Warburton

Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)

WILLIAM, an English prelate; born in Newark-upon-Trent, England, Dec. 24, 1698. He was brought up to the law, but not finding this profession to his taste, he relinquished it, and in 1723 took deacon's orders in the Church. In 1727 he began to distinguish himself as a writer by his inquiry into the "Causes of Prodigies and Miracles." This led to his being presented to the rectory of Brand Broughton, in Lincolnshire, where he remained many years, composing here most of those works which contributed to the establishment of his fame. In 1736 appeared his first important work, the "Alliance Between Church and State," etc., which brought him into favorable notice at court; but his great work is the "Divine Legation of Moses." It was assailed in many quarters, and Warburton carried on the controversy with ability and intemperate vigor. A defense of Pope's "Essay on Man" secured him the friendship of the poet, and he became a considerable beneficiary under the latter's will. By the death of Ralph Allen, whose niece he had married in 1745, Warburton succeeded YELLOW WARBLER to the splendid seat of Prior Park, in Gloucestershire. He was appointed, in 1746, preacher to the Society of Lincoln's Inn, and from that time his advance in Church preferment was rapid, till he became Bishop of Gloucester in 1759. He died in Gloucester, June 7, 1779. WAR CAMP COMMUNITY SERV- ICE, an organization founded in May, 1917, by the Playground and Recreation ciety's edition); "Germany, 1815-1900" Association of America, to assist communities located near the camps in which American soldiers were being trained, to make provision for recreation facilities of the men in their free time. The service extended over the United States and it was estimated that over 600 communities had been organized to provide recreation and hospitality. There was great variety in the activities to which the community service dedicated itself. Dramas were staged and local artistic talent was called on to provide the personnel, where it could not be provided by the men themselves. There were concerts, and many singers of note on various occasions gave their services. Pageants, more or less elaborate, and often of a kind to arouse the martial spirit of the men as well as to interest and instruct them were given. There were sporting carnivals, and athletic meets in which the men themselves took the major part. Many families gave hospitality to the soldiers, most of whom, when in camp, were at a great distance from their homes. Clubs were established in great numbers and where they were not formed on the actual initiative or by the direct organization of the War Camp Community Service, they became affiliated with it and enjoyed the facilities it provided. The total number of Soldiers' and Sailors' Clubs established exceeded 500, of which something like 60 were for colored soldiers. The central office and headquarters of the Service were maintained in New York, in the Partner" (1871); camps. vicinity of which were several of the WAR, CIVIL. See CIVIL WAR, AMER- ICAN.