Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-16
THE UNIvERsALIST CONVENTION.
The National Convention ut Music
Hall.


The National Convention ut Music
Hall.
A Large Number Of Delegates Present-EIeetion
Of 06toers and appointment Of Committees-- The
EigkA Annual Report Of tie Board Of Trustees.
A general convention of the Universalists
from the various parts of the country met this
morning at Music Hail., Masonic Temple,
At 10 O'Clock 1t was called to order by the Hon.
sident. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Rug,
after which the roll of delegates was called,
snd it., the dolloyipg answered; 3 GoodenOIgh
Hampshire; j. L. Wellington, Rev. w. A. Start,
A. A. Mino, ID. D., L. Holmes, o. F. Stafford,
eG H WideT hu1son ana II rsaSPes ss
body, of Massachusetts; s. @. Hubbard,
A. X. Heath, s. A. Davis, L. H. Brainsrd,
Of Conn; g; H. Capen, H. H. Metcslf, L. w.
Ballew, of X. l.; j. NJ. Pullman, II. l.. Nye, O.
w. Tomlinson, W. A. Miles, F. B. Mayhem, H.
r. Cone, j. Sargent, Il. Robinson. f. s. Brooks,
Of N. Y; j. II. bartholomew, of N. j.; Z. G..
Boas, of Pa; NJ. Crosley, of Ind; w. II. Ryder,
of Ill; A. s. Chaplin, of Iowa; ID. q. IL. Fay, of
ID. e.; and j. b. Macneal, of Md.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
On motion of Rev. G. l.. Demorest, OF New
Hampshire, the convention proceeded to an in
formal ballot for president, after which Rev. A.
elected.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Demorest. ballot
was then taken for vice president. and Hon. s.
Z. Hubbard, of Connecticut, was chosen.
The chair appointed L. s. Brooks, Of New
York, and Rev. W. A. Start, of Massachusetts,,
as secretary and assistant secretary for the ses-
sion.
The chair announced the following
COMMITTEES FOR THE SESSION:
On elections-Rev. j. G. Bartholew, of n. j..
Rev. l.. Homes, Mass; Hon. John Carrowe, Pa
Religious services-Rev. II. A. Rugg, II. l.; j.
Z. Wellington, Mass; r. III. Pullman, Ill. I'm
finished business-Rev. K. II. Capen, r. L.; Hon.
=. y. peabody, Mass, j. 5. Cantrell. On nom
inations-H. b. Metcalf, Il. H.; g. l.. Demorest,
n. h.; Rev. Giles Bailey, Pa.
On motion of Rev. E. G.. Brooks, the Rev. j.
n. Mitchell, of Scotland, was invited to a seat
in this convention as an honorary member.
The report of the Treasurer, ID. l.. Holden,
was read, and on motion, laid on the table.
The committee on religious services reported
aprogramme for the meetings of the session,
which was adopted.
THE ANNUAL REPORT
Oh the board of trustees was read, and on motion
OF Rev. MIR. Demorest, of N. H., that portion re-
latlng TO missionary boxes and expenditures,
appropriations and finance was referred to a
committee of five members; that portion re-
iatlng TO the time OF meeting of state conven-
tons was referred to a committee of one from
each state; that so much as relates to Sunday
schools and education was referred TO a com
mlttee OF three; and that portion relating to
matters of lay preachers, church expenditures,
missionary work, and the remainder of the re-
port to committee of three members.
The report of the trustees shows a favorable
condition of the financial affairs OF the conven-
lon. The debt, including the Murray fund
loan OF $4,000, now amounts to 80, 41570. The
1unU now amounts TO $40 I3J.11, and
efforts in behalf OF augmenting this fund until
it amounts to S2OO,00 are urged. Rules for the
holding and administration of the Gum minis
terial fund are recommended. BY these rules
any Universalst minister in regular fellowship
and unimpeached moral standing, or the widow
or family OF any such clergyman, in need of
ad, may be the recipient of an amount not
ceeding $3.50 per annum. The total receipts
from the system of missionary boxes in use by
the church have netted S2,469.40 for the
current year. One hundred and sIxty-five
parishes have responded to the obligation of
Annual collections and altogether their contri-
buttons amounting to SO 1914, with others yet
to hear from. change in the time of holding
state conventions is recommended, in ordertO CO.
operate with the national convention and make
available the data furnished by the latter body
Ten scholarships have been granted since the
at TUFTS; twelve students graduated at the
above named institution, and thirty five scholar
ships have been In force during the year, at a
cost TO the convention of $4,000. The prepara-
ton of the Sunday school record books are in
progress, as ordered by the Cincinnati conyen-
ton. The establishment OF an order of Law
preachers is recommended under prescribed
rules of the convention.
In reference to the missionary work in this
CITY, the report states that this important point
first engaged the attention of the board and
the secretary was directed TO give it the time
It's feet The success has been speedy and de-
clsiye The amount raised by the board for
this purpose has been 81 $50, which, with the
amount raised by the parish, has secured the
services OF Rev. Z. Ii. Fay as pastor, and under
his ministTatiOns the auspices are most favora
pie; The state OF the church, Sunday schools,
and education are discussed at considerable
length, and the whole field reviewed, closing
with hopeful promises for the future. The con-
Vention was in session when our report closed.