The civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the county of Kings and the city of Brooklyn, N. Y., from 1683 to 1884, Volume II, Part 93

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909, ed
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: New York, W. W. Munsell & Co
Number of Pages: 1345

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The Sabbath-school, estab. May 7, 1853, under charge of Mr. Wm. T. Cutter and C. N. Kinney, shared, of course, the vicissitudes of the church, and is now strong and prosper- ous, and doing good missionary work. Oct. 19, 1865, a Society was formed in.it, "The C. C. Ch., S. S. Miss. Soc.," which prosecuted its designs effectively for several years.

In 1867, a few members of the ch. bought ground and erected a building, cor. Marcy ave. and Monroe st., and opened it as a Miss. School. After five years they surren- dered its charge, and it has since grown into the Washington Ave. Baptist Church, one of the most flourishing in the city.

In 1872, the present house on Hancock st., near Franklin ave., was erected, at a total cost, including site, organ, and furniture, of $116,000. It is 150 by 96 feet, with 1,850 sit- tings. The church on Ormond place was sold, in 1873, to the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Mediator.

In 1874, a new building, 60 by 98 feet, for Sunday-school, lecture-room, parlors, etc., was erected on ground adjacent to the church, at a cost of $41,000. In 1877, the Society owed a debt of $64,000, which was extinguished within two years.

Pastors: Revs. Henry W. Parker, 1854-'57; Justus Clement French, 1857-'70 ; Henry Martyn Scudder, D. D., 1871-'82 ; A. J. F. Behrends, D. D., 1823-'84.

Rev. HENRY MARTYN SCUDDER, M. D. (Coll. of Phys. & Surg., N. Y.), D. D., was born Feb. 5, 1822, at Panditeripo, Dist. Jaffrea, Ceylon, where his father, Rev. Dr. John Scud- der, was a missionary. He came to the United States in 1832, was prepared for college at Stamwich, Coun., graduated

from Univ. of City of New York, and from Union Theol. Sem. He wasordained by the Third Presbytery of New York, and was appointed by the Amer. Board of Com. Foreign Missions a missionary to Madras, and soon after his arrival, in addition to his missionary work, commenced the study of medicine in the Med. Coll. of Madras, and after graduating, opened a hospital and dispensary in Madras, which is still in successful operation. He attained so much eminence there as to receive the honorary degree of M. D. from the N. Y. Coll. of Phys. & Surg., but made his gratuitous services there sub- sidiary to his missionary work. His health failing, he re- turned to the United States in 1858, and after a pastorate of some years in New Jersey, accepted, in 1864, a call to the Howard Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, where he re- mained till 1871, when he was called to the Central Cong'l Church in Brooklyn. Dr. Scudder has been through life an indefatigable student. His attainments in natural and physical science entitle him to rank with the first scientists of the present time, his linguistic knowledge including a complete mastery of many of the oriental languages. He has published but little, regarding his duties to his congrega- tion as paramount; but his few published works show that he is one of the ripest scholars of our time.

Rev. A. J. F. BEHRENDS, D. D., born in Holland, 1839; grad. Denison (O.) Univ., 1862, and Rochester (N. Y.) Theo. Sem., 1866; was Trustee of Denison Univ., and Rochester Theo. Sem .; is Commissioner of Foreign Missions, and Vice-Pres. of Am. Miss. Assn .; previous locations : Yonkers, N. Y., 1865-'73; Cleveland, O., 1873-'76; Providence, R. L., 1876-'83 : author of published sermons; came to Brooklyn, March, 1883.

Rochester Avenue Congregational Church originated in a Sunday-school, commencing in August, 1859, in a building on the corner of Patchen ave. and Chauncey st., which re- moved, May 1, 1860, to the basement of the German Lutheran Church, on Herkimer st. March 21, 1860, a society was org. called The Rochester Avenue Mission. Subsequently, a chapel was erected on the south-east corner of Rochester ave. and Herkimer st., and occupied March 17, 1861. This chapel was enlarged in 1865. In 1881, it was again enlarged. The audi- torium was reseated to hold 400, and newly furnished.

A society termed "The Christian Brotherhood of the Roches- ter Avenue Mission," was organized; but, in 1866, was changed to a church of the Congregational order, and assumed tlie name of "Church of the Mediator," which was changed to the Rochester Avenue Congregational Church, in April, 1881.

During the first two or three years, the pulpit of the Mis- sion was supplied by volunteers. In Oct., 1863, Rev. Bishop Faulkner became Pastor, and continued after the organiza- tion of the new church. In November, 1879, he was suc- ceeded by James G. Roberts, D. D.

Puritan Church .- In Dec., 1863, several teachers of the Wallabout Pres. Ch. commenced a new S. S. enterpriss in a store, 712 Myrtle ave .; which, with the preaching services held there, resulted July 17, 1865, in the org. of the East Brooklyn Cong. Ch. In Oct. following, land, cor. of De Kalb ave. and Walworth st., was leased for ten years, aud a tem- porary house of worship erected thereon. Rev. Chas. Hall Everest was chosen pastor, and installed May 23, 1866. On June 29, 1865, the present church name was adopted. June, 1868, the present site, cor. Lafayette and Marcy aves., was purchased, and a new building erected and ded. May 6, 1871. The burden assumed in the erection of this new building, and the financial panic of 1873, greatly embarrassed the society, and retarded the development of its original plans. Mr. Ev- erest resigned Feb., 1877. His successors have been: Revs

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CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, ORMOND PLACE.

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PURITAN CHURCH.

R. E. Field, 1877-'81; Samuel Calcord, 1881-'3; Edward P. Ingersoll, 1883-'4. The S. S. is large and flourishing ; specially notable for its large classes of young ladies. W. W. Shumway, Supt.

Rev. EDWARD P. INGERSOLL was born in Lee, Mass., 1834; grad. Williams, 1855, and Andover Theol. Sem., 1863; was Pres. General Synod Ref. Ch., 1882; previous locations: Sandusky, O., 1863-'8; Indianapolis, 1868-'70; B'klyn, 1870-'83.

Fifth Avenue Congregational Church .- Open air preach- ing was commenced in 1863 by Rev. Newton Heston, under the patronage of Mr. Lindsay J. Wells. A Sunday-school and prayer-meeting, were at the same time established by Mr. Wells, in a store at the corner of 12th st. and Fifth ave. A church was org. June, 1866.

In Sept., 1865, Mr. Wells, on his own responsibility, com- menced the erection of a tabernacle at the corner of Fifth ave. and Eighth st. This was completed at a cost, including the lots, of $3,500, and dedicated in January, 1866. In the winter of 1867-'8, a portion of the members withdrew and commenced worship on Third st., near Fifth ave., under the name of Purk Congregational Church. In 1869, the two churches were reunited under the latter name, and com- menced the erection of a chapel at the corner of Sixth ave. and Seventh st. The Rev. H. H. McFarland was engaged as a supply, and, in April, 1868, the Rev. Frank Russel became Pastor, continuing after the reunion.

The chapel was completed in the latter part of 1870, at a cost, including site for a church, of about $40,000. The so- ciety is free from debt. Pastors : Rev. Frank Russell, 1868- '74; Thos. R. Slicer, 1877-'81; John W. Malcolm, 1881-'4.

First Congregational Church (E. D.) was organized May 28, 1843, by eight seceding members of the First Presbyterian Church. It happened, one Sabbath, in the latter church, that a colored man took a seat near the centre of the house, and was straightway requested by the sexton to take a seat back next to the door. This transaction specially impressed Samuel Wild, a member of the church, with the heinousness of practising cant in the house of God; and he forthwith procured two lots of land at the S. W. corner of 11th and S. 3d sts., upon which he erected, chiefly with his own means, the chapel now known as "Bishop's Chapel," and occupied, at present, by the African Methodist congregation. The enter- prise, though not a success, as the world counts success, filled an office, in its day, as an exponent of the principles of rigid anti-slaveryism. The Rev. Samuel S. Jocelyn minis-

tered to this church until the close of the War of the Civil Re- bellion. It was then disbanded, its white members uniting with the New England Congregational Church, its colored members affiliating with the colored congregation that has since occupied its chapel.

The Rev. Mr. Jocelyn died Aug., 1879, in the fulness of years, honored by all, even those who had differed most from his opinions, for the purity of his life, the piety of his walk and conversation, and the courageousness of his principles.

The New England Church. - A meeting preliminary to the formation of this church was held at the house of Dr. Edwin N. Colt, No. 41 Fourth st., March 18, 1851. April 5th, public worship was commenced at Central Hall, cor. of 5th and So. 1st sts., under the ministration of Mr. Thomas K. Beecher; and, on the 21st of the same month, an ecclesiastical society was org. The New England Congre- gational Church was org. May 26, 1851, and Mr. Beecher, on the 26th of June following, was ordained as Pastor. After January 7, 1853, when the Central Hall was destroyed by fire, the church worshiped in "The Odeon," in 5th, betw. So. 3d and So. 4th sts., until the completion of the lecture-room of the church edifice in So. 9th st., in July, 1853. In Septem- ber, 1852, the society purchased three lots, on the north side of So. 9th st., between 5th and 6th sts., on which the corner- stone of the present church edifice was laid, Jannary 11, 1853; and the building, completed, was dedicated on the 22d of the next December.

The years 1858 and 1866 are thankfully remembered as years of special divine favor, in which large numbers were added to the church.

The successive Pastors have been : Thomas K. Beecher, June 25, 1851, to May 16, 1854 ; Henry B. Elliott, November 9, 1854, to November 19, 1855; William R. Tompkins, October 9, 1856; Leonard W. Bacon, installed Mar. 30, 1865; council, Apr. 7, 1870; John Henry Brodt, installed Sept. 27, 1870, council, Sept. 27, 1872; John H. Lockwood, installed June 18, 1873; resignation accepted, Nov. 15, 1878; council, Dec. 19, 1878; Rufus Piercy Hibbard, installed May 28, 1879.

The Church of the Covenant was org. in 1868, but the real history of the enterprise begins with the establishment of a Sunday-school in 1852, held under an apple tree, and then in a stable. Mr. Silas Davenport was among the pio- neers of the mission. The neighborhood had been visited by Rev. Harvey Newcomb, and the first gathering was in the open air, Sunday, July 4, 1852, not far from the junction of Vanderbilt and Atlantic aves., then an open field. A garret in a small building was used one Sunday, and then the barn. This was the birthplace of Mt. Prospect Mission School. (See page 1022).

In 1864, Rev. Anson Gleason began his labors here by invi- tation of the Clinton Ave. Church, and remained about two years and a half. Quite a number were converted, some of whom joined that church.

Mr. Gleason was followed by Rev. Franklin Noble, in con- nection with whose labors a church was organized Jan. 21, 1868, of seven males and ten females. A council, March 10, 1868, recognized the new church. Worship was continued at the hall, cor. of Atlantic and Grand aves., until 1871 , when a chapel was erected on the cor. of Baltic street and Classon avenue. This was occupied for four years, when the congre- gation removed to their present sanctuary. This, a tasteful, brown-stone and brick chapel, was erected, at a cost, inclusive of land, of over $17,000. It has a seating capacity of 400. When, by pecuniary embarrassment, the society were unable to meet their liabilities, Mr. A. S. Barnes became the owner of the property, giving them the use of ths building, and

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has always been an unwearied helper of the church and Sunday-school; as he has also been of other similar enter- prises on "the Hill."

Rev. ANSON GLEASON, born in Manchester, Conn., 1797; teacher to Choctaw Indians, Miss., 1823-'31; to Mohegans, 1832-'48; was Dist. Sec'y Amer. Board of Com. for Foreign Missions, 1848-'51; Missionary to Seneca Indians, Western N. Y., 1851-'61; was City Missionary, Rochester, 1862; Utica, 1863; Brooklyn, 1864-'83.

Rev. Franklin Noble has been associated with Father Gleason in the Atlantic Ave. Mission, and served the church that he was instrumental in forming until May 25, 1874. His successors have been : Revs. R. S. Underwood, from June, 1874, to Nov. 28, 1875; E. P. Thwing, April, 1876, to 1880; Wm. Mackay, 1880; and, at present, Wm. H. Ingersoll.

Rev. EDWARD PAYSON THWING, M. A. (Harv.), Ph. D., born Aug. 25, 1830, at Ware, Mass. He grad. Harvard, 1855: at Andover Theol. Sem., 1858; located Portland, Me., 1858- '62; Quincy, Mass., 1862-'7; has preached in Europe, and for several months at Tolmer's Square Church, London; Pastor (thres years) of the Church of the Covenant, Brooklyn; was Prof. of Vocal Culture, Gorham Sem., Me., 1870-'4; of Sacred Rhetoric in Tabernacle Free Coll., which post he retained four years-1874-'8; lectured at Training College, Boston, two winters, and Bethany Institute, New York; author of " Drill Book in Vocal Culture and Gesture;" "Outdoor Life in Eu- rope;" "Bible Sketches," 1854; "Memorial of Thomas Thwing," 1867 ; "Hand-book of Illustrations;" "Facts of Tobacco;" "Persian Queen," a Hymn Book ; "Standard Hymns ;" member of N. Y. Acad. of Sciences, Victoria In- stitute, Philosophical Society of Gt. Britain; contributor to magazines and the religious press many years.

The present Pastor, Rev. WILLIAM H. INGERSOLL, was born at Rochester, 1837; grad. Columbia Coll., 1860; Att. Union Theol. Sem .; author of Art Christ, and Love and Law in Re- ligion; located in Brooklyn since 1850.

Lee Avenue Congregational Church was org. Sept. 30, 1872, by the members who had formerly composed the Lee Ave. Reformed Dutch Church, the latter transferring their realty, personal property and membership to the former. Rev. Theodore J. Holmes was installed as Pastor Sept. 30, 1872, and served two years. The vacant pulpit was then supplied by the Rev. Dr. Edward Eggleston, who had been a Methodist minister in the West, but who was then occupied with literary work. In 1874, Dr. Eggleston accepted the pastorate on condition that the church became independent. His creed was summed up in the words "Christian En- deavor." He made his church unique in its independence. The Endeavor Club and the Shooting Gallery in the Church Parlor became famous throughout the land. Dr. Eggleston's pastorate was dissolved in 1879, and after a brief term of ser- vice by Mr. Mckinley, of Minnesota, Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts accepted a call ; the independent attitude of the church was given up, and it returned to Congregationalism. Thus, in the brief space of eight years, for the third time, the relations of the church were altered. A creed was adopted, and a council was called to install the new pastor, who allied him- self with the Manhattan Congregational Association. Liber- alism and orthodoxy did not, however, assimilate under Mr. Crafts' pastorage, and, after many dissensions, the former withdrew and left the latter in possession.

Shortly after the withdrawal, Mr. Crafts himself resigned. On April 2, 1883, a call was extended to Rev. Henry A. Powell, of the old Bushwick Reformed Church, which was accepted, and Mr. Powell was installed April 25, 1883.

With three denominational changes in eight years, with constant dissensions and divisions in the church, it is not sur-

prising that the great work in the Sunday-school was serious- ly interfered with ; whole classes-teachers and scholars in- cluded-left, and at one time it seemed as if the whole school would be disbanded. On October 29, 1882, when all was discord and confusion, Jeremiah Johnson, Jr., was again elected to the superintendency. He has brought order out of chaos, and the prospects for the future are very flattering ; already the school numbers 1,500 scholars and 150 teachers, and is rapidly increasing. The Lee Ave. Congregational Church has good reasons for encouragement, owning a prop- erty worth $150,000, but slightly encumbered, and its audito- rium thronged at each service.

Rev. HENRY A. POWELL was born in Chatham, N. Y., 1851; grad. 1873 from Union College, and, three years later, took a degree from the theological seminary connected with that institution. Mr. Powell has had brilliant success ; was admitted to the Bar, but he has no intention of giving up the ministry. He studied law while taking a course in English history at the New York University ; is a practical, common sense man, and a forcible speaker. While orthodox in belief, he is not bigoted.

Lewis Avenue Congregational Church .- In 1873, Messrs. John H. Burtis, James Williamson, and Rev. Donald McLaren, organized a Sunday-school on the corner of Yates ave. (now Sumner) and Gates ave. Grace Cliapel was erected and opened in Nov., 1874, on Lewis ave. and Monroe st .; and here, in August, 1875, Grace Presbyterian Church was org., and Rev. C. E. Lawrence became Pastor. He was followed, in 1876, by Rev. Mr. Lucas, and he, in 1877, by Rev. James Hall; during whose pastorate the church adopted the Con- gregational form of government, and assumed its present name. Revs. J. Chalmers Easton ; Mr. Boyd, and G. W. Plack, have since been Pastors.

Rev. G. W. PLACK was born in Altoona, Pa., 1856; grad. Lafayette Coll., 1879; Union Theol. Sem., 1882; settled in B'klyn May, 1882.

Nazarene Congregational Church (colored), was org. July 20th, 1873, with twenty members, mostly from the South. The first place of worship was a hall at Fulton ave. and Cum- berland st. They afterward removed to a hall, at Fulton and Clermont aves .; then, in May, 1880, to the Athenaeum Hall, corner of Vanderbilt and Atlantic aves. The American Missionary Association sent supplies to this church till 1877, when Rev. Robert F. Wheeler was called ; and has, since 1878, been commissioned by the Am. Home Miss. Society.

Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church .- The Tomp- kins Avenue Congregational Society was org., and trustees chosen, July 6th, 1875, and the church established on the 16th of the same month by twenty members.

The Presbyterian Church edifice, corner of Tompkins ave. and McDonough street, was sold on foreclosure, July 9, 1875, and the trustees of the Tompkios Avenue Society obtained possession from the purchasers. In April, 1881, the church and society purchased this church property for $40,100, which was at once paid, leaving the church free from debt.

January 1st, 1876, Rev. Charles D. Helmer became pastor; died 1879 ; followed by Rev. Samuel M. Freeland, 1879; Rev. Geo. F. Pentecost, 1880-'84. This church has dismissed nearly 100 members to other churches, and has now a mem- bership of 450. In Sept., 1881, it opened a mission in Ellery street, where services have since been regularly held.

In May, 1882, Mr. Pentecost commenced street preaching in the 21st Ward, and systematic visitation, and soon a mis- sion was established; lots were purchased on the corner of Park and Marcy Aves., and a frame church erected, seating 800, costing nearly $10,000.

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Rev. GEORGE F. PENTECOST was born in Albion, Ill., Sept. 23, 1842. When he was quite young his father died, and the lad was apprenticed to a printer; he emigrated to Kan- sas, and was appointed to a position in the Governor's office; and afterwards to be Clerk of the U. S. Dis. Court, which position he filled by proxy, being under age; returning to Kentucky he was converted in 1860, and the following year entered the College of Georgetown, Ky. Soon after he en- listed in a Kentucky cavalry regiment, as chaplain, with the rank of captain. Desirous to devote his life to the ministry, he preached in Green Castle, Evansville, Ind., Covington, Ky.

In 1867, he supplied the First Baptist Church, during the summer, and accepted a call from the Hanson Place Bap- tist Church, in Dec., 1869; three years later, he assumed charge of the Warren Avenue Church in Boston. In follow- ing years he held Bible readings and evangelistic services in many of the cities of New England.

In 1880, he was called to the Tompkins Avenue Congrega- tional Church in this city. His profound study of the bible; his clear, concise expositions of biblical truth; his vigor, earnestness and strength have made him a very successful Pastor. His Sunday afternoon services at the Academy of Music were productive of great good to the thronged au- diences.

The East Congregational Church was org. 1877, with fifty members, mostly from Puritan Church. Their first place of worship was Liberty Hall, corner of Gates and Nos- trand aves. In 1878, a church edifice, seating 400, was erected at the corner of Tompkins ave. and Kosciusko street. The first Pastor was Rev. George C. Miln; he was succeeded in 1881, by Rev. W. C. Stiles, who resigned in 1883, leaving the church at present without a Pastor. The pulpit is sup- plied by Rev. J. Hyatt Smith.

The Scandinavian Free Mission Church, org. 1879, is a Congregational Society, and originated in a mission that had been under the charge of Rev. John P. Swanstrom during many years. Its place of worship is a chapel on Pacific st., between Hoyt and Smith sts.

Rev. Swanstrom has been the missionary in charge since the organization of the society, assisted at times by others.

The First Identity Church .- This congregation was or- ganized in November, 1880. The following preamble to the resolutions adopted by the church at its organization, ex- presses the peculiar belief of its members concerning the identity of the lost tribes of Israel and the Anglo-Saxons, which led to the establishment of the society and the adop- tion of the name :

" Whereas, We are of the firm conviction that the people now known as the Anglo-Saxons are the House of Israel ; that, as such, the prophecies and other references to the House of Israel, in the Old and New Testaments, refer to them."

This congregation worships in Music Hall, Flatbush ave. The Pastor is Rev. G. W. Greenwood.

Union Congregational Church, East New York, org. May 17, 1883, by some from the Brownsville Congregational Church, and others who had commenced a Presbyterian mis- sion. Thirty members entered the church by letter, and in three weeks there were eight conversions. The members of the new church unanimously called as their Pastor the Rev. Curtis Graham, and he accepted the call. He had been a successful lawyer, but, after being converted, left the bar for the pulpit. He preached in Saybrook, Conn., first in the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1857, he was transferred to Kansas, where he was sent to the Legislature, to represent the Free Soil element. He liad a very exciting experience, but stoutly maintained his position; and, while in the Legis-

lature, had a bill passed founding the Highland University and a Methodist University in the southern part of the State. He became a trustee of both institutions. President Lincoln subsequently appointed him a chaplain in the army. After the war, he preached in Easthampton and Narragansett, but, owing to a throat trouble, was compelled to retire for a time from the ministry.

The land has been presented to them by Mr. Gilbert S. Thatford. He has also given quite a sum of money toward the building fund.

The new church is located on Orient ave., near Liberty. It is a frame structure, one and a half stories high, very or- namental and attractive in design and finish. It is 35 feet front and 40 deep. The interior is finished in hard wood, and supplied with the most modern church furniture. It is one of the neatest churches in the town, and cost about $5,000. The OFFICERS are : Trustees, G. S. Thatford, E. A. Wooley, H. S. Stewart, J. D. Glover, Robert Dixon, John Paton, N. W. Woolsey, Edwin B. Clayton and James McCracken; Clerk, Chas. H. Hayward; Auditor, Charles Schwicker; Treasurer, Frederick Schwicker; Deacons, John Paton, William Bishop, Hamilton Van Sickle, Alpheus Lewis, Charles Wanser, Abraham De Graff and E. A. Stewart.

First Congregational Church of Brownsville .- The church is located at Brownsville, a small but growing settlement in the south-western corner of the town of New Lots. It is the only church there; the next nearest church being the new one nearly two miles north-east of it. It was started in June, 1866, when meetings were held in members' houses. In 1867, the members decided to build a church. At this meeting, held at the residence of Mr. G. S. Thatford, he pre- sented them four lots on which to build. City Missionary, M. H. Mowery, who preached for them, raised $2,000 to build the church; the Congregational Union gave $500 more. With additional money, subscribed by the members, the church was built; and, when dedicated, May 31, 1869, it was free of debt. The Rev. L. S. Davison was Pastor one year ; Rev. I. C. Lockwood served one year; Rev. C. H. Pannell, who followed, remained eight years ; Rev. A. H. Kirkland, who was converted in the Plymouth Bethel (became a letter- carrier, and finally a minister), followed, and preached two years ; he was succeeded by the Rev. Newman Wright ; the Rev. Curtis Graham followed. There was trouble among the members, and, although he was a good Pastor, he could not

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The civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the county of Kings and the city of Brooklyn, N. Y., from 1683 to 1884, Volume II, Part 93

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909, ed Publication date: 1884 Publisher: New York, W. W. Munsell & Co Number of Pages: 1345

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909, ed
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: New York, W. W. Munsell & Co
Number of Pages: 1345