HOUGHTON, GEORGE CLARKE

(1852-1923), an American Protestant Episcopal clergyman, 6b. in New York City. He graduated from St. Stephens College in 1867 and afterwards studied at the General Theological Seminary. He was appointed curate of Trinity parish in 1870, continuing there until 1879, when he was appointed rector of Trinity Church in Hoboken. Im 1887 he became rector of the Church of the Transfiguration, better known as ‘The Little Church Around the Corner’, which was founded by his uncle, George H. Houghton, in 1848. This church is famous throughout the country for its liberality in matters of belief and practice, It gained its name through the willingne of Dr. Houghton to perform burial services for actors, after they had been refused by the pastor of another church, who suggested ‘The Little Church Around the Corner’, Dr. Houghton remained rector of this church until his death. He wrote much on theological subjects and was one cf the best known clergymen in the country. 5 and critic; i A 1863; pub. Poetry for the Pecwis, 12103 Palm Leaves, 1848; and other vol’s. of verse; also a life of Keats; a generous patron of poets and authors. W., 1° 29’ W.), town, Durham, Engiand. Pop. 10,000,