Evening star., 1898-05-13
same be spread upon the minutes Of the
session.


Dr. manages comment.
Before putting the question on the adop-
tion of the resolutions DR.. Talmage said:
"One Of the foremost clergymen of the
century retires when Rev. DR.. Sunderland
because of advanced years, resigns from
this pastorate. He has had two character
istics not always found in the same man
courage and gentleness, capacity to WELD
the battle ak and to soothe wounds, son
of thunder and son Of consolation For
fifty-five years herald of salvation: in an
important national crisis chaplain of the
Senate of the United States. for awhile
pastor of the American chapel at Paris.
but for the most of the time shepherd of
this flock, identified with all the charities
of this city, abreast of all the great move
mentS for the betterment of this nation
and the redemption of the world. This
meeting halls him. congratuiates him,
thanks him. The near three years l have
been associated with him as co-pastor have
been to me years of great satisfaction. If
he waited until l consented to let him re-
sign he would have to wait forever.
For many years before we were put to-
gether In this pastorate We were warm
personal friends. He preached the dedica-
ton sermon of one of my churches in
Brooklyn. and nothing has transpired for
many years in his life or mine that did
not deeply interest both of us. He will be
in the prayers of all who have known him
until he ascends amid such cries as were
heard when Elijah went up from the banks
of the Jordan, My father, my father the
chariots of Israel and he horsemen there
Of
The resolutions were then adopted by an
unanimous vote.
Commissioners Chosen.
DR.. Talmage said it was necessary to elect
two commissioners to present the whole
matter to the Washington city presbytery,
as required by the latter, at a meeting to
be held in the Fourth Presbyterian Church
TIlYn q md n
Charles L. Du Bois were chosen without
opposition.
Dr. Talmage also suggested that if there
was no more business before the meeting it
would be in order for some one TO move to
adjourn Before any one could make the
motion. however, Mr.. Frederick A Fen
ming, the clerk of the congregation, sug-
gested that the salary of DR.. Sunderland as
pastor emeritus be placed at $1,2OO. He
characterized the proposition to retire DIR.
Sutherland on an indefinite salary as dis
graceful.
.''Dr. Sunderland" said Mr. Fenning, has
forty-five years. Now it is proposed to
place him on the shelf at a compensation
which neither he nor any one else can
count on. The treasury of the church is at
right men and women, support our beloved
pastor. l move that his compensation be
fixed at 81, 900 per annum.
This motion was heartily Endorsed by Mr..
lean oWlt, Dul WdS IuIeu Out u oiuei ny
DR.. Talmage.
At the conclusion of Mr.. swifts remarks
the meeting adjourned.
Mr.. Fenning Resigns.
Mr.. F. A. Fenning, who for some tina
past has been clerk Of the congregation of
the church. and, above stated, desired
that stipulated salary be named for Dr.
Sunderland as pastor emeritus, today ten
dered his resignation clerk.
When seen by Star reporter this morn
ing Mr.. Fenntng declined to make any
statement regarding the affairs Of the
of the officers of the church seemed to be
had transmitted his resignation as clerk of
the congregation.
The Future.
There is said to be an element of the con-
gregation which Is opposed to the present
policy followed in conducting the affairs Of
the church, and which is desirous of ter
minating DIR. Talmages connection with
1t. On the other hand the various boards
having the management of the affairs un-
der control are said to be unanimously in
favor of carrying out the wishes of DR..
Sunderland and retaining DR.. Talmage.
1t is understood by the. boards that DIR.
Talmage cannot give personal attention
to all the details of the PASTORAL work,
which are numerous and eXacting, and cor
respondence is now in progress looking to
the calling of an assistant pastor, who will
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