The evening times., 1896-08-28


bair and flowing white side whiskers He
expression ana IA backbone. lie is seeming
iy fond ur turning the left cheek when
the right is smitten.
Mr. Ast0ns church is now his home. He
has moved his furniture into the organ loft.
There are various stories as to how much
furniture lie has The firemen in the en-
gine house across the street say he has
two wagon lolis Some of the trustees say
he has cnly IA desk. and other parishioners
are positive he has a folding bed,
The members uf the Windsor Terrace
Methodist Episcopal Church are conserva-
tive in every respect. They had been some
'tuic without "a pastor. when last April they
appealed to the New York East Conference
for clergyman, and Mr.. a Aston was sent
to them. He came with his wife, Il woman
some years his Junior. tile quick-eyed fe
male churc,goers noticed.
PASTOR NOT A FAyoRITE.
Mr.. Aston went to board with T Jerfcr-
son HeiaIna, one or the TRUSTEES, and the
sexton. With Mr. Henma's family, Mrs
Aston became quite u favoritc She was
well liked also by other ncmtcrs Of the
ounyre yregation. The husband hin.scl how
ever, was not so fortunate. Some mem
bers OF the congregation began o murnur.
Reports OF one kind or another Were
brought to the trustees, and the church sos-
sips began To hint that the pastor WAS not
as cordial as he might be toward Mrs As
ton.
Three weeks go Mr. Aston very quietly
| went away. immediately the report was
al A a hat haG Ill rsasi
Aston would not he seen, but through Mr..
| Hemma she announced that hcrbusband was
| in Sing Sing attending u ramp-mecting.
While Mr.. Aston was away the Joint
| board OF the church held a secret meeting.
| The trustees present were $. ID. Estes, the
chairman. u. D. UamHn, c. T Matthews
| and +. J HcInma. On Mr.. Henln's mo-
| ton. II was decided to close the church for
AN indefinite period and to close the Sunday
school until septembber /.
MRS. ASTON DISAPPEARS.
| This action was looked upon as blow at
the pastor. He returned in a few days, and
| then tine trouble tegan. Mr. Aston had
| painted upon white sign these words:
| Henry Aston, pastor. Services will be
] held here on Sunday" The sign was hung
| on the front door.
| About the time Mr.. Aston returned to
Windsor Terrace Mrs Aston quietly went
away. Where she is now no one seems to
know. Her husband remained IN Mr.
! Hemma s house until last Friday. Then Mr.
| Hemua informed him that he was going to
| spend a few weeks with his family III the
country and close up the house. II was
shen that Mr.. Aston moved his furniture
| into the Church. -'---''-..'- s'-r
| Mr. As,on had seen to 1t that there was
nu Interruption Of the Sunday services.
| The first Sunday after his return the Rev.
Mr.. johnson. a friend of Mr Aston. c, n.
| Quoted revival services He was assisted
by the pastor. Last sunday Mr.. Aston
| conducted services himself.
/ The church WAS lighted up. and there
| was some singing" said one Of the fire
| men across the cstrect. .'but there didn't
Seem to he any congregation. II was kind
| OF a phantom affair"
Mr. Aston i reported Ia have made this
statement in regard 20 the case vest ertiay-
THE PASTORS EXPLANATION.
| Tie windsor Terrace folk don't know
| what they want They sent to the confer
| eDce for minister. and 4 coed one but
I
cannot pay 81 200 and only need 4 student
TO preach to them. During the pastors
| absence some OF the trustees decided io
close the church and Sunday. school dur
! inc the hot weather. They afierward adj
nii;ted ti.is was i mistake. and advised
the pastor to keep the -nurc!i OPEN
When asked il he and his wife had sepa-
| rated. lie said: Il have had my little va
CATION and l hope my. wife is taking hers
! understand she first went 10 her SISTERS
home. and isnow at Mount Tabor. This re-
port ttIa; nay family is at enniiy with me is
false. IL is traceabii TO those who want
10 dcstroy life of happiness and useful
| ness
Tie ONLY member of Mr. Hem ma S family
| at home is his niece. Mis-, Blanche Seaman.
She said: The trustees did not rescind
their action as to the trouble between the
| pastor and his wife: that is their business
An Will say is that Mrs. Aston is good
| Christian woman. l shall not attend church
until the trustees decide 10 reopen it,"