A worthy correspondent is angry with a Missionary Society which
receives converts in India without compelling them to break their caste. The Societyis probably unwise, though caste is not exactly what Mr. Dyson thinks ; but what will he say to the following letter, addressed to the schoolmaster, South Wytham, by the rector of that parish, and published in the Stamford Mercury :—
"South Wytham Rectory, September 17th, 1884.
All the villagers desirous of coming to my house appro.ich it in a becoming and respectful manner,—i.e., through the hack way and to the kitchen door. There is not a farmer in the place who ever has had, or would have, the impertinence to do otherwise. I desire that in future you will& the like. (Signed),
R. W. L. TOLLEMACOF:-TOLLEMACTIE.
The Teacher of the Board School, South Witham."
It is that spirit, and not any dissatisfaction either with its dogmas or its ritual, which, when Disestablishment is proposed, may endanger the Church of England. It will be observed that the exclusion is not in any way personal to the school- master, who ought to rank, if there is to be rank, next after the cleric, but extends to five-sixths of Mr. Tollemache's congregation.
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