The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-02
The East.

NEW HAMPSHlKE.-Ee Ur. NC
CoIlester, who has lately returned from
abroad, presched in Marlboro on
Sunday, Sept. IL, in place of Rev. B. G..
Russell, who was absent with his family
III r chester, vt. AT Portsmouth, where
Uni,ereaist services are now again in
opeation, a Sunday school entertainment
was given on Sunday evening, Sept 10,
consisting of vocal and instrumental
music, Rotations, and an address 10y the
pastor, which was we'll attended and much
enjoyed. The average attendance at both
church and Sunday -school is very good,
and successful future seems assured.
VERMONT.-Re DIR. w. s. Balch, at
Ludlow. Says letter from Ludlow in
the Leader: Rev. w. s. Balch was with
us last Sunday, and although some
what wearied from his long journey,
spoke with much Of his old-time earnest.
ness and vigor and was listened to with
great satisfaction by all, and received the
his old parisbioners.
RHODE ISLAND.-1he Universalists
of East Providence arranged for social
reunion and shore dinner on Wednesday,
Sept. 10. The day was favorable and the
attendance large, the result being sue
cessful both financially and otherwise.
Rev. V. E. Tomlinson, of Valley Falls,
reached home on Friday, Sept. 8, his for
eign tour having extended over period
of two months and more. He was in
good health all the time while away. His
trip was one of unbroken satisfaction
The,new church edifce at Burrillville is
approaching completion. 1t is expected
that the church will be ready for occu-
pancy before winter. All agree that the
new hous Q of worship will be comfortable
and attractive, and well suited to the
purposes for which it is designed.
CONNECTICUT.-Th Convention at
Bridgeport, on Sept Is and 16, was one of
the largest and best ever held in Connecti-
cut. All but two parishes we're repre-
scented, and many of them sent large
delegations. The council transacted
large amount of business and though the
discussions we're some times spirited the
action was harmonious and cordial. The
management of the Executive Board,
especially In the field Of missionary work,
was warmly approved and the same policy
recommended for the coming year. Rev.
ID. L. r. Libby, the State missionary.
preached the occasional sermon, and there
were addresses by Rev. Messrs. e. Ell.
Capen, A. b. Heryey, and A. J. Garfield,
besides others Of the clergy of Connecti-
cut. The Convention meets in 1887 at
Middletown.-Rev. ). r. johnson is now
the regular supply at Long Ridge. He
divides his time between that place and
Nyack- on-the-Hudson.- the opening
service at Bridgeport, ON the first Sunday
in September, five members were received
into the church.
NEW JERSEY. = HammOnton.-R Rev.
Asher Moore is laboring i'll this place,
under good prospects, yet in need of
practical sympathy.-Say the Jersey City
journal: During Rev. j. F. Thomp-
sons vacation he has preached in Hud-
SOB, Rochester and Southold, and de-
livered at Good Luck, during the session
OF the New Jersey Convention, the Occa-
sional Sermon. Those acquainted with
the history of the church Good Shep-
herd) say that it's prospects were never
brighter than since the beginning of Mr..
Thompson's pastorate, two years ago.
been received into the church; while
scores of new corners, who have made
this city their dwelling place, have made
this church their religious home"
NEW YORK. - The Sixth Society. =
Says the Leader: "We do not lose heart
in regard to the saving OF the Sixth par
ish, but we regret that we must add that
at the end OF September services will,
for time, be suspended" - All Souls
Church, of Albany, has followed the wise
recommendation of the General Conven-
ton by deciding its valuable lot to the
New York State Convention of Univers-
alists. This site, in the heart of the city,
is free of all debt, and the future success
of the young church should be matter
of pride with our denomination. = The
Steuben Universalist Association will
hold conference meeting at Branch
port, Yates county, Oct. 8 and 10. Open
ing service Friday evening, Oct. 8. DIR.
I. M. Atwood will be present at the meet
ing.