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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-09-11
WESTERN.

George w. Grouse, of Akron, o., was
recently nominated for Congress by the
Republicans of the twentieth congress
sional district. He was the first Treas
urer of Buchtel College, and is a member
of the firm of Aultman, Miller & Co., of
which Hon. j. r. Buchtel was one of the
largest stockholders.
A double wedding took place Wednes-
day, Aug. IS, at the residence in Rich
mond, ILL.,, of DIR. s. F. Bennett, author
of the celebrated song, "Sweet By and
By" and we'll known to many readers of
The UNIvERsALIsT. DIR. Edwin r. Ben
nett was married to Miss Edith Brooks,
of gainesville, Ohio, and j. Frank Wray
was united to Miss May Bennett.
We cut the following from a recen
number of a Dexter, Iowa, paper:
If you would see a busy little group, call
around at Mr.. and Mrs. Royce's house on
Tuesdays and Fridays and watch the art stu
dents at work. The house is converted ON those
days into an art studio. Miss Rogers, of Stu
art, is the teacher. She has spent much time
in preparing herself for the work and is an
accomplished artist of rare ability. Some OF
her work is excellent, if we are permitted to
Judge.
The lady referred to above is Miss
Anna, daughter of Rev. b. f. Rogers.
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SERVICES ON SUNDAY.

On Sunday following the convention
the pulpits of Bluffton were occupied,
by invitation of the pastors, as follows:
Rev. DR.. Demarest occupied the Uni
versalist church in the morning, and
spoke to large audience in the Meth
odist church at night. His subject in
the morning was, The Great Love Of
the Father. II John, iv i; after which
the communion was observed by large
and appreciative congregation.
AT night large audience assembled
at the Methodist Episcopal church to
listen to discourse by DR.. Demarest
upon the following: Matt. iv, 10
christian Discipleship."
Rev. T. S. Guthrie preached at the
Baptist church at IL A. NJ, taking for
his text 1.-THE Lords Prayer" This
was one of the best sermons of the con-
vention and was highly satisfactory to
the large audience in attendance.
At night Br. Guthrie gave dis
course on "What We Shall Be-" al the
Universalist church, after which one
member was received into the fellow
ship of the church.
Rev. L. J. Spencer delivered the dis
course at the Christian church, assisted
by the pastor. A good audience was in
attendance.
Rev. M. w. Tabor, also preached at
the Presbyterian church in the morn
ing upon the following subject: keep
ing the Commandments" At night
he spoke at the Baptist church to fine
audience, on Personal Religion"
Monday morning large number of
the friends met at the church and en-
joyed feast of music and farewell
greeting. Thus closed the Indiana
Convention of 1885.
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cities of Terre Haute, Lafayette and New
Albany.
9th, To the preaching of the word,
wherever the "open door" of opportunity
presents itself.
In conclusion, must express my
hearty thanks to the friends throughout
the State for their generous support,
their hospitality, their confidence.
To the members of the U. w. A. A. I
am under special obligations for their
untiring zeal and devotion to the cause
represent, and above all 1 am devoutly
grateful to the Good Being, the great
Head of theChurch for His care and pro-
lection over me and mine in all my weary
wanderings. And my earnest prayer is
that his blessings may rest upon the
humble efforts we have put forth.
Respectfully submitted.
II. N. JOHN.
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THE INNER LIFE. Thoughts and

THE INNER LIFE. Thoughts and
Themes to Aid and Strengthen 1t. By
Rev. John G. Adams, DE-. 16mo. 148
pages. so cents.
The "Inner Life" might be termed
manual of devotion. 1t is pervaded from
beginning to end with the high devotion
al spirit Of the Christian believer. The
several chapters read like psalms of
praise; they are incentives to holy living
and are glowing with the ardor of Chris
tian faith. The prayer and experiences
of David and the benefit of prayer are
first considered. The Sunday Christian
service, daily observances, and study of
the Scripture are the subjects of further
teachings; and the earnestness, pure tone
and clear, simple style of the author make
them impressive and helpful. The Secret
of Spiritual Life is a fine chapter in book
that every devout mind will find full of
spiritual truths. Address orders to Uni
versalist Publishing House, Western
Branch, Chicago.
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PERSONAL.
EASTERN.

In Boston, N. Y, we have church under
he lead and superintendent of Miss Mar
gerry Anthony. Sunday-school is kept in
operation every Sunday.
Mrs. Caroline G. Porter, of waterproof, N,
Y, has become a life member of the w. @.
A. Her subscription was forwarded through
Mrs. Borden, wife of Rev. Thos. Borden.
Some years since, the Leader gave full
and interesting account of the golden we'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Nelson Blake. On
Saturday, Aug. 7, after a painful illness
Mrs. Blake died in Wrentham, Mass, at the
advanced age of eighty-two years and eight
months.
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A Book of Daily Worship. By Rev. J
W. Hanson, d. D. 12mo. 388 pages.
S100.
In this manual of devotion, brief and
simple form of worship is submitted for
every day in the year. A single page is
devoted to each service, combining
Scripture selection and prayer. The
Scriptures are chosen with regard to de-
votional, doctrinal and practical influ-
ence; and the prayers come from large
number of sources, including the Gath
olic and Protestant liturgies, " from st.
Chrysostom to Theodore Parker, from
Hannah More to James Martineau, from
Bishop Watson to Abel @. Thomas"
They are adapted to the purpose Of
" Mamma with skill and appropriateness,
and with the result of giving a variety of
devotional forms unsurpassed in any
previous collection. 1t elicits the highest
praise from our people, and deserves a
place in every family. Send orders to
Universalist Publishing House, Western
Branch, Chicago.
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gne OLDEST.

MINNESOTA.-ROch
congregations welcomed Rev. j. M. Pay
son on the last Sunday in August on his
return from his vacation. The sermon
delivered on the occasion = good one,
and the fruit of vscation-will be printed
in the paper of next week. There was
also large attendance at the Sunday
school.
Rev. l.. ID. BOynt0n announces that on
account OF "new and altered duties which
the editor has thought it best TO assume,
it will not be practicable to issue Our
Church longer as semi-monthly. Here
after it will be published monthly, retain.
ing its present size and character"
Rev. August Dellgreen, our Swedish
missionary in Minneapolis has taken per-
manent quarters at 700 Fourteenth ave.
nue. south, where he may be addressed
Church of the Redeemer have furnished
his rooms, and Br. Dellgreen writes to
Our Church to acknowledge the kind and
thoughtful action. He said: "When my
Swedish friends visit me, and I shall
show them and tell them all the ladies Of
the Church of the Redeemer have done
for me in the present and in the past, and
the cheerful way in which all has been
done, it will be one of the strongest ar
guments for the faith of Universalism."
ExeelsiOr.-Rev. W. FL. Harrington, as
THE UNIvERsALIsT recent!y reported, is
still preaching ON alternate Sundays to the
congregation in this place. Our Church
remarks: "1he foundation of the new
church building is, we understand, about
if not quite completed, and the work of
building will be pushed. The contem-
plated expense of the edifice is about
$4,000. Br. Harrington has been hold
ing some we'll attended and interesting
services in the pavilion on the lake shore,
during August"
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RUDIMENTS OF THEOLOGICAL
and Moral Science. By Rev. 1. d. Will
hanson, d. d. Large limo. 378 pages.
$l.00.
The "Rudiments" is the most elaborate
work of the author. 1t is profound and
logical volume, discussing Theology and
Morals from the standpoint of reason
and the Word of God. The Existence
of God, Method of Revelation, Omni-
presence, Foreknowledge, Free Agency
Nature and Origin of Evil, Respon-
sibility and Accountability, Punishment,
Atonement, Immortality, - these are
among the great themes discussed
DR.. Wiliamson's clear and lucid style,
and his strong, argumsntative power is
well displayed in the work. In it the au-
thor has embodied his teachings during
a ministry Of more than forty years in
the Universalist church, and it fifty con-
cludes his long series of writings in de-
Tense OF the faith. All thoughtful read
ers will appreciate this profound volume.
The chapters on Immortality are partic-
ularly valuable, and have attracted wide
attention outside OF our own church.
Send orders to Universalist Publishing
House, Western Branch, Chicago, Ill.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the Officers and Members of the Uni
Uersdlist Coauention of Indiana.

To the Officers and Members of the UNI
versalist Coauention of Indiana.
BRETHREN: AS during the past year ]
have made frequent report Of work &C.
complished, both to the Executive Com.
mittee and through our denominational
papers, will not In this, my final report
ENGAGE in minute details, but call Won.
attention to the most important features
Of the calling.
Pastoral Circuits.
ct the beginning of the Convention
year THAT is last September), Rev. t. s,
Guthrie was preaching regularly for the
societies at Muncie and Devon.
Rev. N. R Quackeubush, at Madison
Saluda and South Milan.
Rev. L. j. Spencer at Ireland, Fair.
field and Union.
Br. I. B. Grandy and Rev. M. T.
Clark were actively engaged, but not per-
manently located.
Rev. N. Crary. of Ohio, was re-engaged
at Roam; Rev. N. A. Ssxton, at Bluffton,
Huntertown and Mier, and Rev. Lottie
d. Crosley at Boston.
1t was desired that circuit should be
formed out of Dublin and neighboring
parishes and put in charge of Rev. f. K.
BEEN, of Ohio, but after a fair trial the
project failed, and Indiana lost the SER
vices of most excellent and promising
young min lister.
was then called in haste to South
Milan to arbitrate between our society
there and contending faction. The diff
ficulty was overcome, and in measure
tranquility restored.
Commencing in September supplied
once month for five months at Indian
apolis, until an engagement was made
with Rev. A. Tibbetts as regular pastor
Commencing in October preached for
the society at Oakl sndon once month for
fifteen months until Br. Grandy took it
off my hands. Commencing in April, 1
preached once month for five months
at Manchester, and the society there is
ready to form part of circuit. In Octo-
Der in accordance with the instructions
of the Executive Committee, l visited
Logansport and urged the society there
to become part of a circuit. Soon
after Br. Grandy was employed for one
half time. During this month likewise
gave close attention to the preparation
and publication of the first issue of the
Convention Reporter.
Early in November L went to Walton
and tried to stir up the friends there to
complete the repairs on their church be-
gun some time before. spent a week
there at hard work, but it was too late in
the season to accomplish much, and
work was again postponed. am glad
to state that recently under Br. Grandy s
administration, the house of worship has
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Various Resolutions.

General Convention. RESOLVED, That this
convention acknowledges its lasting obliga-
tions to the General Convention for the eff
ficient and timely aid given by that body.
Intemperance.-ResoIu That in view of
the terrible growth of the evil of strong drink
we recognize our responsibility as religious
body to work against the evil with all our
power.
The Button Churches.-ResolUed, That the
thanks of the Convention are rendered to
those churches that so courteously opened
their pulpits for the use of the ministers of
the convention.
Friends at Bluffton. -Resolued, That we
return our heartfelt thanks to the friends of
Button who have 80 generously opened
their homes to the strangers among them.
The Choir.-Resolued, That we return
thanks to all who aided in giving us our
feast of music.
Railroads. -Resolyed That we return our
thanks to those railroads who granted the
convention reduced rates of fare.
At 4 the last business disposed of, the min
utes were read by the Secretary, Miss III. B.
johnson, approved with corrections and the
Convention adjourned to meet next year at
Logansport, in accordance with previous
vote.
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His subject was "The Church and Educa-
tion," and his discourse was partly in re-
view of Rev. I. E. Green's movement fol-
parochial schools. Rev. Miss Chaplin
begun the fall and winter campaign at
Oak Park under very pleasant auspices
EnglewOOd.-Re Florence E. Kollock
returned last week from her extended
trip in southern California. A welcome
home was given her in the form of re.
ception on Thursday evening, Sept. 2
On account of the Editors absence at the
Indiana Convention he was obliged tc
send "regrets" to the reception invitation
Miss Kollock occupied her pulpit at En-
glewood on Sunday to the great delight
of her devoted friends and parishioners
An Englewood correspondent sends
this account of the reception:
The members of the First Universalist
Church of Englewood we're drawn together
with one impulse Thursday evening. to well
from her sojourn of six months in the land
of roses.
Judging from the illuminated faces of
those present, it was indeed welcome.
After warm greetings had been exchanged
the choir Of young people gave beautiful
song of welcome, followed by an address of
welcome from John E. Vreeland, on behalf
of the parish.
Miss Kollock responded in her own happy,
heartfelt manner, saying that while she was
always glad to get back after her two months
vacation, she was more than threefold hap
py to return after her six months absence.
While she made no promises for the future,
yet she saw greater work than ever waiting
to be done; and her people seem to think
that seeing and doing with her are synony-
nous.
The large congregation which assembled
Sunday morning, would seem to indicate
their desire to cooperate with their pastor.
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gT1e antertnr.

ILLINOIS Chicago and Vicinity
Rev. J. Coleman Adams on his return
from vacation was welcomed last Sunday
at st. Pauls by good congregation and
unusually large Sunday school for the
beginning of the season. Rev. Mr.. Conk
lin preached for che second time since his
vac alton at the Church of the Redeemer.
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NJ. v. simonson.

Resolved, That in the death of Sister Eliz-
abeth Wolf, wife of Adam Wolf, the Mum
Gle church has lost one of its oldest and most
revered members-a member that has aided,
by her counsel aud advice and means, in the
darkest days of Universalism in Indiana;
that in the death of Sister Wolf the poor and
needy of the city have lost true and faith
full friend.
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SATURDAY EVENING.

The evening of Saturday was devoted
to a public meeting of the Woman's
Association of the State. Addresses
were made by the officers, and sub
scriptions received for the work of the
year,
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70
koMed1 of
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HoRsFoRp.s ACID PHOSPHATE.
invaluable as a Tonic.

DIR. ]. L. Pratt, Greenfield, ILL.,, says
at is all that it claims to be-invaluabls
as a tonic in any case where an acid to nj
is indicated"
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IN MEMORIAM.

Resolutions in memory of deceased
members of the Conven ton were adopted
by rising vote.
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Rev. D. R. Biddlecome.


RESOLVED, That in the death since the last
session of this Convention of Rev. d. R..
Biddlecome, the Universalists of the State
and the West generally have lost one of the
veteran preachers of our faith, and an Isra-
elite indeed +" in whom there was no guilr'
a man widely known for his personal anna
bility and graces of character, whose mission
airy labors in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois will
be remembered in our pioneer religious his
tory, whose devotion to our cause and
sacri fees in its behalf presents an example
worthy of imitation by the prese mt genera
ton of ministers and people.
Resolved, That we recognize in the beloved
brother now gone home, man of deep and
earnest attachment to his friends, and Uni
versalist whose faith was reared on the foun-
dalton of "Jesus Christ and him crucifed;"
preacher of profound convictions and a
sublime faith, whose ministry and personal
influence was a constant blessing to our
church, and whose memory we will treasure
as a sacred possession.
Resolved, That we coudole with his widow
and daughters in the bereavement which has
and father, but rejoice that they are cheered
by the same faith in happy immo rtality
which blessed the aged saint, now gathered
as shock of corn in its season and fully
ripe to the mansions of Fathers everlast-
ing love.
Rev. w. J. Chaplin.
WHEREAS, During the past year it has
pleased our Father to remove from our midst
Rev. w. j. Chaplin:
ResoIUed, That 10 the death of our brother
we have lost one of the pillars of our faith, a
faithful worker in the church, and one of the
old pioneers-so few of whom remain.
N. v. Simonson.
Resolved, That in the passing away of Br.
NJ. V. Simonson, of the Mt Carmel Church,
the whole Universalist body have lost faith
full member, an efficient worker, and a most
munifcent helper,-always ready to aid, and
proving the ruling passion strong in death,
by the arrangement for the disposition of his
property left behind.
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Financial Statement.
RECEIPTS


Gum Fund ... S11 80
Bal due R. N. John on set
Element Sept 2, 1885. 70 48
Travelling expenses of Ex-
ecutive Committee AZ 70
Expense account of Supt. 375 OIL
R. N. John on Salary. -. $50 20 1901 rs
Salary of R. N. John. ... $500 90
Paid. Observation-Disclosures. $50 20
Bal due R. N. John Sept. 4,
1886 .................. $21O 80
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Churches, 99limisters, and Conventions.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE OF THE WEEK.
UNvERsALT"
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Contributed for missionary work $171 OF

OOntrlDubeu ICr missionary WOrK Dll w
The Missionary Box.
The revenue from this source has been
disappointment The holders of more
than hundred boxes failed to respond.
AS nearly as could be ascertained, about
thirty of these have contributed to the
funds of the Convention in other chan
nels, and in much larger amounts than
would have been received through the
missionary boxes. But we regret that
from fully seventy-five boxes we have not
received a cent or a single word of ex-
PLANTATION. However, during the coming
year we hope for better results, because
local agents, carefully selected, have been
appointed, and the collection of the mite,
through the Boxes, better systematized.
During the past year the collections we're
as follows:
Missionary Box Receipts.
Akron, SO 90; Brazil, Sl.5O; Bringhurst,
80 90; Dublin, S1O0; Dayton, sc cents;
Elwood, 70 cents; Fairfield, 35 cents;
Huntington, $1.O0; indianapolis, $40;
Marion. $500, Mier. 50 cents; Muncie,
$40 95; Mt. Carmel, so 90; North Vernon,
S127; Pendleton, 80 cents; Patriot, rs
cents; South Milan. 80 30; Somerset, 65
cents; Vernon. $3.50; Warsaw. S3.75;
Union, 1912. Total, 1885.
The Thanksgiving opening yielded
$3.50. The Easter opening yielded $24-
40. Total 1885,.
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Recommendations.

respectfully recommend,
LIST, That during the coming year par
ticular attention be given to the raising
of permanent missionary fund.
I'd, To the further improvement and
development of the Convention farm.
3D., To the formation Of two pastoral
circuits in each Association.
4th, To the rescuing of imperiled church
property, and the conversion of unused
or abandoned church property into cash
and make it part of the permanent mis-
sionary fund.
9th, To the establishment of Sunday
schools.
9th, To the publication of the Reporter.
7th, To the revival of our cause in the
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A Book of Daily Worship. By Rev.
w. Hanson, d. D. 12mo. 1888 pages.
S10O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-15

Fragments of wreckage which have come
ashore near East Hampton. l.. l., supposed
to be from the schooner which sunk the Oregon.
The Broadway Arcade Underground railroad
bill passed the New York senate by vote OF %
to2.
Esther q. McGivern, aged nine years fell
q toy balloon which she had In her mouth was
Jammed into her windpipe, causing immediate
death by suffocation.
At a meeting of the local trades assembly I'm
Youngstown, o., Tuesday night, resolutions
cOndemning Jay Gould, and blaming him for
the death OF the people In East ST. Louis were
passed.
The Pennsylvania republican state conven-
ton will he held at Harrisburg, Pa June 80.
The majority OF the counties, il is said, are for
Gen. Beaver for governor.
For the third time In three years an attempt
was made Monday night To wreck the fast mail
west on the Wabash railroad, two miles east OF
Wabash, Ind.
The local option fight in Richmond is getting
to De very lively, and at a meeting OF liquor
the local option bill.
The Rhode Island house of representatives
yesterday passed resolutions congratulating
had been taken in introducing the home rule
bill.
At the monthly meeting OF the directors of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, in Baltimore
last evening, dividend OF four per cent in cash
for the six months ended March 81 was de-
clared.
Bail in $4,000 each was yesterday granted
L. IL. Johnston and Frank DANGER, who were
suspicion OF completely in the "Mingo Jack"
lynching.
The police reserves are ordered out I'm New
York to-day i'm view OF a strike on the Third
Avenue Surface railroad.
An Illinois editor defines aphilanthropist as a
Jealous person bent on doing the greatest posi-.
BILE good to the greatest possible number with
the greatest possible amount OF other peoples
money.