The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-04
THE PARISH UNION.
Social Organization Of the Uni
tartan Church.
vHAT IT'S PURPOSES ARE.
tEestlng Of the Union-An Address BY
1Gr. Joseph pen-sIsmbsr-
ship Of the Society.

4xs Joseph unprecedented
ship Of the Society.
The first meeting and social Of the Parish
Union Of the Unitarian church was held
last evening in the church parlors on
Seventh street, and was wen attended and
enjoyed by members Of the union and con-
gregstion.
The meeting was called to order by Vice
President Joseph Shipper. who presented
In brief address the character and OBJ
tects Of the organization. He spoke a.
a vice president Of the Parish Union, it falls
on ne 70 eali this meeting . order and ask you
al 70 suspend your s0ciability for little while
% listen % : bfief presentation Of the purposes
our secretary read interesting letters from some
d wisdom and inspiration that the spirit may
Nm. Aiken, Of whatcom, and Rev. Ars. Wilkes,
friends, you are the subject Of consratuiatlon,
hoerse q ! crow, unable to sing even II invited.
always unwilling 70 croak, and yet Jealous e
eyer for the cause-our liberal cause. Usually
sscs ss 81: s se. soxn Il e osl n0sd
Vntonl 70 tell YOU all know-eyen TO solving
che old conundrum, "what do Unitarians be-
10 whisper what thou feclest,"
md 70 take refuge in the conplct
lis not the word the iOudest spoken :
That's soonest heard
This Parish Union has been formed for the de-
velOpment OF . broad and comprehensive,
moral, intellectual and social life In this parish
With objects stated to be 'sto organize and give
diroction TO the literary, sociable and charitable
Mork Of the church and to encourage the study
For ~ creation many precedents are to be
found In the large and successful organizations
~ kindred character in many Of our Unitarian
E%t o under vsrious nsmes - = Unity clubs.
Christian Endeavor societies, guilds, etc AND yet
more specifically in the James Clarke freeman
s1ty 81 Portland, and the star.King fraternity
81 Oakland, without mention OF many others.
But the prototype after which this union has
Aourishfng Parish Union Of our Unitarian
church u Washington City
y the form OF organization. the general direc-
management consisting Of I'll the officers, viz:
IytAidcnt vice president, secretary and treas
Mrer and the chairmen OF the six standing com
zteftainmenfs. 60 literature, religious study and
library, ~ flowers and decorations, % music,
and % charities Each committee is 10 consist
% not less than three and rs many more as may
- Thought expedient, aud appointed by the
president and Its chairman. The duties Of each
;commtttee arc indicated in general way by its
5
largely TO the chairman and members Yet 4
unity Of purpose and action is designed to be
fmalnteined through the general bosrdof man.
Committee /, on hospitality, is charged With
important duties connected with the life and
growth Of the parish, calling for systematic hard
10 know and welcome strangers, both in our
church and In their homes, Is an important yet
delicate duty. The city may well be districted
90r this purpose, for associated charities Cias-
EpW was undivided by Chalmers and Boston Is
~ Phillips Brooks and his associates strau-
3c1s ere usually tiInid in coming forward. aud
3xjnk o. odicious way. We are scarcely As con-
Gdenf Of our methods N the minister's little
daughter who responded to visitor: "dy papa
please step Ia. for understand and win exnlsin
70 you the scheme of your salyation.'
Committee 2, ON socisbles and entertain
people OF the parish are to be cnlisfed and given
i part and share In its activities with opnorfn-
mites for meeting and social acquainta nee they
naturally covet and enjoy The deacon spoke
wisely who preferred his daughter shouId select
her asaociatcs 1t . church sociable than AZ the
sksting rink. We want NO exclusiveness Of
social rank or exciusiyeness of clan resemhIinv
the Ward McAllfsfer 100 that has been the ridi.
4 Cule Of all sensible people
Under st. Peters dome ct Rome, on Easter,
ton the knecling thousands, rsi,kinr from Pima
4 *. 10 herdsmen clad in goat skius and sfrcef
6eggars; and admired the assertiye dignity of
Tho venerable mother Of Jamea Freeman Cisrka
who maintained her seat appFopriatcd 10 rovaifv
6y tnEiatiug on the panaI r1srtl 81 am princass
Americana-a uuceI, n nv own country -
Our committee on flowers and decorations
may we'll be eub-dfyfded intn three smh1corn,
miitces TO each OF which the dntv ~ some foral
decoration for the current month will he con.
ddcd. few SUNDAYS ago / was inferested To
see Unitarian frienda n Tacoma On Snndsv
afternoon sub-diyidinr the church decorafions
for distribution amonr the hosn;taIs and
iail. Prritanfsm and 6uakcrisr has turraS
churches into meetinrhonsex denrivcd II
the attractions and adornmenfs of Art
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. marble. and
pictures but children still love fiowcrs and IN
that respect we are All children For smstsininc
our Sunday music we have heretofore had
rommittee which IL now made part of the par
many needs and difiicnities have entaa On, ~.
engaging in outside charities hut fhe nsviu ~,
repeated that charity begins Al home has iittie
spirit Of sacrifice and II NAV well ise said that
future has, we hone. an onf:ook of cnnori,,nisv
ior generous giyina and doing for q, berS ss well
Is Tor Observation-Disclosures ss we'll ss u,;oo ~
And, finally, to COMMITTEES No q on iiterstnrs
fly aud usefuiness i rrescntcd Thi , VI
has met twice and organized into four snh-eom.
tures and literary evenings and ON n.m mn Net
mission for diffusion OF our liberal tracts and
literature
rc.r s,. s sonimi.ee you VIII near more in the
the literary assoc,ston i bniys NOW report snas
hope to have 100 volumes on our shelves wit Within
the year. One gentleman offers 1--WE hoors To
Soruspart OF fifty new ones. If Others give in
s 0ooks or money, the other forty five. The re-
s,srs stsa. uS elass Is ploglessing sunday morn
Hissa,v .s sne mo.ning service, pursuing the
attendance of about fifteen adn,ss az S scsrr
and literary work it is yet premature to speak
nut we plan great things. and have sent cordial