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


scientious and continuous labor for the
welfare Of the church, in the uplifting OF
mind and soul, there is surely an oppor-
tunity for mighty results Rev. DR. Fluh-
rer and Rev. M. d. Shutter have occu-
pied the pulpit since the vacancy, and
we presume the trustees have score OF
supplies on the candidating book already.
Come on, brethren, let Michigan have
a choice from the field OF workers, but lei
the favored one be ready to buckle on the
armor; nay, let him rather sharpen his
implements and develop bis powers and
endurance, for the harvest though ready
cannot be secured save through skill, in
dustry and continued toll. Let Detroit
keep the gate of the vineyard open, the
husbandman of God will surely step in
one of these days, and then for the fruit
age. We shall miss the winsome, persua-
sive and eloquent preacher, but our
heart is open to welcome the new conner
il he be earnest and faithful in the work
of our blessed faith.
Portland.
Rev. Frank McAlpine has been doing
excellent work since his passionate began
in this place. The people were somewhat
discouraged and had about decided to
sell the parsonage to pay a floating debt.
The incumbrance has been lifted, the
church put in excellent condition. and all
the machinery is in motion without fric-
ton. In the Sunday. school new interest
is manifested, and large attendance is
the rule. The days Of dependency and
encouragement have haply passed and
the society faces the future well equipped
for successful labor. May there be even
better things liz store for our people here
under the mipistrations of the new pastor.
Port Huron.
Since DR.. Rexford's departure the peo-
pie interested in the Universslist move
ment have been trying to solve the ques-
ton Of pulpit supply. 1t now looks as il
Rev. Messrs. Jacobs, of LRpeer, and Rob-
lin, of Bay City, would be the future
preachers for the society. The little band
heeds no cry of halt, and the coming day
will surely witness stronghold of Uni
versalism in this beautiful and prosperous
city.
Rochester.
We were recently called to this place to
attend the funeral OF Miss Isabel Frank,
lifelong Universalist, jealous, faithful
and true. The services were held in the
Oh urch for the first time since it received
the needful repairs. 1t is an excellent
structure, commodious, strong, cheerful.
The sheds are all inclosed and in excel
lent condition. No debt hangs over the
society. The church property is by far
the best in the place. and the question
which strongly arises is, Why stand these
good people longer idle? Let the breth-
rem come into line with good man at
the head and we predict rapid and sue
cessful march to even more than former
activity and progress.
Bay City.
A school of industrial economy has re.
Gently been organized in connection with
the church, and is officerd and man
aged by the ladies OF the congregation
and is already doing good work. The
LEND Hand" club is doing valiant
service in the way Of literature and mu-
sic. A recent surprise at the home OF the
pastor brought out one of the largest
gatherings Of the church people we have
yet seen. The Pastor and his family
we're out driving with friend after tea
and returning at dusk, opened the door
on to sea of faces. The surprise was
complete, and the sensations of the sur
prised inexpressible. Substantial tokens
were left and refreshments in generous
variety were served, and the happiest OF
evenings was thoroughly appreciated
Our heart is continually warm toward
these choicest of people among whom our
lot is cast. May we be able to contin.
ually serve them better, and may Gods
good blessings abide with them.
personal.
Rev. DR.. Fluhrer spent couple OF
days short time since in Bay City.
w L. Swan, of Lansing, is DESTROYS
of entering the ministry of the Universal
ist church.
Rev. NJ d. Shutter, of Minneapolis
preached at the Church of Our Father
Detroit, June 3. making two Sundays
with our people there.
Rev. s. FL. Robin goes to the Thou.
sand Islands the 18th inst, and remains
some ten days. He will return to Bay
City and preach several Sundays pre-
vious to the regular summer vacation.
Rev. J. Ambrose Wight, d. D., re-
Gently resigned the passionate of the First
Presbyterian church, Bay City, after a
passionate of twenty three years. He is
retained as pastor emeritus at salary OF
$1,000 per year. A noble, thoughtful
man, one we can look upon with venera-
ton and profound respect. May the
years treat him kindly, and preserve him
for long time yet to bless the commu-
nitV in which he lives