It was announced on Wednesday that Canon Hensley Henson had
been appointed Dean of Durham. The pro- motion is well earned, though his removal to the North is a great loss to London. Alike as a worker, preacher, and author be has shown a truly remarkable combination of energy, independence, and fearlessness. A powerful and inspiring controversialist, he has always taken his stand on the ground of comprehension and tolerance, and while striving to promote union between Churchmen and Nonconformists, has proved an
unflinching supporter of Establishment. Another interesting appointment also announced on Wednesday is that of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch to the Chair of English at Cambridge, in succession to the late Dr. Verrall. Poet, humourist, novelist, critic, anthologist, lover of the sea and laureate of Cornwall, " Q " is one of the most versatile of living men of letters.
Previous page
