New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ITEMS OF PERSONAL INTEREST TO CHURCH
PEOPLE.

SEOPlIf.
Tho result Of the American Board meeting at
Worcester last week seemed to be pieas'he !"
everyday connected with the Congregational
churches as represented in the leading dehoihi'a-
tional and independent papers this week. a some
what singular feature of the decision Is the TACT
that no one rejoices as il a personal victory hao
been won "The Congregationalst'' says distinct
ly: This result Is the more satisfactory because
It is not the triumph of party, but practically 'ne
deliberatlve Judgment of the entire board In
addition to the appointment Of Mr. Noyes as MIS-
sIonary in JAPAN and the changes in the personnel
of the Prudential Committee "other important
changes unanimously adopted by the board VIII
tend to bring IL into closer connection WIN the
churches and to prevent in the future sucn I'M
fortunate differences as have hndered its prosperity
i'm recent years"
All the papers agree that the decision reached
does not mean that the so-caed future probation
theory has triumphed. 1.-The Congregationast
says: 1.-The action at Worcester does not imply any
change In the doctrinal basis Of the board. Ihe
Outlook" says: The appointment of Mr. Noyes Is
not to be taken an Endorsement OF the doctrine
OF future probation in any form" DR.. Abbotts
paper adds: THE action of the board at Worcester
Is not "A triumph of radicalsm over conservatism,
of progressive orthodoxy over conservative
orthodoxy nor of Andover over DIR. Alden 1t is
triumph of a catholic spirit in the Congregational
churches and In its board, the significant that
party over another party-but by a vote which Is
practically unanmous-that is by the spirit of
brotherhood in botn parties over the spirit OF fac
ton In both parties 1.-The Christian at Work"
calls upon those who grieyed and offended at
the action of the majority to "set the former
minority a good example by refusing to stoop to
the expedient of Withholding contributions; let
their own generosity furnish Its fitting re-
Duke TO those who resort to any such ignoble meth
Cd The fullest report of the board Is that fur
nished in 1.-THE Independent" the report and state
ments from leading members of the board covering
fifteen pages. THE Independents" editorial closes
with these loyal words "All that be done on
the part of the majority to bring hosties to an
end has been done lie who raises his voice
for renewed disturbance ought to be regarded as
a traitor to the great cause which the board was
established to promote"
h The twepty-ath anpyersary Of the pastorats Of
Christ Church Uutheran) in East Nlneteenth-st.
tomorrow and on Monday evening there will be
a reception for the pastor.
\. J., is trying 70 reach a decision in regard to
his call to the Westminster Chapel, in London
PIE are protesting In the strongest terms against
pie took possession OF the church service and
unanimous and rising vote was passed urging him
deavor Society. the Children's Home, and all the
ORGANIZATIONS Of the church have sent signed
Cub %seh the
@ o" %I9" h IN p % Ss
present field. It IS said that Westminster Chapel
G%as we a1d any ea about %a%ssy
between Westminster Abbey and Buckin CHAM Pal
has said hs 0ns @f krsat
liberty to leave his present field he should choose
knows. His people. and his friends and workers
IN many institutions educational. philosophical.
VIII end their suspense by announcing tomorrow
that he Will remain in in the place where he has
century.
The annual meeting of the Local Union of
Christian Endeayor is to be held in the Marble
lnion and Or scuadsr, Of Jersey CITY. win an
portant committee conferences will close the first
evening session. on Friday evening the Rev. A.
speak on Foreign Mission Fields as Seen by q city
the M or % witt Of hs s0ss
Christian Endeavorer as Citizen" The confer
Rev M'' r MeEwen, the president anticipates an
interesting and profitable meeting.
The New-york Kindergarten Association is just
starting iis fourteenth kindergarten and the work
is arranged for fifty children and one has a larger
number. 1t will be seen that some seven hundred
little cared for. most Of whom would be
deprived OF both and instruction were 1t not
for this benefccnt institution From long ex-
perence In the homes OF the poor the pastor knows
whereof he speaks when he says that twice four
teen kndergartens ought TO receive the hearty
support of those who desire the elevation OF the
misses The little OF to-day will carry on the
work OF Dr. Parkhurst and his associates within
endless trouble. From economic point OF view,
leaving aside morality and religion IT VIII pay
see that these children carefully trained. The
Office of the association H. In the United Charities
building and these are it's officers: Richard Wat
son Glider president; Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Ham,
iiton ". Aiabie and Mrs Kate Douglas Wiggin.
vce-presdents Professor Jasper T. Goodwin. treas
urer: Daniel : Remsen, corresponding secretary:
Edward A. Downing recording secretary and
Mrs Kate ID. Davis, superintendent OF kindergar-
tens.