Bishop Ingram of London plans a grand jury to try all poorly attended churches. Churches, once fashionable, are now surrounded by business houses, with a consequent falling off in attendance. Yet, because the buildings are venerable, and because moneys are tied up with the various properties, it is difficult to discontinue these churches.
The ancient Church of St. Mary le Bow has always held noonday services. Last week one service was attended by a lone stenographer, who came there to eat her lunch. Churches like this will be subject to the...
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