After Rev.Nicum died the council selected Rev. Edward Quade, a member of St. John's to serve until a permanent man could be selected. He served from December 1909 to April 1, 1910 when Rev. Andrew Blum was installed. Rev. Blum came from Lancaster, New York.

It was a difficult choice to make. Many people wanted a change from the hyperactivity of Dr. Nicum. Rev. Blum was that man. In contrast he was quiet, reserved, soft spoken, tender. His strength was quiet persuasion.