The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-18

MacOmb.-The series of meetings ar
ranged by the pastor and continuing
from Jan. % to Feb. 6, we're grand sue
cees. The congregations we're good from
the beginning to the close. Rev. Mr.
Brigham did most of the preaching.
He held the attention of the people from
the first word spoken in his sermon to
the last. During the meetings he made
many warm friends, and interested the
people of our church in the work of the
State. He confirmed our people in the
belief that he is the right man in the
right place. He will long be remember
ed by the people of Macomb. AS re-
suit of the two weeks effort fifteen were
added to the church, making forty five
during the pastorate of Rev. George
Orum, in less than two years. These
who have united with the church are
among the leading men and women of
Macomb. During the recent meetings
two of the most prominent attorneys and
one law student united with ue. We are
proud of our accessions. One OF these is
a man ripe in years, and sterling quail
ties, known to the people of Macomb as
Uncle Geo. Taylor One sister was from
the Baptist church, and one from the
Presbyterian church. Never in the his
tory of our church have more worthy
members been added.
Many friends were made to Universe
lism during the meetings. People from
all other churches in town came to hear
the doctrine of Universalism preached.
The impression left on the people is that
Universalism is not bad doctrine after
all. The church goes to work with re-
newed energy. We hope in the near flu
ture to be able to report many more &C.
cessions.
The feeling among our people was
never better. We had praise meetings
every afternoon which we found to be
very helpful. During the meetings the
pastor saved his time and strength to
work direct and personally with the peo-
pie.
MOrrisOn.-Rev. o. G.. Colegrove be-
comes the pastor at Morrison, whereof we
are glad for pastor and people. His work
begins in March. The Morrison ladies
are very good workers. By their aid
$3.50 has been expended on the church
edifice since it was last occupied. A new
roof has taken the place of the old one
The house has been cleaned and newly
carpeted, the seats vanished, chairs up
holstered, and everything looks decently,
and in good order. The choir furnishes
excellent music and the outlook of our
cause is promising. The sociables and
suppers given by the ladies are largely
attended and enjoyed by all.
SyeamOre.-We have had great meet
ings. Nothing has so stirred our people
or the community at large for years. We
shall have many accessioDs to the church,
and new conservation and more devoted
effort in every department of the work
will be the result. All within the parish
and many outside, call for Br. Mitchell's
return at the very earliest date possible
another season.
DixOn.-A series OF gospel meetings
will be held at Dixon, commencing Feb.
26 and lasting over March 4. Preaching
by visiting clergymen and the pastor.
Br. Mitchell is to lead the singing.
Hilisdaie.- This parish
continues to manifest decided signs OF
life. 1t is we'll differed, financially un-
embarrassed, Sunday school increasing in
numbers and interest, and congregations
good. Recently Rsv. d. s. Stephens, d. D.,
President of Adrian College Meth. Prot)
occupied the pulpit to the great accept
anee Of the people. The pastor, Rev.
W. f. Dickerman, has just begun
course of Sunday evening lectures on
''The Good Things Of Our Religious
Nelghbors." The opening lecture brought
out fine audience. There is a growing
spirit of fraternity on the part of the or
thodox churches toward this parish.
This feeling of good will has been great
ly intensified by the mastery addresses
on temperance by Rev. Geo. Ii. Vibbert,
before large audiences, in this city. AS