The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-04
MINISTER'S SOCIAL CLUB.
First Meeting of the Presbyterian Ministers
Association Under the New Organization.

project has been foot tor some time
among the me mbers of the Presbyterian Minis
ters Association, of this CRY, to form a social
club, to meet once a month in lieu of the regular
gathering, where papers were to be read, to.
gether with criticisms Of new books and the dis
cussion of questions OF Importance to the broth
erhoOd generally. The first of these gatherings
took place yesterday at 11:30 A. NJ in the par
lors of the Fourth Church, and was
presided over by Rev. ]. d. Jones. OF
The city ministers there were present
Rev. DR.. II. A. Edison, J. r. Mitchell,
A. a. Carrier, L. G. Hay, Fl. NJ. Morey, j. B.
Brandt, c. II. Raymond, W. W. Sickels, w. A.
Patton and W. A. Alexander, tOge Their with Rev.
Williamson, of Greenwood; Woods and Mckee
han. of WhIteland; Parker, of Danvilie; Logan,
of Krklin, and Torrance,iof Franklin, who were
present the invited guests of the club. The
following ladies also graced the occasion with
their presence, and assisted much in making the
gathering a success Mesdames H. NJ. Morey. L.
G. Hay, J. D. Jones' j; B. Brandt. c. H Ray
m ond, A. II. Carrier and Mrs. Allen. After
statement Of the plans and purposes
Rev. W. A. Torrance read a paper
on Luther and Calvin, compared in respect to
the personality ana work of each" This was
wel-dgesttd essay, and brought out the salient
points in the character and life of the great
former The paper was afterwards discussed by
Rev. H. A. Edison, D. d., read a critical "ReVicw
of recent books" bringing into special promi-
hence tnnSe Hllcn claim TO Treat OI The "nlgleF
criticism and the new theology" The reader
paid high compliment to recent literary con-
tributiOns by Indianians emphasizing those of
General Lew Wallace and his talented
wife, and of Riley and Thompson. He agreed
with the keenest critics of Riley that he had
done for Housier dialect aud life what Bret
Harte had done for those of the Pacific slope,
expressing hope at the same time that the
present bright promise of The poet for grander
success in the future might reach its fullest
fruition. DR.. Edison closed his sparkling paper
by reading one of Maurice Thompson's recent
gems, rendering it with a skill for which hitherto
he has not received credit, even among his most
Intimate friends.
After the literary exercises were over, most
elegant lunch spread by the ladies of the
church, to which all present did ample justice.
In the absence OF Rev. James Mcleod, pastor
elect of the Second church, Rev. a. II. Carrier
gave most interesting talk on "Were the good
old times in the ministry and the church better
than tbese?" This was most admirable, show
ing great familiarity with the sayings and do
ings of the ancient worthless and their successors
of modern times. Rev. L. G. Hay and others
gave some CT their experiences, which added
zest to the good thugs on the table The thanks
of the club, by rising vote, were given TO the
ladies of the church for their hospitable and
kindly entertainment. TIE next meeting viii
be held on the third Monday In January next
and The meetings will be continued monthly
thereafter.