20 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Church Herald
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 20, 1871
Page
1
A London editorial argues that year round poverty persists beyond public charities and benevolent societies. It condemns the harshness of the Poor Law system, urges seasonally timely charity to prevent casual poor from becoming paupers, and praises voluntary parish relief while criticizing overreliance on state aid.
The passage argues that with a suitable staff of Sisters aiding their ministrations, a comprehensive relief system is most effective, benefiting both souls and bodies of those served and largely free from abuse.
A Bavarian Catholic attacks bishops over a perceived claim of Papal and secular learning infallibility. He argues German learning challenges Bible truth, asserts danger to Christianity, and defends apostolic succession against pseudo Catholicism. Also reviews Hymnary and Gospeller Almanac as useful church works with notes on their aims and features.
A London CK book note praising a two volume commentary on the New Testament. It lists editors and highlights text features such as Old Testament quotes in thick type and paragraph headings. The Acts chronology follows the Nativity year, and the Epistles are described as expounding Church doctrine and missionary work.
Christmas gift books are highlighted as wholesome literature for adults and youth. The Society promotes Christian Knowledge publishes elegantly illustrated works to counter sensational novels, listing titles such as The Steadfast Woman and The Life and Times of Robert Grosseteste, with a guarantee of purity and attractiveness.
About two hundred clergy and laymen gathered at Delmonico's by invitation of the Bishop of New York to honor Bishop Selwyn before his departure. Notables included Lord Bishop of Lichfield and General John A. Dix, with remarks stressing cordial Anglo American church ties and appreciation for the welcome during a six week stay.
A prominent address in Philadelphia extols international arbitration and the interlinked Anglo American church, urging unity between the two branches of the Anglican Communion. Speakers praise Lambeth outcomes, propose a Patriarchal Council, and envision closer church and state cooperation to advance peace and shared faith.
The Paris journal La France notes England suspends political life as it grieves for the Prince of Wales. It praises Britain's unity in prayer across faiths, contrasts with continental disunity, and urges reform by embracing authority and invoking prayers for the crown and Lincoln alike.
Obituary notes George Hudson known as the Railway King died at his Belgrave Road home after a long career shaping the York and North Midland Railway and York politics. Born March 1800, he helped inaugurate steam service to London in 1840 and served as Lord Mayor of York thrice and Durham magistrate.
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