The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-12-29
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the church gave their annual "New Eng
land Supper and Fair" on December 7,
clearing about sixty dollars. All were
we'll pleased Tor the hard times have
been supplemented by local depression
The church work goes on we'll. The so
ciety is perfectly united and grand
spirit prevails. The question which con-
fronts us now is, Can we live through
the next year? We fear a negative an
swer, but we will struggle earnestly in
spite of the fact that the two years that
Bro. Varney has been our pastor, has
been continual sacrifice on the part of
pastor and people. We are few, but we
are earnest. Enough Of our people have
moved from town to organize strong
church. and it seems as though welwould
never recover from the loss.
KANSAS-Seneca- Tuesdayevening,
December IL, the Y. P. G. U. invited the
public to an Old Folks Entertainment,
in the church. Those assisting in the
exercises were all genuine old people, as
plainly indicated by the snowy white
hair and the feeble step. But though
old in years, ranging from 55 to rs years
of age. they all seemed young and joyous
upon this occasion. An immense audi
ence vas present, and thehearty applause
which followed each number showed
deep enjoyment and appreciation of this
very novel entertainment. One lady
wore her wedding dress, just as it had
been made many years ago; others we're
attired in quaint and pleasing costumes,
the effect of which was greatly height
ened by dainty white caps. turkey
feather fans, reticules and wigs. The
Union netted S210O. We heartily re-
commend an Old Folks Entertainment
to all Y. P. G. US. DESTROYS of adding
neat sum to its treasury.
CALIFORNIA; Pomona.-A strong
Universalist breeze has blown through
this beautiful little city during Decem-
Der 10th and 18th. Mrs. II. B. Manford,
President of the California Universalist
Woman's Missionary Association, with
the concurrence of the State Conven
ton, is carrying on revival work which
beginning in Pomona, is to continue in
Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Diego and
possibly at other points.
The Pomona church, badly located and
poorly housed for some nine years, has
for the past year been improving its con-
dition somewhat, against these odds, and
had made beginning for church i'm
provement which this meeting has great
ly helped, not only by arousing to a
more determined work, and securing a
contribution of $500, to the end of
church improvement, mainly through
the vigorous appeals of Rev. DIR. Conger,
but genuine revival of religious en-
thusiasm was felt by all throughout the
meetings, under the powerful preach
ing Of Rev. A. A. Rice, of Los Angeles,
Rev. DIR. Deere of Riverside, Rev. DIR.
Conger and Rev. Florence E. Kollock of
Pasadena. James G. Clark, the sweet
singer, lifted the hearts of all with his
spiritual songs spiritually sung. The
good quartette choir of the church led
the singing by the congregation in the
grand old hymns. and all said at is good
to be here"
Pomona is rejoicing in genuine rain.
fall with glorious weather following it
and fine business prospect for the win
ter. With tourists coming in to enjoy
the fruits and flowers, and brisk build
ing of new blocks and houses, and with
street improvements. work is brought to
many hands that have long been idly
folded for lack of employment. 1t is
hoped soon to place a better church in
a more desirable location. A.o.B.