcorrie b. grant, Hon. SseT) January 22nd, 1877. 8, Serjeants’ Ink, E.C. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1877] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5713 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /><br /><span>This work (South Place Chapel and Institute [soiree programme, 1877]), identified by </span><span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk">Humanist Library and Archives</a></span><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Hall Ethical Society Conway Tracts South Place Chapel https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/f9db33570b9b661572887ef7ec8412ea.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=nXGyHnO6iEGWfe-ioaCk-oqTS92xru9xn%7Er4EDI1A8ScnUxVpUBrtIzAth9z02dlsH1EpBueuwZeIpD86ocGFy%7E-RGE1ZZ7TwLy9NornQegccflU14zM2kI9%7EPoaSz0H0x8o1Qgnt0BZ1zB8JmUn9X2GsdC1UPo-r6We9mllYbI7gQID%7EC5Q3nk1InvWCVsp6BPKomI9ILb0C%7E3hC5e2zWIP6FXyTWadlmyImfGmPrE8w6kfdCsdRQLNMPJ7IYJSDMdvFuBXsnzhcJyJHgvmMpUe6ewQA%7Ejw8QgHSmOsWG0QopECmuD70%7EAZ6%7ERyAyVUlCT6O5hrg8GRLDNh3LRaKg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 95067ff2ff940b4183a1cba34d8a71de PDF Text Text G& 1 - II * *■ REPORT 9 OF THE COMMITTEE OF SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1879. �SOUTH PUCE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY" . 18 7 9. Jumtster: MONCURE D. CONWAY, M.A., Inglewood, Bedford Park, Chiswick Committee: Mr. G. E. SADD „ C. H. SEYLER „ J. SHAW „ W. C. STOREY „ J. STOUT Mrs. T. TAYLOR Mr. C. W. THIES „ W. D. THOMSON „ T. R. WRIGHT „ G. H. YOUNG Mrs. ANDERSON Mr. E. K. BLYTH „ W. CROWDER „ E. DALLOW „ P. EVERITT Mrs. I. FISHER Miss C. FLETCHER Mr. CORRIE B. GRANT „ G. HICKSON „ J. KNIGHT „ J. PUNNETT ®rca surer anU Chairman: Mr. GEORGE HICKSON, 35, Highbury New Park, N. Setretarp: Mr. W. J. REYNOLDS, Elm House, Mare Street, Hackney, E. 'Sulfitors: Mr. A. Me MORRAN 1 Mr. J. A. LYON trustees: Mr. „ „ „ „ WM. BURR J. CUNNINGTON G. HICKSON. J. A. LYON M. E. MARSDEN Mr. W. C. NEVITT „ J. L. SHUTER „ F. WALTERS Sir S. H. WATERLOW, Bart. M.P. ’ Mr. A. J. WATERLOW Secretary Soiree Committee: Mr. S. G. FENTON, 18, Courthope Villas, Wimbledon, S.W. Cfjo(r=jJ$Iaster ank ©rganist: Mr. J. TROUSSELLE, 7, Blandford Place, Regent’s Park, N.W. �Ikpurf of tbc Committee OF SOUTH PLACE RELI&IOUS SOCIETY, FOB THE YEAE 1879. The Committee, in presenting the Report for the year 1879, have not the pleasing task of chronicling such an eventful period as the preceding year proved to be. They are, how­ ever, able to record a degree of progress that is of a most satisfactory and substantial character. Indeed, our Society having now become a well known centre of liberal thought; could scarcely fail to share the gratifying advance that has been made, on all sides, in the direction of freedom of opinion. It is scarcely possible for any one who is conversant with science and literature, or who merely glances at the best periodical writing of our day, not to notice the changed aspect which the great battle for mental liberty now presents. Within the recollection of many members of this Society, the time was when heterodoxy—or anything that its opponents chose to stigmatize by that name—could hardly obtain the scantiest attention ; and was compelled to adopt a tone that was apologetic, rather than outspoken or decisive. It would almost seem now, that this position. is completely reversed. The furtive apology, and the cry of despair, are heard indeed; but it is from the orthodox camp that the lugubrious sounds go forth. Whether we notice the bishop, who, having as he thought, satisfactorily answered modern rationalists three years ago, finds himself “ called again to the task, more urgently, �4 more imperatively, than before ; ” and who yet finds “ that as yet it has been by no means clear where it would ultimately be most hopeful to make a decided stand ; ” or whether we observe the eager manner in which anything that wears the semblance of a scientific argument, is caught up by orthodox apologists (often without any suspicion of its two-edged character); we are in either case forced to conclude that the contest between science and supernaturalism has entered upon an entirely new phase. We cannot but regard it as significant to the last degree, that the privileged sects feel themselves already in extremis; and cannot but rejoice to find, that the weight of intellectual influence is rapidly being transferred to the side of mental freedom. It would be impossible to reoount all the circumstances that lead to this conclusion; but one of the most suggestive is furnished by the recent publication of a small volume of poems by Miss Bevington. That the progress of modern thought should call forth excellent controversial writing, was of course to be expected; but that the new ideas, which as yesterday seemed but struggling into existence, should now be sufficiently developed to find expression in poetry, indicates that they have pene­ trated far more deeply into the public mind than was hitherto suspected by either friends or foes. It must not be forgotten, however, that this progress has been chiefly attained by the efforts of some of our leading thinkers; amongst whom the late Professor Clifford occupied an unusually prominent position. His untimely death in the early part of last year, has deprived the liberal ranks of a champion; whose intellectual power, coupled as it was with an. earnest enthusiasm for the welfare of mankind, made him a justly dreaded foe to those creeds and dogmas which he con­ sidered had become the principal obstacles to moral and religious progress. No one, perhaps, has done more to detach really useful ideas from theological incrustations, and to place �5 them on an altogether loftier plane; most certainly no one ever approached his task in a more determined and uncom­ promising manner. Unfortunately, his busy life, and pre­ mature death, prevented anything like an adequate provision being made for those dear to him. His friends endeavoured to supply this deficiency, and by their efforts a sum of £3,000 was collected; of which sum the members of this Society con­ tributed £95. 17s. 6d. A memorial service in honour of this true friend of humanity was held on March 16th; an im­ pressive discourse being delivered by Mr. Conway to one of the most numerous audiences ever assembled at South Place. The special work of this Society, led by Mr. Conway, has also, the Committee venture to think, done most useful work in advancing freedom of thought and opinion. The fearless­ ness, and intellectual grasp exhibited in the discourses at South Place during the past year, while giving continued pleasure and instruction to the members of our Society, are also steadily becoming appreciated by an increasing number. In illustration of this, it may be mentioned that our services have received favourable comment from the press on some recent occasions. It has long been felt that a more frequent publication of Mr. Conway’s discourses would be desirable; as it was as patent to the Committee, as it doubtless has been to the members, that most of these thoughtful and suggestive essays ought to be preserved in some permanent and accessible form. They have, however, been deterred from accomplishing this task, by the circumstance that it is necessary to publish a large number of each, in order to bring the price within reasonable limits. With the means of distribution at com­ mand, these editions could seldom be disposed of with the rapidity that was essential, and the stock of pamphlets thus accumulated unduly.* But the Committee have now The pamphlets now in stock number 12,648. �the pleasure to state, that this difficulty has been obviated by Mr. Conway having made a special arrangement with a new periodical, entitled Modern Thought, for the frequent and full publication of his lectures. This journal will be constantly on sale in the library, and as in addition to Mr. Conway’s discourses, it will contain much matter of interest, it is hoped that our members will find its perusal fraught with both pleasure and profit. The other educational work that had been begun in con­ nection with the Society, has also been carried on with considerable energy. It will be within the recollection of the members, that a course of lectures (by Mr. Rigg) on The Theory of Perception was being delivered when the last Report was presented. These lectures were brought to a satisfactory conclusion, and were succeeded by a subsequent course of nine lectures by Mr. W. C. Coupland, on Goethe’s Faust. This unusually attractive subject brought together a numerous audience, who were extremely well pleased with the very excellent manner in which the subject was handled. The profound thought, and keen knowledge of human character displayed in the masterpiece of the great German poet, are becoming better appreciated in these days of mental activity; and it was, therefore, a gratifying circumstance that our Society assisted in disseminating such interesting information on this important work, as was happily accom­ plished by Mr. Coupland’s efforts. During the autumn, another course, on Political Economy was commenced, and is now being continued by Mr. J. H. Levy, whose masterly exposition of this important subject is closely followed by a numerous assemblage. These lectures have been initiated and sustained by a few members of this Society, the Com­ mittee having assisted them by granting the use of the building at a nominal charge* But it is a matter for con­ sideration, whether the time has not arrived when a definite �’Constitution might properly be granted to the body which has carried on this work; and thus enable South Place Insti­ tute to take its place amongst the educational agencies of this City. The Musical arrangements have received an unusual amount of attention during the past year. At the com­ mencement of that period the Committee received, with regret, the resignation of Madame Worrell-Duval, who filled the position of first soprano in the choir. The appointment of her successor has been a somewhat difficult matter ; for it was felt, that it was better to sustain the inconvenience of some frequent changes, rather than appoint any one who did not win entire and unqualified approval. During the year some additions have been made to the music, and the Music Committee are now engaged in selecting from a large number of pieces, some new Anthem Music, with a view of enlarging and improving our repertoire. This is being accomplished with Mr. Trousselle’s able assistance, to whom the Committee feel indebted for his painstaking efforts to sustain and im­ prove the character of our music. In connection with musical matters, it may be stated, that a proposal was made to form a Musical Society from amongst our members; but that up to the present moment, sufficient support has not^been accorded to the movement to justify a commencement. Should, however, this difficulty be sur­ mounted, the Committee will gladly place every facility in the way of so excellent a project. The usual series of Soirees have been held under the management of the Soiree Committee; and it perhaps hardly requires any statement to remind the members, of the many opportunities for pleasant social intercourse they have enjoyed on these occasions. The “ Tableux Vivants ’ ’ that were presented on one evening, formed an unusual attraction; and, the Com­ mittee think, reflected great credit on those engaged in �8 furnishing the entertainment. They are also of opinion, that many thanks are due to the ladies and gentlemen forming the Soiree Committee, for their arduous efforts to promote the enjoyment of the members and their friends on each evening. It is a satisfaction to be able to record that a profit has been secured amounting to £19. 16s. lid. The Annual Soiree was held on May 3rd, at the Cannon Street Hotel, and was more than usually successful; as, in addition to the pleasure afforded, the large attendance enabled the managers to realize the substantial surplus of £11. 5s. lOd. The lettings of the building, unfortunately, have not proved quite so remunerative as in past years; the amount received during the year having only reached £184. 2s. 6d., against £211 for the preceding year. This is the more to be regretted, as there are some repairs to the building of a rather serious character that cannot much longer be delayed. The roof has been in an unsound condition for some time past, and during the next vacation will require thorough repair. In addition to this, the Committee think it absolutely necessary for the comfort of the members, that some more efficient apparatus for warming the building should be provided as soon as it becomes possible. Unfortunately, both these matters will entail considerable expense ; and the Committee were therefore compelled to seek some means of increasing the revenue, unless these necessary works were to be indefinitely postponed. Their attention had been drawn to the very unequal value of the sittings on the ground floor, by the circumstance, that, whilst some were promised in advance long before vacancies occurred, others would scarcely let at all. They therefore went carefully through the books, and revised the scale of cha ges for sittings, seeking to bring them more in harmony with the recognized values they appeared to have with the members. They believe that additional revenue will be obtained in two directions : first, �9 by the increased rental of those seats that are confessedly the most eligible; secondly, by greater inducements being offered to obtain subscribers for those which are not so desirable. The Committee feel that in this matter they are calling upon some of the members for an effort to aid them; but it should in fairness be remembered, that, although the seat rents at South Place may seem high, the members are not, as in all other Religious Societies, continually solicited for additional contributions. With the exception of the Benevolent Fund, the seat rent is now the only sum that is either demanded or even invited, and from it the greater part of the current expenditure has to be met. A remembrance of this will possibly aid the members in giving the Committee their help at this juncture. In concluding the review of the labours of the year that has just elapsed, it may fairly be stated, that, while a sub* stantial amount of success has been achieved in the past, there is also reason to hope that, with goodwill and unanimity on the part of the members, coupled with energy on the part of the Committee, still greater prosperity may reward the efforts of the future. *** Since the drafting of the above Report, the following letter has been received from Mr. Conway, and the subject there mentioned will require the careful consideration of the future Committee. The arrangements that may be found necessary, will be communicated to the members at an early date. “ Inglewood, Bedford Park, “ Turnham Green, “ 13th January, 1880. “ Dear Mr. Hickson, “ I enclose the receipts for the year. And in doing so, 111 will ask you to lay before the Committee the following “ statement—to which they may think it important to allude in “ the next Annual Report. �10 “ It is my purpose to go to America with my family at the “ close of July next, and I shall require for the visit a four “ months’ furlough. 11 It had been my hope that my friend Octavius Frothingham, “ now in Italy seeking health, would be able to pass the autumn “ in London, knowing how highly our South Place Society “ would value his eloquent discourses. But by a letter just “ received from him, I learn with regret that his efforts to re11 gain health have been so unsuccessful that it is impossible for “ him to be with our people. I doubt not, however, that the “ Committee, to whom I shall have to leave the task (assisting, “ however, as much as I can) will be able to secure the services “ of good men during my absence, and I trust the Society will il be willing to bear the expense of such supplies. li I may add that I have concluded to determine my ministry “ at the Athenaeum, which will be discontinued in June, and not “ resumed after my return from America. I have formed this “ resolution of my own accord, having discovered that it is “ necessary for me to husband my energies more in future. “ The growing requirements of South Place appear to me to “ need all the strength that remains to me. “ Ever faithfully, “MONCURE D. CONWAY.” KOTICE. In accordance with the Rules, seven members of the Com­ mittee will retire from office at the ensuing Annual Meeting, and are not eligible for re-election until next year. The members so retiring are Mrs. I. Fisher, Miss Fletcher, Mr. J. Knight, Mr. C. H. Seyler, Mr. J. Shaw, Mr. J. Stout, Mr. C. W. Thies. The members will therefore have to elect seven new members of the Committee, and two Auditors. Nominations for the above offices must be forwarded to the Secretary (in writing) on or before January 29th. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb­ ruary 12th, at 7.0 p.m. precisely. ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Report of the committee of South Place Religious Society for the year 1879 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 11, [31] p. ; 22 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [South Place Religious Society] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1880] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5579 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"><img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /></a><span> </span><br /><span>This work (Report of the committee of South Place Religious Society for the year 1879), identified by </span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk"><span>Humanist Library and Archives</span></a><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Religious Society https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/5b3d651d313d9e99185f00cc20b88a02.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=RCuaAHv-o5Nahu4SxF87eE6ZmAjka1gMxasSwPkGXSoeiLIBBD6kLzZdbMxG1vZPYyhIxIeV8Ija06l8hHj3WpJNl9FpqhIF9bIFlNyJMxYI-MncJAqNPvb9-0UrsQwDx9mXqoP3EzUuthoD-16iy%7E90Tew3NkquH27HlJZmwqQW%7E5CV276UqfSMoFgDXMy8b8WzXYUsNSIny4KSA3VQiwUOS3jxs8u0RZlVUozhhfd%7E1rt363YM1ZIPQ9%7Eok5Ldt99TpECaFCpsBuZ0PojQmh0TRa6NHajkJ%7ENyVp1n2U64gVw%7E4ek-ndO1MQ6UkDOxlV2xv5xmP0I76cqesIMV3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM c4e36f949ccd83e7ef30433b0f464e08 PDF Text Text REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY FOE THE YEAR 1880. �SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY, 1 8 8 0. MONCURE D. CONWAY, M.A., Inglewood, Bedford Park, Chiswick, W. Mrs. ANDERSON Mr. E. K. BLYTH „ W. CROWDER „ E. DALLOW „ P. EVERITT „ S. G. FENTON „ 0. FITCH „ C. B. GRANT „ R. G. HEMBER „ G. HICKSON Mr. E. R. LEVEY Miss E. PHIPSON Mr. J. PUNNETT „ W. J. REYNOLDS „ G. E. SADD Miss SHAPLAND Mr. W. C. STOREY Mrs. T. TAYLOR Mr. W. D. THOMSON „ T. R. WRIGHT Mr. G. H. YOUNG. Simurer atib ®Ijainnati : Mr. GEORGE HICKSON, 35, Highbury New Park, N. Srcretarg: Mr. W. J. REYNOLDS, 19, Cawley Road, Victoria Park, E. gmbiftrrs: Mr. C. H. SEYLER. Mr. J. A. LYON. ®rnstos: Mr. WM. BURR „ J. CUNNINGTON „ G. HICKSON „ J. A. LYON ,, M. E. MARSDEN Mr. W. C. NEVITT „ J. L. SHUTER „ F. WALTERS Sir S. H. WATERLOW, Bart. M.P. Mr. A. J. WATERLOW. Statiarg Suim (fommittw: Mr. S. G. FENTON, 18, Courthope Villas, Wimbledon, S.W. (Cijoir gfagter nah Organist: Mr. J. TROUSSELLE, 4, Upper Spring Street, Baker Street, W. 9 �Mqport of tlje Committee OF SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1880. Possibly the year that has just passed will take rank as one of the most eventful on record, when considered in relation to the progress made in freedom of opinion. The political changes in the early part of the year may be regarded as indicating merely one side of that broad current of opinion, whose flow, after a period of comparative stagnation, once more runs steadily in the direction of liberty. With the political phase of this phenomenon we are not so immediately con­ cerned ; although it may be observed that civil and religious freedom are inseparably bound together, and influences favouring the one cannot but aid the development of the other. With the progress of religious liberty, however, our Society is so intimately associated, both as contributing to it, and as dependent upon it for our own growth, that it is impossible in reporting the history of the microcosm of South Place, to omit an examination of the progress made in the larger world outside. Undoubtedly one of the most striking features of the past year, is the strangely novel attitude the great representative orthodox bodies have assumed towards those who have ceased to give adhesion to any of the creeds. It seems so short a time since, when mere abuse of free thinkers, coupled with �4 an entire inability or unwillingness to understand their ■ mental position, were looked for as a matter of course. The proceedings at some of the late religious gatherings have formed, in some respects, a pleasing contrast to the ancient method of dealing with the heretically disposed. Not only have ecclesiastics been found liberal enough to treat with almost effusive kindness the previously despised “ dissenterjr but, stranger still, both churchmen and nonconformists have vied with each other in their attempts to win over even the uncompromising “ secularist.” Furthermore, at these meet­ ings distinct admissions have been made, that orthodoxy can no longer claim a monopoly of noble sentiments or lofty aims. It will, perhaps, be well not to scrutinize too narrowly the reason of this truly remarkable change of front. To what extent it is due to the consciousness that the old favourite methods have resulted in failure, or how much it is owing to a real spread of kindlier feeling, may be left for others to determine* To whatever cause it be at last attributed, the circumstance that people differing so widely in speculative opinions, are now able to regard each other without the bitter animosities of the past, is one of a decidedly gratifying character. It is one, moreover, that our Society ought to be the first to recognize; seeing that it has persistently and faithfully worked for such an end, even in days when there seemed little probability of its realization. Another circumstance that is at least significant, is the endeavour that has been recently made to include under the head of “ Christian,” all those who are willing to make any kind of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others, irrespective of their adhesion to any of the creeds. The desire would seem to be, to constitute unselfishness the sole test of Christianity. Although this may be regarded as an effort to save a respected term, albeit emptied of definite �5 meaning, yet the mere attempt has a value for us ; showing as it does, that those who repudiate all churches and sects, have so grown in numbers and influence, that any contortions of language, or any wholesale surrender of doctrine, will be made by at least some in the churches, to regain even their nominal allegiance. But the day has obviously passed when that could be possible. The desire that now animates the thoughtful rationalist, is not to hark back to the ideals that are discredited and outgrown ; but to assist in building up a new, better, and purely human religion. As the readers of our best current literature must have noticed, some of the ablest minds have j oined in this truly noble task, and there can be no doubt that the work of Mr. Conway, in this place, has formed no small contribution towards its fulfilment. How assiduously he has laboured at this important work, and how frequently he has inspired the friends of progress with renewed hopes, by his thoughtful and animated dis­ courses, none of our members need to be reminded. The Committee, therefore, regret on public, no less than on personal grounds, that the illness of Mr. Conway in the early part of the year, and his recent absence in America, have somewhat interrupted this work. They have, however, great pleasure in bearing testimony to the alacrity with which many able friends came forward and rendered assistance during these intervals. To Mr. A. J. Ellis, Mr. W. C. Coupland, Mr. W. F. Revell, and Dr. Gr. J. Wyld, amongst our own members, the thanks of the Society are especially due for their interesting and instructive discourses; while the efforts of Miss Helen Taylor, Mr. E. Clodd, Dr. E. B. Aveling, Mr. M. Macfie, Mr. T. W. Frickleton, and Mr. Rhys Davids, who have also supplied Mr. Conway’s place, ought to be acknow­ ledged with gratitude. Notwithstanding that opportunities have thus been furnished for having the problems of our age �6 v examined before us by different minds, it was with great pleasure the members greeted the return of Mr. Conway to his accustomed place, in December last. They will also, doubtless, gladly join the Committee in expressing an earnest hope, that the rest and change of scene he has enjoyed have permanently restored his health and energies. As a compensation for the loss of many of Mr. Conway’s oral discourses, it is pleasing to be able to record that during the year several of his writings have been published in “ Modern Thoughtand, in addition, “ A Last Word,” the final discourse at the Athenaeum, and two others, “ The Religion of Humanity,” and “ The Rising Generation,” have been published in the old pamphlet form. The prolonged absence of Mr. Conway afforded a favourable opportunity for extending the usual vacation, in order to obtain the necessary time for the repairs and deco­ ration of the Chapel. The members will probably recollect that as soon as the Committee had resolved to recommend this work, a General Meeting was called, at which a draft scheme of the proposed works was submitted. This being approved, operations were commenced, under the professional guidance~of our friend Mr. J. A. Gotch, imme­ diately after the closing of the Chapel. The roof has been completelyh'e-slated, and will, it is believed, not give any further trouble for some years; an efficient warming appa­ ratus has been set up; the ventilation of the building has been considerably improved ; and the interior has been deco­ rated in a quiet but artistic manner, that has met with very general approval. The whole of these works have been exe­ cuted at a total cost of £422.18s. Id., of which the Committee are pleased to say, there only remains about £23. Os. Od. yet to be^subscribed. In connection with the building, it has long been felt that �as the greater portion of the seats are now let, and that con­ sequently the highest point of our prosperity has probably been nearly reached, some attempt should be made to extinguish or reduce the mortgage. Accordingly, at the early part of the year, a Finance Committee was appointed to report on the best means of accomplishing this end. Two alternative schemes were proposed for raising the funds required. One to increase, by some means, the permanent income of the Society, and the other to open a voluntary subscription. It was resolved to adopt the latter method, with the addition, however, of a collection on the first Sunday in May. The often-expressed desire that the Sunday Services should be supplemented by some effective work carried on during the week, seems now in a fair way of being fulfilled. At the last Annual Meeting an opinion was expressed that the Lecture Committee might be properly granted the use of the building for the purpose of carrying on their work. Acting on this, it was resolved that the free use of the building should be given on one evening in each week, in order that the Lec­ ture Committee might proceed with more confidence. The anti­ cipations that were then formed, have since been amplyjustified. The long course of lectures on Political Economy, which was in progress at the last Annual Meeting, came to a conclusion in March last, the result being that a large audience were given efficient instruction in economic questions. This was, moreover, done at a singularly opportune moment, as during the past year some of the gravest economic problems have been brought into startling prominence. To have dissem­ inated that knowledge, by which alone such problems can be properly solved, is, in however limited a way, to have promoted tangibly the public good. These lectures were followed by three on “ The Evolution of American Political Ideas,” by Mr. John Fiske, of Harvard University, the whole �8 of which excited the deepest attention, the first being ren-*] dered more interesting by the circumstance of Professor Huxley presiding on the occasion. The later efforts of the Lecture Committee have been equally successful. Desiring to make the utmost possible use of the opportunities afforded, two courses of Lectures on the same evenings were organized during the Autumn Session. These have consisted of ten, on Ethical Principles, by Mr. W. C. Coupland, and the same number on Biology, by Dr. E. B. Aveling. Of the wide research, and the critical acumen displayed in Mr. Coupland’s lectures, it is impossible to speak too highly. Dr. Aveling’s able and eloquent exposition of his subject also proved a most thorough success, having attracted the largest audience the Lecture Committee have yet secured. It is gratifying to know that work of this kind will now proceed regularly in this place, and the Committee feel justified in asking the members to give it their countenance and support. Kindred societies, whose work is not immediately connected with our own, have also availed themselves of our building. The National Sunday League, striving to relieve the grim monotony of an English Sunday ; and driven from many of the public buildings in London by the bigotry, which even survives the contempt of the intellectual, have once more found a welcome here. Another body, “ The People’s Concert Society,” also sought our assistance to enable them to give a series of free concerts of high class music on Sunday evenings. So popular did these become, that many had to be refused admission, and the experiment was so thoroughly successful that it is in­ tended to repeat it as soon as possible. A writer, in a recent number of The Nineteenth Century, mentions these concerts in high terms of commendation. Although the Soirees have not presented any very marked �9 or novel features in the year that had just elapsed, they have still afforded the usual opportunities for social and friendly intercourse,—opportunities which appear to have been appreciated as highly as on any previous occasion. The Annual Soiree was held on May 1st at the Cannon Street Hotel, and again attracted a numerous assemblage of the members and their friends, who spent a most enjoyable evening. The Committee suggest that it would be well to give continued and earnest support to all these attempts to bring the members closer together, and increase friendliness of feeling amongst them. Societies that have been successful in accomplishing their chief aim have generally welded together their individual units by evoking their social sympathies; a plan which, when adopted, has the double merit of rendering the society stronger, and its working more easy and agreeable. Another incidental advantage too, is, that when strangers come amongst us, they are enabled to see that those who take reason for their guide in higher matters, do not therefore disregard the emotional needs, and that the social philosophy of South Place is— “ Not harsh and crabbed as dull fools suppose, But musical as is Apollo’s lute.” In concluding their review of the past year, the Committee would remind the members, that upon them, as constituents of one of the few bodies struggling against the baneful influence of superstition, a great responsibility rests. The work accomplished by us may be but a minute fraction of the greater work wrought by the intellectual forces of the age. But on no account should its importance be overlooked or under estimated; nor the efforts of even one amongst us be thought of small value. By the cumulative effect of actions small in themselves, and by the loyal co-operation of �10 the workers, the most difficult tasks can be made certain of accomplishment. Remembering this, our friends may rest assured that by working in accord with the high principles constantly enunciated in this place, and by standing firmly together in the struggles of the present, they are giving no mean assistance towards the emancipation of humanity in the future. NOTICE. In accordance with the Rules, seven members of the Com­ mittee will retire from office at the ensuing Annual Meeting, and are not eligible for re-election until next year. The members so retiring are :—Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. T. Taylor, Mr. E. K. Bly th, Mr. E. Dallow, Mr. Gr. Hickson, Mr. W. D. Thomson, and Mr. G-. H. Young. The members will, therefore, have to elect seven new members of the Committee and two Auditors. Nominations for the above offices must be forwarded to the Secretary (in writing) on or before February 3rd. Printed forms for nominations can be obtained in the library, or will be forwarded by the Secretary upon application. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 17th at 7. 0. p.m. precisely. Fbedebick G. Hickson & Co., 257, High Holbobn, W.C. ��n � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Report of the committee of South Place Religious Society for the Year 1880 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 10 [1] p. ; 22 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [South Place Religious Society] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1881] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5580 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"><img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /></a><span> </span><br /><span>This work (Report of the committee of South Place Religious Society for the Year 1880), identified by </span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk"><span>Humanist Library and Archives</span></a><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Religious Society https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/7670b360fa3f33534f9c84cd625ea97d.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=b8Sm%7EYQtrjEWHIjBW8XOj8LHBxXYG6ZEwlUdDi%7EO7-cge4JeCLo%7Es-3EmIzhInabSbLitROFqKfOtvCoTSzia1EyzLoVFNXIYcoRBmM19MKKoWh%7EUzWXc7bFVWXXzBvrne3usUcMMZCDNvRtcQl5-YmwzouIT3k%7EyQ4%7EbrB1N6x8ORG1ziSyE2vf7EOENd7cem-T-eLw4Vk-GzCBgz5a0EBU87o1f7PMXophJ%7ESWLjDKECEXfgK-7tAJGM3NB%7EopaZ5gryN6tpnTquMn5DIJG9Xm-FWlhAr4-oMiIcplcMPUkU-ah7rOYnIOXr5XGuzhPw3cO7nJ1ah8hQJ8lqUAaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0ddfa6ba4d85f25be264a753762e094c PDF Text Text Cjj^O PHILOSOPHICAL AM) SCIENTIPIO STUDIES 0K <f-be grama of ffaterr. A SERIES OF EIGHT LECTURES Will be delivered at South Place Chapel, Finsbury, by Rev. M. D. CONWAY, M.A., Member of the American Scientific Association, as follows :— Lecture I.—March 31.—The Knowable and the Unknowable. The Formation of the Sun. The Birth of the Earth from the • Sun. The Preparation of the Stage for the Play of Life. The First Rocks : Plutonic, Volcanic and Neptunian. Lecture II.—April 7.—The Prologue of Life,—first Order, then Method. The Birth of Organic Form. Mother Earth’s First Offspring, and the Cradle in which it was rocked. Vege­ table and Animal Transformations and the corresponding | changes of conditions in the surrounding elements : the shifting I, of scenery for new actors. Lecture III.—April 14.—The Continuation and Develop­ ment of the Plan under New Forms. Themes of Nature very few, with endless variations : the shell gradually drawn inside to make a skeleton. The Leaf modified into trunk, blossom, fruit. I The Spine the typical form of Animal Structure. Balance of Organs. Lecture IV.—April 21.—Definition of Genus and Species. Origin of Genera. Origin of Species. Theories of Extinction and Development. The Old TheoryLamarck and “the Vestiges of CreationDarwin. Testimonies of Embryology and Human History. Lecture V.—May 5.—Manhis appearance on Earth as to time and place. Man and the Ape. Old Forms not to be super­ seded, but fulfilled. The Doctrine of Form. Lecture VI.—May 12.—The Brain and its History. Arrested Developments. Fate and Freewill. Lecture VII.—May 19.—Races. The Geographical Distri­ bution of Man. Human Languages. The Unconscious, Con­ scious (or Historical), and Scientific Eras of Humanity. The Reign of Nationalities. Lecture VIII.—May 26.—The Reign of Man. Prognostics of a Higher Race, inclusive of all Races. Indications of a Higher (Ethereal) Formation above the Lower Atmosphere, with a Consideration of the Platonic Idea of its being the Dwellingplace of Higher Beings. Lectures to begin at Eight p.m. punctually. Tickets for the Course, 6s. ; Single Admission, Is. To be had at the Chapel. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philosophical and scientific studies on the drama of nature : A series of eight lectures Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 1 p. ; 21 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [n.d.] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5700 Subject The topic of the resource Lectures Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /><br /><span>This work (Philosophical and scientific studies on the drama of nature : A series of eight lectures), identified by </span><span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk">Humanist Library and Archives</a></span><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts Moncure Conway South Place Chapel https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/0046ce84e4c8392d519f9f15665e5e59.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=NJgpQmvlsx-zCKRZeF9-f-ha-GbqoLKNHEp-oXS7P43M6EQen9dLi9I6xQuWxc%7ELIIkhS8e3dsUoulmMUn15NdFF5f6Ztx-QpdDQD-ETiNVKZ0s42deYtX7ri30foInPOTKlQJGfJNipb6xIMB-0cCvmShY14t91BXUT4Ip63W%7EOZybIxsrwW3RsJRzo59RJC7C0kyWzdQTv1HGPmsS%7ETPI1gt5QyMhny1zhRU9OAUu72cVddBFSgnqwElI62afTbORq%7E%7ERm8LqiK6IAAUfGCCZXDp1ESMBhRSmR9b9cTwdjBi4CgIC9sCrUjuLBPJp7xUR%7EQYiRqeNFuMQzzI8QDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 1d480dde71039a73a59b6a6335fb2d58 PDF Text Text SOUTH PLACE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY, flNSBURY. REPORT OF THE PUBLISHING COMMITTEE. ' In accordance with the resolution passed at the last annual meeting a Special Committee was appointed to consider the best means of securing a wider publicity for the teaching which all members of South Place Religious Society feel to be so valuable, and they now submit the following brief Report. The result of their deliberations has already been made known, not only by circular, but still more effectually by the actual publication of “ Lessons for the Day,” and it only remains to state what measure of success has attended the enterprise. In response to the appeal which was made a guarantee fund of ^267 was subscribed, of which one-fourth has been paid, and a second instalment of like amount will shortly be called up the greater part of the first having been expended in pre­ liminary advertising and printing. 5,000 copies of No. 1 were printed, of which about 1,000 were distributed gratuitously by the Committee ; the remainder were soon all disposed of, and a second edition was printed, so that complete sets might be made up. In order to prevent the additional expense thus involved, a larger number has been printed than would suffice to meet the immediate weekly demand, which of course leaves a considerable stock on hand, and entails an outlay for which there is no immediate return. About 36,000, however, of the first 13 numbers have been actually sold, and the average weekly sale is about 2,500. This result is by no means dis­ couraging, considering that scarcely anything has been spent in advertising since October, and the comparatively select class who can be expected to purchase such a periodical. There �have been many expressions, both in the press and privately, of the high estimation in which the “Lessons” are. held by those under whose notice they have come, and it may fairly be hoped that a further continued effort to make their existence known amongst earnest-minded liberals will make the enter­ prise self-supporting. The present returns are very nearly sufficient to meet the expense of printing and publishing, and even if no great improvement should be attained during the coming year, your Committee believe that the Subscribers to the Guarantee Fund, or the members at large, will feel that the amount required for author’s remuneration is very usefully expended in diffusing generally the intellectual and moral advantages which have hitherto been restricted to South Place. In addition to the direct moral influence thus exerted, the publicity given to our services can hardly fail to produce a favorable effect on the position of the Society, and it has in fact been already observed that an unusually large number of strangers have visited the Chapel during the last three months; It is hoped that the measures taken will meet with the approval of the members, and that those who have not yet taken an active part in this most useful portion of the Society’s work, will now do so, either by adding their names to' the Guarantee Fund, or by exerting themselves (as many have already most usefully done) to promote the circulation of the “ Lessons for the Day.” The Committee are most anxious not to have to make repeated appeals for subscriptions, and as a weekly sale of 5,000 would make the work self-supporting, they trust that a special effort will be made in this direction during the coming year. January 23rd, 1883. �Sold and distributed - - 40,250 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource South Place Religious Society. Report of the Publishing Committee [1882] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: [London] Collation: [3] p. ; 22 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [South Place Religious Society] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1883] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5688 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /><br /><span>This work (South Place Religious Society. Report of the Publishing Committee [1882]), identified by </span><span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk">Humanist Library and Archives</a></span><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Religious Society https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25778/archive/files/c5e11d195044713b79aa9ab0912e7d3b.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=sid7RmrfiFxjBL2uxx5pLDqeukTRUJVOa-1mlKTqi3am2J6uduYLjy9ib1v%7Egw-roIYi9SqVjoBwiMJVwPz6ht8HE6K3ZkxYWoFTqxvytjsAUvIJ-bXS89ZCWyBH9lHhI6tj3fiZmyE89j11AZuclZ6fPVPKSSLxefC-OdpGKYl34a1mVKPTphU9zyDJ%7EqCDpZVsjh-8i0C7IB060HZgROrVau%7EVNXKQ-UXxxTDi77jJDkOdly3SyJ-Dm-EuApfSTXeenE-PnN7Kv7ywGHM7s9-MrbDOncTGGdbkfOP5DSjbzApNDth7TY8H%7ESC6qMkIzfqyCaNp%7EuzBzv3z280TDg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM b29d2d27d2b80802cd0fe13b9b43361b PDF Text Text CJSTIT. it institute. The THIRD of the NINETEENTH SERIES OF SOIREES" ': TO BE HELD IN THE CHAPEL, On MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 4th, 1881. °F TABLEAUX VI YA NTS.‘ The 7he Characters will le sustained by the following Ladies and Gentlemen :— Misses BEAL, CARPENTER, CONWAY, HICKSON, HOLYOAKE, JEFFREYS, MACPHERSON, SEYLER, WALKER, &c. Messrs. D. CONWAY, FENTON, FISHER, FITCH, HICKSON, LUTHER, H. MOORE, MacIntyre, Vocalist— FRAULEIN h. tfiorndike, walker, von HENNIG. &c. Pianist— Mrs. FISHER. Stage Manager— Mr. J. A. GOTCII. Lime Light under the Direction of Mr. THIES. Doors open at SEVEN. Commence at EIGHT.”' S. G. FENTON, Hon. Sec. 18, Courthope Villas, Wimbledon. �PAST I "PARADISE >ND THE PEI(L” Read by Mrs. Theodore Wright. Tableau i “ One morn a Peri at the gate Of Eden stood, disconsolate. Tableau 2 “The tyrant lived, the hero fell!” . . Tableau 3 “He knew his own betroth’d bride, She who would rather die with him Than live to gain the world beside ! ”— . . . Tableau 4 “ ‘ There was a time,’ he said, in mild, Heart-humbled tones—*’ thou blessed child ! When young, and haply pure as thou,’” . . . “ Joy, joy for ever! my task is done— Ttite gates are pass’d and heaven is won!” ... NOTICE.—The Annual Soiree will be held �Tableaux...... 5 ’• i 2. “ Adversity.” Prosperity.” Tableau ... “ Old King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his glass, And he called for his fiddlers three.” Song.................. “ Truth in Absence.” Fraulein von Hennig. Tableaux... ( i. 4 ( 2. “ The Black Brunswicker.” “ The Huguenots.” Tableau .............. “The three Graces.” Tableau................ “ Pot-pourri.” � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victorian Blogging Description An account of the resource A collection of digitised nineteenth-century pamphlets from Conway Hall Library &amp; Archives. This includes the Conway Tracts, Moncure Conway's personal pamphlet library; the Morris Tracts, donated to the library by Miss Morris in 1904; the National Secular Society's pamphlet library and others. The Conway Tracts were bound with additional ephemera, such as lecture programmes and handwritten notes.<br /><br />Please note that these digitised pamphlets have been edited to maximise the accuracy of the OCR, ensuring they are text searchable. If you would like to view un-edited, full-colour versions of any of our pamphlets, please email librarian@conwayhall.org.uk.<br /><br /><span><img src="http://www.heritagefund.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/attachments/TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" width="238" height="91" alt="TNLHLF_Colour_Logo_English_RGB_0_0.jpg" /></span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conway Hall Library & Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Conway Hall Ethical Society Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource South Place Chapel & Institute [soiree programme] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Place Religious Society Description An account of the resource Place of publication: London Collation: 3 p. ; 19 cm. Notes: From the library of Dr Moncure Conway. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1881] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context G5712 Subject The topic of the resource Conway Hall Ethical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/p/mark/1.0/88x31.png" alt="Public Domain Mark" /><br /><span>This work (South Place Chapel &amp; Institute [soiree programme]), identified by </span><span><a href="https://conwayhallcollections.omeka.net/items/show/www.conwayhall.org.uk">Humanist Library and Archives</a></span><span>, is free of known copyright restrictions.</span> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Conway Tracts South Place Chapel