Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-29

Wealth ls perplexing thing to handle even for
those who do not grip much OF it for their own.
The congregation OF Grace church contains more
riches than does any other in America Now,
what Is the pastor going TO do In the matter of
pounding the biblical declaration that no man can
serve God and maInmon? new minister has just
been tried. The selection was made with exceed
ing care. It was desirable that the choice should
tall upon handsome man OF distinguished de-
pertinent, for he would be one of the central
social figures Of the metropolis. II was found that
the Rev. DR.. huntington would answer all the
requirements he is now In the exalted posi-
ton. The FIST thing he did on getting
there was &c preach sermon on the tickliSh SUBJ
1ect which l have mentioned. lie boldly said
at the outset that he intended 70 make clear the
Bible doctrine as to riches. He told his hearers
that they could not take one of their dollars be-
You'd the grave; that they were In danger OF over
rating themselves because they were CrOeSuSes
that the duty OF beneyoien"e consisted In moth
ing less than helping their fellowmen 70 the last
cent in their own purses; ana that their wealth
greatly endangered their prospects for happy
eternity. Having thus satisfied his conscien ce,
DR.. Huntington VII, l suppose. settle down
draw the largest New York ministerial salary Tor
the rest of his life, and serve as an ornament in
ais Parisaioners Par9rs as well as their pulpit
up Of salary, rent-free residence and personal
gifts. THIS pulpit Is considered the biggest prize
In the ministry, aside from those which can only
be gained by great ability. Grace church is
singularly situated. 1t has site In busy Broad
way, and succeeds neatly In separating itself, as
stands 80 at bend In the great thoroughfare
that, from any point, southwark as far as the eye
can see It, the marble Spiro closes the vista OF
mercantile buildings The edifice has a parson-
age alongside, In corresponding architecture, and
is exceedingly picturesque wall In style to
match is carried up TO the top OF the adjoin-
ing store, so that nothing unecclesiastic would
make a sharp contrast-were 1t not that the
merchant neighbor has raised a huge signboard
above the churchly decade, which consequently
looks as though grandy supporting his very Sc
GUAR announcement. AS he could Lift the sign
above the greatest height TO which the wall could
possibly be built, the Grace trustees compelled
to let him disfgure their premises. Another nov
city in the environment OF Grace Is that while It
fronts conspicuously on Broadway lt hacks on the
Bowery, and can therefore handy keep q rear
door open to the poor Charity is here dispensed
in q new and beautiful structure. The children OF
poverty fed clothed and religiously Instructed
Through this distinctive portal only they enter
the church itself during such services as they are
admitted to. In the same manner, whenever the
congregation or Grace chapel-a mission supported
by Grace'S wealth-are invited 10 visit the parent
temple, they are Invariably taken In through the
Bowery door. This arrangement gives to carping
sinners the chance TO fling epIthetS at the pride OF
the benefactors.-Neac York Letter In Albany Jour-
anil