The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-08
PASTORS AND CHURCHES
Events and Incidents Of
General Interest.
Dir. NIcHOLsON's RESIGNATION.
Apparently Sorry That He is Going
Trinity Not Out Of Debt
Yet-Other Matters.
Dir. NlcHOLsON's RESIGNATION,

The resignation of the Rev. George w
nicholson, Of the North Baptist Churc b,
seems to be the latest event Of interest in
church circles. in fact. throughout the
city. Friday night, the Rev. DR.. NichoI-
son, while being interviewed by NEWS
reporter said:--sI have nothing to say
relative to my going away. Whether
shall do so or stay will not be decided
until the middle Of next week. never
mentioned my idea of resiPning to any
one. and, of course, when 1t was spread
abroad 1t created greater amount Of
interest than l anticipated. considering
what a long time I have been here.
About the middle of September COM
mittee from the Saratoga church waited
on me, which OF course surprised me
greatly for was stranger to them. /
hau never been near the church, bur
since that time preached there once.
received unanimous call from them.
but feel somewhst unsettled now since
the affair has excited SO much interest.
IL IS indeed fiattering to me to know
that have been appreciated during my
eleven years pastorate. Not only from
my people have there been expressions of
regret. hut have received letters of re-
gret from New York, Brooklyn and
friends from every part of this city.
received one a few days ago from a
Roman Catholic lady. VINO, IN feeling
manner expressed her regret. A com
mittee consisting OF William A. Lewis,
gan and Charles Clerihew have
waited on me urging my
stay in behalf Of the North
Baptist people. but as yet + must remain
nou-committal. have refused to be in
terviewed by all the reporters who have
called from the different papers. and
what give to THE NEWS tonight is more
than have heen willing to give to any
other paper
OLD TRINITY CHURCH.
Old Trinity Church has. unfortunately.
no such dourishinR existence as was
stated by the Journal on Friday night.
The church, 1t is true. it free
and only small debt remains on the par
sonage. Though not quite as distressed
financialiy as it has been for years past
there Is az present demand for money.
The Rev. John Krantz is working zeal
ously to pay for the Improvements which
subscriptions. The receipts by
no means exceeds The running
expenses, and at the end of the year, If
there is deficiency, the demsnds are
met by extra contributions. The
church under Rev. Mr.. krantz
- PtuspefluB considerably. BEN
located In a non-going church dis
tricts the pastor has succeeded
in bringing many who are not church
goers into the church. It has d member
ship of about two hundred, who, although
they are not wealthy, give liDerally to.
ward its support.
The meeting of the Minister'S Associa-
tion will take place tomorrow afternoon
at three O'Clock in the Second Presby.
terian Church. The Rev. Samuel
NJ. Jackson, Of New YORK, will ad
dress the association on the subject of
missions.
A large attendance Of the ministers Is
earnestly requested. The canvssers' woIl
will not be resumed again this fall. but II
is the rtentfon of the association to pur-
sue evangelical work In some o. her form.
CHURCH or THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
The Church of the Good Shepherd, the
First Uniyersalist Church, has chosen a
successor to the Rev. Frank Thompson.
The Rev. Henry A. WestalI OF
Bloomington, H.. has accepted
the call and will assume
charge of the parish in Decem-
Der. He win preach his firsrsermon on
the ssh. Rev. Mr.. Westali is an eloquent
speaker. and leaves a hourishing church
to come here. He's tall aud command
ing i'll appearance, of pleasing address.
and has distinguished manner. He has
always been popular as preacher, and
the Church of the Good Shepherd is re-
j5iced in being able to have him in
charge.