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united with rare judgement and genuine humor rendered him bright and entertaining. His interest in our people was such, that he seamed to endear himself to every member. He died at Hightstown, New Jersey, November 13, 1903, in his 67 th year.
His biography contains the following reference to his labors at this place. “He supplied the church of Deer Creek harmony in Baltimore Presbytery regularly on the Sabbath, going every Saturday evening, to those spacious Harford County homes, where that elegant hospitality which is so proverbial, was dispensed to him by turns. This experience was a most enjoyable one and the friends he made here were among he dearest ones.”
On October 5 th, 1884, a call was given to Rev. Edward A. Snook of Lewes, Delaware. He accepted the call, but did not wish to leave his present charge until spring. Dr. Maxwell continued as supply until Mr. Snook came and assumed the duties on the 10 th of May, 1885. He served faithfully and acceptably, but his installation was postponed from time to time until he received a call from the church of Mt. Joy, Pa., which he accepted, and his connection with this church ceased as pastor elect on Nov. 28, 1886.
After the withdrawal of Rev. E. A. Snook, among the supplies invited were Rev. Wm. W. McKinney, D. D., late of the Brown Memorial Church, whose health was now much improved. On May 15, 1887, a call was made out for Dr. Jno. S. Jones, which was declined.
DAVID B. FITZGERALD
Mr. David B. Fitzgerald, upon invitation, began September 5, 1887, to supply the church for a limited time. He received a call from congregation on November 6 th to become pastor, which he accepted. He was ordained and installed by a commission of the Presbytery of December 20, 1887.
Rev. Fitzgerald continued to serve the congregation very acceptably until his resignation, having received a call from the Makemie church, of Snow Hill, Md. The pastoral relation was dissolved on April 14, 1890. The record of his pastorate states that “His sermons were well prepared, entertaining and instructive. He confined himself to his text, which he illustrated with appropriate language and figures, and at times became eloquent.” He is now pastor of a church in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the close of Mr. Fitzgerald’s pastorate, through the efforts of the ladies of the congregation, the auditorium was frescoed and newly carpeted. The total expense of which was $367.75.
Regular services were continued while the pulpit was vacant by different ministers.
MR. S. BEATTIE WILEY, of Belfast, Ireland, a post-graduate at Princeton, was a very agreeable and acceptable supply, serving from October 19, 1890 to September 27, 1891.
A call was given on June 14, 1891, to Mr. Luther a Oates, of Princeton Seminary, which was not accepted.
Rev. David H. Riddle, formerly of Washington, D. C., served as stated supply from October 4, to December 27, 1891, when he accepted a call to the Havre de Grace church.
EDMUND M. FITZSIMMONS
Mr. Edmund M. Fitzsimmons, of the senior class of Princeton Seminary, formerly of Castle Dawson, Ireland, having filled the pulpit on several occasions, was called to the pastorate on April 5, 1892. Having accepted the call he was ordained and installed by commission of the Presbytery on June 22, 1892.
On June 10, 1894, the session granted Rev. Fitzsimmons a leave of absence for tem weeks, to begin July 1 st, in order that he might visit his home in Ireland.
After a pleasant pastorate of four years Mr. Fitzsimmons informed the congregation on July 5, 1896, that he had decided to resign and return to his native land to pursue a course of study. He was released from the charge by Presbytery on July 17, to take effect on August 16, 1896. The congregation expresses their appreciation in the following resolution:
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