The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-20
PASTOR DENIES ENGAGEMENT.
REv. MIR. DE LARNE TELEGRAPHS
FROM ATLANTIC CITY.

FKOM HIIIhNAlO VAL
Miss Mather's Brother-in.I.aw Asserts the
Truth OF tho Published Announcem emit
That They We're to ne Marriod-The
Minister'S Illness and Resignation.
PATERSON, N. j., May 1.-THE sudden
resignation Of the Rev. A. A. DeiATme
from the pulpit OF the First Baptist Church
under tho plea OF illness, his unannounoed
departure to recuperate his failing health
and the announcement through q news
paper advertisement OF the engagement OF
the minister to Miss Mary Mather, trained
nurse, had hardly become public when
telepraphio word came to this city from
Mr.. DeI,arme saying that no was not en-
paced to Miss Aiather and that the ammo unoe-
ment had been made without bis autho rity.
and was ALSO lutely false. This word was
received late last night from Mr.. DeIArne
at Atlantic City after repeated EFFORTS mad
been made by his friends to locate him A.
bis old home IN Dubois. Pa. TO further
oomplicate matters, Arthur Vandenoree,
q brother-in-law Of Miss Mather, with
whom she lives, was not surprised. SEEM
ingly, by the telegram Of denial. He re-
iterated the announcement that he and
his wife had made In the newspapers on
Wednesday evening that tho engagement
was fact. He said:
'The engagement cannot be denied By
Mr.. DeIarme as itwas made In tho presence
Of three persons besides the minister MIN
SELF My wife, Miss Mather and myself
were present when the minister agreed 70
marry my sister-in-law. He stated on
two occasions his intention to wed Miss
Mather, and we shall expect him to keep
his word
Mr.. vandenbree refused to allow Mics
Mather to be seen. The excitement OF
the announcement had annoyed the young
woman very much, he said, and she did not
wish to be further annoyed by talking for
publication. When asked II he could offer
any explanation OF the minister's telegram
1T may be that Mr.. DeLarme meant
that he did not authorize the publication
Of the engagement in the papers,
As Mr.. Vandenbree had given out on
Wednesday evening, that the clergyman
had acquieeced in the publication. It was
on this point.
authorized the publication in 80 many
words, but he had left the family to do
the engagement has been town talk for
several months, It was thought best to
announce it definitely through the papers.
This was done in simple justice to the young
woman
A complete history OF tho case will no
Larme Ia made acquainted with oil the
facts OF the engagement encouragement.
Mr.. DeLarme u well to do. and did not
depend on his annual salary for subsist-
nce. This was shown ct tho time when be
subscribed 5000 for the newly built First
son is dated May ~. and IL as follows:
DEAR BRETHREN: For some time have
been far from wei! and am now 10 a run
down condition. | have therefore decided TO
This will give me the opportunity ! have
long wanted. to recuperate by means OF some
months to travel
I desire this resignation to go into effect
with the close OF the present month, when
viii round out Just Ave years OF my mln.stry ,
nTe and They ge ysass the
poral and spiritual interests OF this church.
TO suggest the eevering Of TIC 80 close and
as pastor and people. seems to me the most
painful voluutiry act OF my life, but owe
It to myself % relinauish now the arduous
duties and heavy burdens which this positlon
That God will 80 guide and bless yo,i as to
cause this church TO prosper eVerlnore and
heart.
I had expected to be with you In person
this evening. but the doctor Is not willing
and as supplies will need to be secured for
the pulpit. | must not postpone this action
any longer,
In sincere and abiding love. ever your
friend and brother In Christ.
Ar.oNzo A. DELARME
Miss Mather, who ia 81 years old, grad
,,ated from the General Hospital Training
School two years ago. After graduation
she went 10 New York city, but returned
TO Paterson several months ago. She Is
very attractive young woman and has been
active in church affairs since her return to