The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-16

at his own expense, having been read, the following preamble and resolu- lions relating thereto presented by the clerk Of the church. were unanimously adopted in a rising vote:
 Whereas. The opinion is almost uni- yefsal In this church that 1t is desirable to change, as soon as practicable. the decorations and architecture of the wall in the rear Of the pulpit of our house of worship. relieving it's present monotohy and barfenness by constructing a re- cess, and in connection with the recess a large ornamental window.
 And, Whereas our fellow member. Mr. F. Hayes Trowbridge. has generously | offered 10 make these changes. and 10 place in the rear of the pulpit window which shall combine appropriate his. toric and memorial features. as also to provide a new pulpit and pulpit fur nlture and a new communion table. the designs to be subject to the approval of a committee of the ecclesiastical socie- ty and the church. and In their realiza- ton adapted to promote our greater enjoyment of this house of worship,
 Therefore. Resolved, That we accept this offer In the kindly spirit In which 1t Is made. and that In memory of his father who loved this church and did much to insure its prosperity, we ten- der the son our appreciation and hearty thanks.
 Resolved. That In response to re. quest from the society's committee a committee of two from the church. to be nominated by the pastor. be ap. pointed to act in conjunction with the committee of the society in approving the plans and attending to any neces- sary details of the erection.
 Resolved, That a copy of our action in public meeting assembled be oommu. nlcated to MT. Trowbridge. and that 1t be spread upon the records of this church.
 The foregoing is a true copy of the record Attest: Leonard J. Sanford, Clerk of First Church in New Haven.
 Governor Morris seconded the resolu- tion in the following language: :
 MT. Moderator: In behalf of the SO. ciety's committee rise to second the motion made by Dr. Sanford. The com mittee have had the plans and specifications of the proposed window before them and have given them care- ful consideration. I have no hesitation in saying that it is singularly appropri- ate for the place. The present wall in the rear of the pulpit is somewhat worse than blank. With the proposed window constructed there it will be not only ornamental but instructive histori- oally. This church has a history pecu- liar to itself. As you approach the church you find something of it's his! tory written upon the front. With this window constructed you will, upon en. tering the church, see portrayed some4 thing more of its history in form in- teresting and instructive. I have ino hesitation in recommending the adop. tion of the resolution.
 The resolution was then passed by g rising and unanimous vote.
 The plan as proposed of making re- does not contemplate. building on any addition to the rear of the church, for there is now an inner wall at the rear of the church, and it is expected that by cutting through this space enough may be obtained to gain a recess of sufficient depth for good architectural treatment! It is expected that the wood work and painting will be done during the mon h of August, so that the church can be used early in September. The window will be completed about the first of October, curtain being placed over it until the glass is finished.
 The committee on the part of the SO, ciety are Eli Whitney, jr., Nathan San ford and Henry c. White. |.
 The committee on the part of the church are Dr. L. J. Sanford and George H. Townsend. '.
 The Center and United churches will hold united servica for the next six Sundays. The first three Sundays tbe United church will worship at the Center church and the next three Sum- days the Center church will worship with the United church. "'