Evening journal., 1917-01-29

intendent. appointed me 10 supply the
vacant pulpit until conference con-
venes, and am here to perform that
duty.
brother Cooke questions the ls-
gnlity OF that committee and It's con-
clusions. and considers himself still the
pastor. and has as you know, oficiated
as such IN this service.
Il most sincerely ana deeply regret
the controversies that have led to this
result am in no degree RESPONSE
bic for this situation. ] have had no
lot nor part In this matter and do not
now propose 70 become a partisan or
70 participate In the contentious Of
this church. II am permitted 20 con
duct the service / will endeavor 10
preach the gospel as I understand It to
the utmost Of my ability. ! will try TO
promote peace. harmony, unity and TO
lead the flock 70 higher and better
things. ] am no mans enemy, but a
friend 20 every man. beg your
earnest and prsyerfui cooperation. I
hope no one will attempt 20 discuss
these troubles with ne-unless there
is wrong that can make right.
Talking about these things will not
heal them, but rather irritate and in
flame. BETTER far anoint the wounds
with the ointment OF a sincere Chris
tian love and bandage them with true
Christian charity and they will soon
heal themselves
Il am told that the way will be
clear for me 20 preach tonight and
accordingly I 30 announce"
After the pronouncing Of the bene-
diction by Mr.. stengle the services
were brought TO a close and tho min
listers left the pulpit.
Mr. Cooke was nt onoe surrounded
By q number Of his friends who shook
hands with him and extended con-
gratuiations for the stand he had TAX
on.
Mrs. Cooke. the wife OF the Rev.
George A. Cooke. met the Rev. Mr..
Stengle and shaking hands with him
thanked him for his manner OF
handling the delicate situation and
also for the kind remarks he had
made in reference to the troubles Of
Wesley Church.
At about $50 yesterday afternoon
a. Scott Grimth. secretary OF the
Board Of Trustees, called at the par
sonage and served the following no
tice upon Mr.. Cooke:
Wilmington, Del, Jan. %, 1917.
ITO the Rev. q. A. Cooke,
"si4 S. Jackson street.
Wilmington. Delaware.
Dear Sir-By order OF the
Board OF Trustees OF Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church, Will
mington, Delaware you are here
by forbidden to enter Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church at
any time during the services on
the ground that you have public
ly stated that you would demand
the right to participate In the
services OF said church IN de-
fianoe OF the verdict OF suspen-
sion. Unless you give Us assur-
ance that you will conduct your
self peacabiy, we will have you
arrested for trespass n you dis
obey this order.
BY order OF the Board OF
Trustees OF Wesley Methodist
Episcopal Church. done this 2sth
day OF January, 1917.
president, George r. Thorpe.
Secretary. A. Scott orifiith.~
Sunday school exercises were con-
Quoted as usual yesterday afternoon,
with Clayton L. Crew the superin-
/ tendent In charge. Everything went
along smoothly until AFTER the Close
OF the service when an alleged spy
was discovered and things were made
30 warm for him that ne was compeH
I ed 70 leave church.
( The evening services were conducted
by the newiy-appointed pastor, the
Rev. Adam sfengle. and went on with.
out interruption.