Art and literature items in Cassell’s magazine feature
The piece highlights engraving, woodcuts, and new reference works. It notes Davenport Adams's Dictionary of English Literature, Wylie’s History of Protestantism, Old and New London, and European Ferna. It praises Morley’s Library of English Literature, the Natural History series, and Cookery Dictionary, with illustrated periodicals and low-priced annuals from Cassell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Adams
Meesra
Cassell
Wylie
London
Hagland
Afghanistan
Yakoob Khan
Roberts
Lord Beaconafield
Britten
Henry Morley
George III
Richardson
Wilker
Sterne
Goldsmith
Horace Walpole
Junius
Bedford
Times
Meesrs
Cazeel
Petter
Galpin
Religious Notices and Book Reviews
Brief notices on early church history lessons from the London Church of England Sunday School Institute and works by Evzies Herkins Miss Hopkins and Henry Curwen. Praises show impact on Sunday schools and working men with calls for wider circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Church of England Sunday School Institute
Constantine
Evzies Herkins
Strahan and Co
Miss Hopkins
Christ
Henry Curwen
Simpkin, Marshall, and Co
Mr. Curwen
Book Reviews on Curwen and Blackwood Works
A periodical critique notes Curwen’s wide reading and care yet criticizes a self-satisfied tone and selective portraits. It praises Blackwood’s Tales and relates on Hugh Miller and Lincoln. Several religious and moral works are summarized, highlighting pathos, simplicity, and practical lessons for readers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curwen
Hugh Miller
London
Exeter Hall
Miller
Allen
Hemesna
Peabody
John Kitto
Robert Chambers
Charles Knight
George Romney
M. W. Watson
Thomas Brassey
Abraham Lincoln
Blackwood
Northcote Memories
Watch and Ward
Copsley Annala,” &c
Seeleys
C. T. Winrar
Christian Knowledge Society
Brave Geordie
Grace Sursnine
John F. Shaw
W. Wells Gardner
Mr. Culantesworth
Rowland Hill
Hodder and Stoughton
Pilgrim Fathers and Their Children Lecture Review
Mr Carvell Williams spoke at the East London Tabernacle on the Pilgrims detailing their journey from England to Holland and Plymouth and their influence on New England. He warned against State control of religion and urged voluntary faith and liberty of conscience. The audience applauded as resolutions favored separating Church and State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carvell Williams
Young Men’s Association
East London Tabernacle
J. W. Atkinson
Williams
England
Holland
New Plymouth
New World
New England
America
Liberation Society
Meinisters
Gulf of Mexico
Oregon Mountains
New York
Europe
Ita
Union Amongst Nonconformists
A Manchester Guardian report notes a Bowdon chapel deed adding Evangelical Christians of all denominations to its membership while preserving denominational consistency. They gain voting limits on baptism matters, require adherence to Evangelical Alliance doctrines, and aim to unite small congregations into a stronger, pastor-supported body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
Bowdon
Evangelical Christiana
Evangelical Alliance
Bible Society
Religious Tract Society
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