The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-03-24


decree to be entered upon the Court
Journals. The same was sent in dupli-
cate, to be filed in Office of Recorder OF
Washington County, and that Of the
Secretary of the Convention. "The Ohio
Universalist Convention" is now the legal
name of our State organization.
The Universalist church at Andover,
has been sold and Rev. Andrew Wilson
is the Commissioner appointed by the
Executive Committee to secure the inter-
ests of the Convention in the same. He
has also been authorized TO lease the
church at Parkmap, to the Grand Army
of the Republic on such terms that will
secure complete repair, the church to
be at all times subject to the free use of
our people. The church organizations at
both of these places have long since be-
come extinct, and the property uncared
for to great extent.
How to Enter Our Ministry.
In answer to an inquiry concerning the
steps necessary to enter the ministry Of
the Universalist church, we have replied
privately, that which we now state here;
that the first step is to seek membership,
if not already member in some Univer-
salist church. With proper recommen-
dalton from the church, license will be
issued by the Committee of Fellowship,
authorizing the candidate to preach for
one year. At the expiration of this time
If found worthy, ordination and full
fellowship may be obtained. Whenever
a Committes of Fellowship grants letter
of license to any one who does not pre-
sent evidence of membership, and evil
dence OF fitness, they violate the COM
mon law Of the church. This has been
done to the injury of the church in some
instances. But we predict that such oc-
currences will not be frequent hereafter.
Condensed Correspondence.
Sister Lulu Steigmayer, clerk of the
Attica church, writes under date of Feb
ruary 81: "We have just added eighteen
members to the church, sixteen being
from the Sunday school. Rev. Mrs. Dan
forth preached Thursday and Friday
evening, and Rev. DR.. Crane, Saturday
evening and twice on Sunday. We feel
greatly encouraged"
Rev. John Richardson, of Eaton, writes
March 3: 81 came home to-day from
Manchester, where have been assisting
Bro. W. M. Backus. I preached four
sermons. Four members were received
during my stay, and more were expected
during the meeting which was to be pro-
tracted.
cat New Paris there was SO much ex-
element over the opening of saloon
and pool room, that our meetings did no
more than revive the membership. At
Conover six members were received, but
quite an interest was aroused, and Sun
day school organized. 1 did not allow
myself time enough at these meetings, and
had to leave at the point of greatest
interest. 1 will hold meetings at Friend
ship, four miles southwest of Eaton, the
coming week, to recruit for Eaton church,
and the following week will go to Cam
den."
We are informed that the Universal
list Sunday school Association of Darke
and PEBBLE counties met at Eldorado
February IL. The day was pleasant, all
officers were present, and all Sunday
schools were represented by delegates
and members, except one that had sus-
pended for the winter. Four topics were
discussed, and the Importance of Sun
day school work fully developed. This
Association OF contiguous schools fur
nishes an example worthy of imitation in
other localities, for by such meetings our
friends can be awakened to the necessity
of more united efforts to do all they can
for the spread of the truth of the Gospel.
Our people at Eldorado are working
bravely for the advancement of the faith
in the Father of infinite love and power.
Rev. J. P. MacLean was compelled
to omit his services on the first Sunday
in March, at Palestine. AS a PAL ial
compensation, he has arranged with Rev.
L. s. Guthrie to hold evening meetings,
beginning March rs, up to Tuesday
evening, and Br. MacLean will continue
over Sunday, April 1. We are informed
that the interest in the church and Sun
increases every Sunday. 1t
is hoped that the series Of meetings will
largely increase this interest.
Rev. B. F. Thomas, of Hamilton, in a
business letter says: sour church sub
scription is progressing fairly well; have
about three Thousand dollars already,
with but little effort thus far. We are
going cautiously, and not pushing the
people to make up their minds too hasti-
~, as we desire to get each. one up to
highest mark consistent with circum-
stances. We have set our rates for ten
thousand" We trust to hear in due time
that the stakes are reached, and that the
Centennial year of Ohio will add another
beautiful house of worship to the list of
our sanctuaries in Ohio.
Eldorado.
Oar church at Eldorado has forward
ed in full its apportionment of ten dollars
for the General Purpose Fund of the
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