New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
DIR. NEWMAN RESIGNS.
LOVE FEAST IN THE MADISON AVENUE coNaRE.
GATIONAL CHURCH,

LOVE FEAST IN THE MADISON AVENUE coNGRE-
GATIONAL CHURCH.
Two broad -shouldered policemen warmed themselves
at the heater in the basement of the Madison Avenue
Congregational Church last evening, as the members
entered to attend the church meeting There appeared
to be need of their services. Newmanites aad Ran
neyitcs walked in together and exchanged greetings
pleasantly. The Newman people were in the majority,
but they sat down with calmly folded. and only
joined in the proceedings to give their assent.
Promptly at o'clock Dr. Ranney stepped upon the
platform. and calling the meeting to order requested
Deacon Cummings to lead in lrlyer. Dr. Ranney
unanimously chosen moderator. and Deacon Barnes
then read the minutes. beginning at the period when
the Ranney party had been locked out of the church
and had gone to Harvard HILL. Treasurer McNab
read the report OF the Poor Fund.- and the report of
school superintendent Brush read, show
ing that the school had continued well attended and
had a balance of S21 in the treasury Deacon Cum
mngs reported that during the unpeasantness thirteen
members had left the church and nine had joined other
churches Dr. Ranney announced that the election of
officers was in order and he requested that only
f. n. Wilson was elected Sunday-schooI superin.
tendent in the place of Mr. Brush who resigned. and W.
j. Cunningham. church clerk. James w. Brinkerhoh,
William A. Leggett and Jacob l.. Parker were elected
deacons for three years in the places OF j. H. Mastin
II. 5. Croker and G. S. Palmer The Newman MEM
bers voted, and in all 81 votes were cast for the new
deacons.
II move now" said Trustee Hopkins. L" that we
appoint a committee for calling new PASTOR
Mr.. JOs YIN asked that n committee OF five be APP
pointed for that purpose, and this adopted, DIR.
Ranney being made chairman of the committee
:" Brothers and sisters" continued Mr.. Hopkins.
rising again, " have a surprise to olier but
hope you will all vote with to Tescnd previous
resolution discharging DR.. Newman. you that
| ask it in a spirit of affection and atlation"
unanimous yete was given resembling the reso-
luton.
Two surprises make an even balance" said Trustee
Seymour, Icing recognized by the modes atOr -
now ask you to accept DIR. Newman's resignation,
which have the authority to pre- rent'
This done. and Mr.. Seymour continued f." DIR.
Newman requests me to say that he now renquishes
all claim the church for Salary from the time of bis
vacation last june to the present date, amounting in
all to about $4,000
That is very noble in Mr. Seymour and IN Dr. New
man." exclaimed Mr.. Hopkins. springng to his feet
with flushed face :" We are poor III purse. but
are glad 70 meet these terms move that DR.. New
mai receive The thanks of this meeting"
This motion carried unanimously like the others.
Deacon Foster explained that DIR. Newman had only
remained at the solicitation of his friends and contrary
To his nclinatons. DIR. Ranney brushing the
moisture from his eye. congratulated the meeting that
it could 90 forward in the future hand in hand
The new superintendent also made a speech. DIR.
Ranney appointed to represent the church at
Congregational conference in Brooklyn next week.
And now our troubles are over SAID Mr. seymour
think ought also give vote of thanks to the
press. and the reporters who have attended our
church regularly. inviting them to continue their
attendance
his vote was given and the meeting adjourned.