The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-12-18

Mrs. Jacobs, who has been studying music
at Syracuse University for some time,
will remove to Lapeer at once, and we
presume take charge of the music in the
church. Let this settlement continue,
and there is little doubt that this society
will soon be as prosperous as it was of
yore. Br. Jacobs will have the privilege
of preaching to brains as well as to hearts,
and we congratulate both pastor and peo-
pie on the most happy result consum-
mated.
Muskegon.
There has been Conference held at
this place recently. Br. Amos. Crum, Br.
Squires and DR.. Rexford we're in attend
ance, and though the weather was most
unpropitious, good seed was sown, and
the harvest is soon to be expected. We
are informed that there is everything to
encourage revival of liberal thought at
| this point, and the Convention is to con-
ceptrate its powers here for the time be-
ing. The calling of minister, the up
forces for enthusiastic labor is the pres
emit need. Let us hope that the day is not
far distant when the need shall be sup
piled at every point.
Rev. Charles Fluhrer.
Br. Fluhrer, in descending hill after
visiting sick parishioner on Thanksgiv-
f,,rx I'll kbo L
of the right arm. He is now compelled
to employ an amanuensis, and his letters
are scarce. His pulpit ministrations con.
tinue at the morning service, but the
evening services are suspended. We
are informed that his study desk is filled
with circulars relating to church archi-
lecture, decoration. stained glass, etc.
"Coming events" are said to "cast their
shadows before" 1t is not among the
improbable things that beautiful and
commodious church will be erected in
Grand Rapids at an early date. How the
good people would gather into the courts
of the Lord with thanksgiving should
this be realized! Courage, brethren, and
go forward.
West Branch.
A communication from this place lies
before us, inquiring il we can be secured
for fortnightly services. We have some
who are blessed with the faith once de.
livered to the saints, and our heart strings
pull as the Macedonian cry sounds in our
ears. We have never refused to obey
such calls, and we do not feel like begin
ming now. This is but another revelation
of Universalism in heretofore unknown
places. Our faith is everywhere, and if
we could reach them the faithful are every
where. More ministers and more money
is the crying need of the hour. Send the
young men to our theological schools and
send the money to the treasurers of the
General and State Conventions.
Lansing.
Br. Squires is meeting with excellent
success in his energetic work. This soci-
ETY. has taken new hold of its business
interests, and the financial condition is to
be improved at once. An old debt of ST. 900
is to be paid by the ladies taking shares
to the extent of 5000 and the Sunday
school $500, shares to be paid for weekly
until every share is paid. Good audi
ences are in attendance, and harmony
prevails. Br. Squires participated in the
union Thanksgiving services, the first
time any Universalist minister received
the courtesy in this city. Let brotherly
love continue.
Portland.
Br. Towne writes us epcouragingly con-
corning the condition of the society here.
The people are united and energetic.
The church has been repaired recently
and the audiences are very satisfactory.
Br. Towne participated in a union
Thanksgiving service, and he enjoys the
harmony which prevails among the peo-
pie OF all denominations.
Hillsdale.
Hillsdale goes steadily on. Br. Dick
erman finds friends in the college faculty
and many OF the students attend the lib.
eral services. 1t is an excellent point to
spread the good tidings abroad and much
good is being done in this way.
Detroit.
This highly successful church with in
creasing power takes up the work of the
winter. Social, literary and other gather
ings mark the busy life of this people
in the work of the chu;ch. DR.. Rexford
has been investigating case recently in
which the law was allowed to pass as of
no account, and most criminal act re-
ceived no legal punishment. His part was
in the defense of the helpless and the in
jured, and it is too bad that his efforts did
not meet with greater success. But this
much, the best citizens of the city and
State at large most heartily commend his
course. His sermons are as bright and
winning as ever. Large crowds throng
at all times the Church of Our Father at
Detroit.
Bay City.
The "Lend Hand Club" has recently
given concert at the new opera house,
which attracted an audience of the rep
resentative people of the city. The talent
was largely from Rochester, N. Y. Mr..
w. F. Brace and Herr Philip Fried, basso
auH tapor ~ n Me-