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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 172, 27 April 1872, Page 3

Theot.ogical News. His Grace the Duke of Somerset, some time First Lord of the Admiralty, has come out as a writer on theology. Needless to say that he is not ceremonious in his treatment of eminent persons. He is by no means complimentary to the Apostles. His teaching may be condensed into his own motto, “ Foi pour Devoir,” translated subtly. In these days everybody seems ready to instruct us in religion —except the. bishops.— Punch. A lady from China, who was dining with a bishop, told him that English flowers reared in that country lose their perfume in two or three years. Indeed,” was the immediate remark ; 11 1 had no idea that the Chinese were such descenters.” A Stkaightfobwabd View. High Church Curate: “And what do you think, Mr Simpson, about a clergyman’s turning to the east ?” Literal Churchwarden : “ Well, sir, my opinion is, that if the clergyman is good-lookin’ he don’t want to turn his back to the congregation !” — Punch,