The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-09

power.
She thought the clubs which separat-
ed men from women should be con-
demned were it not for the fact that
they were a transient thing; peculiar
ity of the age. Her experience had
taught her that men do their best when
with women, and women were at their
best with men. They were sent to-
gether into the world and into the
family. The presence of the man with
the woman was to give her more fibre
and firmness, and the presence of the
woman with the man was to give him
more tenderness and gentleness.
The next speaker was Rev. DR.. Rex
ford, late of Detroit and now pastor at
Roxbury. DR.. Rexford said that he
had felt oppressed with sense of
loneliness when he came to the gather
ing of the evening, but he had found
friends and delightful memories were
evived. He made an amusing and able
address, telling some good stories
which provoked much mirth, and clos
ing in more serious strain.
Rev. W. H. Rider Of Gloucester,
formerly Of Maiden, made very fine
address, which was given the closest
attention, and he was followed by Rev.
j. Smith Dodge, Jr., who made the
closing address.
Rev. j. M. Pullman. DID,, of Lynn,
who was to be one of the speakers was
unfortunately detained by illness and a
letter was read from him expressing
regret at not being able to fulfill his
engagement. The Columbus Avenue
Quartet contributed several numbers to
the evenings program which was re-
ceived with the warmest applause. 1t
was very successful meeting, largely
attended and graced by the presence of
large number of invited guests.
THE UNIvERsALIsT CLUB.
horticultural Hall was the scene of a
brilliant reception and dinner Tues
day evening, when the Universalist
Club, its invited guests, the ladies, sew
eral distinguished speakers, and the
Columbus avenue choir participated in
a most enjoyable social occasion. The
lower hall was used as a reception
room, and the platform was decorated
with palms and evergreens. Here the
guests assembled at o'clock and
passed into the upper hall about $50.
The company numbered fully 375 peo-
pie, and as many Of the ladies were in
full dress the room presented brilliant
appearance. A most enjoyable menu
was served by Weber, and about s
o'clock President B. B. Whittemore
made cordial address of welcome to
the members and guests.
After few facetious remarks by the
president, Rev. E. G. Sweetser, D. D.,
of Philadelphia, was introduced. In
discussing the growth and warfare of
Universalism, the speaker paid most
glowing tribute to the notable work
and recent writings Of DR.. Sawyer, dean
of Tufts Divinity School, and his re-
marks were SO vigorously applauded,
with calls for DR.. Sawyer, that the hon.
ored gentleman acknowledged the ova-
ton in very brief and modest speech.
Mr.. Endicott then sung pleasing song,
and Rev. DR.. Atwood, of the st. Law
renee University, Canton, N. Y, de-
fined the ideal after dinner speech, and
made an interesting address upon theo-
logical progress.
Rev, Messrs. A. G.. Rogers of Albany,
N. Y, and j. Smith Dodge of SIAM
ford, Ct, made interesting closing ad-
dresses. Among the prominent clergy
men present was DR.. A. A. Miner,
who was heartily welcomed, and con-
graduated upon his recovery from his
recent accident.
IhE bOSION AoSOClAIlON.
Wednesday was devoted to series
of meetings at the Columbus Avenue
church, under the auspices of the
Boston Association, of which Rev. A.
E. White of Cambridgeport is Modera-
tor.
Rev. L. L. Briggs conducted the
opening conference from 8 to 10 o'clock.
1t was very spirited, the speakers being
DR.. A. A. Miner, Rev. w. E. Gaskin,
Miss Hattie Favor, Mrs. G.. H. Crocker,
Miss Joy and Hon. j. B. Winslow.
The subject discussed was Christ's
life. Following this Rev. R. A. White,
Of Newtonville, gave half hours talk
on practical Christianity. Rev. w. HI.
Rider, Of Gloucester, made a half hour
plea for greater love of the faith.
Then followed the sermon, by Rev. j.
Smith Dodge, Jr., of Stamford, Conn.,,
on 1.-The Sovereignty of God" the text
being from Matthew x. 20: "Are not
two sparrows sold for a farthing, and
one of these shall not fall to the ground
without your father" The sermon
held the audience for one hour and
twenty minutes.
Just before the opening of the after
noon session short business meeting
was held