The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-08-07
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WISCONSIN.-Rev. L. j. DinsmOre,
instead of spending his summer vacation
at any of the attractive summer resorts,
for which Wisconsin is so famed, or
even going fishing, is at home devising
ways and means how best to contribute
to the enjoyment and religious culture,
not only of his own society, but to SOW
ing the good seed among the people Of
the rural districts adjacent.
Apropos Of this, a previously adver-
tised forenoon and afternoon meeting
was held on July 25, in the beautiful
grove of Edward Fairbanks, of the
town of Hampton, eight miles from this
city. Mr.. Fairbanks is wealthy farmer
of that town and being identified viii
the Columbus parish, of course noslAIS
was left to be desired in arrangin DE
the comfort and convenience of those kho
might attend. The interxhlsof two II "a
between services was set apart for lunch
of which all were expected to fur
nish themselves. The day was hot, but
with slight breeze from the west and in
the deep shade of those stately oaks, all
were made comfortable There is COM
mon fellowship and devotional fervor in
spired by outdoor worship which the
cosiest of churches fail to impart. Cast
ing an eye over that large assembly of
people composed of all shades of relig-
ious belief and needing with rapt atten-
ton the earnest words Of the speaker, a
scene was presented one would wish new
er to forget.
Mr.. Drnsmore gave notice that one year
from that day, viz, on the last Sunday in
July, with nothing unforeseen to prevent,
a similar meeting would be held. The
success of this meeting affords emple
proof OF what may be done in the way Of
more widely diffusing the truth to thou
sands, who hearing, will believe.
Whitewater.-Our Universalist friends
of Whitewater have just repainted their
church outside as well as in the base
ment and made some other general re-
pairs. Br. Slade is engaged to remain
with them for the present, and at least
another year.
La CrOsse.-Our church was re-opened
last Sunday morning, according to notice
below.
Rev. s. s. Hebbard will deliver, during
August, a series of summer sermons. They
will be delivered Sunday mornings at the
Universalist church. The following is list
of the sermons as they will be preached:
Aug. IA Religion for Hot Weather.
Aug. 8.-The Mind Cure.
Aug. ia Sermon for Children.
Aug. 22.-The Coming Cyclone.
Aug 29.-The Summer Land.
The first sermon was listened to by q
large audience-remarkably large for this
time Of year. We are pleased to learn
that Br. Hebbard has resumed his work
in La Crosse.
IOWA.-West Union Several years
ago, Br. Burbank left several thousand
dollars in his will for Universalist
church. The heirs contested the will
aud were beaten. They appealed to the
Supreme Court. This court has affirmed
the decision of the lower court. The
Universalist parish, therefore, comes into
the full possession of about $4,000. Now
is the time for the parish to move to
build church.
Bloomfield Our church here is with
out a pastor, but the Sunday school is
being kept up. The church building in
the meantime is undergoing some needed
repairs. 1t is hoped that by fall the
friends will be in shape to settle minis
ter.
The State Convention will meet the
latter part of September at Cedar Rap
ids. The exact time will soon be an
nounced. The Committee ON Program
are now at work preparing for the occa.
sion. They will aim to present an in
teresting program. Cedar Rapids is a
central place and our people there have
large hearts, and We shall hope to have a
large attendance, and pleasant Conven-
ton. Let all prepare for it.