The morning call., 1890-09-16
CALVARY CHURCH.
Annual Meeting for the Election
of Trustees.

The annual meeting of the members Of
Calvary Church took place last night in
the Sunday-school room of the church. AL
fred Clark acted as Moderator, and John
Dunn as Secretary.
The proceedings we're opened with prayer
by G. Nj. Layton, after which the Secretary
read the minutes of the last annual meeting,
which were adopted as read.
Mr.. Layton, the Treasurer, read the re-
port of the Board of Trustees, showing the
financial condition of the church from July,
1882 to the present time. as follows: Re-
celpts from all sources, S11, 156 81; eXpendi-
lures, 2,094 II, leaving deficit of SSS8 %.
The pew rents which will fall due on
February l, 1891, will amount 10 S25S3 10,
and there are at this time good solvent pew
rents overdue and unpaid amounting to
$3.50. 1t is estimated that the receipts be-
tween this and February 1st will be 5000,
independent of the Sunday collections,
which taking the average in the past, will
amount to Sl1O0 more. or total OF $500
The expenses, however, will be $500, so
that deficit of $1,000 will remain to be col
lectcd from some source or other.
Mr.. Layton said that among the unpaid
pew rents are many bills that could easily
be paid if the pew-holders would come for
ward and do so. The Board of Trustees
these bills which would be etfeetual. The
intimation was that it would be more agree
able for all concerned if those who know
they are indebted would make an immedi-
ate settlement. The report was adopted.
Upon motion, Messrs. Martin and Meeker
were appointed an Auditing Committee.
The Secretary read the report of the former
Auditing Committee, which briefly stated
that everything had been found correct, and
the committee was discharged with the
thanks of the meeting.
The Moderator, Mr.. Clark, pronounced
olnt i'm Nv Roll uyi., -
Clarke, members of the former Board Of
Trustees, who have passed to their rest and
a motion prevailed to appoint an obituary
committee to draft suitable memorials of
coincidence and respect. The Chair was al
lowed time to name suitable persons to con-
stitute the committee.
There being no other miscellaneous bust
ness, on motion to so into an election for a
new Board of Trustees was declared in
order.
Mr.. Martin said that before that motion
prevailed he wanted to say word which
might not be appropriate after the nominal
tiUnS were made. He was in favor Of nom
mating Trustees outside of the elders and
deacons. He explained the relation of the
different bodies to the church government,
and said that without meaning any disre-
spect TO the present board he was opposed to
men holding two offices.
Mr. Meeker said that he had advocated
the same thing seven years ago, and had
warned the congregation that sooner or
later the question would have to besnet.
Mr.. Romaine, Mr.. Latham AMI others
spoke to the same point, and there did not
appear to be any opposition to the PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Martin said that he was in favor of
throwing some of the weight of work and
responsibilities upon the young men and the
young women of the church, and he Thought
an adjournment should be had in order that
the members might consult and select
Mrs. Emily Pitt Stevens said that she
noticed that it is always the case that when
names of officers are suggested they are
always men. She wanted to know why the
women are left out, and then. with that
charming Inconsistency that characterizes
her sex, Immediately placed Mr.. Clark in
nomination when every one was expecting
her to name a lady. Finally the names OF
Nj. z. Jones, Angus Cameron, George w,
Prescott, .. G. Pratt, N. ID. Rideout, Mr..
Hogg, Mr.. johnson, Samuel Blair and
Adam Grant were placed upon the black
board.
1t looked as if these gentlemen would be
elected without further delay, but Mr.. Kent
rose to second Mr.. Martins motion for an
adjournment until the matter could be dis
cussed, and moved that Nominating Com
mittee OF three be appointed to select and
report ticket, but that this selection Should
not be conclusive, and that other names
might DO substituted by the members of the
church. This motion prevailed, and the
Chair was allowed until to-day to announce
the committee. A vote of THINKS was then
given to Mr.. Layton, the Treasurer. for his
effective work, and the meeting adjourned
until the 29th inst.