The Washington herald., 1907-05-12

Brooklyn. May u.-Wheth4r Christian
Science doctrines will be delivered from
the pulpit Of old Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn. on Thursday night next, is a
question that had not been settled by the
church authorities this morning. Deacon
S. y White. president Of the board OF
trustees. who admits that he made the
contract for the use Of the church by the
Christian Scientists. said this morning
that he saw no way ont Of the situation.
inasmuch as an ironciad contract had
been agreed to. and about so in cash paid
over for the purpose
Deacon White did not give out the
amount Of the rent. but it was learned
from other sources that the sum mem
toned Is correct
IT, aeacon. when seen this morning
stoutly defended his action in renting the
church to tile Christian Scientists. and
said he did so only after he had seen six
out Of eight members of the board, and
would have seen the other two had this
been possible. The deacon says he cant
see for the life OF him how they can b.sk K
out Of the agreement at this stage of the
game.
DR.. HliIis CorFeets Error.
The Rev Dr. Newell Dwight Hills. pas
tor Of the church, gave out the following
statement this morning;
The statement Of Mr.. S. V. White that
the trustees have unanimously rented
Plymouth Church to the Christian Sclen-
lists ends the discussion. I have made
my earnest protest. and there is nothing
more 10 be said.
Il wish. however. to correct one mis-
apprehension. The income of Plymouth
Church last year was about $500. OF
that amount / do not believe that more
than a very few hundred dollars, perhaps
four or I'VE, represented the rent of Ply
mouth Church. The church does not now
and never has depended upon the income
from rent for lectures. and the few times
il has been rented il was for purposes Of
the Brooklyn Institute
If the Christian Scientist lecturer will
speak on patriotism, on hospitals. on the
American family. on the working people,
on the rights OF childhood, on art. science,
music, literature, or any constructive sub
ject calculated TO promote the interests
OF the people of the republic / viii not
only welcome him, but gladly listen, and
buy a ticket.
What I object 20 is the destructive
attack upon everything the church loves,
OF course, one thing should be remem-
bered; the church was rented in Feb
ruary. during my absence from the city,
and 7 never heard Of Il until yesterday"
Warm Words at Prayer Meeting.
The first stir in regard 90 the idea Of
Christian Science disseminated from
Henry Ward Beecher's old pulpit came at
the regular Friday evening PRAYER meet
ing last night. Matters grew very tense
when it became generally known that
Deacon White had closed the deal, and an
attempt was made to set in communica-
.iOn with him at his home in order that
he might put in an appearance and ex-
plain. Gen. King said this morning that
they tried TO rouse the deacon. but failed.
He retired early Gen. King says. and left
word that he was not to be disturbed.
1t was not until the close of the prayer
meeting that Cen. King. who has been a
eadeT in the church for a quarter of a
century, rose and told the congregation
Nhat had happened. His talk was en-
ohatfc to say the least. And as he re-
erred to Christian Science the word
rot" newborn belief, led by a merce-
iary old woman. prostitution of our old
church," and other things made the con-
yregation sit up and take notice.
And now" said Gen. King. Il propose
I resolution demanding recall of the
sction Of my good friend White He then
made the motion and everybody stood up.
To Fight IL out Monday.
There is TO be a regular bi-monthIy
Meeting Of the trustees Monday or Tues
lay night however, when # IS probable
hat some action will be taken on the
natter. and in view Of the. feeling of re-
sentiment of the pastor and congregation
It large a determined effort will be made
O rescjnd the action taken by Deacon !
White
I knew nothing about this dissension /
n other quarters, said Deacon White |
his morning, "and / want it understood
hat 1 am not Christian Science con-
-ert or anything of that sort. ! have !
MY a general idea of what their beliefs |
re and am not In sympathy with their
aith in any respect"
Deacon White talked long and earnest |
Y on the situation this morning and said 1
hat if he had known the decided aver 1
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