Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1910-05-26
Rev. Robertson Resigns.
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him at the Parish House, Wednesday
evening, June 1st between the hours
of eight and ten."
The resignation, coming as it did was
a surprise to the community, is univer-
| sally regretted. During the fourteen
years that this excellent gentleman
has been associated with our towns
people, Rev. Robertson has to a very
marked degree aided in the up-build-
ing of every laudable project His SER
vices were always cheerfully given and
his pen readily flowed for the advance
ment of every cause he thought to be
right, without fear or favor. Person
ally THE PRESS shall always remember
his many courtesies and unselfish, kind
words of cheer and comfort. En-
porium is losing the most talented
clergyman and polished gentleman
within its confine and his place will be
one hard to fill.
Rev Mr.. Robertson will go to Monti-
celli, n. Y, where his family are now
located, to take a long needed rest
where we hope he may happily enjoy
the delightful resort, among his rela-
tives and friends.
The following, copied from the Ell
mira, N. Y, Star Gazette of Feb. %,
1910, can at this time be be copied very
appropriately:
This handsome edifice at Emporium
is now under the rectorship of the Rev.
James Marion Robertson, who was
born near Thorald, Ont, in 1866 His
grandfather came from Scotland in
1880, and his father was the Rev. John
l.. Robertson, a Presbyterian divine.
An uncle, the late DIR. Hugh Robertson,
was a professor of anatomy in Trinity
Medical School, Toronto. Another un-
! Gle, Mr.. Emerson Coatsworth, has
twice served as mayor of Toronto. Mr..
Robertson was graduated from West
minister College Pa in 1895, A. b.,
with highest hOnors. He was principal
for one year OF an academy in Lancas-
ter county and spent a year at the Uni
ted Presbyterian Theological Seminary
at Allegany, Pa.
In 1892 he was graduated from
Princeton Theological Seminary. He
was pastor of the Presbyterian Church
at White Lake, Sullivan county n. Y,
from 1892 TO 1894. He became can.
didate for orders in the diocese of New
York, and was ordained to the decon-
ate by the late Bishop Henry {. Pot
ter in December, 1894. He was in mis-
sion work in the diocese of Pittsburg,
and was advanced 10 the priesthood
by Bishop Whitehead in December,
1895. He was called to the rectorship
OF Emmanuel Church, Emporium, Pa,
in 1896, where he has since labored
with gratifying success. The present
beautiful church building was erected
in 1913 of Medina sandstone at cost
of S2i 900. Four years ago a new pipe
organ costing 81, 900, was installed. Ii
is expected soon to add new furnish
ings In the chancel. The old church
building has changed TO a Sunday
school room and parish house. There
are now about l40 confirmed persons in
membership, and through his efforts
the church has grown 10 be potent for
great good. The last continuation
class numbered "a, the largest in the
history of the parish, The Hon. b. W
Green, lately president judge of the
25th judicial district, and the Hon.
Josiah Howard are the wardens of the
parish. The Rev. Mr.. Robertson Is
pastor of strong intellectually. lie
has read deeply in ancient and modern
philosophy, and stands on the solid
ground Of substantial faith, rather
than that Of blind belief With him
Christian revelation IL not an arbi-
taFy theological scheme, but the natuF-
al outcome OF harmonious system
uniting the nAtntal man with the
spiritual energiEing nature of tho Dt
vine Father. lie has been leader Ia
the liberal movement Ia the church,
aud haa written considerably on Felig
tous questions, one Of his papers being
entitled, The Incarnation Of uadh tie
i broad minded scholar aud . de-
voat Christian and faithful pastor,
tie i Que OF the examining chaplaina
ef The AFchdeaconry of Erie, and ! tho
county anpsrlntendent under the State
sunday school Association. lie Is also
chaplain % Companies l. aud NJ af the
Flnh tenuay lvania Regiment of the
United hoya brigades of America, lie
was margied 10 1891 % Miss Evalena
Porter at New Wilmington, "a, who
dlasl three month AFTER their marriage.
Ia tsa3 he married Misa Annie kaa
Antwerp 81 MOntcella, \. =, the rep.
rvseatailvs ol aud Old Dutch family
tie has four daughters.
Ftorsg for sale.