Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-05-15
A SURPRISED PREACHER.
Rev. DR.. Herrick's Friends Make Raj,
on his Church

Rev. DR.. Herrick's Friends Make a Raid
on his Church.
Something out of the common happened
at the Cavalry Baptist Church last night.
The occasion was that of church social,
which, after progressing for about an hour
in very charming manner, vas suddenly
interrupted by raid on the part of the
Mayor and other citizens of renown,'
who seized the chair and thereafter con-
Quoted things in their own way.
Mayor Comstock called to his assist
ance Professor E. c. Atkinson, who
stated the object of the usurpetion
to be proceedings complimentary
to the pastor, Rev. A. c. Herrick. Pro-
fessor Atkinson spoke of old times in
Maine, where he and Mr.. Herrick occu-
pied the same college benches, taught
country schools and boarded round. His
tribute to the pastors worth was couched
in well-chosen words of mingled serious
ness and humor, to which the audience
cordially responded. He said the only
thing in brother Herrick's record not
wholly to his credit was his early member
ship of the Maine Legislature, but it was a
youthful indiscretion that he was sure had
been long since pardoned. In concluding
he called upon W. II. Y. Raymond 10
speak of the Calvary Baptist preacher.
Mr.. Raymond said his main knowledge
of Brother Herrick was as an illustrator.
All were familiar with his illustrated lee
lures, but his enduring reputation rested
upon his work as an illustrator, by his life.
of Christian principles. The speaker Of
fered the following series of resolutions
which he believed would be expressive of
the sentiment of all present:
WHEREAS, we believe that an illustrated
Christianity.is the highest need Of the times;
and, whereas, we believe that this illustration
is seen in no more radiant or beautiful form
than in friendship for the friendless help for
the needy and support for the weak; and,
whereas, We recognize that in the ministrations
among us of Rev. A. c. Herrick, Christian. truth
is thus illustrated and commended; therefore
Res0tred, That we, citizens of this community
and observers OF Brother He-rlck's activities in
our midst, do hereby dec are, without regard to
UNCONVENTIONAL lines or previous condition of
and works, and with cordial sympathy and
hearty hand-gras bid him God-speed in the
Masters work.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions be
suitably engrossed and presented to Rev A, c.
Herriek in testimony of the esteem in which
he is held in the city of his residence.
Professor Atkinson then called on Sec.
rotary of State Hendricks to say whether
there was anything in the resolutions
subversive of good government. Every
body knows that it is impossible to de-
scribe one of the Secretarys speeches. In
his inimitable way. he filled the house
with fun and laughter for some moments,
when in two or three serious sentences he
spoke feelingly in honor of the honored
pastor,
Mr.. Atkinson was determined that the
roon1utinno ohnplA he II
sides, and he called ON Attorney
General Johnson to say whether the resolu.
tons contained anything in contravention of
the Constitution of the State. General
johnson took a humorous view of the sit
uation. but reached the conclusion that the
Constitution was safe. He was pleased to
see that the previous speakers had con-
fessed to previous condition of sinful
ness" because that was the first act IN the
way of restoration to goodness.
Superintendent of Public instruction
Hoitt being called upon to state whether
the resolutions were hostile to the interests
OF the schools, could find nothing of that
kind in them, but quite the contrary, and
made pleasing speech, well-received by
the audience.
Mr.. Weinstock being spied in distant
corner of the room. was called for, and in
touching terms spoke of the word of kind
ness, the offering of love too often delayed
till the ears it should bless were deaf and
the heart it should gladden. had ceased to
beat. He urged his hearers to break their
alabaster boxes of sympathy over the living
rather than the dead, and place the roses
designed for the coffin in the homes of those
to whom their perfume was yet sweet.
P. E. Plat, President of the Board of
Trade, was next asked to say whether any
thing in the resolutions was opposed to
the interests of the city. Ia his re.
Spouse, which was a succession of
sparkles from beginning to end, he consid-
cred the city debt, the climate, the streets,
the postotfice and the railroads in their re-
latlon to the subject in hand, but could
find no fault with the resolutions 1t only
remained for DR.. Wizard, on the call of Mr..
Atkinson, to pronounce in some bright
and learned remarks the probable harm
lessness of the resolutions to Mr.. Herrick
himself
The resolutions being adopted by I'M
anlmous vote, young man from the rear
brought forward superbly engrossed copy
OF the resolutions in handsome frame.
which was taken by Mr.. Raymond, and in
appropriate words presented to the pastor.
The climax came when Mr.. Atkinson
assaulted the astonished preacher by a
most eloquent and touching presentation
of volume illustrated by ones and fiyes
and tens to the amount of $500. This
volume" said Mr.. Atkinson, sis entitled
Voices from Babylon but the illustra-
tons are voices from Sacramento
Mr.. Herrick, though wholly surprised,
bore himself manfully, and replied in an
excellent vein. He quoted the saying, 1T
is more blessed to give than to receive"
and said he didn't know how that might
be, but it was certainly blessed to receive.
As be was leaving the room the reporter
heard good deacon remark, fervidly:
. This is red letter day in the history of
this church..