Excerpt from Transactions of the London and Middlesex Historical Society, 1922, Vol. 11: The Proudfoot Papers (Continued) Following this came ten volumes (iii. To XII.) of the original diary, small paper-covered manuscripts each contain ing from twenty-four to fifty pages, extending from December, 1832, to June 14, 1833. They are written in fine copperplate handwriting with few corrections and no blots. The scandal mentioned above, proved to be very mild. The entry of December 5th gives the details, the chief of which was that there was considerable dissension in the Scotch Kirk regarding their minister Mr. Rentoul. The only fault which is stated against him, is, that he reads his sermons - all admit that he is a pious man, and that his walk is becoming the gospel. The fact seems to be that he is not popular and that there is about him a stiffness which prevents that easy familiarity with which Canadians, and particularly Canadian Independents, wish to treat their ministers. At the head of the opposition are Mr. Letham and Mr. Freeland, who are Independents, and who have actually bought a chapel for the purpose of forming in it an Independent Church. This want of good agreement is the source of joy to not a few in the town. Mr. Stewart, the Baptist, delights in telling of it, though it can affect him I suppose in no way. Was considerably disappointed to-day in Mr. Stewart. I have been now several times in his house, but never heard anything that could indicate his possessing a literary turn. He is always working as a labourer, covered with mud or lime. His manners are the manners of a man of work, and forward ness and conceit supply in him the place of ease. He piques himself upon being one of those converted by the instrument ality of Mr. Stewart, Moulin, Perthshire, and taking his stand upon that vantage ground he looks-down upon almost all others, not of his own denomination, as hardly Christians, if they be Christians at all. Were I to be much about York I should not choose to cultivate his acquaintance. I write not this because of any slight on his part, for he has behaved to me as well as he could, and certainly has acted kindly, but I have so often met men of his character and seen so many unhappinesses arising from intimacy with them that I could not willingly come into intimacy with him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Transactions of the London and Middlesex Historical Society, 1918, Vol. 9 Street lamps there were none; and the only light shed at night when the moon was out of commission came from the windows of stores and of the numerous taverns that supplied liquid refreshment for the citizens. Those who had to be out at night foi any purpose, had to supply their own light by the aid efo round tin lanterns, with: holes wt in flowery patterns on the sides, and-a tallow dip dimly burning within. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The East End is one of the most famous parts of London and it has had its own distinctive identity since the district was first settled in medieval times. It is best known for extremes of poverty and deprivation, for strong political and social movements, and for the extraordinary mix of immigrants who have shaped its history. Jonathan Oatess handbook is the ideal guide to its complex, rich and varied story and it is an essential source for anyone who wants to find out about an East End ancestor or carry out their own research into the area.He outlines in vivid detail the development of the neighbourhoods that constitute the East End. In a series of information-filled chapters, he explores East End industries and employment the docks, warehouses, factories, markets and shops. He looks at its historic poverty and describes how it gained a reputation for criminality, partly because of notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and the Krays. This dark side to the history contrasts with the liveliness of the East End entertainments and the strong social bonds of the immigrants who made their home there Huguenots, Jews, Bangladeshis and many others.Throughout the book details are given of the records that researchers can consult in order to delve into the history for themselves online sites, archives, libraries, books and museums.

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The need for a third printing of Church and Sect in Canada reflects the continuing interest in this pioneer study of the development of religious organization in Canadian society. It is one of three studies by Professor Clark; the other two, The Social Development of Canada and Movements of Political Protest in Canada show how the opening up of new areas of development in Canadian society led to the growth of new forms of social organization challenging the position and authority of established forms. In the field of religious organization, it was the evangelical religious sect which mounted the opposition to the established church denominations. By examining religious developments in Canada from 1760 to 1914 Professor Clark demonstrates how every move on the part of established church groups to secure, by union and other means, a greater degree of order in religious organization was accompanied by the rise of new forms of religious organization in those areas of society undergoing rapid change. In face of developments in our society today this study gains particular significance. The strong influence of the functionalist school in sociology in the United States and Canada in the 1950s and early 1960s fitted the mood of a society caught up in economic prosperity and ready to accept the comfortable assumption that the troublous upheavals in economic, political, religious, and other forms of social organization experienced in earlier decades would never recur. As a historical sociologist, Professor Clark gives emphasis to the importance of viewing developments in historical perspective. His examination of the basis of protest in religious organization in Canadian society over a period of nearly two centuries helps us understand the basis of protest, whatever form it takes, in society today.