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THE BOSTON MINISTER'S MEETING.

In Memoriam-William H. Ryder, D. D.
The meeting of the ministers on Mon
day was the opportunity for our ministers
to pay the tribute of love and esteem for
the late and lamented Rev. DR.. William
81. Ryder. On report of committee
Rev. Measrs. Emerson, Rugg and Skin
ner-the following was submitted:
The ministers of Boston and vicinity. hereby
record their profound sorrow and their sense
of deep bereavement, on learning of the de-
cease, Wednesday, March T. of their co-worker
and friend, Rev. william H. Ryder D. D., of
Chicago.
They mourn his sudden departure as loss
to our church in which for more than the years
of a generation he had been a leader and eff
cient organizer, and in all regards strong and
faithful minister of the gospel.
His record of spotless integrity, of true con-
secration to the faith which was dear to him
and to us, and his uniformly fraternal spirit
will ever be REQUIRED to with affection and
profound respect.
They also recognize his efficient services in
the later years of his career as an admtnistra-
tor of the affairs of our church as Trustee of
the General Convention; and also in the vari-
GUS relations in which he has been a wise
counselor and strong helper.
The surviving members of the family, and
the members of our churches in Chicago, will
be remembered in tender sympathy; and for
all who mourn, the consultations of the gospel
are invoked in Christian hope and sustaining
faith.
Brief tributes, in harmony with the above
minute, by Rev. Messrs, II. W. Rugg, G. H.
Emerson, @. A. Skinner, r. P. Bush, c. W.
Biddle, Q. Whitney and George Hill, and Mr..
Charles Caverly, followed.
The minute was unanimously adopted by
standing vote.
The testimony was explicit and cumulative
that in DR.. Ryder's death we shall miss from
our ranks strong. faithful, consecrated
Christian man and worker
1t was voted that the Secretary forward a
copy to Mrs. Ryder.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.-A Recent Fair
at Gorham Melted $3192S. Rev. B. K.
Russ is pastor. The parish at South
Newmarket is prospecting. A lecture
course proved remunerative, as also a
fair held in February. The young people
will give an entertainment soon in the
vestry.
MASSACHUSETTS, Intelli-
gence. = A series of religious meetings
were held last week in Marblehead for the
purpose of increasing the religious In
terest of the people. Rev. Mr.. Cutler,
the pastor, was assisted by the neighbor-
ing ministers, and no doubt, much good
was DONE The young people of the
Somerville church have occasional lect-
ure entertainments. DIR. G. 81. Emer-
son, editor of the CHRISTIAN LEADER, re-
Gently gave talk on "a Week in Rome"
with map illustrations Start has
recently addressed the parishes at Spen-
Ger and Everett on the missionary work
of Universalist women.-Rev. W. A.
Start preached in Thsyer Hall, East
Douglas, twice on Sunday, March 49,
The refusal of the pastors of the Congre-
gational, Methodist and Baptist churches
of Holliston to read notice of Univers-
alist meetings, had the effect to jam the
Reform Club Hall to hear Rev. s. A.
Gardner. The local paper says that the
services have attracted people who have
not been to church for years, some of
whom stand as high as any in the commu-
nifty for moral and business integrity. Big
OTIS it would appear, never learn any les
sons from experimental new parsonage
has been built in Haverhill, very COM
modious home, and Rev. j. @. Snow is
happily installed therein.
A Recent Fair in aid of the purchase
of lot upon which to erect church ed
ifice at Jamaica Plain realized about two
hundred and fifty dollars.-The Roxbury
parish gave RAINBOW tea" on the even
ing of March 7, and added large sum to
it's charity fund. The ladies of Brockton,
held an deliberately prepared "Kirmess
on Tuesday night of last week, in the
city rink, at which the Governor and
other high officials were present.-The
net receipts of fair at Saugus were not
ar from five hundred dollars. One of
attractions was the "Red Riding
hood" operetts. - The South Boston
church is enjoying a season of remark
able interest and prosperity in every
department of it's work, Especially note
worthy are the evening services lectures
upon the life OF Jesus with illustrations
by the stereopticon-given by the pastor
Rev. j. J. Lewis. j. ID. w. Joy gave the
address in the series of lay meetings
held in the church at Grove Hall, Boston
Sunday evening, March 4, his subject
being Manhood and the Church" II
was treated in al able, profitable and in
teresting manner. Br. Joy spoke out Of
his long experience and his remarks wer'
wise and at times eloquent. We wisi
that all the young men in our churches
could have heard them as they would
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CHICAGO.-At st. Paul's on Sunday
the pastor gave "a Tribute to Rev. WILL
lam Henry Ryder" We give paragraph
from this discourse on the editorial page.
Mr.. Adams spoke of DR.. Ryder in his re-
lation to the Universslist church, and re-
view ed his ministry in Chicago and else
where as a represen tative Universalist.
In the evening at st. Paul's there was a
union meeting of Rabbi Hirsch's and Mr..
Utter's (Unitarian) congregations, in the
Association and the Cook County School
for Boys. Addresses were made by the
pastor, Rev. Glenn Wood, Rev. Mr.. Van
Arsdale and W. Alex. johnson, Secretary
and Manager of the Charity organization
society of this city. It was very inter-
esting meeting, and will, no doubt, en-
large the interest Of our parishes in these
benefcent institutions. A collection Of
to be equally divided between the two
institutions named.
Church of Our Father-Last Friday
evening the gentlemen of the parish gave
a social. The Inter Ocean of the follow
ing day contained the following: "The
main feature was supper party, given
and cooked by the gentlemen of the
church to their lady friends. The anna
teur cooks worked wonders, and some Of
the cakes were very creditable. The la
dies seemed at first indisposed to par
take of the tempting morsels but after
tasting them, all doubts as to their quail
ty seemed to be dispelled and they ate
ely."-Sunday being very pleasant
day good congregations gathered both
morning and evening. The Sunday
school was large and interesting. The
infant class is increasing rapidly. Next
Sunday being Palm Sunday the pastor
will preach an appropriate discourse in
the morning; and in the evening the SUBJ
ject will be, "Who is a Christian?" The
Ladies' Aid Society is already at work
for the coming year. Plans ale being
made for another grand bazaar next
fall.
Blue Island.-The pastor being ill, Mr..
F. G. Moss preached. to good acceptance,
Sunday morning, March IS. The Sun
day-school connected with the church is
well attended, and at present is prepar-
ing to give an Easter service.
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J0liet.-The topic of Rev. Mr.. Laing's
sermon, Sunday, March IL. was "The
Memory of our Dead" Death has made
sad inroads in this parish during the
past five years. The last member to an
swer the summons to come up higher was
Mr. Calvin Knowlton, an old and highly
respected citizen of Joliet and one of the
Oldest members of st. Johns parish.
Mr.. Knowlton died on the 9th inst. in
California, where he had been spending
the winter. The remains will be brought
here for burial.
Mr.. LANG also paid loving tribute to
the late DR.. Ryder, who has often been
among us and whose earnest and helpful
words of counsel will be fondiy and rev.
erently cherished by the members of this
church.
Galesburg. The Register gives q
glowing account of musical and liter
airy entertainment given at Lombard
Univers y, on Friday evening of last
week. 1t speaks in the highest terms of
those who participated, especially of
Miss Chappell, the elocutionist, and
Miss Spencer the vocalist. 1t pronounces
the entire program a success.
MICHIGAN Grand Rapids.-From
the March number of the Church Help
err" of this city, we learn that steps have
been taken which not only insures the
raising OF the church debt, but will re-
suit in commodious apartments for the
use of the Sunday school. The Sunday
school has determined on plan of assist
ance, and will at once enter vigorously
on the campaign which is expected to
bring in a good subscription to Ihe fur
nishing fund. 1t is hoped that the plan
will be successful, not only SO far as the
Sunday-school is concerned, but in inter.
esting the parish generally in the needed
work. DR.. Fluhrer writes as follows
with reference to the proposed work:
''For several years this parish has had
debt resting upon it, like an incubus. A por-
ton of the original was removed some time
since by the enterprise of the ladies. and one
or two unsuccessful attempts were subse-
quently made to extinguish the balance. A
month ge-the time being deemed propi-
tious-another assault was planned. Many
willing volunteers entered the service, and
to- day pledges for the entire amount have
been secured. The best part oft is that we
have additional pledges to be used toward
securing more advantageous quarters, either
in the form of vestry or a new church loca-
ton. The material outlook for our society
therefore is most inspiring. The unanimity
with which this work has been done is mat
ter for great congratulation, and all are GER
tainly stronger for the part they have taken
in the work"
INDIANA indianapolis Rev. NJ.
W. Tabor's services in Indianapolis,
Tuesday evening Of each weak have been
discontinued at his own request. A cor
respondent speaks highly of his services.
but week day evening meetings are not
generally successful in large city like
indianapolis.
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ENDLESS PUNISHMENT IN THE VERY
Words of Its Advocates. By Rev. T. j.
SAWYER, s. T. d.
1t is the purpose of this book to exhibit the
teaching of the past on the subject of end
less punishment aud to show by contrast
with modern views how largely the world
has progressed toward more enlightened
opinions.
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THE UNIVERSALIST BOOK OF REF
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and Arguments, and Scripture Texts, pro
and con, in the Great Controversy between
Llmitarians and Universalists.
One of the most useful books published.
With this in hand the reader is perfectly
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discusses the Bible doctrine of He'll, and
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lily AND THOMAS'S DISCUSSION. A
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This volume has passed through many edi-
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He was a clear and able reasoner, and an
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III ANSON AND LOZIER DEBATE. BY
u Rev. j. W. HANSON, D. D., and Rev.
j. H. Lozier, Methodist.
This discussion occupied four evenings of
two hours each. DIR. Hanson defended Uni
versal Salvation during the first two evenings,
and Mr.. Lozier replied. Mr.. Lozier led in
support of Endless Misery the two following
evenings, and DR.. Hanson replied. The
struggle was short, sharp, and any unpre-
JUDGED mind will say, decisive. Read it and
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QIBLE THREATENINGS EXPLAINED,
v or Passages of Scripture Sometimes
Quoted to Prove Endless Punishment Shown
to Teach Consequences of Limited Duration.
By Rev j. W. HANSON, d. ID.
Takes up every so called "orthodox" text,
and proves that all the passages that are ever
employed as missiles against Universal Sal
walton are perfectly in accordance with the
promises of the Bible.
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n RIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE DOC
v trine of Endless punishment. By Rev.
T. B. THAYER, d. d.
This volume shows that the doctrine of
endless punishment is not of divine origin,
and traces it directly to heather sources. It
carefully examines the Bible and finds no
record of the doctrine.
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ENDLESS MISERY EXAMINED AND
Refuted. In Series of Lectures. By
Rev. d. WILLIAMSON, d. D.
The value of the work is attested by the
fact that over 10000 copies have been sold.
1t is prominently, "a book for the oppo-
SER" The proof-texts on which the doctrine
of endless punishment is supposed to rest,
are here examined and shown conclusively
not to teach this dogma.
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hlON-AIONIOS; THE GREEK WORD
~ Translated Everlasting, Eternal, in the
Holy Bible, shown TO Denote Limited Dura-
ton. By Rev. j. w. HANSON, d. ID.
Canon Farrar, in "Mercy and Judgment"
pays nigh compliment to Rev. DIR. Hanson's
work above named, styling it exhaustive"
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INDIANA NOTES.

While there is much complaint about
hard times" still there seems to be a
growing interest upon the part of the
friends Of our faith to build up our Zion
in the waste places, and to renewed ef-
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UOICES OF THE FAITH. A BIRTHDAY
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ID. ID.
The selections are opposite and happy
a large parliament of authors is invoked, and
the mechanical! execution is quite tasteful.
As naturally would be expected, the extracts
are celebrating, helpful. and reverential.
The Rev. DIR. Hanson's "Voices of the Faith"
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QIBLE PROOFS OF UNIVERSAL SAL
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| WING WORDS. SELECTED FROM
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the finest passages of his eloquence.
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Critical Examination of the Passages Cited
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A CLOUD OF WITNESSES. A COLLEO-
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THE LATEST WORD OF Universal
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"Aims and Aids" "Mental Science" 1.-The
Christian Household" etc.
"The Open Way" is just such book as
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THE DOCTRINES OF UNIvERSALIsM.
! By Rev. A. A. MINER, d. D., LII. d.
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ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY REASONS
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TRIBUTES TO DR.. RYDER

1t would be impossible for us to print
in The UNIvERsALIsT third OF the mat
ter which has come to hand in regard to
the death Of DR.. Ryder. Nor can we re-
produce in our columns the various arti-
Giles which have appeared in the relig-
ious and secular press in regard to the
bereavement of our church. We make
however, the following extracts from a
few OF the letters received, and give selec-
tions from the tributes which have ap-
peared in other papers.
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16mo., 155 pages. bevelled boards, red edges,
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! ments for Universalism. By Rev. A. D.
MAYO.
This is series of discourses developing
the arguments for Universalism from the
Spirit of the New Testament, the Paternity
of God, and the facts of Human Nature.
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The new chapel erected at Columbus
was opened for worship on last Sunday,
and large congregations were present.
IAN engraving of the chapel will appear
in an early lumber of THE UNIvERsALIsT
with description of the building.-ED.l
The morning sermon was delivered by
the State Superintendent. The chapel
was filed and everybody was well pleas
ed, not only with the sermon, but also
with the fact that the UniversRlists of
the Capital city again have a home of
their own, and the prospects of renewed
and continuous work and privileges.
Rev. VIM. M. Jones, of Alabama, preach
cd an excellent discourse in the evening
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as If by magic. felt myself suddenly seized
by the wrist, and the voice of Kardec Missed
in my ear, My poor friend, something very
terrible has happened; your wife has been
carried of by the indignant spirits; but he
added, mechanically. L will save her or
perish in the attempt"
There was pause.
II have never seer my wife, sir, from that
day to this said the little man, as he buried
his face in his hands st was the vengeance
Of the spirit world upon one who was once
what you are, my friend-a scoffer and an
unbeievern
Have you never searched for herr said.
what would be the usoF said the little
man
Just then the train rolled into the station
of Folkestone harbor.
"And the conjurer" said
HE must have met with similar fate, ;
said Mr.. Boobyer, who was collecting hii
impedimenta; ''for be never came to receiv,
the money taken at the doors"
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A FACT is A FACT.

remember once In my childhood's school,
When was learning geography's rule,
MY master, man whose methods held
In teaching child could not be excelled,
To fix In my mind the formula sound
THE shape OF this our planet is round"
Laid down an apple of wondrous size
(On which fastened my longing eyes);
An object to make of this fruit so red,
''Thus is the world Do you seey" he said
He remarked, think, the looks had cast,
For after awhile, when the lesson was past,
The tempting fruit in my hands he placed,
But never shall forget the first taste,
For the apple that looked SO good and so sweet
Was decayed through to core, not fit to eati
Then in a tone 'twixt grave, sad and low
(Which did, think, his great wisdom show,
said the master, on seeing my grief profound,
As the apple, thus is the world often found"
Gertrude B. Duffee from the Spanish.
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