New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-19
RELIGIOUS CONFERENCES.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1S.-The Universalist
General Convention assembled this morning in the
Church OF Messiah Abo1t 1000 churches through
out the United States and Canada were represented in
this body j. d. W. JOY, Of Boston, reelected presi
dent The Rev. DR.. j. NJ Atwood, of NewYork, was
elected vice president The general secretary appointed
as hs assistants the Rev. T. f. POmber, OF New York,
and W. A. Starr. of Massachusetts The occasional
sermon was preached by the Rev. L. L. Rexord, D. D.,
OF Michigan.
SARATOGA Oct. 1s.--At the State Congregational As
sociation's meeting this morning motion of the Rev.
William Lloyd Of NewYork the Rev. Messrs. 5. H. Vir-
gin George II. Bailey and II. L. Hubbell were appointed
committee extend fraternal greetings TO the Presby
terrain synod OF NewYork, now in session at Utica.
motion by Rev. Lloyd to extend fraterna greetings
to the Universas Convention OF tho United States now
in session at Philadelphia, was laid on the table, The
claims Of the American COngregatOnai Uhl0n' whose
object is TO aid In building churches ia the West
the American Board OF Foreign sslonsOI the Ahcr
can Missionary Association ana OF the American BDle
Tne seventh annual meeting Of the New-York State
branch OF the WOmen's Board of Missions met to-day
Mrs j. l.. Bradley. OF Albany presided. Mrs T. W..
Jones, OF Saratoga made the opening address, ana re-
ports Of officers were presented Papers We're read by
Mrs. Loustey, OF Mannyille on :: Mission Work :; by
Mrs j. Cunningham. OF Groton, so Many Calls -
by Mrs. Hustled, OF Albany, on How Shall We Increase
Mrs Kncaid, OF Obern, on HOw-tO Conduct, Local
Society" The Standing Committee reported adversely
TO the proposition divide the state into two branches
The following officers were elected: Mrs John f. Brad
ley of Albany, president Miss Janet MacNa4ghton, Of
Antwerp recording secretary Mrs. L. H. Norton, Of
Syracuse treasurer.
In evening tenth anniversary OF the New York
State Home Missionary Society was held. and the fol-
loving officers elected the Rev DIR. A f. Beard
president Austin Abbot, yicepresdent the Rev. q. c.
trugan, secretary; the Rev. Dr. H. Clapp, treasurer
The report of the trustees showed the receipts 10 be
SHIFTS 81, being Sl94SO more than last year. This
las been mostly from legacics. Addresses were made
by Rev. C. NJ Tyler, or Ithaca, and the Rev. e. c.
Crugan, the secretary.
PITTsBURG. Penn, Oct. 1sThe Evangelical Lutheran
synod of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia.
Maryland, Indiana Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and
New Jersey. in Allegheny City to-day One hundred
and delegates present and more are expected
tomorrow. PrOfessOrM 10y, of Columbus, Ohio. presi
dent of the Synod, opened the session
with nyhurgical services, and afterward
submitted his annual report. TIE Synod tnen
elected following officers to serve for the ensuing
term: precedent VI. 10y vice president Professor c.
H. l.. Semitic; and secretary, the Rev. &. Huebner.
DAVENPORT. Iowa, Oct. 1S-rhe Baptist State Con-
yention assembled here in its fOreth annual session
this evening The annual sermon delivered by the
Rev j. b. Thomas, OF Dubuque This evening the yari-
Gus missionary societies connected with the Baptist
ganization in the State held meetings. The convention
Will be m session until Monday.