The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-20
ALL FOR HIRST.
Simpson Church Adopts
Resolutions.
No Credence Placed in the Charges
Made Against the
Pastor.

On two occasions yesterday the mem bers
of Simpson Memorial Church testified to
their faith in the personal integrity and
honor of A. c. Hirst. Resolutions were
passed by a rising vote denying the SIAN
derOus charges that havs recently been
made against the doctor and branding his
accuser as an irresponsible adventurer.
A general clapping of hands followed
the adoption OF the resolutions. At the
evening service the resolutions were read
again and for the second time the congre-
CATION arose to signify its approval of the
sentiments expressed.
Dr.. HirSt was vislbly moved while his
friends were showerng upon him EVIL
dences of their faith and esteem. Trustee
Perkins handed him a copy Of the resolu-
tons in the name of the church, and the
doctor, after a moments silence, found
words TO reply.
He said he was more deeply thankful
for the confidence aud respect OF his
friends than he could ever tell. No one,
he said, could realize the depth of his graf
itude unless placed in a similar position.
The resolutions follow:
WHEREAS, Our beloved pastor, Dr. A. C.
Hirst, has during the past week. been the sub
ject OF certain slanderOus accusations made by
au irresponsible adventurer. and evidently for
The purpose OF blackmail; and, whereas these
accusations were brought 10 the notice of The
official board OF this church by the pastor some
time ago, and being fully investigated were
found 10 be entirely without foundation; in
fact, infamous in their conception and totally
incredible In their character; and whereas we
believe that his thirty odd years OF successful
work as minister OF tile Lord Jesus, and with
character above reproach against which the
breath OF suspicion has never been raised
should have been sufficient protection against
this diabolical assault; be it therefore
RESOLVED. That we, the members OF this
church ana congregation, do hereby express
our answering confidence in his Christian
character and purity of life, and also our belief
In his perfect innocence of the charges now
under investigation.
Resolved, That Notwithstanding he has re-
celved several invitations from leading
churches in Eastern cities bis generous con
sent 10 the unanimous request OF the official
board to remain pastor OF Simpson Memorial
Church for another conference year gives US
great satisfaction and brings Joy and giaQness
To our hearts; and further
ResOtred, That while We express our intense
Indignation that DIR. Hirst should be subjected
10 such cruel tniqulty, assure him OF our
heartfelt sympathy, and pledge him our EOyal
aud enthusiastic support In his work Tor right
eousness and good government in this city.
Charles GOodall, president board OF trustees;
Robert McElroy, trustee and local elder; E. A.
Glryn local preacher; c. b. Perkins, trustee,
Sunday school superintendent and church
treasurer; Charles Jones, trustee; DIR, n j.
Bird, trustee; James II. Humphreys, trustee
ana secretary official board; j. Il. Fir b.
trustee; Jacob Martenstlne, trustee; w. A. S.
Nicholson, trustee; II. o. SUearns, steward :;
David Saunderson, steward; john G. owens
steward; Edgar Briggs. steward; r. F. Web
ster. steward; j. r. Wyman, steward; r. s.
Alexander steward; Henry Mahan. steward /;
y. b. Robinson, steward; II. +. Shedd, steward.
The ecclesiastical committee, engaged in
considering the charges brought against DR..
Hirst, will not finish its duties for several
days. but the complete eXoneration of the
! doctor Is said to be a fOregone conclusion.