The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-03-03
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WISCONSIN.-Revival Meetings al
StoughtOn.-Thes series of revival meet
ings held in the Universalist church al
Stoughton, by Rev. Mr.. Dinsmore, were
productive of much good. AS practica
result of the able sermons and increased
interest, eight new members we're added
to the church on Sunday, Feb. Is. The
pastor is expecting that others will take
upon themselves the fellowship of the
church at future meetings.
La Cr0sse.-We are moving along in q
greatly improved condition, under the
able leadership of Rev. J. M. Payson
The young people hold very enjoy able
and instructive sociables twice month
Their last meeting, held at the residence
OF M. L. Burke, was marked SUCCESS in
numbers and enjoyment. The literary
part OF the program had Dickens for a
subject. as it was held upon or near his
birthday. The pastor is giving us fine
Lenten sermons" upon " Important
Events in the Saviour's Life" Feb. 10
"With John by the Jordan" Feb. 26, In
the Wilderness" March 4, The Exceed
ing High Mountain March IL, "Preach-
ing the Gospel Of the Kingdom;" March
Is, "Gethsemaue;" March 25, Calvary"
April 1, "The Open Sepulcher." 1t is
needless to say they will be success.
low .-Ceder Rapids. Mr..
Pratps discourse in review of Major
Whites revival is printed on the second
page OF this impression of The UNIvER.
sALIsT. 1t will have large circulation in
Ceder Rapids. Last Sunday morning the
Knights of Pythias attended the Univer-
salist church in body. Moody and San
key were holding meetings in Cedar
Rapids last week.
MINNESOTA.-St. Paul.-The Uni
versalist friends were very pleasantly en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. E. Rich
ards, the President of the Ladies'
Aid Society, Tuesday, Feb. 7. A fine
musical program was given by Prof. o.
G.. Titcomb and pupils, and the vocal
selections by Mr.. Colville. Refreshments
were served. Feb. IL the congregation
had the pleasure of listening to very
able discourse by DIR. futile, of Mime
apolis The society has secured the SER
vices OF fine soprano to sing solos and
lead the congregational singing.
MISSOURI-The State Superintend-
ent, Rev. L. j. Spencer, writes, Feb. 20:
81 began series of meetings at Lemon
Station, Putnam Co., the 18th of this
month and closing the 18th, which result
ed in the organization of q church of
fourteen members, furnishing perman-
emit basis for our blessed faith in Putnam
county, and the initiative of an abundant
harvest of souls. "Praise God from
whom all blessings fowl Through the
munificence of Br. A. r. Wolcott, am
residing on his "Parish Farm" in the vi
entity Of the Gould Farm parish, locating
here the Both of January, and desire
that all communications and periodicals
be addressed to Nettletown, Mo-, in
stead of Chillicothe, Mo-"
CALIFORNIA.-Oak After four
years of patient, jealous, and united
effort, the little band of the faithful in
this city rejoice in the near ful6llment
OF their hopes. A neat and commodious
chapel and parlors is in process of con-
struction, after plans by W. J. Matthews,
one of the leading architects of the Pa
cific Coast. 1t will be gem in its way,
and marvel of taste and convenience,
at comparatively low cost. 1t will be
ready for dedication about May 1. It
must be dedicated free of debt; and as
nearly $1,000 must yet be raised, our
earnest appeal for help is made to all the
generous of our faith who may read this
note. The Oakland parish has promoted
its own enterprise to the utmost limit of
its ability, and it has earned the sympa-
thy and help it asks. Oakland is grow
ing city, second only to San Francisco,
and successful parish here will greatly
encourage and promote the growth of On
iversalism in all this region of wonderful
promise. AS showing the spirit of enter
prise that characterizes this young parish
it will be enough to say that it made
gain of twenty per cent during the last
year. Friends of Universalism, help us
in our need, and we will give you good
account of ourselves in the years to come.
s. GooDENoUGH.