The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-12-18
Tla annual meeting and twantu-

, societies was held in this CITY las
week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thur,
day inclusive at the Unitarian churcl
Despite the heavy rain of Tuesday,
lgoodly number of people turned on
to hear Rev. Brooke Herford, of Chi
I cago, who delivered the opening ser
mon of the session. The discours
was an intellectual treat for thos,
present and we'll repaid them for BRAY
ing the inclemency of the weather
/ Wednesday forenoon was devoted t,
the reading of reports from the differ
ent societies; also, the Secretary's re
port, and a devotional meeting conduc
ted by Rev. e. L. Herbert, of Geneva
! LII. The next in order was a dis
course by Rev. Olympia Brown, of Ra
cine, an effort we'll received by the au
dience. In the afternoon Rev. r. E
Forbush, of Chicago, treated of Crime
and Education" which subject was
handled by him in manner calculated
to create a growing interest III The
matter of educating the masses. Also
the same afternoon, the Rev. w. G.
Wright, of Madison, read a paper on
"oome of our Obstacles, Dangers and
Duties" Th discourse abounded in
strong points, forcihly aud clearly set
forth by the reverend gentlemen for
the instruction Of his hearers. Rev.
r. l.. Herbert, of Geneva, ILL.,, deliv-
cred the sermon in the evening, and
charmed his audience with his sound
logic and forcible reasoning. Rev. l..
A. Salter, Of Burlington, Iowa, also
preached sermon Wednesday even
| ing, which was fine effort. The first
MI citing Thursday morning was of a
devotional character, and was conduc-
ted by Rev. j. Ii. Jones, OF GAINESVILLE.
At 10 100 A. M. there was a sermon by
Rev. G. E. Gordon, of Milwaukee, who
gave his hearers fine exposition of
his views on Unitarianism. Immedi-
ately after this sermon a business
meeting was held which resulted in
the election Of the following officers
for the ensuing year: President, Col.
J. III. Howe, of Kenosha; Vice Presi-
dents, Rev. Mr.. Roberts, of Baraboo,
Wis; and Dr.. j. G. Lukes, of Racine
Secretary. Rev. w. G. Wright, of Mad
ison; Treasurer, Rev. G, f. Gordon, of
Milwaukee. Principles and Persons
! the basis Of True Religion" was the
subject of the Rev. J. Ii. Jones essay
Thursday afternoon. The ideas adj
vanced IN this discourse were of prac-
tical Importance and applicable to
everyday life. Rev. II. M. Simmons
followed with an essay on Goodwin
Smiths Moral Interregnum'." This
was one of the finest ESSAYS read dur
| ing the session. The Rev. J. l.. bud.
| ley, late of Boston, was expected to
preach Thursday evening, but did not
lcome. Mr.. Croker, Of Laporte, Ind !,
! filed his place, and took for his text
Word and Work" This sermon was
a thoroughly practical one, and fur
nished food for meditation to the
Observation-Disclosures for many days to
come. The session closed with social
reunion at the residence Of Mr.. Z. G.
| Simmons on Prairie Ave. A large
number We're present, and the evening
passed pleasantly In social chit-chit.
Before the final leave-takings were
said, Mrs. Simm ons treated her guests
to a fine collation.. Among the noted
persons who attended the convention
We're the following: Judge Fields and
Mr.. Fraser, of OconomoWoc: DR.. and
Mrs. Lukes, of Racine; Mr.. and Mrs
White, of Milwaukee, Rev. MI. Cruick-
shanks and Rev. Mr.. Hewitt, of Keno
sha; Mrs. Winship. Mrs. Burch, Miss
Talbot and others, of Racine. A spec
/ ial choir was organized for the conven-
ton consisting of Messrs. Warvelle
and Cole, Mrs. Wolcott, Issy davidson,
Jessie Large and Minnie Simmons,
the Rev. Mr.. Wright, of Madison, act
ing as organist. Miss Talbot. of Rat
cine, lent her aid at several of the
meetings to help the singing. The
several members of the convention
were entertained during their stay in
the city us follows: AtZ. G. Simmons