New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
PASTOR HALLIDAY RESIGNS.
WILL HIS ACTION BE ACCEPTED'
DIVERSITY OF OPINION IN PLYMOUTH CHURCH
~REFERRED TO THE DEACONS

DIVERSITY OF OPINION IN PLYMOUTH CHURCH
-REFERRED TO THE DEACoES.
Another meeting Of an interesting character was
held by Plymouth Church last evening and served 10
fill the lectureroom and parors, II was expectea
that the resignation Of the Rev. g. D. Halliday from
the position OF Pastoral Helper would be received
and acted upon In the absence of DR.. Abbott from
the city Dr. George W. Brush presided at the prayer
meeting.
When a special business meeting begun. Thomas
j. Tlney took the chair and the committee appointed
last week inform Abbott Of his election pastor
reported that It had done so and he had Informally
announced his acceptance. Tho committee would
present written offer Of the pastoratc to DR.. Abbott
ard his reply would be read TO the church. DR..
Abbott had left the whole matter Of salary to the
society to settle II voted 10 refer all matters
relating to calling Council TO install Dr. Abbott to
the Committee. and It will probably not be cad until
the fall.
Frank S. Halliday, of the Rev. S. B. Halliday,
and Of the ushors Of the church. then read The
following letter from his father:
To Plymouth Church.
brethren herewith resign the Official relations to
which was, by election appointed eighteen wars
There has been understanding the church
desired change, vas to be nthed three months In
advance OF the time which It vas take efect and
should wish resign. likewise give months
notice OF course the church have the right to inss'
upon this noucc, bat would esteem It favor II they
would waive and FIX the date at which my services
should close az the earliest period practicable
1 have the dearest conviction that the course am
pursuing is right and proper face tho suffering Is to
occasion me to sever a rotation which has brought me
through many years In such tender
pathy with the joys and prospesities and ad
verstes Of many hundreds Of families and many
thousands Of souls Thanks many the church the
opportunities Of the ong series Of years It's employment
have often been in the work. but tired OF
H. and have worked with during
the past year. s. D. HALLIDAY
Brooklyn N. Y, May 80, 1888.
Dr. George W. LrIHh said he wished to make an
emphatic protest against the acceptance OF Mr.. HALL
days resignation. Plymouth Church would not be
Plymouth Church without him. lie necessity
TO the church and ought TO stay On. Brush moved
that committee Of three wait Mr.. Halliday and
try to induce him to withdraw the resignation. Mr.
Mills also urged that a committee should wait upon
Mr. Halliday. Thomas @. Sherman moved for the
appointment of q committee of five TO whom tho letter
delicate and difficult question and could not be set
tied off hand. 1t not question of sentiment OF
memory of the past of affection, but OF the prac-
teal working of the church.
James =. Davenport opposed referring the matter
to a committee. /. A. StanwOod said he should re-
ioce II Mr.. Halliday could remain and work with
Plymouth Church, but II would be wise and proper
for the committee TO talk with Mr. Halliday and re-
port 10 the church. Mr. Powell finally suggested
that the whole matter be referred 10 the Board OF
DeacOns, and this was unanimously agreed upon