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Adherents.com: By Location (3477 words) |
 | Also sometimes known at first as the 'Plumstead Peculiars', the sect was founded in 1838 by William Bridges. |
| A tenth part of this tithe went to the headquarters at Albury and the rest was used for the upkeep and growth of the movement. |
| Soon there were seven churches in London besides others in many of the main provincial towns and the Irvingites spread overseas, particularly to Germany and the United States. |
| Dancing Assemblies of Philadelphia (3218 words) |
| At Philadelphia, as at London, Bath, Spa, etc., there are spaces where the young people dance, and others where those to whom that sort of amusement does not suit, play different games of cards; but at Philadelphia only games or commerce are allowed. |
| A manager, or master of ceremonies presides at these methodical amusements: He presents to the dancers folded billets which each contain a number; thus it is fate which decides the partner which one is to have for the whole evening. |
| It had been built and opened shortly before the Revolution, and superseded the old London Coffee House, as a principal place of resort and was the scene of many dinners, receptions and dances. |
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