The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-07-31


years ago tabernacle which will seat
several hundred people, and everything
will be done to make those who attend
comfortable and happy.
AS will be seen by notice in the ap-
propriate column, arrangements have
been made to hold two days meeting
at North Lewisburg, O., beginning on
the evening of August 10 anG closing
Sunday afternoon. The assistance of
Rev. A. e. Danforth has been secured,
and it is hoped that the meeting may re-
suit in much good. North Lewisburg
will be remembered as one OF the places
which has sought the location of the pro-
posed scamp ground" and it is under
stood that if that project ever takes shape
the friends there are prepared to offer
liberal inducements to have the camp
ground located in their vicinity.
The Executive Committee of the
Ohio Universalist Convention met, as
advertised, at the Office of A. B. Robin
son, in Columbus, July Is. Present,
Trustees w. HI. Slade and e. f. Pember;
Treasurer, j. Richardson; Secretary, J.
w. Henley. E. F. Pember was chosen
President pro tenn. OF the business
transacted we present the following
items: Mrs. Lizzie Jones, Of London,
was elected visitor to Buchtel College.
vice Mrs. M. l.. Jones, declined. The
bond OF the Treasurer was fixed for the
present Convention year at $4,000, with
two sureties. The Treasurer was allowed
twenty dollars as salary for last Conven-
ton year, and the salary for the present
year was fixed at one-half of one per
cent on all receipts. 1t was agreed that
the Investment Committee of last year,
viz, W. J. Littell, J. Richardson and j.
w. Henley, be continued; also that the
President and Secretary sign all orders,
as heretofore.
The salary of the Secretary was fixed
at 5000. His bond is for $4,000 and was
given Tor three years.
The Secretary was instructed to ex-
anime records and collate all changes
made in constitution and bylaws which
have been made since publication of
present edition of the same.
The Secretary was instructed to pre-
pare certificate, to be filed in the Office
of Secretary of State, in regard to the
change of name of Convention, which
took place when present constitution was
adopted at the session of 1871, held at
Columbus.
June 80 completed eight months of
service by Rev. H. l.. Garfield, as Finan-
cial Agent of Buchtel College and the
Ohio Convention, and the result of his
labors is not not far from $1,000, large
portion of which. toge Their with the 81 800
in the treasury, is drawing six per cent
interest. By vote OF Convention some
years ago, until the minimum sum of
the Permanent Fund is reached, one half
of the interest is to be added to the Fund.
BY the time the canvass for this special
purpose is completed the condition of the
Universalist church in Ohio will be
much improved. There is a growing
sentiment among the preachers and peo-
pie in behalf of thorough organization
and united efforts, as the majority be-
lieve that in union there is strength.
We regret that the Financial Agent
has been confined to his homefor several
days from chronic trouble; but he hopes
to be out soon, and in this desire his
many friends will unite. In note to
the Secretary, communicating this fact,
he says: 81 can do nothing for the
Convention in July. 1 regret it very
much. But there is one consolation
the Convention is mourning 20 expense
while 1 am idle, and it has funds that
are accommodating interest, while l am
lying here in discomfort. God bless the
Convention and all who love and work
for our cause" 1t is but just to say that
Br. Garfield has steadily refused all COM
pensation for time lost from sickness
directly resulting from exposure and
fatigue in the prosecution of his labors.
This, his direct subscription of fifty
dollars, and the donation of thirty-eight
dollars of fees, which are always con-
sidered the legitimate right of minis
ter, have materially increased the funds
of the Convention; and it is just that his
hberality should be known and CORE
spondingly appreciated.
As soon as the Agent is able to re-
sumo the field, measures will be taken to
push the canvass with renewed vigor.
-Br. w. J. Littell, President of the
Ohio Convention, and his worthy wife,
are enjoying pleasant visit in Kansas.
Br. Littell is a diligent and faithful
worker in church business, and in the
various benevolent orders of which he
is a member, and well deserves the vaca-
ton he is taking.