The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-07
The RECALLED CALL
Explanation Of Action Of Westminster
Church, Regarding Rev. Mr.. allison.
CALL WAS RECALLED FOR AMENDMENT
There WINS Nothing In the Action Of
CONGREGATION to Reflect Upon sIic
Shnrncter of the Mtniatcr-Thc
Formal f.citcr Calling Him to The
Pnstorntc E4ns Eeeas Received.

The Virgininn on Friday announced
mat Rev. John l.. Allison, pastor OF the
Court street Presbyterian church, had
received call from the Westminster
church, Of Baltimore TO become their
pastor. The announcement was receiv-
cd with regret ny his numerous friends
In this city, at the same time they were
glad to know it would be better for him
financially. They we're more greatly
surprised that night to find an article
III the Baltimore Sun, which was repro
duccd Al The Firgininn yesterday morn
ing, which reflected upon Rev. Mr.. Al
lison. Knowing him as the people OF
portsmouth do to be n gentleman whose
character is above reproach. they felt
mat there must be n mistake some
where. The Firsinian representative
called at his house Friday night to
learn IL he knew anything concerning
the article, but was unable to find him
at home, he being at Port Norfolk CON
Quoting religious services
CLEARS UP EVERYTHING
Yesterday morning he was called up
OH again by Il representative from The
Virginian office and Mr.. Allison pro-
duced the following letter, which he
at first declined to make public. but
after being told that ii was but Justice
to himself and to his friends that the
matter should be cleared up and that
there was no better way than by the
publication of the letter. he consented:
Baltimore, Md, Feb. :, 1897.
Rev. John l.. Allison.
Dear Sir: 1t Is with pleasure that T
enclose the call resulting from our con
Sregation meeting Oh Wednesday even
lng.i we regret exceedingly that an ar
ticle appeared In the Sun this morning
which would indicate that we were not
satisfied with our action of Wednesday
evening The article was put III with
out the knowledge approval or consent
of any one. and conveys an insinualion
which has no foundation; in fact. l Will
send for the reporter to-day and en-
deaHor 10 have Il correction Of the ar
ticle inserted in to-morrnw's paper.
The congregation voted unanimously
10 extend to you the call. May the
| Lord guide you in your consideration
and conclusion In the matter.
We would be glad to hear from YOU
us early as is consistent with the gray
| ltN OF the case. In the mean time we
| remain, yours fraternally.
e. $. HEATH,
| For the Congregation. r
The Vfrginian again extends to the
reverend gentleman It's heartiest con
CALCULATIONS I'm being able to clear up
what seemed to be n reflection upon him.
| In so satisfactory n manner.
WHY 1T WAS RECALLED.
The following taken from yesterdays
Baltimore sun explains why the call
from Westminster Presbyterian church
! Of that city TO Rev. J. J.. Allison was
taken from the Postoffice after ii had
been deposited there for mailing The
sun says:
''Alcssrs. T.. l. Petit. II. l. Martin ana
II. f. Henderson. Of the board Of tr,is-
tees of the Westminster PRESBYTERIAN
church, state that the pastoral call
which was mailed 10 Rev. John H. Alii-
SON OF Portsmouth, Va. on Thursday.
and later withdrawn from the mail
was Withdrawn for the purpose OF cor
rection. The call, after being correct
| ed was mailed 10 Mr.. Allison 1t was
extended unanimously by the congrega-
ton. Mr.. Allison is about 33 years old
and has been pastor of the First Pres
byteran church of Portsmouth, Va lie
| is; n native Sirginian"