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Rh at once took the lead in social and literary life in London, and made the Church better known among laymen than it had ever been before. Like Bishop Temple, he was a most strenuous worker, but undertook more than his strength would allow. It was a great temptation for him, for he did everything so brilliantly.”

“And that brings us to the present Bishop of London, Dr Ingram.”

“The present Bishop of London has come into office on an enormous wave of popularity, won by hard work in the East End, his charming personality, frankness of speech and attractive address both from platform and pulpit. He has the gift for entering into people's feelings and saying exactly what they wish him to say. Wherever he goes he is followed by enthusiastic crowds. The Ritualists look upon him as more sympathetic than even Bishop Creighton; but his policy with regard to internal differences in the Church has not yet been made public. There can be no doubt that if he has the strength he will be able, by his personal influence, greatly to strengthen the Church in London.”

“Will you be good enough now to say some thing about the Archdeaconries and the duties attaching thereto?”

“The Diocese has two Archdeaconries which meet at Temple Bar. That of London is the older and contains the City, the East and the