The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-13
The Brooklyn Churches.

The season of pastoral vacation having drawn TO
close among the major portion OF the various de-
nominations Of the City OF Churches, whose church
edfces have either been closed during the summer
retreat OF the pastor, his place has been supplied
by some neighboring clergyman the religious OF the
several nocks are again to be gathered to the fold
under the guidance Of their chosen shepherd, and
to-day the familiar voice OF the pastor will fall har
moniously upon the ear Of the dcvotee inspired with
fresh IDEAS and giving increased vgor to their coun
selings and telling Of the pious thoughts engendered
while reviewing the beauties OF nature during their
rambles among the green pasturages Of the New
England States while participating in the quiet,
rational amusements Of the sea shore or partakng
of the waters OF the health giving springs.
Many clergymen have prolonged their stay, and
will not oficiate for a week two yet. During the
holidays the sections and trustees have not been
idle and the busy hum OF the mechanic has re-
sounded within the precincts OF many OF these
buildings adding either to the ornamental useful
aspect thereof. Below will be found a brief abstract
showing what has been accomplished among
few OF the leading churches OF Brooklyn during
the SUMNER
REV. DR.. r. g. sToRRs CHURCH OF THE PILGRIMS.
The Congregationalist Church OF the Pilgrims, cor
ner OF Henry and Remsen streets, the Heights, In
which Rev. Or. r. g. storrs presdes. has been cosed
tor meanwhile has been rusticatinQ ct North Conway,
n. H., from which pleasant retreat he will merge
into the duties Of his once in the pulpit Of the Pill
prims to-day by which time 1t Is probable the FASH
ionahles OF his flock Will have returned rom their
respective places OF summer exile. There have been
no repairs on the ednce this year. though IL Is con-
tempiated TO enlarge the building next season by
taking I'm the hall now occupied as q lecture room,
and putting up an extension to supply the place Of
the latter. -
Since Plymouth church closed for vacation on the
Goth of July II has undergone very general cleans
ing and rejuvenaton under the hands OF the painter
and upholsterer. The walls lave been kasomned,
the pews and wood work throughout have all been
painted with bright coors, in which are blended
rose gray and whitish tints. handsome new
ingram carpet with green ground, has been laid and
covers the door OF the building. New blinds have
been hung the grand organ mas been oiled and the
lined with silvered glass instead OF corrugated tin,
which has heretofore been In use. The organ Is out
of tune but this defect II TO be remeded before the
reasae bling Of the congregation. The term Of Mr..
Muller's engagement as organist at Plymouth church
has expired and the a open 70 gage
Gated fitting person for the position, though It is
found difficult to harmonic the committee, pastor
Mr. Beecher has been solournng at his farm,
| Peekskin since the opening OF the vacation
| season. He is much troubled by an affection
Of thc throat which has been increasing In severity
for the past few years very serious extent We're
| the repairs completed on Plymouth church at pres
emit he would not be able to ofnciate and as II IL
some anxiety is entertained bv the flock as TO
whether Mr. beecher viii be sufficiently recuperated
10 presde at the opening service set down for the
third sunday OF September.
Ryv pR. CANpTELD's gPIsCoPAL CHURCH.
This church, which Is known as Chrst's church,
built twenyseven years ago, claims to he the repre-
sentative low church OF south Brooklyn, and since
its establishment no less than six other congrega-
tions nave sprung from IT, They have one mission
church nj Bay Ridge, three in Gowanus one in Luz
oueer street and one on Red Hook. Beyond the an
nual cleaning there have been no repairs done AZ Dr.
Canneds church this year. The reverend gentleman
has been soIourning during the past month among
the Green Mountains OF Vermont, and Will again az
sumo the duties OF his Office IN the pulpit at home
to-day, second sunday I'D september. Dr. Drown,