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cal School Proposed—Episcopal Fund and Action of the Vestry Thereon
—Journey of Dr. Berrian to Santa Cruz-Election of Dr. Wainwright as
Temporary Assistant Rector-Act of the Legislature to Validate Actions
of the Vestry in Rector's Absence-Return of the Rector-Resignation of
Dr. Wainwright as Temporary Assistant Rector - The Instruction of
Students of the General Theological Seminary in Music-Report on the
Poor Fund and the Assistant Ministers Considered-Canon LII. and its
Meaning - Letter of Thanks from Mr. John Henry Hobart-Laying of
the Corner-stone of the New Trinity Church.
CHAPTER X.
GROWTH AND INFLUENCE OF THE PARISH
Recurrence of the Question of the Bishop's Salary - Remarks on the
Outlook-The General Convention of 1841-The Archives of the Diocese
of New York Cared for by the Vestry-St. John's Park-Resignation of
William Johnson as Comptroller-Election of W. H. Harison-Paint-
ings and Portraits Belonging to the Corporation-The Action of the
Vestry in Regard to a Rural Cemetery—Purchase of the Cemetery at
155th Street-Improvements in Church Music under Dr. Hodges—Es-
tablishment of Musical Scholarships-Repairs on St. Paul's Chapel—
New Organ for Trinity Church Memorial from St. John's Chapel for
its Erection into a Separate Parish-Petition Refused by Vestry-Judge
Furman's Report on the Bogardus Claims-Party Feeling in the Diocese
-Ordination of Arthur Cary-Stormy Scene in the Diocesan Convention.
CHAPTER XI.
LIFE OF THE PARISH SYMBOLIZED BY ERECTION OF NEW CHURCH
Death of Thomas Ludlow Ogden-Neglected Condition of Monuments
in Trinity Churchyard-The Site for the Bishop Hobart Monument-—
The Monuments and the Tablets in the Old Church and their Position
in the New-Stained-Glass Windows-Cross Adopted as Finial to Spire
of New Church-Chimes for the New Tower-Music for Trinity School
-Memorial of the City Mission Society for Assistance-Grant Given-
Memorial from St. George's Church for Endowment-Proposal to Place
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Wilmington College under Control of Vestry Declined-Ordinance for
Election of Wardens and Vestrymen-Building of the New Church-
Aims and Expectations-Committee Appointed on Plan for Daily Ser-
vices in the New Church - Their Report - Views of the Rector-Dr.
Hodges Appointed Organist of Trinity Church, and Henry W. Greatorex
of St. Paul's Chapel-Arrangements for Consecration of New Church—
Rules for Conduct of the Services in the New Church Considered-
Appointment of Cornelius R. Duffie as Deacon-Presentation to the
Bishop of Michigan-Attack on the Corporation - Pamphlet by "Lay
Delegate"-Meetings in New York-Memorial to the State Legislature
-Committee Appointed by Vestry to Take Action on the Memorial-
Prepares A Remonstrance to the Legislature"-Which is Printed-
"A Reply to the Remonstrance". "An Answer to the Reply".
Petition to the Legislature against the Memorial Signed by Members of
Trinity Parish-The Legislature Decides against the Memorialists
Resolution of Senate Calling for a Return of all the Property of Trinity
Corporation-The Vestry Comply.
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CHAPTER XII.
CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CHURCH .
Preparations for the Consecration of the New Church-Invitations to the
Clergy-Protest from Nine Clergymen-The Consecration Service-Re-
port of the Committee on Arrangements - Committee on Pews in New
Church Appointed.
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CHAPTER XIII.
THE EVER-WIDENING INFLUENCE OF TRINITY PARISH
Daily Services in the New Church-The Question of the Utility of
Deacons Raised by the Assistant Clergy-The Rector's Reply-Appoint-
ment of the Rev. Francis J. Clerc as Deacon-Missionary Committee
Authorized to Rent Tea Auction Rooms as a Mission Chapel-Return by
Christ Church of Old Communion Plate Loaned by Trinity Church Vestry
-Lease Granted to New York Fire Department-Repairs and Improve-
ments on St. Paul's Chapel-Request from Columbia College for Use of
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St. John's Chapel for College Commencement Refused-Alms Boxes
Ordered to be placed in each Chapel-William Dunlap Appointed Keeper
of Trinity Cemetery-Monument to Captain Lawrence Ordered to be
Repaired-Monument Changed from its Former Site-Design of Monu-
ment-Rev. Martin P. Parks Elected an Assistant Minister-His Ac-
ceptance-Report of Committee on the Erection of the New Church
Presented-Leave of Absence Granted to Dr. Higbee-Fresh Agitation
for Repeal of Act of 1814-Action of Vestry-Memorial Against Repeal
by Vestry- Remonstrance and Memorial Presented to Assembly-
Summary of Memorial—Assembly Rejects the Petition of the Remon-
strants-Request of St. Andrew's Church, Harlem, for Erection of a
Chapel in Connection with it-Report of Committee on Church Exten-
sion-Application of the New York Protestant Episcopal School -
Reservation of Lots near Hudson Street for Chapel and Cemetery-
Calvary Church- Altar Presented to it by Vestry - Death of Mrs.
Hobart-Annuity Continued to her Daughter - Publication of Dr.
Berrian's Sketch-Its Purpose.
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Danger Threatening the Parish-Application from Geneva College-
Withdrawal of State Aid-Application from St. George the Martyr for
Sanction to Exchange Certain Lots on Reade Street for Plot on Fifth
Avenue-Application of Dr. McVickar for Aid in Erection of Chapel
on Governor's Island-Annual Appropriation Granted-Loan to Con-
gregations of Holy Evangelists and Church of the Epiphany Saves these
Churches-Right of Congregations to Erect Separate Parishes Examined
into by Dr. Berrian-His Report-Albany Street Extension Brought Up
Again-Letter of Thanks to Vestry from Mrs. Lawrence for Completion
of Monument to Memory of her Husband-First Anniversary of Con-
secration of New Church-The Choral School of St. John's Chapel-
Bogardus Suit Decided in Favor of Trinity Corporation-Communion
Plate Belonging to Parish-Establishment of Parish of The Interces-
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sion, near Trinity Cemetery-General Convention of 1847-Sermon by
Bishop Hopkins-Discontinuance of Mission Chapel in Tea Salesrooms
-Appointment of the Rev. Sullivan H. Weston as Deacon-Financial
Condition of Parish-Report of Rector on Strength of Parish-Resolu-
tion Presented by General Dix.
Vestry Agree to Transference of Lot on Fifth Avenue to St. George
the Martyr for Erection of a Hospital-Request for an Advance from
the Rector of St. George the Martyr to Enable him to Collect Funds
in England-Resignation of Rev. Cornelius R. Duffie-Parish of St.
John Baptist Organized-Endowment of Geneva College Granted by
Vestry-Leave of Absence Granted to Dr. Wainwright-The Passing of
the Parish Clerk-Donation Granted to the Late Clerk-Grant to Church
of the Intercession-Sermons of Dr. Barclay Presented by Dr. Ducachet
to Vestry-Report of Committee on Church Extension-Review of the
Negotiations with St. George's Church-Agreement Reached with the
Vestry of Trinity Church-Use of Old St. George's Granted to Church
of Holy Evangelists-Leave of Absence Granted to Dr. Parks-Memo-
rial from Calvary Church to be Incorporated as a Chapel of Trinity
Church - Conferences Held-Approval at First of the Plan by Dr.
Berrian, who Afterwards Withdraws his Approval to it-Petition of Cal-
vary Church Declined-Purchase of Lots on Twenty-fifth Street Author-
ized-Appointment of Messrs. Walter and Bristow as Organists-Ap-
plication for Permission to Build on St. Paul's Churchyard Refused—
Death of Dr. Ogilby-Destruction by Fire of St. Thomas's Church-
Friendly Offices of Trinity Parish.
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The Jubilee in 1851 of the S. P. G.—Letter from the Archbishop of
Canterbury-Reply from Diocese of New York-Committee Appointed
by Trinity to Take Action-Resolutions and Address of Vestry Sent
to the Venerable Society-Commemoration Service in Trinity Church-
Sermon by Dr. McVickar-Special Offering by the Parish-Suggeston by
Bishop Hopkins for a Pan-Anglican Council-Reply of the S. P. G.-
Invitation from Archbishop of Canterbury to American Church to Send
a Delegation to England for the Concluding Jubilee Services-Informal
Meeting of House of Bishops-Dr. Wainwright Selected to Represent
American Church-Leave of Absence and Donation Granted by Vestry
- Presentation by Bishop De Lancey of Portrait of Caleb Heathcote —
Arrangements for Transfer of St. George's Chapel to Congregation of
the Holy Evangelists-Application from St. George's Chapel for Certain
Repairs Granted by Vestry-Portrait of Bishop Provoost Presented to
Corporation Resignation of General Laight as Warden-Plans for
Chapel on Twenty-fifth Street Considered-Financial Condition of
Parish-Resolutions as to Building Chapel on Twenty-fifth Street—
Plans and Specifications for New Chapel Adopted-First Public Service
of Church Choral Society-Death of General Laight and Adam Tred-
well-Increase of Clerical Staff Considered-Petition of Geneva College
for Modification in Terms of Endowment Considered and Granted-
Election of Dr. Creighton as Bishop of New York-His Declination—
William Augustus Muhlenberg-His Plans for a Hospital-Site on Fifth
Avenue Belonging to St. George the Martyr Transferred with Consent
of Trinity Parish to the New St. Luke's Hospital-Conditions of Transfer.
CHAPTER XVII.
EDUCATIONAL AND MATTERS AFFECTING THE CHURCH AT LARGE 371
Appeal of Bishop Strachan to American Churchmen on Behalf of Trinity
College, Toronto-Donation by Trinity Parish-Donation by Corpora-
tion to Nashotah-Sale of Church of the Holy Evangelists and Its Site
Approved of by Vestry-Extension of Albany Street Again Defeated-
Erection of Monument to the Revolutionary Patriots-Diocesan Con-
vention of 1852-Election of Dr. Wainwright as Provisional Bishop-
His Consecration-Sermon by Bishop of New Hampshire-Sermon by
Bishop Fulford-Another Assistant Minister to be Appointed-Election
of Rev. Morgan Dix as Assistant Minister-He Declines Election-
Claim of Christopher C. Kiersted as an Anneke Jans Heir Dismissed by