The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-11-20
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per has been given by the ladies of the
Fairfield parish.-Rev. F. M. Houghton
has returned from his Western trip and is
again ready to supply vacant pulpits.-
The sermon by Rev. Mr.. Whitman, of
Augusta, on All Souls Day is reported
as one Of superior merit, and was deliv-
cred with the earnestness characteristic
of this devoted preacher. The evening
lecture to the young drew large audi
ence.-The young folks Of Belfast have
organized a society called "The Coterie."
IT is intended to serve as a means Of in
tellectual and social Improvement. Meet
ings are to be held fortnightly, on Tues
day evenings.-The fair Of the Church
of the Messiah, Portland, will yield above
$1,000, an excellent showing. In one
month more than two years $4,000 of
debt has been paid by this parish besides
interest, $500 in repairs, and all current
expenses. This promises we'll for the fu-
ture.
VERMONT.-Rev.I Ira Mclaughlin Is
reviving the old parish at Derby Line,
by holding special services. Mr.. Nc
Lauphlin resides at Huntingville, Canada.
MASSACHUSETTS. Parish Intelli-
gence-Services commemorative OF the
late George Smith we're held last Sun
day evening in the South Boston church.
The following gentlemen represented the
Universalist Club on the occasion: Eben
Alexander, Charles Caverly, Hon. Charles
Whittier, A. @. Masury, John f. Ayres,
Hon. Matthias Rich and W. 81. Hollis.
Preparations for monster fair are In
progress at Cambridgeport. Three halls
have been engaged. The fair is in aid of
new church ediice for the ancient parish.
The Ballou Club connected with the
Beverly parish numbers sixty. A fair is
also to be held at Beverly where the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Nickerson, finds people
ready to help in all good works. At
Charlestown Rev. Mr.. Lee makes his ex-
perience in Old England matter for a
course Of five lectures to be given under
the general title, "A Summer in Great
Britain" On Tuesday evening, the 9th,
Rev. G. H. Emerson gave talk on Men
tai Culture to the Lawrence Literary
Association connected with the parish
Rev. r. T. Sawyer, Of Provincetown, be-
gan week ago Sunday, course OF lect-
ures, to be continued on alternate Sun
day evenings till the course of five lect-
ures is finished. The topic will be "The
Worlds Great Religions Rev. W. A.
Start preached in Cheshire, last Sunday,
and during the week visited Pittstield to
see what may be done toward staring
services under the auspices of the Con-
vention.
Tufts C0llege.-At the adjourned an
nual meeting of the Trustees. held at the
Publishing House rooms, last Monday,
the declination of William FL. Finney,
ESQ.,, for reelection to the Treasurer
ship was received, and Hon. Newton Tai
bot was elected to that position. Mr..
Finney relinquishes the office on account
of i'll health. During his term OF office
he has performed his duties with fidelity,
ability and to the general acceptance of
the Trustees, who part with his services
with regret. Mr.. Talbot will bring to the
position excellent Judgment, long expert
ence in financial matters, and great inter-
est in the work of the College. We con-
graduate it on being able to secure his
services.-Ledder, NOu. II.
CONNECTICUT. = Rev. w. ii. Dear
born, of Hartford, has been disabled by
a severe cold for few days, but is able
to resume his duties. Rev. j. K. Mason
preached for him on a recent Sunday
The parish at Danbury, as already an
nounced, have suffered a very serious
loss in the recent death OF Br. A. A,
Heath, long a most faithful and efficient
helper in the church and Sunday school.
The people are not discouraged, however,
though they could i'll afford to have their
numbers reduced, but are seeking pas
tor.-There are evident signs of grow
ing interest at Putnam. A Sunday-school
has been organized with very encourag
ing result. A ladies' circle is also among
the live forces of the new parish. Ar
rangements are nearly completed to have
services every Sunday.
NEW YORK.-Rey. w. l. TOwsley was
ordained at Olcutt, Wednesday, Nov. 3
Rev. j. w. Taylor, formerly OF the Bap.
fist denomination, is now preaching Uni
versalism on Martins Hill, some five
miles distant from Beavers Dam, and is
thus doing very valuable missionary work
among those to whom Universalism has
hitherto been unknown.
PENNSYLVANIA.-Rev. A. U. Hutch
ms is preaching in Titusville. The past
experience of Mr.. FL. as a missionary in
New York State and other fields, seems
to stand him in good stead here, for
though he has sojourned here but short
time, increased attendance and additions
to the church membership attest his ca
pability for his present positiou.-The re
cent series of meetings held at LinesvillC
we're we'll attended. Among the speakers
present were Rev. Messrs. A. u. Hutch
ms, of Titusville, Dewitt Lamphear, o
Sharpsville, K. Macarthur, OF Espyville
O.L. Shipman, of Girard, I. W. Critchett
(the resident PASTOR and ii. w. Hand
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