Word: bishops
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...wealth to take the place which ancient governments fill in Europe as patrons of learning is one of our national glories, to which each year of history adds new lustre. We must all feel a pride in the words with which the distinguished English scholar, Dr. Lightfoot, the bishop of Durham, recently urged his countrymen to emulate our example in establishing a School at Athens. He said, at a public meeting in London...
These words have had the desired effect, and a British School now stands on the slope of Lycabettus on land adjoining that of the American School. But the words of Bishop Lightfoot, with but slight change, may now appeal powerfully to our own national pride and honor. Above all things, we must not, at this late day, allow ourselves to play the part of the sleeping hare in this friendly race...
...present, Bishop, the mind reader, is the principal attraction for seekers of amusement at New Haven...
...PAUL'S SOCIETY.During Lent a series of services is being given in St. John's Chapel under the auspices of the St. Paul's Society. The Bishop of Maine will preach on March 16th, the Bishop of Albany March 28th, and the Bishop of New Hampshire March 30th. A cordial invitation is extended to the public...
...Right Reverend F. D. Huntington, Bishop of Central New York, will preach before the St. Paul's Society this evening, at half past seven, in St. John's Chapel. The public is cordially invited. A portion of the church will be reserved for students until...