The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-22
How ~ was Reientiessiy Rolled over the
Neck of Mrs. Elizabeth TIiton.

There was a small attendance in the Ply
mouth Church lecture room last night to wit
ness the final act 81 the church In ridding itself
OF Mrs. Tlion. the last member who It j. thought
could ever revive the troublesome scandal. Mr..
Bcechcr was in his seat carly but hc bore a
strangely fevcrsh look. and seemed in low
spirits. Tommy Shearman slppcl softly in
through the back door and took a seat far back.
Tho Rev. Francis L. Smith Of the Bethel sat on
front seat with noscgay in his buuonhole.
and Assistant Pastor Halliday sat in the oppo-
sitc corner with his coat tightly buttoned about
him. The audience was e,9mpose,d for the most
part OF young and middlc-aged women. with
hero and there man.
Clerk Tilnoy called the business mce,ing to
order Mr.. II. l.. Pratt was chosen Moderator.
and Brother Hill prayed. The principal busi-
ness OF the meeting was to pass upon the shear
which male Il the duty Of every member Of the
church who changed his residence TO inform
the church clerk OF II, md provided that In cnso
he neglected so to do. the church. in It's discrc;
tion. might determine that he mad abandoned
the church. ana decide 20 drop the name from
the roll. or To- place II on aroll OF mtinber7 not
in good or regular standing.
Dr. White moved to amcnd to make the length
OF timc three years, but Nr Shearman refused
u sanction longer period than two years. for
he said there were many members who went
from that church never intending TO return to
other way 20 get rid OF such members except
this. a. they would not ask for letter.
- Brother liill-ies, and II anything comes up.
Plymouth Church has got 10 stand II.
The amendment vas then adopted. with the
time fixed at two years
This meeting was adjourned, and then
Brother Shearman, graSping his hat. hurried
out ns though ho did not caro- to witness the en-
pulsion Of Mrs. Elizabeth TIltQn. The special
church me ting was Organized with the same
offers. Pastor Halliday adjusted pair Of
black rlmmed Eyeglasses on the crest OF his RO-
man nose. and. marching forward rustling a
wide shee, OF paper, read the following;
BHoOKiYN, June H. iS7S
Ihasc been instructed hy the Examining Committee to
prc-en ,ac following minute. aud recommendation 90
ga hf eag,l snsr; S gnSan ,n SSnl"a , H. ani S1b WI
together with SPECIFICATIONS having been inale e the
hy,h rilton. both members of ti- church the com.
i,'se voei 70 en'er's,n a., ts casrsI ",1 e. iein MIs
connected with Il ami notify her to appear before The
may see NJ such service ant .uee Wa; made. ond N
'~' wnesdi S; ant IG gSs4s ssia wr:n h.'; cont
nunicaiIon TO the committee, admitting the truth
at sns f nc a' sc a'aGi & coae asa S Scr 1HS s rss
Of Mr., Tion, me sSn,'m m wGG pre- @
eyenee OF TO heve inr,her Hme to weh
IN. {iesmcny il va. Voted by the comm,ee thst Tie
charsc' hal heen tuliy -usainst ant That the commit
, Is HALtipAr. Clerk
Tho Charman-Thc question is on the ac-
Brother Hill pnctuouslyl-I move its accept
ance and adoption.
The question was put, and tho vote was taken
by the show Of hands. About seventy five hands
in kid gloves. cotton gloves and lace mlts. and
many with nc, gloves at all, wore held trem,
blingly up on the affirmative vote. None at all
were held up in opposition.
Tho Chairman (smilingl-lt is unanimously
adopted. .o,
The meeting was thon adjourned. She's
gone now, said u fat brother sitting by the re-
porter. | guess this Is the last act.
"Will you Inform Mrs. Tilton OF tho action OF
the churchl" asked a reporter OF Mr. Tiney
the clerk. q,
No shan't take that trouble" he replied
"Wi you permit the publication OF the lettcT
which Mrs. Tilton sent TO the committee. in
which she reasserts the truth OF her accusa'
tions against Mr., BeecherY
Mr.. Tilney with sweet smilel-No. dom
think we have any right to do that.
and bade farewell to his friends. prior 10 sailing
fnr EnrnnA.