The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-12-29
OHIO NEWS LETTER.
DUDLEY.

fO6V. u. N. OdTp6ut6I Will iOOh oitCA ohot
field in connection with McConnellsville,
First Belpre, etc. Bro. John has accomp-
lished some genuine missionary work in
his efforts to revive the cause at Dudley
and Beverly and we trust his successor
will be equally as successful.
CINCINNATI.
Rev. u. S. Milburns lecture before
the Unity Club. of Cincinnati, was quite
we'll reported in the daily press, and
Bro. Milburn received letter from
gentleman in Iowa, asking for more light.
He responded by sending some litera-
ture and personal letter, giving ex-
plantations desired. This is strong
argument for giving aid to the Post
Office Mission of the Young Peoples
Christian Union.
On Friday evening, December Ia, the
Cincinnati Y P. G. U. held social in
the church. the proceeds of which were
devoted to paying the expenses OF the
ward of the Southwestern Ohio Y. P. G..
u. Conference in the Divinity School at
Galesburg. 1t was called Scents BILE
Evening"" A list of twenty seven ques-
tions based on the head of cent, and
fourteen on the reverse, furnished much
amusement. Then they had nuts to
crack" and shells of nuts, with ribbons,
with questions inside. and many other
things including SHADOW pantomime."
Altogether, the event was pleasant one
EATON.
Bro. Barlow g. Carpenter has changed
his plans about going to Divinity
school, and has taken charge OF our
church at Eaton and will preach there
on the first and third Sundays of each
month. Eaton will be his headquarters.
The balance of the time will be occupied
at other places not yet determined upon.
He reports pleasant services there last
Sunday; also that the Sunday school is
preparing to give cantata New Years
eve. 1t is probable that Bro. Carpenter
will apply for ordination at once. in order
that he may be duly installed as pastor.
We predict vigorous and successful
year at Eaton.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT.
We have received from DIR. HI. w.
Thomas, and Jenkin Lloyd Jones. Presi-
dent and General Secretary Of American
Congress of Liberal Religious Societies
cordial invitation" to join hands with
that new organization. While we are
willing to cooperate in all movements
which look to the upbuilding of hui
manity, by all Iaudabe efforts, at the
same time we profess to be a Christian
and at the same time sectarian Uni
versalist. Furthermore, while this Liber-
al Congress does not professedly an
nounce it's object to be the building up
of new denomination. the movements
of it's leaders. thus far, give good reason
to believe that the real object is to create
a new denomination to supersede pres
emit organizations. So as we prefer the
Universalist Church, and its methods
imperfect though they may be, we
are compelled to say: Declined with
thanksw
MISS NJ. A. BORTLE AT KENT.
One of our prominent lay workers at
Kent, writes, December 16. "Our church
and Sunday school are prosperous, Miss
M. A. Bortle. of Buchtel College, sup
piled our pulpit today. Her subject
was: The Gift of the Divinity Within
Us. 1t was grand feast for those who
heard her, and there was good congre-
cation. 1t seems to me that she ought
to be in one of our pulpits regularly.
The sermon she gave us today was full
of beautiful thoughts. sublimely ex-
pressed. Rev. o. g. Colegrove, our pas
tor. and Mrs. Colegrove have warm
place in our hearts,"
BUCHTEL COLLEGE NOTES
Buchtel College will have vacation
of more than two weeks. 1t began De-
cember 20. The Ladies' Glee club gave
a fine concert, December IS, in the
Grouse Gymnasium Hall. The club is
composed of eighteen young ladies, all
OF the College. The girls of Buchtel
College have organized Young Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union,
taking the name of "The Lady Somer-
set Y" When the organization was
completed the young ladies gave Miss
M. A. Bortle surprise by calling at her
room, and presenting her with bunch
of white roses. tied with white ribbon,
to which was attached large AT" Civ
ing the names of the charter members.
Miss Bortle responded in her usual
beautiful manner, saying in conclusion,
"This is the grandest work ever under
taken by Buchtel girls!" Prof. Egbert,
recently gave very entertaining lecture
on comets" before the Chatauqua Cir
Gle and friends, in the First M. E.
church. Miss Lulu Parker, who won
the prize for oratory at the recent anti
saloon contest at Columbus, had a
grand reception on her return to Akron.
When the result was known, the bells of
the College were rung. and she was met
at the station by a large number of
students. She was escorted to the Col
lege in vehicle profusely decorated,
which was drawn by about forty young