New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH.
Preachers as Story TelIers at DR..
Mc4fee's Reception.

Their. va, distinguished array Of speakers at
The reception given for the Rev. Dr. Cleland BOYD
McAfee. the new pastor OF the Lafayette Avenue
presbyterian Church. the other night. 1t being
socisl occasion the ministers felt somewhat free 10
talk IN light vein. and the example in telling
stories which set by the venerable DR.. Theo-
dore I. Cuyler followed by the other speakers
The Rev. Dr. David J. Burrell. OF the Marble Col
iesiate Church Manhattan. told the following, to
show how often the people who make the most
noise over achievements have nothing whatever to
do with them:
what IS the matter with that hen Of yours"
ing tremendously as she struts around here. But
Il is a lying cackle. because she hasn't laid any
'fWen. I'll tell you what I think. replied the
Just across the street there. They have been dig,
gins big hole there for some time YESTERDAY
stone. And. say, do you know, think that hen
thinks she did it."
Friends Of old DR.. Cuyler greatly pleased
over the following anecdote Of the well known
clergyman told by the Rev David Gregg, DR.. Guy
ier's successor. Dr. McAfees predecessor. and now
president Of the Western Theological Seminary:
We were out together for the purpose Of bringing
soy which was always our aim, said Dr. GregG,
mans third marriage and after the Wedding Fqsr esre
E is ana N'--' % 'Ua .''.,,r 30 .n. - say
Of this woman: Many wives have done virtuousy
bur thou excellest them all. "
And, added Dr. Gregg, IT don't believe that the
xood doctor knew that the man was marrying his
was Now l hope that this congregation, when
has Just s 6 been Of YoI Or 70 MeAfe Many
have done vrtuously, but thou eAcehest mem
n " McWill.arns treasurer OF the Interborough
ysailroad. who is one OF the officers OF the La
,ayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. said that If
the clergynen could tell stories he did not see why
It wasn't proper for him to follow with this;
Good old DR.. Paxton. who sometimes used to bs
here, once was travelling IN me SCUM; S,d
clergyman Before Dr. Paxtons sermon the negro
fbe good Dr. Paxton, in preaching TO the congrega-
zion Should have three things IN aoundapce- ac-
cess, success and recess
$50 trust It may be with you. DR.. McAfee,"
added Mr. AfcWilnams. You already have access;
you are assured OF success: now we want you to
promise that. in order not TO wear yourself out
with your ceaseless activities. once IN "hl4e you
will take recess"
To show how exalted such dignihed John
n Beach. VINO was chairman Of the pastoral COM
Yaittee can become piece Of god news. Mr..
Mcwnlams related this incident in connection with
their negotiations with Or. McAfee:
On the. day that MI Beach received the telegram
delighted that he dropped all his own bust
door With the good news, exciaiming, why, Nc
Williams, McAfee will bury you and met
Now. Dr. sIcAfee" continued MI Mcwilliams.
stis congregation gives you notice that IL does not
want you 10 bury this charming (and Mr..
Beach concealed his face behind his programme in
ernbarra ssnentD. and for me, l have such Zest
OF life that certainly do not want you TO bury me-
DR.. Gregg told another story, which he said he
heard in England in the summer 1t seems, the
story ran. that Englishrnan. becoming acquaint-
81 with total stranger while travelling. invited
him 20 visit him at his house. HIS invitation
urgent that the stranger finally accepted. Every
6sy the stranger announced that he about 10
terminate his visit. but urged to stay.
Finally, the end OF q week. he his
host and said: You have given me d most charm
Ing time. but / puzzled, and would ask a
special favor that you tell me why you urged me- a
total stranger. TO visit your home. and why you
urge 10 stay
At last the Englishnan said: - suppose
PLANTATION Is due 10 you II was this way: Just
before left home on my last trip wife said to
me. You the ugliest looking man saw.
/ thought until ! met Vou then I thought /
would take you home in order that my wife might
the mistake she had made OF course. allow
TO state that have also found you one OF the
charming OF men"
Oddly enough, the stranger thought best 10 end
his visit al once and could not be induced 10 stay
another hour