The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-12-11

we trust that this connection of pastor
and people may prove the right thing
that great good may follow, and Lacrosse
Society be known in the future for ite
faith and good works. H.BL.
Fort Atkinson. - Rev. Mr.. Spafford
OF the Universalist church, preached the
union Thanksgiving sermon in the Con.
gregationalist church in this city, on
Thanksgiving Day, the Methodist and
Congregationalist pastors participating
in the service.
Neenah and Menasha = This church
has lost during the year one OF its best
families, and has suffered much in the
past from death and removals. But it
keeps on its own solid way, carrying on,
in spite of much encouragement, all lines
Of Christian work. It has paid its full
quota to the State and General Conven-
tons and provided for its own current
expenses. The Ladies' Union gave the
japanese Wedding" recently. Japan
ese articles we're on sale and an elegant
supper was served. It was a success
socially and financially. Mrs De Long
begins her third year there on the first
Sunday in January, 1887. They are few
in numbers but stsunch in spirit, and
the utmost harmony prevails between
pastor and people.
Wausau.-At the union Thanksgiving
services the Universalists we're cordially
welcomed into fellowship with the Pres
byteriane, Metbodists and Baptists. A
kind feeling prevails among all the
churches. The ladies Of the Universalist
church are preparing for festival to be
held about Dec. IL, at the new church,
before the seats are put in. Rev. B. F.
Rogers is the pastor.
NEBRASKA.-Lincoln.- The ladies of
the parish are busily engaged preparing
for the annual Fair to be held December
IA and Is. Arrangements have been
made for series OF meetings to begin
Sunday, Dec. 5. and continue during the
week. Rev. Charles Conklin, of this city,
as announced last week, is to assist the
pastor.
MISSOURI. Marion Center, Grundy
COunty.-( From Rev. S. Huu.) Thirteen
years ago the writer was invited by Br.
Samuel Newton, of Marion Centre, Gruu-
dy county, to preach some evening in his
neighborhood. He assured me that the
outlook was not fsttering, as the people
we're unacquainted with this new doctrine
We reluctantly complied with the in
vitation, as we did not care to travel ten
or twelve miles over a rough road to Gull
tivate field where we had only one pro-
fessed friend. But this jealous brother
was not to be satisfied with one appoint
ment. he had full faith that by proper
effort live working parish could be
proves that his faith was we'll founded.
From this date we continued to fill
appointments in this place, and there is
no doubt that my support came chiefly
from this good brothers pocket, and in
addition he always met us promptly at
the railroad and returned us to the same
place.
In few years a church was needed to
accommodate the large congregation, but
the friends said, "How sh II we raise
money to build church when it is
struggle to support preaching one-fourth
of the timer" "But," says Br. Newton,
ga church is needed, and it must be built
il do it single handed and alone" Let
il be known to the denominatio that
save for this mans faith, not church
could we boast of in this great State. A
nice cozy church was built, and they do
not owe dollar in the world.
Now ask, what shall be done to keep
up the interest in this place? The world
don't stand still. This pulpit should be
supplied every Sabbath; good, live,
preacher could always count upon house
full, and large element of the rising
generation. But poverty blocks the way.
The people are all farmers, and as rule,
in moderate circumstances. The town
has no village, not even a store, and it is
ten miles from Tcenton, the nearest rail-
road station.
Last Sabbath we spent with these good
friends, and preached morning and even
ing to large congregations. These breth-
rem are hungering for the bread of life
and greatly desire to keep up regular
meetings, and will contribute all they are
able for this purpose. Is it not possible
for the General Convention to send a live
missionary? IT not, we shall visit them
occasionally, though it is quite tax on
our strength to travel so far. II any of
our preachers pass through Trenton on
the Rock Island Railroad and can spend
Sabbath with these friends, write to Br.
Samuel Newton, and he will gladly meet
you at the station and return you to the
same.
Snreiem.