The Henson Journals

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1st Sunday after the Epiphany, January 11th, 1914.

Any society, however organized, which accepts the teaching of Christ, & looks to Him for life & inspiration, is entitled to be called part of the Catholic Church.

Storr. Development of Eng: Theol: p. 264.

The Tractarian Sirocco has not burnt up everything when a Canon of Winchester & Archbishop's chaplain can write thus. To the 'Lay communicant', from whom yesterday I received a very insulting letter, I sent a copy of "Ecclesiastica" with the Dean's compliments.

I celebrated at 8 a.m. There were but 14 comts including Olive & myself. Knowling preached an excellent sermon at Mattins: Olive & I walked with Logic round the wood before lunch.

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On Monday, January 12th 1914, I entertained at supper the Clerk of the Works & his workmen the Gardeners, the Vergers & Sub–Vergers, the Bell–ringers, & the Porter. Knowling came as Canon–in–Residence, & Wilson & Bayley. The party invited numbered 34, & all appeared save two, who were hindered by imposition. After supper, I made a very brief speech, & then we adjourned to the Billiard Room.

On Tuesday, the 13th Jany, Caröe arrived, and after seeing the Cathedral with Macartney, he left on Wednesday, the 14th.

On Wednesday, the 14th Jany, I went to Hartlepool, & addressed a meeting organized by the C.E.M.S. in the Town Hall. Colonel Burdon presided, & I spoke for 3/4 of an hour on "The Mission of the Church of England". There were about 200 men present. I motored back to the Deanery in about 65 minutes.

On Thursday, the 15thJany, the German Ambassador Prince Lichnowski came to Durham. I shewed him over the Deanery, Cathedral, & Castle.

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