The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-05
LOCAL PULPIT CHANGES
Methodist Episcopal Clergymen
Who Get New Assignments.
The Rev. II. II. Nnyior, ID. D.. Made
Presiding Elder of the Washing
ton District-Thc baltimore Com
ference Appointments satisfactory

General satisfaction is expressed in
church circles over the appointments
made Wednesday at the meeting Of the
Baltimore Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Some of the changes
will cause the severance Of pleasant re
}ations between pastor and flock, but.
as rule, both the congregations and the
ministers are satisfied
The most important change was the
appointment of the Rev. II. Il. Mayor
D. D., as presiding elder of the Washing
tor district and the assignment of the
former incumbent OF the office to the
pastorate of Hamline Church. DIR. Nay
lor is perhaps one of the most popular
ministers of his denomination in this city
which has been the field Of his labors for
many years. He has held a number of
important posts. his latest church being
McKendree. For several years he occu-
pied the pulpit at Hamline Church. and
has a number of friends in that pastor
ate. 1t is probable that no other minis
ter Of the Methodist Church is so familiar
with or sympathizes more deeply with
the plans and intentions of Bishop John
+. Hurst, the head of the American Uni
Versity, and II is thought for this reason
more than any other that Dr. Naylor was
selected for the important post of pre-
siding cider of this District
The retiring presiding elder, the Rev
Lucien Clark, d. D, becomes the pastor
of Hamline, succeeding Rev J. w Steele
whose appointment a short time ago was
only made as a temporary measure to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Rev.
Or. Frank Stricken. For over a year be-
fore DR. Stricklens death it was apparent
TO the members of the congregation that
their pastor could not stand the labors
imposed upon him and at the last confer
ence an effort to effect a change was
made. Some dissatisfaction at the effort
was expressed by leading members of the
church, who deeply appreciated the work
done by Dr. Stricken, and who did not
want to part with him. although the state
OF his health made ii necessary for him
to leave his post and live in Arizona for
almost year. The appointment of DIR.
Clark causes general satisfaction and the
members of the church are congratulating
themselves because of it.
The Rev. Frank NJ Bristol, D. D.. of
the Metropolitan Church. again returns to
the Presidents church" DR.. Bristors
popularity extends beyond his creed and
the Metropolitan has become almost as
popular with the transient churchgoers.
through the pastors eloquence as by the
fact of it being the Presidents house of
worship.
The retention of the Rev. Luther B. VIII
sen at Foundry Church is another source
OF congratulation for the Methodists of the
city. DR.. Wilson has served his congrega-
ton for many years both as pastor and
presiding elder, and his reappointment
gives general satisfaction.
one cause for regret was the transfer of
the Rev. Edward l.. Watson from Grace
Church 10 the Baltimore district When
the change was first announced 1t was I'M
derstood that It was made at the request
of Mr.. Watson. but that he has since
denied. The Rev. J. +. Smith, of Balti-
more. comes TO Grace Church.
district TO which two ministers are ap-
pointed. The Rev. ]. W. Steele. who has
been connected with Hamline Church for
the past few months, will assist the Rev.
]. Fred He.sse, the regular pastor
There is only one pulpit in the city
left untitled, that at the Northwest
Church. The vacancy will be filed in the
near future. 1t is understood that the
Rev. Mr.. Steele. of Wesley Chapel will
have charge Of the church for a few
weeks