New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

again put the resolution to the meeting. De-
spite the entreaties which had been made
several people opposed the passage OF the mo-
ton DR. Hall declared II carried. with only
two contrary votes
CONFERENCE OF COMMITTEES
Subsequently the committee conferred with
William Campbell and H. Edwards Rowland,
the committee OF two referred 10 M having
been appointed by the Session last week Inc
Joint committee refused 10 make known the re-
suit Of its deliberations. but II was learned
that. With the possible exception OF IT, D.
Barnes. there was little prospect OF the retlr-
ing members OF the Session conserving 10 re-
call their designations.
The stated object OF yesterdays meeting "as a.
TO fiji the seven vacancies on the Board or
Trustees When the congregation had been
called 10 order Seth r. Robinson was chosen as
secretary. and James A Frame and Samue. >
Auchincloss were appointed teNers The fol
lowing candidates were nominated by ROBERT
Bonner:
SAMUEL. THOMAS to nr N. caused b, the
resignation Of John s Kennedy. CTo serve until De
cember 1862
JAMES TAICOTT. 20 MI he vacancy caused by the
death o, James Fraser. ITO until December.
1909
ROBERT W STUART to MI the caused by the
resignation Of Horace Garth. CTo serve until De
cenber. 1890
GEORGE FREDERICK VICTOR. to MI the vacancy
caused nv the resignation John P. Duncan. TO
serve until December. 1892
JOHN AUCTIlNCLOSs. 10 fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation q George G. wheeock ITO serve
until December. 1902
CHARLES P BRITToN to Al the vacancy caused by the
resignation E. Francis Hyde. Go serge until De
cemner. 1881
GEORGE BLISS AGNEw. TO fiji the vacancy caused by
tho resignation Of H. Robertson. 10 serve
until December. 1881
j. H. Work explained that the list which had
been presented had been made up from lists
" hich had been invited from various centres OF
the CONGREGATION. The list had the approval Of
the two existing trustees and Of DR. Hall.
The law Of the Presbyterian Church instructs
that the polls for the election Of trustees shall
remain open one hour. At the expiration Of this
period II was announced by the tellers that the
foregoing list had received the unanimous vote
OF the 49, members present.
DR. HALLS ADDRESS.
Before closing the meeting DR.. Hall made a
brief address The presence of 50 many peo-
pie betokened a great inherent IN the church. he
, first pointed out and then he proceeded to ask
that his hearers should aid him in extending
the influence and teachings Of the Church 1t
vas necessary that a pastor should have such
support. 1t is a common thing" DR.. Hall
added Ito hear people say that certain min
lister fills the church. But dear friends. all that
q minister can do is to fiji the pulpit. The
people fill the church
II has been frequently urged that OF the
reasons that led to the dissatisfaction with
Or Halls ministry by the Session was that the
receipts Of the church were falling away. Fran
CTS Forbes. who has FOR some years been one OF
the Auditing Committee. Informed the meeting
before il dispersed that the standing revenues
of tho church made up Of pew rents and from
other permanent sources Of income, had not
varied 500 in several years. In view Of the
depression in business through which the coun-
try had passed. he thought this was an excep-
tionaly fine showing. He announced also tina.
sittings could be obtai ned in The church for an
ri WI gal
five cents for each service
When the meeting had been dismissed II was
casually remarked by some that the resig
nations OF the retiring trustees had not been
accepted. Ii was then rememb ered that no an
nouncement had been made TO when or
where. II at all, the designations had been
acted upon. Subsequently II was ascertained
by Tribune reporter that the designations had
been formally accepted by Francis Forbes and
James o. Sheldon. the two remaining trustees
they had power to do. special meeting for
that purpose was held a Mr.. SheldoIs house
No. - East Fortieth-s'.. yesterday morning
Only Mr.. FOrhes and Mr. Sheldon were presen ut
Mr.. Sheldon was elected chairman Of the meet
ing and Mr. Forbes, as secretary duly re-
corded on the minutes the receipt and accept
ance Of the designations.