In re the Estate of Pierce

Sexton, S.

The validity of the following portion of the will of said deceased is challenged.

“ Eighth. I do give and bequeath unto the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Clayville, Oneida County, N. Y., of which I am a member, the sum of ($500.00) five hundred dollars, in trust nevertheless to be kept securely invested *119for fifteen years from the date of my death and use the income therefrom for the expenses of said church and the Society connected therewith as the financial officers of said church and society may determine from time to time, if said church so long continues its existence, and at…