New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-30
WHY MR.. BUSH RESIGNED,
THE TROUBLE CAUSED BYA CHURCH FAIR.
ERAsTUs BROOKS WINS WATCH AND THE CHUhoh
OF THE ASCENSION LOSES RECTOR.

ERASTUs BROOKS WINS WATCH AND Ihh OiOhO"
OF THE ASCENSION Losrs RECTOR.
The Church of the Ascension at West Brighton,
Staten Island stands on a slight eminence LOOKING uo"n
upon Shore Road, and, to all appearance II is lar to
moved from the petty troubles OF this workuay "ou
1t old store building, and across It's gray ohU "
ivy climbs, reaching almost to tho towering
stcepe. whose shadow falls into the waters Oh
the XIII Won Kull. 1t has been for many
years tho chosen place OF worship for all tho wealthy
dwellers in West Brighton, and the Rev. james o. buSu
has been for long time its rector.
trne over a week ago Mr.. Bush sent letter TO the
vcstTymen In which he resigned his rectorshp anu sAeu
them provide other minister to act as shepneru
flock The resignation OF Mr. Bush caused great
excitement among his parshiOnors. The yestymen an
swered the rector's letter Of resignation Win ucso
that he would reconsider IT, and still remain In charge OF
the interests Of the parish. The reply when was
received from Mr. Bush reiterated his desire to resgnand
his resignation accepted He still breaches IN the
quaint old church. but the parish will have him no longer
az n rector after February l. 1884.
The cause OF Mr.. Bush resignation watch For
time the churches OF Staten Island have been hold
ing fairs for the benefit Of their Sundayschoo Consd-
cradle money has been made at the the congg
ton OF the Church OF the Ascension decided TO hold ar
for the benefit It's sundayschoo The Roman Catholic
church at West Brighton, whose pastor IA Father Pool
held iair and had votes cast to decide which among
the many popular liquor stores on the island was the
fayOrte. The Methodist church at Port Richmond rallied
umbrella and after sharp contest sold It for $40
The members Of Dr. Bushs church thought that the railing
of watch would be scheme which would put all the
others TO the blush.
Among the managers Of the fair which begun two
weeks ago. were Mrs. Raymond and George W. Worces-
ter Mr. his wife in this city visiting some
friends they did not until the day the fair was
to close. They we're informed that a watch being
raod and also that votes were being taken to decide
who the most popular lady member OF the
church Mr. Bush has opposed TO games Of chance
OF all kinds and he regarded the introduction Of
raGle into his churchas sacrilege. He
wrote note to the managers OF the fair in which he
said that he surprised TO hear that watch was
being made the object Of of chance and he hoped
that In respect TO his welknown opinions the subject
the rattle would be stopped. And stopped was but not
before Erasu Brooks had paid IL for chance ana had
won the watch. ~,
watch home with him. his daughter seeing u, ana Know
ing what dsCOrd II would cause In the church. burst into
tears whereupon Ar Brooks presented the watch az
OF the Managers Mr. BrOOass chaCtual method Of rid
ding himself OF the cause 0f the trouble was ooked upon
with no favor by the enemies OF the rector. ~ was
their hope II i said that he would Keep thc Watch IN &C.
Bush would be obliged To senn IN hi5 i'nIsuiauodd
Mr.. Bush, fully aPpreclatng their object resigned
rNT reporter IN his cosy study gazing into crate fire.
He SAID: g. do not think. IN my position, mat would
held IN direct opposson to my wishes, and the holding OF
il could have only rcsu-my earnest protest against
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tended by him 10 cause any trouble. He has acted hon
estly hOnOTaby, In every particular and As man oil
his character would do upon any similar occasion
II the opinion OF many persons In the parish that the
rAilc go arranged that Mr. BROOKS should Eft InS
10 bear upon decisive point whether n;rec with
this View matter do not care to say. greatly
prefer that you should get your Information from some
less interested source
Mr. Hnoks WA, disposed 10 regard the care trouble
unimpurtant save where II affected Mr. Basins rcsigna
ton was only after considerable persuasion on tho
part OF several Young ladies'" AC said that consented
10 luy chance for the watch Ipad the dollar really to
help the suuday-,chool library. When the watch was
handed Ia nc immediately presented u 10 the daughter
Uf Lady who had bought eighteen chances In the rahie.
"Thc watch was not returned To the gentleman who
10 10 the church. aware that MT Bu-h
was opposed holding OF fairs in churches, hut rs
hgrai-ug OF money necessary wa OF the opinion
thag hr was aware OF what being done, ana, IN con
seq rucr lent myself 10 the rattle Mr. Bush + an csnhOe
gentleman and who l. disposed 10 do right IN every
particular: and whcu the church LOSE, him It's rector,
he uiUn will be long time without his equal