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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

PERHAPS THE INITIAL STEP of the
modern revival of liberal thought was
taken by the Episcopal Church in Eng
land. The Episcopal Articles Of Reli-
gion nowhere state the perpetuity of sin
and wo. The original number of Arti-
cles was forty-two instead of thirty
nine, but during the reign of Queen
Elizabeth, D., 1862, they were re-
duced, and the forty-second was re-
pealed. 1t read as follows:
GAN men shall not be saved at the length.
Thei also are worthie of condemnation who
indeavour at this time to restore the danger
ouse opinion that al MEME, be thei never SO
ungodlie, shall at length bee saved, when
they have suffered pain for their shines GER
tain time appointed by Gods Justice"
1t will be observed that this article
comedies that universal salvation was
once accepted as true; and also with
draws both the denial of the doctrine
and the condemnation of those who &C
cept it,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

IN RECENT issue our North ern
Ohio correspondent, in speaking of the
liquor traffic, held the following Ian
guage: ''In twenty-six years last past
the consumption of alcoholic beverages
has been doubled. Then it was little
more than six gallons year to each in
habitant oman, woman and child; now
it is more than twelve gallons In the
language of another, Can we stand an
other doubling p" This appeared to
us at the time as an extreme state
mept, and we laid it aside for examina-
ton and verifcation. The article in
another column gives the figures in sta
tistical form. Sad to say for our boast
ed progress in the nineteenth century,
the result of careful examination proves
the statement of our correspondent
borne out by exact facts. The record
is appalling. If this progress in the
evil direction is continued for another
generation, America will be as sodden
with drink as Great Britain or Ger
many.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Reddick.
r. @. BAYLY

The forty first anniversary of the we'd
ding OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Reddick, of
Lawrence, Ind, occurred on Jan. IA. The
occasion was embraced by the many
friends of the worthy pair to give them a
regular surprise party. The guests were
eighty five in number, and they crowded
the mansion to the great surprise of the
parties interested. Various valuable gifts
marked the occasion. Among those pres
emit was the brides father, aged eighty
three years, an only aunt aged eighty, a
cousin of fitty-seven years and sister-in-
law of the bridegroom who saw the couple
married in 1847. Esquire Hubbard did
the oratorical honors of the occasion, pre-
senting the numerous gifts. No wonder
that zones heart ano eyes were full' on
the notable anniversary. May Br. and
Sister Reddick live to see their Golden
Wedding, when they may expect another
outpouring Of their friends. The UNI
vERsALIsT adds its congratulations.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

IT was said of Lord Eldon that che pre-
vented more good than any other man
ever did," Lazy Christians prevent good.
Cranky Christians prevent good. Critical
Christians prevent good. Inconsistent
Christians prevent good. The best way
not to hinder good is to do good. Take
hold and help. Do the next thing. II
may prove the important thing.
THE New York Sun puts the case thus
I'm country like this, where there is nc
state church, and where not even Chris
tianity is recognized as State religion, it
seems to be impossible logically and just
ly to enforce any SOFT OF religious teach
ing in schools supported by general tax
alton. If, therefore, the different churches
regard such teaching as an imperative ne
cessity apparently the only course for
them to take is to set up schools of their
own. But then would come up among Pro
testants also the question which has been
raised by the Catholics, as to whether the
State can rightly compel people to con-
tribute to the support Of schools of whose
instruction they disspprove; and the per-
manence of the whole public school sys-
tenn would be endangered.
The Rev. Mr.. Thwing in the Atlantic
says: "Most criminals are young. 1t is
seldom that grave crime, provided it be
the first, is committed after the age Of
80. A careful ststistician has proved that
of the male population of England and
Wales the largest proportion of criminals
is found to be between the ages Of 20 and
rs. Five times as many crimes are commit
ted in the five years between these limits
as in the ten years between the ages of
so and so. Dividing the whole populs-
ton into groups of those from 10 years to
10, from Is to 20, from 20 to %, from %
to 30, from 30 to 40, from 40 to so, and
from so to go, it is found that from the
age of 20 the tendency to crime de-
creases at each successive term 33 per
cent in the case Of men.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
g MANFORD'S MAGAZINE"

This periodical, of which Rev. T. Fl.
Tabor, of this city, is publisher and ed
itor, began a new volume with the Jsnu-
airy issue. The magazine is always filed
with interesting and profitable reading,
and is bright, fresh and entertaining,
ever loyal to the distinguishing truths Of
our Church. The care and labor be-
slowed on the magazine by the editor
tells on every page. We are glad to note
that Br. Tabor is encouraged over the
prospects for the new volume. The mag
azine was never more worthy Of patron
age. II its circulation is extended and
its subscribers make prompt payment, a
useful missionary agent will be sustained,
and its worthy and industrious editor re-
lieved from care and anxiety. We ask
for the magazine consistent support
from the Universalists of the Northwest
and Southwest, where it mainly circu-
lates
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

THE ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS of
England have decided that there
is nothing in the formularies that
requires "u us to condemn as penal
the expression of hope by clergy
man that even the ultimate pardon
of the wicked, who are condemned
in the day of judgment, may be con-
sonant with the will of God" No
small influence in producing the i'm
proved tone of religious thought on the
question of human destiny should be
ascribed to the scholarly men who have
written and preached in the Episcopal
church, particularly in Great Britain.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
"LIFE'S PROBLEMS

This new book has been upon our table
for several weeks awaiting notice. It
appears anonymously, but it is an open
secret that it is written by one Of our
clergymen, and If the reader should
guess that it came from the eloquent
veteran who preached the Occasional
Sermon before the General Convention
at Akron, in 1886, we also "guess" that
there would be no mistake committed.
The book shall have notice in our next
issue. We may add that our people will
be profited by the volume, and its pur-
chase will be good investment. See ad.
vertis ement elsewhere.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

-HENRY N. BROWN, who is soon to be
ordained by the Indiana Convention, has
for years been an active and influential
lay preacher. He resides at Dublin. He
was also faithful layman for many years
when engaged in secular business. We
need both good preachers and good lay.
men; but when Br. Brown assumes the
VOWS, we trust he will settle over some
good parish, and devote his remaining
days to the ministry. The parish that
secures his faithful services cannot fail
Of prosperity.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

THE LEADER has this impressive
and suggestive note: 1.-THE spiritual
adviser of Nowlin-a Baptist minister
in Somerville-reports that in the last
six weeks of his cell life, the murderer
made bis peace with God and accepted
Christ as his Savior, and hence without
doubt only left the platform to enter
heaven. In this age and generation
comment may be left to the intelligent
community. On the theology involved
the question is natural; How in re-
gard to his victim?"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

THE SPECIAL PARTICULAR wherein
these revival services were distinctively
unique consists in the prolonged series
of services. We recall at the present
moment no such extended series of re-
ligious meetings in our Church. 1t was
deemed somewhat of an experiment in
the beginning, but the result proves
that such services are cumulative in
their interest; that the impression
made in one service may be saved and
carried over to another and still anoth-
er. Chicago is an admirable city for
such an experiment. 1t is eminently a
church going city, and religious meet
ings of popular interest are always sure
of an encouraging attendance. And
when, as in the present case, there is a
capable business administration, and
pains are taken to advertise the meet
ings, the result is almost uniformly
successful.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
Norwood, Mass.
North Cambridge, Mass.
PERSONAL.

Rev. Miss @. W. Brainard's postoffice
address is changed from Girard to Wind
sor, I'll.
Samuel GrandiD, father Of the we'll
known Grandin Bros, oil producers, and
grandfather of F. s. Grandip, 'S5 of
Buchtel College died at his home at
Tideoute, Pa, aged eighty eight years.
Mr.. Edwin A. Van else. formerly of Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa, now of Dsadwood, Da-
kota, passed through Chicago on Thurs-
day on his way to New York. His BROTH
or, 0. f. Van else, formerly of our min
istry, is now engaged in railroading in
New Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Pierce, of Sharps-
vile, Pa, have generously undertaken to
equip the new gymnasium at Buchtel
College, with complete apparatus for
physical culture. The building is now
nearly ready for use and the apparatus
will be put in within few weeks.
In a private note addressed to Mre.
Thomse, Mrs. @. A. Soule thus writes
from Glasgow, Jan. Is: To-day read
of the death of my dear old friend, DR..
Balch 1t seems too much for the new
year. Our friendship goes back to 1852
when my husband died. He preached
the funeral sermon, and for years he and
[ had most charming correspondence
one OF the most so, 1 ever had with any
OF my friends, for he was graceful
writer of letters and true and gentle
friend"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

The Pacific Methodist says of the
beautiful hymn, Nearer, My God, to
Thee"
" 1t is a hymn that Just fought its way into
acceptance among the orthodox churches by
sheer merit, in spite of opposition on ac-
count Of its Unitarian authorship. Many eff
forts have been made to supplant it, in vain.
We certainly agree with the popular verdict.
The hymn is a noble one"
The author OF " Nearer, My God, to
Thee" was Sarah Flower Adams, mem
Der OF Rev. W. j. Fox's Unitarian church
in London. 1t is only within the last
twenty years that the hymn has become
popular in this country, although it was
first published in 1S4l, one of thirteen
pieces contributed to a volume of Hymns
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
TWO WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES.

The fiftieth anniversary of the wedding
day of Robert o. Higgins and Camilla A
Donaldson was celebrated last week at
their residence, No. 9l8 South Fifth
street, Springfield, Ill. At an early hour
the house was crowded with relatives,
neighbors and friends, who gathered to
extend congratulations to the worthy
couple who have walked hand in hand
for half century. They are the oldest
Universalists in the city.
Mr.. r. F. Herndon addressed them
on behalf Of the neighbors, and referred
to his intimate acquaintance and valued
association with them for the past thirty
years, and to his warm appreciation of
their kind-hearted friendship. His re.
marks were most excellently drawn and
highly appreciated by all present. Al
the close he presented Mr.. and Mrs Hig.
gins, in the name OF the friends and
neighbors, a handsome purse of gold.
Judge Matheny was then called for.
ward, and in his own original way spoke
with alternate jollity and pathos. He
said that the bride and groom of the even.
ing had reached the period attained by
only one couple in 10000, and applied q
quotation from "John Anderson, My
Jo," in remarkably happy manner.
Then he presented them with substan-
tial purse of gold from their children; q
very h sndsome gold-headed cane, inscrib-
ed presented to R. o. Higgins by the
Universalist Society, Jan. %, 1885," and
to Mrs. Higgins, a beautiful silk UNI
brella, with her name engraved the reon,
from the same society. The judge con-
cluded his remarks with a pathetic appli-
cation of the closing sentence of "Thsna-
topsis." Later in the evening bountiful
repast was served which was greatly en-
joyed, especially by the young people, OF
whom there was goodly proportion.
The event was not only happy, but
very impressive one; the first celebration
of their marriage was at New Franklin,
Mo, Jan. %, 1888; and this last will be
as long remembered as the first.
r. @. BAYLY.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

SYCAMORE is enjoying "week of
meetings" this week, with our Stanford
Mitchell as the inspiring singer. En-
glewood and North Chicago come next
in turn. The friends at Verona will
also enjoy a conference meeting next
week. See the notice on the fifth page.
Religious meetings too numerous to
mention are also being held in various
parts of Ohio. Truly this is revival
season in earnest. May the work Of the
Lord prospect
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
many.

The REVIVAL MEETINGS of the
Church of the Redeemer, in this city,
extending through the month of JAN
uary, and held six nights in each
week, have been successful beyond the
most sanguine expectations of pastor
and people. The interest in the SER
vices was pronounced in the beginning,
and continued unbroken to the end.
The congregations have been remark
ably good throughout, running from one
hundred and sixty-the lowest number
present at one time-to five hundred,
the largest attendance. The methods
pursued differed in no essential partic-
ulars from other meetings of this kind
in our church. Preaching, prayer and
conference, and conservation services,
all accompanied by excellent congrega-
tional singing, under the lead of Stan.
ford Mitchell, with religious songs from
that sweet singer, constituted the gen
eral order of the meetings.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1888.

THE NEXT MEETING of the Chicago
Sunday-School Union will be held at
st. Paul's Church. The secretary will
serve the usual notices, and good at
tendance is confidently expected. Es-
pecially do we hope for good repre-
sentation from out-of- town schools.
These meetings are very profitable to
teachers and indeed to all who attend
Let them be made still more successful.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

IT IS TOO EARLY as yet to measure
or compute the results of the revival.
Next Sunday the first fruits of the har-
vest are to be gathered, and the mem
beers already pledged will be received
into church fellowship. We doubt not
that the number will be large, and in
this particular, the revival prove sub
stantial success. But were there no
results of this character, the success of
the meetings would still be marked.
The religious life of the church has
been greatly quickened; it has brought
the working Christians of the commune
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

ty into communication with each other,
and it has opened wide opportunity
for the publication of our Church meth
DDS and principles. We cannot err in
saying that the meetings have been
without exception of that character
which will increase the growing respect
for the Universalist church in the COM
munity, and lead the way for an abun-
dant spiritual prosperity in the future
for the local church III whose special
interest they have been held.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
THE SYMPOSIUM.

The Symposium which we print on the
first page this week is copyrighted by
Scion Lauer's Press Mission" but APP
pears in our columns by permission and
courtesy. 1t gives the views of several
influential clergymen on the question,
"Is Christianity losing or gaining ground
in the United States2"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

more than twice as much as in 1860.
This increase has been almost entirely
in the consumption of malt liquors.
The figures here presented are vouched
for by the Government. They certainly
prove that in the last quarter of CEN
fury, the consumption of alcoholic bev-
erages has more than doubled among
the American people.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
THE PRAYER oR PRAYERS"

DIR. Hanson's work under the above
title, series Of discouIses on the Lords
Prayer, has been reduced in price to
close out the balance of the edition, and
is now sold at 80 cents, postage paid.
Order for a holiday present 1t is a
good book to circulate among the young
people Of our churches and Sunday
schools during the holidays.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

plished. 1t certainly will not go to it's
death at the bidding of any Methodist
exhorter or newspaper in the land. When
the final record ss to its usefulness is
made up, probably the Advocate may Dot
be on hand to examine it; while those
who are on this mundane sphere at that
time may conclude that it was somewhat
"too previous" in the above advice.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

THE Dow Law in Ohio, although it is
unwisely opposed by some temper
ance people, is yet accomplishing great
good in the State. Under the operation
of the local option provision, it results in
practical prohibition in many localities.
Here are some of the results of the law
since it has been in operation,-about
two yesrs-as set forth in a circular lie
sued by the Local Option League:
First-Two thousand and eighty EIGHT sa-
looms have been closed by the saloon tax
provision.
Second-Five hundred and seventeen sa-
looms have been closed by town councils,
most of them by vote of the people.
Third-Two hundred towns in the State
have adopted local option and suppressed the
liquor traffic to greater or less extent. and
the number of towns taking the stand is in
creasing.
Fourth-Nearly 81, OOO, 900 has been collect
ed of the saloon men and put into city and
county treasures.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

WRITING OF Rev. Fl. SHADES Cate
chism, and enclosing an order, our friend,
Eberly Smith, of Blancheeter, o., says
They are doing good work here. 1 have
already distributed sixty, and they are
causing degree of inquiry never before
called out"
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q. g. 91. q.
ShaWmnt Avanna Church.

The quarterly Sunday evening meeting
of the Shawmut (Boston) Association oc-
CURED at the church, January 20. A
brief and telling talk on Missionary
Boxes" was given by the pastor, followed
by Rev. ". F. Dussesult, of Maiden, who
made an earnest appeal to active service
in the Christian life of all young people;
urging that splendid ply steal strength,
innocent and enthusiastic enjoyment Of
all the brightness and beauty of life, and
high neral purpose, which characterize
the period of youth, should be SO directed
as to be made effective in securing zeal
and growth in all spiritual development;
manifesting energy and loyalty in all de-
partments of church work. The address
was well calculated to inspire the mem
bers to nobler and more persistent effort
in the interest of their organization. Ex-
cellent service was rendered by the cho-
rus choir, and by the male quartet con-
nected with the church. The program
included the recitation of poem by Miss
May Crawford, with echo accompaniment
by Miss Mamie Young.
Norwood, Mass.
Arrangements are being made to form
an organization here. Miss Grace f
White, of Shawmut church, has been in.
vited to give talk explaining the objects
Of the organization
North Cambridge, Mass.
The branch here has recently issued q
Parish Calendar, neatly printed on four
page card. 1t gives list of the different
organizations in the parish and times OF
their meeting. 1t also contains our Con.
fession Of Faith. 1t is very handy for
reference.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

We introduce a new Indiana CORE
spondent this week. He will prove a
good one. We will be pleased to have
our correspondents work generously sup
plemented by paragraphs from our read
ers in that State.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

The New York Advocate says; The
greatest good Unitarianism can do for the
world is to efface itself as quickly as pos
sible." Unitarianism has often been the
subject of similar uncomplimentary ad-
vice, yet it still lives, and we presume
will live on until it's mission is accom-
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Ill

We believe that holiness and true happiness
are fnseparably connected, and that believers
ought to be careful to maintain order. and
practice good works; for these things are good
and profitable unto men.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

THE EDITOR is assisted by an able corps of
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS, with correspond
ents in the several States. See eighth page
for Special Business Notices.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
ii.

We believe that there is one God whose
nature is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus
Christ, by one Holy Spirit of Grace, who will
finally restore the whole family of mankind to
holiness and hanninnss
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UNlVERsALlST PROFESSION OF FAITH.
ADOPTED 1903.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old
and New Testaments contain revelation of the
character of God, and of the duty, interest and
final destination of mankind
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11
Gbe Wn16ersal1st,

]. S. CANTwELL, D. D., Editor.
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and Anthems" published by Mr.. Charles
Fox in that year. Sarah Flower was the
younger of two daughters of Benjamin
Flower, the editor Of "The Cambridge
Intelligencer," and was born Feb 2E,
1905. She married in 1884, William
Bridges Adams, an eminent English en-
gineer. Mrs. Adams wrote, among other
things, Unitarian Catechism for children
entitled The Flock at the Fountain"
and dramatic poem on the martyrdom
of "Viva Perpetus." She died Aug. ID,
1849, and her remains rest in quiet
graveyard near Harlow. Essex, England.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-11

We have in Chicago a Conditional
Immortality Association. It recently
held meeting in the lecture room of the
Methodist church block and adopted a
platform" The particular doctrines Of
the Association are that man is naturally
mortal, that eternal life is secured only
by faith in Christ, and that the doom Of
the finally impenitent is complete de-
struction. About the only thing new in
the Association is the name. This "Con-
ditional Immortality" is the name given
Of recent years to the old doctrine Of de-
struction. We are indebted to Rev. Cal
vim 8. Blackwell, of the Central Christian
church, who delivered the address at the
recent meeting, for unique explanation
of the new association. He said that it
was not "a can't-help-it if-you-would-C Cal
whistle everlasting fire and birthstone
punishment association" nor was it an
Dconditiongl-i f-you-don't- do-it eternal
death association" but it was "a-condi-
tional eternal hfe-in- Christ association"
We trust the reader understands the
matter now.