Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-07
The John Robinson Tablet i'm Leyden

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 The arrangements, under the direction of the national council of the Congrega- tional churches of the United States, for erecting in Leyden, Holland, some suitable monument commemorative of the Rev. John Robinson and the twelve years resi- dence of the Pilgrim fathers in that city, have been so far completed that commu- nication can be made to the public respect ing the matter.
 By permission of the Leyden authorities obtained by special visit thither by two members of the committee,a tablet of large size, about seven by six feet, is to be placed on the outside wall of St. Peter's church, in one of the vaults of which Robinson was inferred in 1895. The particular place selected is just oppo- site the site of the dwelling in which he lived and died and where probably the Pilgrims met for worship. The tablet is of bronze with raised letters all in one solid piece and with single exception is tho largest tablet of this sort ever made in the United States. It's location in the heart of the city and near the university, together with it's size, completeness of fin ish and durability will always command attention and be a worthy memorial of the eminent and far seeing pastor of the Ley den Pilgrims.
 No funds were provided by the national council for defraying the cost of casting, transporting and insetting the tablet which, with incidental expenses connected with the celebration, it is now estimated will not be less than $2,500. Of this sum $1 200, nearly one-half, have been con- tributed by the committe (s5OO each from two of it's members). The Congregational club at Hartford re- spending to the interest taken in the enterprise by the Rev. Dr. George L. Walker subscribed $40O. The Rev. Dr. Storrs of Brooklyn and other gentlemen from Vermont, Connecticut, Massachu- setts, New York, Michigan, Illinois (Chi- cago) and Wisconsin have naturally de- sired to have their own section of the country represented in this common Con- gregational movement and have made lib eral contributions, leaving 8 little over $500 still to be collected, and several states and large cities unrepresented.
 The committee in taking the responsi- bility of contracting for the manufacture of the tablet by the celebrated Henry Bonnard Bronze company of New York before the subscription was completed have relied upon the practical cooperation of members of Congregational churches interested in this tribute to the memory oA AsOoAoOAAs e%AAA Ao1AOSo o1A 5uAnS COA- tributed for this purpose to be sent, as early as may be, to the undersigned at New Haven, Conn.
 The tablet, 1n the preparation of which the manufacturers have taken the greatest interest, is according to the contract to be shipped for Amsterdam on the 9th of May,
 but few days before this, it is hoped that l 1t may be in such a state of forwardness as to be seen by those who cannot be present
 at the unyeiling at Leyden. The use of the lecture room of the Broadway taberna- cle Rev Dr. William M. Taylor) has been
 kindly offered for this purpose.
 The day for the ceremonies connected with the public unveiling at Leyden is 1 fixed for Friday, July 4. The meeting of
 the International Congregational council at London will then have closed, and in l response to the invitation of the American committee, such of the British and Colon ial members of the council as accept it will accompany them and ths American dele gates to Leyden, where there will be ap- propriate exercises to which the official board in charge of the church buildings, the Leyden pastors, the civil authorities, the professors of the university and others will he invited. .- Ecclesiastical bodies, theological semi naries, universities and colleges in the United States, affiliated with tho national Congregational council. are invited to be represented at Leyden by as many dele gates as they may choose to send.
 It is probable that 8 pamphlet giving an account of the proceedings and the roll of delegates and donors with photograph of the tablet and the inscription upon it, and perhaps of the company, Dutch. English and American, in attendance, will be pre- pared. In the name of the committee,
 GEORGE B. DAY, Chairman.
 Yale university, New Haven, Conn.