The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-16

their own Is so well provided with
facilities for the best educational work.
The enlargement Of the college curricul
lum, SO as to take in systematic instruc-
ton in physical culture, and the cree
tion during the year Of the Grouse Gym
nasium was commented on. Mr.. Buch-
tells princely liberality to the college
during the year, with other additions
to its funds specified in the report,
were mentioned in words of high COM
mendation. DIR. Cantwell followed in
some brief remarks, and following came
a paper on the UNCONVENTIONAL and re-
ligious attitude of the college, written
by Prof. w. d. Shipman, and read in
his absence by Prof. Howe.
SALARIES OF OFFICIALS.
Rev. G. E. Nash, calling attention to
the fact that the income of the Conven-
ton was limited and below its expendi-
lures, as presented in the official report,
presented resolution that the execu-
tive committee be instructed to pay a
salary for this coming year only to the
State superintendent, thus cutting off
the sum Of 5000, which was appropria-
ted to the secretary, and smaller sum
on the basis of percentage, to the treas
urer. This gave rise to quite an ex-
tended discussion-in fact the most ex-
tended discussion of the session. W.
H. Slade dissented from the proposed
resolution. He saw no good reason
why the secretary should not be paid
for his services inasmuch as it con-
sumed large amount of valuable time
during the year. He believed in the Con-
vention paying for services rendered.
Rev. J. F. Rice pointed out the fact
that the difficulty Of the Convention
was in the churches not paying their
apportionment. If this were done
there would be funds enough for all the
uses of the Convention. "Christianize
the churches and bring them into har-
mony with the Convention and there
will be no trouble"--a sentiment that
was endorsed by applause. It was
urged by other speakers that if the Sec
Rotary were paid, other officials who did
State work should be paid also, notably
the secretary Of the Sunday school Con
vention. Rev. N. Crary advocated re-
trenchment, and the cutting off of sew
eral items in the bill of expenses. Rev.
J. H. Blackford also endorsed the pend
ing resolution. After quite an extend
ed discussion the previous question was
called and a rising vote demanded. The
resolution Of Rev. Mr.. Nash was lost
by decisive majority.
Next followed proposition to merge
the work of the Secretary and the State
superintendent; to make the latter Off
Ger the secretary. Rev. G. P. Nash,
without affirming what would be best
for the Convention, suggested that this
plan was now in operation in other
States, notably Massachusetts, where
the secretary is superintendent. Rev.
FL. L. Garfield, the superintendent Of
churches, was heard on this question.
He would do all that he could for the
carrying out whatever the Convention
proposed, but pointed out some diff
culties in the way. He could not do
all the work, and the needs of the State
required additional field labor from the
Superintendent. During the discus
sion point was made that the Conven-
ton of last year made the superintend-
emit the officer who would have the
largest responsibility in reference to
the State quotas. When a vote was
taken it was found the Convention neg
atived, by decided majority, the prop
osition to consolidate the two offices.
The session closed at late hour
with the impression widely prevailing
that neither of the changes proposed
would add to the efficiency of the
State work.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session began at 7:30
with an interesting praise meeting, led
by w. J. Littell, of Cincinnati. Sever
al familiar hymns were sung and brief
addresses made. Every seat in the
house was filled, and the large congre-
cation evidently enjoyed the services.
At s the program provided for an ad-
dress by Rev. DIR. Crane, on the topic,
"Universalism as Affected by Recent
Thought" DR.. Crane was not present,
but his paper was read by the editor of
THE UNIvERsALIsT. The reading &C.
cupied thirty minutes. The paper will
appear in an early issue-possibly next
week. Following DR.. Cranes paper,
Rev. G. E. Nash, of Akron, addressed
the Convention on the "Universalist
Church; Its Opportunities and Re-
sources" 1t was stirring and eloquent
appeal in behalf of larger activity, and a
more consecrated use of the privileges
which the times afford for the extern
sion of our faith, and the building up
of our churches on Christian basis.
SECOND DAY-JUNE 8.
ORDINATION SERVICE.
The ordaining council called for the