Twelve years later, in 1S58, an extension of thirty feet, including the present lecture room, was added -- making the present dimensions forty feet by ninety, instead of forty by sixty. The dimensions of the original edifice, were thirty by forty."

THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT.

Dr. Halliday's pastorate was of unusual length, extending over a period of twenty-four years. The membership had increased five fold to what it had been. Mr. Halliday was compelled by the impaired state of his health to resign Oct 20th, 1S67, and is now residing at Princeton, N. J.

For some time after the resignation of Dr. Halliday, the pulpit remained vacant; finally, in April, 186S, Rev. John N. Freeman, then a student in Princeton Theological Seminary, was tendered a unanimous call, which he accepted -- and on the .14th day of May, following, he was ordained and installed by the Second Presbytery of New York.

After a pastorate of nearly eight years, Mr. Freeman resigned Jan. 5th, 1S76, and was dismissed to the Presbytery of Niagara, and not long after was installed pastor of the church at Lockport, New York.

On the 10th day of April, 1876, a call was presented to the present pastor, the Rev. J. Ritchie Smith, who was installed on the 26th day of June, 1876.

This church, since 21st day of June, 1870, has remained under the care of the Presbytery of Westchester.

Toward the close of Mr. Haliday's ministry, a lot had been secured immediately opposite the church, at a cost of $3,750, for the erection of a parsonage. In the spring of 1870, the building was completed, at an additional cost of $9,800, and is considered one of the handsomest and most convenient mansions along the line of the river.