The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-03-06
FOREIGN CHURCH NEWS.

DIR. Won Dollinger, the theologian
and historian, observed the ninetieth anniyer-
sary of his birthday on February %.
-Gavazzi's funeral was attended by
all the evangelical ministers of Rome By his
desire his body was cremated in the presence of
Signor Prochet, and other ministers.
The Unitarians of England have
finally decided to follow the example of the
congregationaliss in establishing college at
Oxford for ministerial students.
"A private cable dispatch received
from Nice, dated February 10, announces the
prostration by paralysis of Bishop G. T. Bedell,
of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Ohio.
The contributions of the members
of the English Presbyteri Church, from lst
January, 1885, to the 3lst December, amounted
to e42 256 l3s. 3D., as compared with G42 375.-
lbs. 3D. for t. year 1887.
The United Presbyterian College
Edinburgh, has substituted Dorner's System of
Christian Doctrine" for DIR. Hodges Systematic
Theology" If the students shall be able to un-
derstand DorRer, for example, on Inspiration
they will do more than some people can.
"A large congregation was attracted
to st, Cuthbert's Edinburgh, on recent Sun
day forenoon, when Miss Katherine Helen
M
bers Of the congregation were set apart as dea-
conesses.
The religious condition of the up.
per classes in England Is causing much concern
in certain circles A clerical correspondent in
a letter to the Guardian asserts that many
ladies and gentlemen know less than their SER
wants who were brought up in the National
Snnday-sChools. He suggests the formation of
Sabbath-schools for the gentry.
The Weekly Register (Roman Cath.
olic paper, writes: In England the work Of
conversion has continued during the past year
with steady and not very slow steps
The number Of converts in L ndon alone has
been upwards of two thousand during the past
year. Many have Joined us who we're all but
Catholics and who had little need of instruction
before they made up their minds to take the final
step. From every Ritualisttc congregation in
London there is continual stream of converts
drifting towards us"
The Presbytery of Italy has Issued
circular letter to English-speaking Protestants
on the Continent, containing list Of Presbyte-
rian churches in which worship is conducted,
and extending q cordial welcome to all who are
disposed to attend divine services in them
These churches are located in the principal cities
of France Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria,
and the tables give their hours Of service
names Of ministers, seasons in which they are
open, and their ecclesiastical relations, which
are chiefly with the Established Church and the
Free Church Of Scotland.
-RoME March 2-To.d day was the
seventy anniversary Of the birth Of tho
Pope. He received a number Of cardinals who
rendered their congratulations The Pope, re-
plying to the cardinals. said it was impossible
for him in the present position Of the Papacy to
perform his duties as the head OF the Church in
an independent manner. He complained of the
delay in granting of royal exequaters to the
Italian Bishops, and said his appointments were
subjected to scrutiny lie referred to the op-
pressions Of the new penal code end the suppres.
sion of the funds Of the fraternties. His Holi.
ness was in splendid health and spoke vlgor-
ously.