The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
The 5mterfur.

CHICAGO.-Th revival services at the
Church of the Redeemer have continued
during the week. Notwithstanding the
severely cold weather the average attend
ance has been from three to four hun
dred. Rev. Mr.. Conklin has preached
every evening, with the exception OF Fri
day, when DIR. Thomas filed the pulpit.
Prof. Swing, and Rev. O. s. Nickerson
and Rev. Mr.. Fawcett (Methodist have
assisted in the devotional exercises dur
ing the week.
st. PaHls.-Rev. Dr. Dsmarest, on his
way to Southern California, worshiped
at st. Paul's on Sunday morning. He
preached an excellent sermon in the
evening.
Church of Our Father-The annual
meeting was held on Tuesday evening,
the 10th. The reports we're gratifying
and encouraging. The Ladies' Aid So
ciety made an excellent showing. All
departments are in working order.
Messrs. G. 8. Knapp, A. Newell, J. O.
Howell, J. F. Gear and ID. W. Richard
son were elected trustees; Mr.. John E.
Caroline. Treas urer: land Mr.. Frank Power,
clerk. The reports revealed the fact that
the society is under necessarily heavy ex-
penee. It is needtul only that it's many
friends shall be loyal to it to make a
strong and permanent organization
Rev. Mr.. Nickerson has arranged for a
course of free lectures to be given in this
church on Monday evenings. The first
will be given January 23d, by Prof.
Swing. The house should be full each
evening.
ILLINOIS.-The State Superintend-
ent-Rev. l.. w. Brigham's meetings at
Casey Good Hope church), were held
during very Indictment weather, rain and
cold winds during the entire meetings.
There was good interest manifested, not
withstanding, and the Superintendent re-
ceived many words of encouragement.
He is to hold meetings at Macomb, COM
mencing Jan. "a. Sunday, Feb. 5, will
be devoted to Morrison, and Feb. 10 and
26 he will be at Ravenswood. There is
work enough for two or three Superin-
tendents, if the funds were on hand for
their support.
INDIANA. -Fincastle. = The church
at this place is prospecting under the
ministry of Rev. T. E. Ballard. There
have been eight accessions to the church
during the past year. Br. Ballard preach
ed here the first Sunday of each month.
This church could very easily employ a
pastor all the time, and we hope this may
be done in the near future, or half the
time at least. The Sunday. school is
prospecting under the iency
of Br. r. L. Bridges.
OHIO. = Manchester. = Our church
here is in a hourishing condition, both
financially and spiritually, with the great
preponderance of wealth, numbers and
social influence of the city in our church.
We think our society is as strong as any
in Southern Ohio, except the Cincinnati.
Our Sunday school is finely organized
and enters into all work with spirit.
Edwardsyille.-This church has been
dormant for many years, although for
merly it was very strong This fall the
church building has been thoroughly re-
paired and services are held twice a
month. In series of meetings held
there during the holidays, the revival
was made complete, and Edwardsville
church is as strong as most country
churches. Rev. W. M. Backus, of Blan-
chester, serves the church, as also that at
Manchester.
Cuba.-The Cuba church has preach
ing once a month, also by Br Backus.
1t is not strong in membership, but we
have good edi6ce and the friends expect
to succeed finely in revival services which
begin Jan. 16.
Jacksonville. w. M. Backus
also occupies the Jacksonville pulpit
one-fourth of the time. Our church is
one of the unfortunates that the war laid
its blighting hand upon through polite
tal differences, but its future looks bright.
Its church building is very good; the
parish is out OF debt and spirit of devo-
ton to the work pervades the society.
Br. Williams left the church in an excel
lent spiritual condition. Special meet
ings begin here Jan. %.
SDringbOrO and Ridgeyille.-Our par
ishes have employed Rev. @. @. Conner
second and fourth Sundays at Springboro
and Ridgeville, and first and third Sun
days at Mason. We expect to commence
a series of meetings at Springboro and
Ridgeville on the second Sunday of Feb
ruary.
NORTHERN OHIO.