New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-17
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Tho a,,i,u1e Of the Presbytery is likely 10 be mis-
understood because Of its recent action ordering
the sale Of the downtown property. The Church OF
sea and Land has had a remarkable history
good brother in a recent debate in the Preshytery
over the question Of selling this property made
statement in all seriousness which nearly destroyer
the gravity of this imposing body. Brethren. he
said Il know all about this ned; was missionary
there forty years ago" The seventh Ward 81 New
York of 1896 is no more Ike the Seventh Ward 81
lS5 than the Africa Of to-day Is Ike the continent
which Livingston entered. each has the same name
and occupies the same place on the maps but they
bear scarcely any other resemblance. The Ffeshy-
terry had reached the position on Monday wher'
criticism would he made whatever action vas taken
II had promised ENGt) 20 the New-York church.
with the hope that mortgage for that amount
could be placed upon the Church Of Sea and Land
Unless that mortgage was secured the church In
Harlem would be sod under foreclosure proceed
incs ALREADY begun. ON the other hand. the Pres
hytery had given the Madison square church Or
ParkhursrsD the privilege Of working In the down
town church for the year ending october !. l'G
To sell tho property where his work Is carried on
voud terminate the agreement made with that
church pr. Parkhurst and his session say
that they would not have undertaken the wor~
had T. not beer understood that they couli
carry it on for years II the results war
ranted the outlay. 4 middle course vas possiol~-
the pacing Of mortgage 4 N0oon upon the prop
erty leaving the Madison square Church TO carry
on its excellent work. but 70 this proposition he
trustees Of the church. who arc simply tenants ~
the property would not give their consent eXce|
under restrictions which the Presbytery could not
accept. At this point Or Parkhursrs session do
ci1ed 70 withdraw from the work a. ~" end - tho
year and the Presoytery voted 10 sci the properly
giving 5000 10 reduce N" mortgage on Or Robin
sons church S. pay the accrued interest On ~"
mortgage and leaving more than $500" IN The hands
OF the Presbyery 20 carry On religious work 10 the
love the civ 4 building can % erect
Cd. adapted 70 the changed conditions 81 The he.i
@i,her the Church Of Sea and Land or a new or
eanizat!on.
Lenten servces-lecture and prayer-are held
fSTy GheTsn church at ana
enfy-t hird-ft. OF which the Rev. Dr. } IS keInen-
n an P1 5nds ana in I'VE language N this city
and Brooklyn-Englsh. German Danish' swedish
ana Norwegian
The Fulton street Prayer Meeting started nearly
R Re yd! yecfS 81 Charles + Gutter An eor;
made to have great variety OF Iea Iers, Wei kro~
and experienced. While this meet!ng WAS begun
by the Reformed Church, II has from the hrst had
4 dccp hold upon Christians OF all denominations.
The Fulton street Prayer Meeting is good place
IN which to spend Ave minutes or an hour at noon
time.
Among the numerous achievements in tho Judson
Memorial church. in Washington Square Is the
Bcrean Bible Class. composed OF young men from
class Is to study the Bible with view 10 making
rule Of e and t mGT1s sp snG ,y en9T is
cooperation in the affairs Of lfe TO make II easier
and better for its members. There Is class
| night" every fortnight. with debates upon some
topic Of current interest when lignt refreshments
served There Is class dentist, cas- TAILOR
| 10 me members 81 the class The Judson Athletic
Association. which makes use OF me gymnaaslum is
| \ summer outing 70" members WIN reduced rates
Of board viii also BE- provided the leader Of this
class. which meets at 23o y. m. on sunday is
| " NJ f. Round.