New-York tribune., 1876-01-08
PLYMOUTH CHURCH THEMES.
DIsCUsSION ON THE COUNCIL.


THE LIST or CHURCHES NOT COMPLETED-THE COM
MtTTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS TO PRESENT THE
CASE TO THE COUNCIL-HOsPITALITY or TIE
CHURCH To BE EXTENDED To THE DELEGATES.
At the conclusion of the prayer-meeting at
Plymouth Church last evening the adjourned annual
meeting was held. Mr.. Edgerton occupying the chair
When reports of committees we're called for. Mr. Edward
Beecber, who was seated on the platform, said
As Chairman Of the Committee tor making arrange
mcnts for calling the Council would report more.
II intended by ourselves and the representatives OF
tonight complete list of the churches, but
in consequence of tho failure on the re-, part part
OF the churches he desrous that there shoui he
further time in order that there might he no failure on
the Committee acccded, and the time OF the final decision
has been put oycr ihinng that II might oe
complsh it early Monday OF next week Ihat Is All
have to report as 10 that matter. WOnld nke TO
Committee limited making gtments for calling
the COruci but 1t obvious that the presentation o tc
the hands Of a committee appointed for that purpose,
and, nasmueh time is now passing rapidly thnk u
nominate committee by whom the points 10 be CON
sidcred shall DC laid before the Council move that
committee be appointed by tn Church.
When the business meeting opened, Mr. Beecher retired
from the PLATFORM and stood the door OF the lecture
room but after his brother began 10 speak, hc re-
turned and took seat at the left Of the platform When
Dr. BeeoheTs report finished gentleman suggested
that the Committee having charge the calling of the
Council present the OF the church To the
Council Mr. Beecher here interfered with sharp and
decisive No, Srl"
MIR. shearman then moved that the pastor and threo
others be appointed committee 10 represent the church
before the Mutual Council which had been called by the
church and Mrs. MoultOn Mr. Beechcr suggested that
DR.. Edward Beccher, Rosser ". Raymond, AMI
Thomas G. Shearman be The committee to assist tho
pastor in presenting the affairs OF the church 10 the
Council. Mr.. Mckay then inquired if Plymouth Church
had right to have representatives In the coun-
Gil than the other churches that participated.
Mr. Beecher-The Council would permit any reason
able number who desire to present Tie case Oi Tie ehuch
Dr. Edward Beecher-Tho committee could not DO
members of the Council, but any number OF persons
could represent the church.
The motion was then carried unanimously. Mr.. Tney,
the clerk Of the church. then announced that Mr.
StOrrs coud not remain n mombcr OF the Examining
Committee and that vacancy existed in the Board Of
Deacons Mr. Robinson declined to serve longer At
this point M Beecher suggested something In low tone
to the chairman, and then nominated H. L. Pratt TO MI
the vacancy in the Board OF Deac0ns. Mr. Pratt was
elected for term oithrce years. Mr Bcccher hcreupon
said: Having had such good luck with that nomina-
tion I'll try another nominate Marcus W. Robinson
as a member OF the Examining Committee" MI Robin
| son elected.
discussion then arose TO the time Of holding the
next meeting At length decided that the meeting
would adjourn until next Friday unless earlier meet
ing was announced from the pulpit on sunday The in
structons to be given to the Committee for calling the
Council were then discussed. Mr.. Beecher asked the
arrangements Of the in which the Council WAS 10
meet the tickets that 10 he issucd. ETC. were
placed In the hands Of Tie Committee Mr Iinlcy sald
they not
Mr. Boeche-I move that this committee take al steps
necessary for the cnine OF the Council and the
fort o the members attending IT, There VIII be 70 per
sons whom we Will have to provide for.
DT. Edward bcrcheI-flity.
Mi BecchciYcs 80 in al, hut then this church don't
provide for Mrs. MOutoT. tlIu9htcr.l don't mean by
that. Mr. Chairman, anything diHrcsTecitui We want
to avoid anything that would look like di--
respect. The 25 persons who come az our caH,
want 10 be quarored by Plymouth Church. They would
probably prefer that Hospitality he extended from tne
other side; but IL they would admit OF our hospitality,
we would he glad to take OF the whole 30. need
not ask you places for them there VIII be great
many dOOrs open than get guests for Ihls
place % the church possible ana those
who live further of and who might expect to entertain
angels uuaWarcs viii be disappointed.
Mr. Sheafnan-I move that this church offer ths hos
ptay to every pastor and every delegate who attends
this Mutual Council, and that IL will chcerfully under
take 10 provide for all desire say that is proper
course. a. am advised by those who more expert
enced with regard to the % delegates who are N
Sited on behalf OF the other sdeDI they are not III
yitcd by the other party 10 thls conference
Every pastor and delegate invited ~ tiiis
church | am sure We can pledge the honor OF this
ity OF our houses va assure them that not one
word Of praise side Of dspase OF the other
shall heard while they with IA. IT, under these
circumstance they ~ 10 reject the hospitality which
We offer, we are not to blame, but viii Oner 1t ia
Christian spirit to all
The motion then carried, and on Mr Beechers mo
tOn the meeting adjourned.