The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-07-03
[FRoM REV. s. H. Robin.

DetrOit.-This society goes on with it's
usual prosperity. A prominent member
recently affirmed the fact that the time
is ripe for mission movements in the East
and West ends of the city, and offered
$500 to start the work. DIR. Rexford, in
a prelude to recent sermon, handled
vigorously the subject of prize fighting.
The next day the sporting fraternity met
and passed resolutions to boycott the
Church of Our Father and it's pastor.
The matter excited good deal of COM
motion, and the general feeling is that
the Doctor and his church are to be con-
graduated. The teaching of this pulpit
cuddles to the patronage of none.
Grand Rapids.-Rev. Mr.. Fluhrer is
enjoying a substantial success. From
time to time word comes up to us from
various sources of the good work being
done for our cause in that city. Chill
dren's day was observed the second Sun
day of June, and was successful in every
feature. Nineteen children were bap-
tized. A pretty little drama was rem
dered, "Behold the fowls of the air." The
platform was enlarged and covered with
forest trees, making perfect grove. The
occasion was beautiful and unique.
Lansing.-R Mr.. Squires is doing
missionary work for the ministry. He
was instrumental in securing Prof. Dick
erman, and sends us information Of an
other gentleman ready to work with us.
We have often thought that Br. Squires
would make good theological Professor,
and his recent work in gathering strength
for our ministry affirms our thought well
founded.
Hillsdale. = Our people here are at
work raising funds to sustain minister.
1t is very probable that Br.. Dickerman
will soon be established as pastor. He
has preached recently to the general &C.
ceptance of the society, and the Conyen-
ton is ready to pronounce the bans.
Clifford.-Active efforts are being put
forth for the erection of church. Com
mittees are working up subscriptions and
plans are being canvassed. The Sunday
school has grown rapidly and now num-
bers forty. 1t is expected that it will
reach, in the near future, seventy five to
one hundred.
Bay City hildren's Sunday was OBJ
served the13th. The church was elabo-
rately decorated and large audiences
attended both services. Seven children
were baptized in the morning by the pas
tor. In the evening the school gave its
annual concert. Everything passed off
beautifully. Br. Spslding was at his
best. He is the acknowledged leader
among the superintendent of the city,
and deserves the acknowledgment.
Personals.
Rev. W. L. Gibbs turned the tables
on his orthodox friends co Memorial day
by asking the pertinent question, "Where
is the army of the dead, III heaven or in
help"
Rev DR.. Rexford is preaching and
lecturing in Massachusetts, Maine and
New York. His vacation is filed with
appointments.
Rev. Mr.. Towne is already at work
in his Portland charge. We expect to
hear good news from him often.
Rev. Mr.. Fluhrer and family go to the
North, and by beautiful lake in the will
derness, in their own log cabin, commune
with nature and spend the summer.
Rev. Mr.. Robin goes to New York
city, Paterson, N. j., and Pictou, Canada,
taking July and August. His wife and
boy have already gone, and are visiting
with friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.