New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-10
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
A PROPOSED MEMORIAL TO Mr.. BEECHER
JOHN CLAFLIN, ), V. WHITE AND THOMAS u
sHEARMAN MAKE A GENEROUS OFFER
TO PLYMOUTH CHURCH.


TO PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
, 1t was reported yesterday on good authority that
John Clafin. :. V. White and Thomas g. Sherman
have offered build, a memorial TO Henry Ward
Bcechcr. large and handsome addition TO Plymouth
Church. Tie matter has, however reached more
definite shape than the proposition and nothing can
be done until the church has formally accepted II.
The proposed site of the memorial building is that
now occupied by the lectureroom and parlors of the
church.
The plan is understood to be the erection of three
story building which will be devoted to line of work
begun by Mr. Beecher and continued by the Rev.
Dr. Lyman Abbott Mr.. Beecher it is said, was the
first minister who built parlor and kitchen next to
a church. The plan Of the new structure is to com
bnc paror. lccturc-rooms kitchen diningrOoms bath
and gymnasium in building for the Of those
who are interested in the work Of the church. The
building. when completed Will cost $4,000, and II
the offer of Mr. Bcechcrs friends IS accepted the build
ing will he furnished throughout
The roof and the rear and side walls Of the present
structure Will be left standing. The front wall will
be rebuilt. however, into one more ornamental. 1t
Will be composed OF pressed brick and Ohio stone with
Terra Gotta trimmings. Two large bay windows will
be built The second noor and French plate glass
Is 10 take the place of the small Windows now in
There is some talk Of It bowling alley in the base.
mcnt but feared that the noise will interfere with
,crvices and meeting, and this may bc abandoned
The gymnasium i To De 4)N5a feet. aud Will be
thoroughly equipped The >unday-school Will be on
the top floor. which will be entirely rem0dellef.
Dr. Abbott said last night that the proposition had
been made but not yet accepted. The only opposition
To 10 would come from those who cherished the build
ing As il now stands, because of Mr.. Beecher's as
socations with it and the work he carried there.
b" If Mr. Bcccher were alive to-day" he added, " |
know that he would euter heartily into the PROPOSE
zion, and think that ti, fact will be appreciated
by the members Of the con srcglton.' The PROPOSE
ton will be brought 10 hc attention of the church
members at the earliest possible day.
The Plymouth Church society held its annual meet
Ing last night IN the lecture of Plymouth Church
Henry J.. Pratt presided. The trea,urcr's report
showed that there had been received from pew rents
during the last year $l7.75f 80, and from other
sources S5415 a. making total OF S33.l69 3.
The total expenses for the year we're
Just 81 less than this amount. John ClaiIn.
Edward \. >eccomb aud Y. White were elected
trustee, Tor three ycar succeeding Themselves. John
w. Mason Nas elected 10 succeed y. i. eager. WHO
died some time AGO and William e. BOounan VIII
succeed himself The representative 81 the society
on the Church Work committee. Henry ChaPln VIII
continue To be the secretary Of the society. Tie
trustee, voted 10 place the salary of tile assisting
minister at 5000.