Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-06-22
Universolfst State Convantf0n.

"AVOAo~AA0C St0UO NOhv outAOus
The sixteenth annual session Of the
Minnesota state convention of Universal
lists was held with the church in this
city, commencing Friday morning of last
week and closing its business session Sat-
urday afternoon.
At the present time there are but four
churches in Minnesota with stated pas.
tors. These are DIR. futile Of Minneapo-
lis, Rev. Harrington of Saltwater, Rev.
Gowdy of Albert Lea, and Rev. Spatford
of Austin. Rev. Deere late OF Rochester
is closing his arrangements for removal to
a field IN California.
Considering the weakness of the demon.
ination in the State the attendance was
very good, over thirty clergymen and lay
men being present.
Minneapolis was represented by Rev.
J. H. futile, D. D., and one delegate.
ST. Paul, by Rev. Jas. Marvin and J. B.
CLANCY.
Rochester, by Rev. G. II. Deere, and
four delegates.
Albert Lea, by Rev. G. s. Gowdy, Judge
Stacy and wife, and seven or eight others
Saltwater, by two delegates.
Owatonua, by Prof a. G. Gutterson,
Lewis Lord, and four other delegates.
Usage Qowa) by Rev. G. L. Irish, and
one delegate.
Chicago, by Rev. DR.. Hanson, editor
Star and Covenant.
Friday was consumed in transacting
routine business, and in appointing the
various committees connected with the
business of the convention. Att BOP. NJ,
Rev. Spafford of this city, welcomed the
convention in short and appropriate re-.
marks. At 7 as there was preaching by
Rev. Deere, to full house.
On Saturday, the main business of the
convention was finished by the election
Of the following officers:
President-Lewls Lord, of Owatonna.
Vice. Presldent-N. K. Noble, of Austin.
Treasurer-Hon. w. D. Washburn, of
Minneapolis.
Standing Clerk-J. B. Chainey, OF St.
Paul.
Executive COMMUNICATION. D. Morri-
son, of Minneapolis, chairman; Capt. r.
Blakely, of St. Paul; Prof. A. G. Gutter
son, of Owatonna; G. NJ Loring, of Min
neapolls; 0. A. Pray, OF Minneapolis; w.
T. Wilkins, Of Austin; James Stewart, Of
Saltwater.
Committee on fellowship, ordination
and discipline Rev. J. H. Tuttle, D. d.,
Of Minneapolis, chairman; Rev. G. S.
Gowdy, of Albert Lea; G. Van Camper,
of Rochester; Dr. L. L. Bennett, of Owa-
tonna; Geo. W. Chowan, of Minneapolis
Preacher Of occasional scrmon-Rev. r.
G. Spafford, of Austin, with Rev. ". H.
Harrington, of Saltwater, as alternate.
Delegates to the general convention
Rev. W. Il. Harrington, with Prof Moses
Martin, Of Minneapolis. as alternate; G.
NJ. Loring, of Minneapolis, with A. D..
Leet, of Rochester.
A resolution was adopted endorsing the
Revised New Testament.
Saturday evening DR.. Hanson, OF CHI
cago, delivered somewhat doctrinal ser.
mon, which, though not exactly accord.
ing with our faith, we considered an able
effort.
Three essays were read upon the fol-
lowing topics: First, "The Teachers, and
the Teachers work." by Miss Alice Shul-
ties of this city. The paper was we'll pre-
pared and considered of more than ordina.
ry merit. twill be published in the Star
and Covenant. Second, SUNDAY School
Music" by Prof. A. G. Gutterson of Owa-
tonna, which was full of interest and
instruction as to the best methods of
teaching Sabbath School music. Third.
Temperance in the Sunday School," by
Eva J. stickncY of Owatonna, its senti.
ments being unanimously endorsed by u
rising vote Of the convention.
An hour before regular service Sunday
morning, a praise-meeting was held, led
by Rev. Gowdy of Albert Lea, which a
goodly number enjoyed.
AT 1890 A. NJ. Sunday, DR.. futile of
Minneapolis delivered one of the finest
sermons we have ever listened to in this
city, his subject being "the one thing
needful." Neither fame, honor or riches
are necessary to success, good character
being the only requisite. 1t was SER
mon which the grasping business man,
ap all who are engaged in questionable
aY VACATIONS. might do well to consider.
TILE church was crowded with attentive
listeners. Communion service immedi-
atG1y followed the sermon.
Memorial services for the late Rev. j.
W. Eldridge and other members of the
convention who have died durl2g
the year, were held in the after.
noon, several clergymen taking part.
Rev. Spafford delivered the memo
rial address of Mr.. Eldridge, which was
fitting tribute to the life Of good man.
Revs. Richard Thornton and Moses
Goodrich, of Anoka, died during the year,
and were also remembered by their breth
rem of the convention.
Sunday evening Rev. Deere preached a
most interesting discourse to full house.
The meetings and convention closed
with a sermon by Rev. Irish Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock.
A good feeling pervaded the entire ses
sion, and the meetings very much enjoyed
nv every one who had the Measure Of
attending them.
Convention meets next year at Owa-
tonna.
ROSE CREEK.
H. L. Crane has sold his stock of