Weary reader exhorted by a bustling periodical review
A long critique surveys many 19th century periodicals including The Argosy Leisure Hour Sunday at Home and Quiver. It notes uneven quality with some strong papers on Wycliffe Gothic architecture and Quaker topics while condemning The Frozen Chalice as sensational and praising various travel and literary pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsley
Charles Wood
Joseph Williams
Vaughan
Wycliffe
Cox
Pilgrim’s Progress
Lombardy Court
Thomas Cook
Miss Bird
Rocky Mountain
Heralds
Belzoni
Mr. Black
Macleod
Lawries
Dean Stanley
Westminster Abbey
Andrew Wilson
John Duncan
Alford
Major Butler
Cariboo
California
Sunday Magazine
R. H. Smith
Prince Consort
Dr. Macmillan
Herbert Oakley
Cassell
Congregationalist
Baptist Magazine
Trestrail
Book notices judge works on Irvingism and theology
A concise review column surveys The History and Doctrines of Irvingism by Edward Miller, plus sermons by George Dawson, Palmer on the Seven Seals, and stock translations. It compliments Miller’s clarity, notes Dawson’s bold orthodoxy and devotion, and critiques Palmer’s prophecy approach while previewing several novels and works on ethics and biblical life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorce Dawson
M.A
C. Kegan Paul and Co
Dawson
Thomas Palmer
Sydney
Australia
Elliot Stock
Asia
Judea
Galilee
Samaria
Idumea
Joan Stock
Ll.d
Stock
George Curries
W. Oliphant and Co
Cupples
London
Blue Bell
M. Bramston
Marcus Ward
Weldon and Co
Mr. Darwin
Dr. Ingraham
Warne and Co
David
Dixon to pen Windsor work as autumn publication
The Atheneum notes Mr. Hepworth Dixon plans a companion volume on Windsor Castle to match his Tower of London study, likely ready for publication in autumn. G J Cockerell & Co report 24s per ton Wallsend coal in their annual trade circular, urging summer purchases for price and better working conditions, warning London coal could hinder supply in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepworth Dixon
Atheneum
Her Majesty
S Castle of Windsor
Tower of London
Messrs
G. J. Cockerell and Co
Wallsend
London
The Burial Question discussed by Canterbury clergy
The Archdeacon of Canterbury reports on burials policy, noting 37 new churchyard plots in eight years and proposing a Commission to inspect existing churchyards, close overcrowded ones, and create public graveyards. He supports flexible use of graveside service and a single chapel for both Church and Dissenters, with broader public graveyard rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Parry
Dover
Utopia
Romney Marsh
Kent
Brenzett
Campu Santo
Vicar of Winchcombe Repeats Burial Service Omission
A Daily News correspondent notes Rev. R. Noble Jackson of Winchcombe again omits the words sure and certain hope at funerals. The Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol warned him last year that such omissions are illegal. Jackson says he objects to pronouncing the solemn words over any person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily News
Winchcombe
R. Noble Jackson
Gloucester
Bristol
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Edward Miler
Butler’s Marston
C. Kegan Paul’ and Co
Miller
Mr. Miller
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