New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-15
CALLED TO SUCCEED DIR. CROSBY.
TIE REV DIR. DAVIES ASKED TO BECOME PASTOR
OF TIE FOURTH AVENUE PRbsBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.

TERRAIN CHURCH
Tho Rcv Or. John r. Davies the pastor OF the
Tyrone Presbyterian Church, Of Tyrone, Penn, Will
probably be the successor Of the Rev. Dr. Howard
Crosby as pastor Of the Fourth Avenue presoy terra"
Church. II was decided at meeting OF the congre'
cation held last night that call should be issued TO
Dr. Davies He has been seen by tho church COM
mittee several times I'm the last two months
It is believed that he will accept the CALL He has
promised at least to give 1t due consideration
The meeting Of the congregation was held last even
ing in the lecture OF the church, and about 100
members were present. The meeting was called to
hear report OF the committee appointed to choose
a minister The members OF the committee were
George p Indian, John A. Mapes, II. c. Jackson,
Archer " Pancost and Police Justice c. n. Taintor.
Mr. Ludam told the congregation that the committee
had at last found man who was capable OF placing
the church into It's old position OF prosperity. lie
presented the name Of Dr. Davies, and said that he
was worthy OF becoming the Successor Of Dr. Crosby
Each member OF the committee also spoke In the
highest terms OF DR.. Davies.
When the name was submitted TO the congregation
for vote, there not dissenting voice. IL was
decided to appoint committee OF four with instruc-
lions TO invite the minister to come to New-iork
on that committee appointed Ralph Wells, james
Brand, DIR. Bullard and Il. c. Jackson.
Dr. Davies is only thirty-six years old, but the
members OF the committee who have heard him preach
and have visited him say that he Is a man OF more
than ordinary ability. He was born In Wales, but
he to this country with mis- parents when young.
lie graduated from Lafayette College In 1851 and
Immediately entered the Princeton Theological
Seminary where he had pursued his theological studies.
His first charg In Avoca, Penn. Five years ago he
received a call from the Presbyterian Church Of
Tyrone. and he has been there ever since Ills sue
In Tyrone has been remarkable. From
struggling church has grown under his leadership n
powerful organization. There are only 1000 people
III Tyrone, but the membership Of DR.. Davies church
Is nearly COO lie has a wife and four children.
Justice Taintor. who has heard DR.. Davies preach
says that he is eloquent alker lie does not
read from manuscript but only occasionally refers
to notes. " He Is an earnest, Christian man. said
the Justice and Is a good organizer. lie l. SINGER"
and thoroughly devoted to his work We believe he
Is Just the want
Dr. Crosby died on March 90, 1891. and since that
time the Fourth ave Church has not had regular
pastor Next sunday DR.. Needham, OF Philadelphia,
Will preach at both the morning and evening services
Wien Mr.. Davies first mentioned at
the meeting last night OF the members OF the
congregation asked II Dr. Davies Briggs anti
Irlge, The members OF the committee said they had
not looked into the Doctors theology. At meeting
in Nav the name Of the Rev. James Mcleod was
presented, and considerable controversy grew ont OF
the opposition to him.