The Washington times., 1905-12-02
LEADER OF CHOIR
GIVEN HIS Congo
Christ Church, Georgetown,
Now Without Music.
DISAGREED WITH PASTOR
Agreed to Request to Resign and Col
leagues Stepped Down and
Out With Him.
DISAGREED WITH PASTOR

Conjecture is rife among the parish
toner's OF Christ Church, rhirty-fi-st and
@ streets. Georgetown. as to the ulti-
mate outcome OF the break between The
pastor Rev. James II ". Blake. and
the choir director. William T. Glover.
With the announcement by the pastor
on Thanksgiving morning that Mr. Glov-
er had severed his connection with the
choir. there was brought TO light q
lons story Of dIscoru and dessenston ex-
tending over. several months
The trouble. acco-c.ng TO several
members OF the congregation who are in
position TO be familiar with the facts,
dates back three years. when Dr. Blake
first took charge. Mr.. Glover had been
director Of the choir for. four years
Previous. and had instituted modern rnu-
SIC Tor the old hymn-book method. This
WAS not in accordance with Dr. Blake's
views, and he changed the system back
again. Mr. Glover IL is said. was far
from pleased with this action, bur made
no further objection than expressing his
dispieasuTe 10 a few intimate friends.
frequently Disagreed.
On many occasions. It is said, the
pastor and the choir director failed 10
agree on different questions pertaining
TO the choir work and that ever since
Or. Blake took the pastorate the reia-
TONS OF the choir and the rector have
been IN . condition of veritabIe chaos.
DR.. BlstlSe's daughter joined the cho.ir
when her father took the parish, and
for a long time was one of the leading
sopranos. About a year ago the Rev.
Or. Blake requested her RESIGNATION
saying that he understood there were
several members OF the congregation
who desired such a move Following
this. the choir director was notiEed by
the pastor that the Vestry requested his
resisnation. Mr.. Glover complied with
the request, ana was much surprised TO
Tllsd that no such action had been taken
b9 lne FcSIrN. They advised the mu-
sical director that as far as they were
concerned there was perfect satiSfac-
Ilon with lis services. and requested
that his resignation be withdrawn
InlnHng that The trouble had been
patched up. he again assumed his
duties with the choir, but, IL IS said all
was not smooth sailing with him and
Or. Blake.
Another Resignation.
Some time afterward he was again
approached by the pastor. and inform
ed that his resignation was requested
By the vestrv. Again he complied with
The request. and formal resignation
followed Rumors were circulated
among the congregation and Mr.
Glover, hearing these. asked that ne
De allowed 10 make q statement before
the Vestry. This he was allowed 10 do.
and about ten days ago a meeting OF
that body was called at which the pas
tor and members OF the choir were
present. Statements were made By Mr..
Glover. which, il Is said were not
approved Dy the pastor and D. Blake !
took exception 10 much that was said |
Or Blake has absolutely refused 10 !
discuss the matter, saying that the en- 1
IRE responsibility lies with the vestry !
lie said this morning that IL was pure |
terested the public. However. il is the /
chief topic OF conversation arnonz-- ~ I I
parishoners.
Thanksgiving morning Dr. Blake In. |
formed the members of the choir Mr 1
Glover had resigned, arlG would not con- !
announcement Was made TO the congu-e- I
cation from the pulpit The members of 1
tlc choir are said to side with Mn 1
GloYer IN the controversy, and after the /
2 nanA Asg1ylnS service many OF them re- !
signed Ine sentiments OF the choir |
boys were expressed in d handsome
watch rob, with which they presented
their eX-direcIOr-
Ar. Glover said to a Times reporter
his morning tnat he had no statement |
not care 10 talk about the matter /
Whether or not his resignation Was vol /
untarF. due to the existing relations be- /
tween hin and the pastor. or whether /
ii was urged by the Vestry he refused /
TO say Mr. Glover did make the fol
lowing brief statement, however:
For some time past there has been
under cOusidera tiOn plan 10 combine
the positions OF choir director and
organisJ. and 10 enable them TO DO