DOGS IN CHURCH.
Up to the middle of the seventeenth century the Communion table was, in moat cases, in the centre of the church, and Archbishop Laud. ordered that it should be removed to the east end and railed rouiid to keep out the dogs. Official "dog-whippera" were appointed, and for the discharge of .their duties, were given whips and long expanding tongs. A few of these have survived to the present day. It is of interest to note that some churches possessed an official "dog-whipper" as late .m. 1957. Now dogs are to: be welcomed In some churches, for certain broad-minded vi<jars In West Sussex from Worthing to Chichester have announced ■ that holidaymakers may attend the at their churches in whatever garb they like. Tha notice -also adds? "Bog* also Welcome."
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 4, 6 January 1938, Page 14
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