The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-28
ORGANISE II. NJ. BOSWORTH MUST GO.
More Statements Concerning the Troubles
Of the CnOir Of Grace EpiS.
cOpal Church.

were also many who FULLY conceded with
her.
The fact that Mrs. Westwater was, ac-
cording to the ultimatum of the musical
committee, to sing for the last time yester-
day, drew an unusually large audience to
the morning service. There was some
curiosity to know if Rev. Mr.. Foute would
make public reply to Mrs. Westwater's
criticisms, and they were not disappointed
in this respect.
At the close of the praise service Rev.
Mr.. Foute announced his text as found in
Acts v:20: $50, stand and speak in the
temple to the people all the words of this
life" The rector spoke eloquently OF the
need of preaching the words of this life as
exemplified by the teachings of the Bible.
"Oh, these scandalous tongues" said he,
shaking his fingers with earnestness, ''they
hurl their lightning shafts OF venom on all
sides, seeking to destroy. Their blghtlng
influence is felt day by day; there is no
end to the stories they have to tell Let
them beware! let men speak truth, for
truth is eternal as life ITSELF"
The impression was general that Rev.
Foute was abiding to the utterances OF
Mrs. Westwater, and she herself placed
that Interpretation upon his words.
tI expected something of the Sort" said
Mrs. Westwater after the service, "but
knowing Rev. Foute as / do, l am sur
prised that his allusion was not more
pointed. have not lied about HIM, and
can substantiate everything have said.
After what have endured at Mr.. Foute s
hands it is surprise to me that remained
with the church as long as | did"
After the benediction there was hasty
meeting of the musical committee, at
which Rev. Fonte was present. Mrs. West
water remained some time before the chan
eel talking with friends, but Rev. Fonte
steadily ignored her. That the breach be-
tween them was too wide to be brldged
over was apparent to all.
What transpired at the conference OF the
committee and Rev. Foute is a mystery.
1t is limited that action was taken to defend
the suit threatened by Mrs. Westwater for
violation of contract and that it was de-
cided to dispense with the services of the
organist, Henry NJ. Bosworth.
"Mr. Bosworth's services" said one of
the members of Grace Church, "have given
dissatisfaction for some time past, and
there can be no question that he will have
to go, Just as Mrs. Westwater did. He is a
good organist, but when one falls out with
the ruling set in Grace Church he must
stand from under. Overtures were made
to Mr. Stewart to take his place, but that
gentleman, knowing what he was about,
declined all offers and cast his lot with
Trinity Church"
Mr.. Bosworth himself had little to say
regarding his own proposed dismissal. His
friends, to whom he conhded the story OF
his troubles in Grace Church, state that he
was unable to satisfy the artistic sense OF
the musical committee for the reason that
the organ is in bad repair. The organ is
regarded as the finest instrument of the
kind west of New York.
1.-THE organ is in frightful state of dis
cord" said Mr.. Bosworth, "and it is i'm
possible to get any music out of it. Be-
cause of my inability to do SO, and perhaps
for other reasons may have to CO."
The condition of affairs in Grace Church
has long been the subject for gossip. De-
spite the extreme wealth of many of It's
members. the church barely pays expenses.
The fact that the organ is out of repair, ii
is stated, is due to the Lack of funds in the
Golfers.
Walter Campbell, the basso of the choir,
whose wife was characterized by Mrs
Westwater as "a toady to the Croker set, y
made an explanation of the causes that led
to Mrs. Westwater's dismissal.
sit was due to her conduct toward Mrs
Noble" said he. "Mrs. Westwater has
an admirable voice, is an excellent
reader, but in vocalist that is
not all that constitutes success. She
llQob AdNS VI dA1IS anu uOo4t kAOAbAOA VI
which Mrs. Westwater possesses. HeI
manner toward Mrs. Noble was so often
sive, as well as unjust, that Mrs. Noble in
formed the musical committee that either
she or Mrs. Westwater must leave the
choir. The committee thereupon decided
that Mrs. Westwater would have to GO"
Mr.. Campbell said the allegation that q
contract existed between Rev. Mr.. Foute
and Mrs. Westwater was ridiculous. "Such
afc aof SIR a nh0ir
singers" said he. at is understood that
they sing from month to month, and if
were discharged tomorrow l could not say
word"
Mrs. Westwater denies that she was of
fensive to Mrs. Noble, but affirms that on
the contrary that Mrs. Noble sought In
every way to humiliate her. In this she
says Mrs. Noble was aided by Walter Camp
bell.
GAS for Mr.. Campbell" continued she
che was as insulting as Mrs. Noble to any
of US who did not submit to his dictation
Only short time ago, Miss Julia Heffer.
nan, an accomplished teacher of music
sang in the choir, and Mr.. Campbell was
dissatisfied with something she had done
and he demonstrated with her in such q
rough manner that | thought he intended
to strike her. Miss Heffernan was disguised
and never appeared in the choir again
| Were | not determined to battle for my
! rights, would congratulate myself upon
being done with such people. 1 am poor
and my enemies in Grace Church are rich
l therefore expect that they will produce
plenty of evidence tending to show that
am not only incompetent as singer, but
unladylike as WE'LL
An effort was made to interview Mrs
| Noble at her residence in the Hotel St
| Nicholas, but in answer to the reporter:
| card came the message that Mrs Noble
would not talk with any reporters con
| corning her share in the controversy o.
| anything else.
The story of the inside troubles in Grace
Church was no news to local vocalists
some of whom stated that they were sur
prised the publication of the facts was 81
long delayed. There are several well
known singers who would as soon think O
visiting the iungles of Africa as accept {
position to sing in the choir there. They
| decline to give their reasons for this re
luctance to identity themselves with til,
church, but say in a general way that i
wouldn't pay them to do so.
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