New-York tribune., 1911-03-16
CHURCH LETS DR.. AKED CO
ParishionerS Indorse Trustees
in Accepting Resignation.
THEIR IDEALS FAR APART
Colgate Hoyt, Speaking for the
Pastor, Asks That There Be
No Contrary Vote.

All connection between the congregation
OF the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and
I the Rev. Dr. Charles +. Aked was finally
and officially severed last night at a meet
ing Of the congregation ia the parish room.
/ In West 18th street. The pastors resigna
ton had been accepted already ty the trus-
tees, but Z remained for the parishioners
10 approve their action. Or Aked himself
was not present at the meeting. II was
conducted by his assistant. the Rev. Addl-
son Moore
II any opposition 20 the acceptance Of the
resignation had been contemplated ii was
disposed OF effectually by Colgate Hoyt.
member of the board Of trustees. who as
soon as Dr. Aked's Sunday morning state
rent TO his congregation had been re-
read. 10 p It those present IN touch with
the purpos Of the meeting rose and stated
that II was Dr Aked's personal wish that
no such steps be taken. He had been In
conference with the pastor during the az
ternoon ard was authorized to say that
while Dr. Aked appreciated the feeling OF
any who might wish 10 pass vote against
his resignation he trusted that no such
vote would be taken in his behalf.
Mr. Hoyt went on to express his convic-
tion Of the uselessness Of such a vote, any
way. and offered the resolution which set
tied the matter under consideration. though
not before some expressions Of deep re-
Gret had been voiced. II was seconded by
]. X. Shaw bcause he considered II for the
best interests OF all concerned.
Done for His Best Interest.
1T is for the best interest OF the pastor
that we accept his resignation.' said NJ.
Shaw and il is for the best interest ot
the church He has based his resignation
on conditions which cannot be changed.
There appears TO lie a difference IL IDEALS
between him an5 US which makes COM
promise out Of the question But | wish
to say. nevertheless, that l have gained
many new ideas and helpful thoughts from
his preaching. and II is with great regret
that / see him go"
The resolution. as offered by Mr.. Hoyt.
was in these words: In view of the COM
pelling reasons for his resignation given
by Dr. Aked in his statement To his con-
greeation on Sunday morning. and in view
Of his further statement that it would be
kind 20 him TO act upon MS resignation as
early as possible he 1t
~
feeling of friendship for him. our high re-
gard for his ability as a preacher and our
regret at the prospect Of severing the
pleasant relations which have existed since
his coming among US. that the church ac-
cede 10 his request and that his resigna-
t:on be and hereby is. accepted. t. take
effect on April O. 1911. being the close of
the fourth Year of his ministry with ""
Rockefeller Offers Resolution
The remarks of regret from various mem
! bers of the congregation. among them Miss
Annie Peck. the mountain climher-the
woman according to the Rev. Mr. Moore
Who has been nearest 70 God-vere en-
bodied m a resolution offered by John ..
Rockefeller ir.. which expressed 70 Dr.
Aked the gratitude of the congregation for
the untiring devotion with which he had
ministered 10 them; their sincere apprecia-
ton Of his eloquent and efficient labors IN
behalf Of peace. liberty, Righteousness and
the upbuilding of the Church Of the Living
God: their unbounded admiration for his
Christian character and their confidence n
him as a great moral and spiritual guide.
He has unique ability said Mr. RocHe-
feller. continuing. TO express the basic
principles Of Christianity in terms Of mod
ern thought and thereby act as mediator
between the orthodox and those with more
modern ideas
The Rev Robert Walker. secretary ot
Italian Missions ir this city. could not be
Ueve. however. that in such a citv as New
York and in such d church as his there
was no opportunity for even so capable a
man as Or. AFed. "I know this parting
| is heart. breaking 70 the doctor" he said,
hut cannot help feeling that mistake
has been made It is not tor me to say
where the mistake lies
After the appointment % committee "a
r,asart Mr. Rocket-uer's resolution 80
Or Aked. the meeting adjourned