New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-16
DIR. IAN DYKE URGED TO STAY.
THE RESIGNATION OF DR.. MILVAINE
ACCf TED.
RESOLUTIONS OF HIGH COMPLIMENT TO BOTH
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ACTION BY THE
CONGREGATION OF THE BRICK PRES
BYTERIAN CHI RtH.

Observation-Disclosures ACTION BY THE
CONGREGATION OF THE BRICK PRES
BYTERrAN CHURCH
Tho conzregation OF the Brick Presbyterian
Church. a. Thlrty-seventh-st and Fffth-ave., held
an important meeting last night The decision was
reached after nearly an hours discussion 10 ac-
cept the resignation of DIT J. H. Mcllvaine ana 70
request Dr. Henry Dyke TO continue IN the
nastorate OF the church. Neither Of the ministers
was In attendance at the meeting. but II was the
hone and the belief OF the members seen last
night that Dr. van Dyke would consider the wishes
OF The congregation above everything else
After the usual Wednesday prayer meeting
which was conducted by Or. W. W. Atteroury'
had ended the meeting resolved itself into bust
ness session and William Warner Hoppin was
made chairman The first thing heard was the
report of the special committee appointed by the
session OF the church to lay the whole series OF
matters connected with the resignation OF the
ministers before the church as a body This COM
mittee comprised Elders William H. H. Moore
chairman. Henry D. Noyes J. Cleveland Cady and
,bert = Loloux Il had prepared a very long
report containing all OF the letters OF both pas
tors and a running commentary upon the various
meetings held upon the subject OF the dual pas
orshp The repSr, ~a b f redv in I resouon
Resolved. That the conservation OF the brlcK
Presbyterian Church urgenuy request =, cnn,,nne
IN Charge Of the church as its pastor We 10 this
au of
for hIs mlnistratiOns. We recall his fathiu ana
successful services during thirteen years, ana rec0e-
nze that the present prosperity OF the church Is uue
chiedy 10 his labOrs and eminent standing IN tne
crnmuni.v He has labOred for our souls weliare
and brought us the consolation or Jesus chTis;
NJ have found blessing and edihcation In MS put
nj, seryices and have precious memories or MS
kindness and sympathy. we VIII MOI coiseh' "
Him to an eni such a history OF affectionate ser,
vice his part ana We s'nSereiS uuS' "e wa
cont nue. TO be our pastor, - ,,.,
Resolved That pledge him NOT only our ultteh
regard and affection. but also sucn aid IN MS WIN
49, he may find necessary. We recognize the great.
ress ~ The burden we ask him To resume ana
pronise 10 come to his aid in such way ana heas-
ure he may desire.
This resolution was unanimously adopted. ana
then John T. Parsons offered the following reso-
lutions concerning Dr. Mcilva.ne:
Resolved That we cannot allow DR.. McllVaine 10
leave us without putting upon record our high ap-
probation OF his ability as a preacher ana MS en-
,iearirg qualities AS a man. To friends VINO came
with him TO this united church he has added the
larger number OF those to whom he has mlnistered
in his new field We appreciate the unselfisn ana
self sacrificing motive which has led him 10 insist
fhat he shall be- allowed 70 resign and that DR. Van
Dvke shall be asked TO stay. We wish him sood-
speed and shall pray that ne may be SaFIy hePi
i'm his iNurneyings. and prospered In any new held
of labor he may select -,
This too was unanimously adopted, and II Is sig
niicant OF the unanlmity OF opinion that both res0-
olL congregation Il resolved, also. that the
resolutions should be read from the pulpit next sun
day Authority was given To the session TO take
,,uch action as II may deem proper with regard 10
Tho retiring pastor Whatever IL may decide 10 DO
will be carried out by the congregation