The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-25
7RINIPY'S WEDDING.
Mr.. Ster1ing's Right to Do
As He Pleases
Conceded.
A WOMAN GIVES HER VIEWS
she Says No One Will Leave the
Church, and She Heartily Con-
graduates Bride and
Groom.

JERSEY CITY News that Samuel Sterling
and Miss Mabel johnson Will be married
on September 10 was a big surprise to
nearly all the members Of Trinity NJ. f.
Church. Many OF them had for months
expected to hear just such Information,
but no one knew when the wedding day
would be- The Information was Uy no
means gracefully received by many Of the
members. and particularly the Board OF
Officers, Of which Mr.. Sterling has been
Tor more than a score OF years the treas
urer.
/ learned yesterday that the expected
marriage had caused many comments.
and possibly threatened the disruption of
tue church. Many persons felt such a
deep interest In the domestic plans of Mr..
Sterling that they openly declared:--"n
be does marry that girl I'll leave the
church" These diseontented persons
have for several weeks gathered Ia knots
after service or prayer tneeLlDg and dis
cussed the society event" IN their
church, and frequently these discussions
were remarkable for blunt. utterances.
/ called upon Mr.. Hugh Revholds, of No.
lS1 Grand street. last night. lie is the
Recording Steward of the Official board
OF Trinity Church.
Yes he replied to my question, 81
have expected Mr.. Sterling and Miss
Johnsoa would De married at an early
''whnt do you think Of the match" l
inquired.
.4Ithink Papa Sterling is in his dotage. {"
bluntly and emphatically exclaimed the
Recording Steward, ''and many OF the
members don't like it,
''NhyP 1t is said to be a case of affec-
tion on the part or BOTH"
''Sne don'G care as much for him as
do for his old boots, said MIR. Reynolds
with degree of excitement.
had lived at Mr.. Sterlig's house. Mr..
Reynolds could not remember exactly
and called in his daughter, II charming
girl. who, when told what was required,
said:--
papa, Mr.. and Mrs. Johuson rented
Mr. Sterling's house two years ago last
Nav"
''Oh, yes," commented the father.
that's So You see, Mr.. and Mrs. john
son hired Mr.. Sterling's house ana he
boarded with them. Mr.. Sterling's daugh-
Ter Mamie was married to Miss Johnson's
brother, and she aud her husband also
boarded with the Johnsons.
''Mr. Sterling fell and injured his hip
last winter, / believe" said |.
"Ycs; ana | was one of the first to help
Papa Sterling up: Mr. Searles and my
se.f we put him In a wagon"
How does johnson, the stepsOn, like
the prospect OF having his father-in-law
for q brother-in-lawY"
s'He doesn't like it at all
WHAT is the objection on the part of
the members OF the church 70 the mar
riege?"
TOO FRIVOLOUS.
zone thing is the disparity of their
ages. And then, you know, she don't be-
long to the church. Besides, she Is too
lively. She has been spoken 10 a great
many times about laughing and talking
in church"
Goodness gracious, you don't tell
mei'
"Ah. yes; why only few days ago a
member asked me who would take her to
the theatre when they are married"
''rheatreP' gasped with horror.
"Yes; Papa Sterling can't, for he Is
class leader, you know. But may be,"
continued the good Recording Steward.
'he will convert her. and then, OF course,
she will be all right"
..Will the marriage alice. the member
ship of the churchW
Il don't know. Mr.. Sterling is a
splendid man. and think a great deal of
him. I've heard OF some who say they
will withdraw from Trinity, but / don't
believe they will.
FACT THAT CAN'T BE pIsPELLED.
''Mr. Sterling has right to marry any
woman he chooses, and II he invites me 20
the wedding will GO Did you ever bear
Miss johnson singS She Is a delightful
singer"
The next person l called on was Mr..
William Lauchlan, Newark avenue dry
goods merchant and q member OF the
official Board. / asked him what he knew
about the important matter.
1t Is true.' he commented, land am
surprised to see how accurate the fnfor-
nation OF THE NEWS is. Yes" he com-
mented sadly. II have heard some talk of
members Withdrawing from the church
if the wedding takes place. Mr.. Sterling
is "A very good man. buy then he Is about
sixty-eight years old and Mabel IS SO
young. The members think she is too
jolly and full OF spirits and not settled
enough in her ways to marry Mr. Sterl-
Ing, and they object to the union, 500,
because Miss johnson Is not a member of
any church. III she was church member
the question of age would not be made an
objection"
what does the Board think of the
afFairs'
None of the members of the Official
Board look on IL as a wise act on his part.
1t has been said Mr.. Sterling may with
draw from the church, but l think it is
wild talk. | don't believe anyone will
withdraw. Mr.. Sterling has his friends
in this affair, and one said to me re-
Gently.
ANoTER PALPABLE FACT.
"sThere amt member in the church
but would do the same as NJ. Sterling II
he wanted to.
III Is SAID Miss JOhnsou HdS Ocuu CHll-
ed for laughing and talking iu church
during the sermon ana prayer"
Yes that is true Two or three times
within the past six months she has been
complained of for these things by the
Official Board
Mr.. D. Searle of No. 1853 Grand street, a
member of the Official Board, said:-
II hardly think the members viii allow
themselves to withdraw from the church
because of this marriage"
why do you object TO the union?
II think IL is out OF place for a man OF
his age Then. YOU see sadly. she doesn't
belong to any church (sigh), and Amt a
Christian" (Another sigh
docs either of Mr.. Sterling's children
object TO the marriage."
Il wouldn't say whether there is any
objection or not" Mr.. Searle replied hes
itatipgly.
''Does the objection come from George
Sterling or theldaughter ?" I asked.
1T comes from Mamie. Now, don't
you 70 and write me as saying so, for
don't want TO get In trouble with Mr..
Stirling. / esteem him very much"
s'Why does the daughter object %
Il amt going to say any more Oh.
know lot. but won't tell you, don't
think ought TO -
III you are invited to the wedding will
you go?"
MAY NOT BE ASKED.
s.No. sir.'' sharply; but then (sigh)
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