, 1875-09-26
ILLINOIS.
EVANSTON.

"a HuEU.Ha LII of6ItpoQJ Q1UuI0 JGS
terday, it true, illustrates to what an extent 1
vaulting ambition may leap when given full
swing. The rumor in question had reference tt
tho rastorate of the First Methodist Church. the
finding Of 4 suitable incumbent for which has
been the cause Of much perplexity to i'll
mombers. This Is considered tho leading
Methodist Church OF the State, and, In view o1
its intimate connection, in many WAYS, With the
Northwestern University and the Garrett Bib
hca1 Institute. the pastoEate is . position OF
considerable importance to the Church. Taking
into consideration these facts, and also that the
pastor should be one who will make his mark
upon the hundreds OF theological and othcz
students in the village. besides meeting the
wants OF church membership composed
of material Of rather uousual literary and
social character, it can readily be seen that the
caming man, to be satisfactory to tho majority
Of his flock, should be ouo Of unusual ability
and force Of character. Such one the church,
members have bsen an1iously seeking Numer-
Gus names have been mentioned, and q commit
tee has been busy for several weeks inVestigs.-
ing the qualifications OF those whose namaa
wero brought forward
To nearly ALL however, no matter how able or
popular, aome objection has been raised, The
rumor referred to seemed to explain quite clear
ly why certain clergymen. whom tho Church
favored. bad been declared inaEgible-some-
thing WAS By TO neane clear before This TIT
mo7 1as to the effect thss DR.. G. H. Fowler
IVES '.ia the hands OF his friends" who vera
making every effort TO secure the Place for him.
Whether this rumc. be tsue OF not, it has Ger
tainly gained crederce among tho by no means
insignificant number Who may be said to be in
opposition to the reign and plans Of DR.. Fowler,
and has stirred them up considerably.
Ishardty seems reasonable that DR.. Fowler
should desire to take steD which would be so
certain to decrease his influence as would this,
but bis ambitious nature is we'll known, and il
practical control Of the Methodist affairs ut
Evanston, which thiB To1ld place in his hands
to say nothing of tho additional salary. Should
thia be The case, however, it will be
sss st1spSd Psdca a pr he e"'f 1ns Ta9;s
II have recently been increased. should be
able to ministertoa q large church when objection
was made to DR.. Ninde, who is 4 general f2vonto,
because OF the clains which the Institute has
upon llls time.
On the other hand appears tho f.cts that the
Committee appointed By the church has buen in
active correspondence with various eminent d.
vines, and has received severn1 kilograms from
Bishop Harris on tho subject during the week.
oTuRn CHURCH ITEMS.
Mr.. 0. H. Merwin and the large choir Of the
First Methodist Church announces that they will
give concert week from Monday evening.
assisted by ArB. Cheney, OF this city, hfr. Ayars,
and others. Considering thu chsracter Of the
entertainment, the price OF aamission-25 cents
is very low.
The Quarterly Conference Of the same Church
occurs Saturday evening.
DR.. Fowler will preach at this church this
morning, and the ReT. Dr. G. 9. Noyes this even
ing.
Tie large bell purchased for the Baptist
church will sooa bo p}aced in position. The
Church is uexr1y completed.
GARRETT p1ELlcAL ISBT1TUTE-
The formal oneuing of the Garrett Biblical
Institute proved to be an event OF considerable
Or: Tiffany, DR.. Noyss, and DR.. Raymond. after
which refreshments Tere served, and pleasant
soc1able followed.
THE woHAS's co1LE1E.
ArTangomonts havo been perfected for q !
course OF lectures to the students Of tho Wo- |
man College on alternate Friday Afternoons |
Miss Soula gave the first ono last week, and will
s Physical Culture"
There a"e fifty young ladies' registered in the |
University, and ninety in the Preparatory Do
oartment.
TIE SOCIAL GLIB.
ina Social Club commenced the second yesr
u ITS existence very a1apic1ous1y Thursday
evening, with m opening entertainment CT q
'u2eFlor character, 9hich was largely attended
y rho members and their friends. The hall
'as filled to it's utmost capacity By O'Clock,
Fhen. after an Introductory overture, the cur
ain rose, and revealed the outgoing and incoming
'residenLs, not The Two Buzzards," a. some
imposed. Dr.. O. H. Mann, who has officiated
cry efficiently during the past year, turned tie
aties OF bis Office and the members OF the
;lub over to Mr. n. C. Grid1ey, tho President
lect. in neat speech, to which Mr. G1id1ey
apply responded.
4 duet, "Ou tho Rhine," by the Misses
mater: was then rendered very accsptablv, after
'hich the amusing fares Of 1.-The Two Duz-
ards WAS presented by an e1cellont cast.
Inc reminder OF the evening was mainly de-
oted to dancing, Pounds orchestra furnishing
be necessary inspiration.
u accordance With the prediction OF TaE SuS-
AZ TKIBuSE4 the Club elected the following o.
cers Wednesday evening: Preaident, n, C.
ridley: Wee e-Presidents. c. H. Wicker. ", G.
h'te' y. G. 1glehart; Treasurer, j. G, Hum
prey Secretary. e. G. Wilcox; Librarian. D..
+ !. Scott; Committee On Amusements, j. Z.
rmsoy, 20 ~ G. Comstocs, C. ?. Dutton.
The ne1t regular meeting OF tho Club will be
sld week from Thursday evening. and tbe |
ext entertainment two weeks from that uicht.
THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETIES 1
Tbs college literary societies held THAR tArr
ections Friday evening" as foIjogs:
o. P. MeUool: yfoe-p.,ssdsnt
1 Demorest; Secretary. F. ". Elliott: Trnaanr4r'
karchuer; Critic, ". s. MzttheV: sernasnt- ~
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