The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-10-27
RELIGIOUS NEWS.
Observation-Disclosures at Wood.


lawn.-Thursday evening of last week,
Oct. IS, Rev. Charles A. Garst was in
stalled as pastor of the Woodlawn Park
Universalist church, known as the Ryder
Memorial The occasion was one of
great interest in our local church work.
Dr. Garfield, of st. Paul's church, pre-
sided. He read selection of Scripture
and offered the ordaining prayer. 1t was
prayer full of the spirit and power.
Rev. L. J. Dinsmore, of the North Side
church, was then introduced and gave
very appropriate address, touching the
great responsibilities of minister of the
Gospel of Christ in the growing city of
Chicago. On behalf of the pastors of
Chicago he gave cordial welcome to the
new pastor.
DR.. Harris, of the Church of the Re-
deemer, was next introduced who, the
chairman said, was to charge the peo-
pie. The charge" was given in appro-
pirate language and in an encouraging
spirit. DIR. Jacob Straub next called at
tention to the fact there had been an
oversight. Mrs. Garst had not as yet
received attention. Then followed a
most happy and characteristic speech on
the relationship of pastor and pastors
wife, and of pastors wife and pastors
people.
The Presbyterian pastor at Woodlawn
was present and said that he had pro-
posed. before the coming of their pastor,
a union of the Universalist society with
himself. They refused. 1t was the first
time he had been refused on a marriage
proposal in his life. He did not then
know the reason but had just learned.
In very frank and candid way the
speaker referred to the growing spirit OF
fraternity and the change in theological
opinions. mo one now thinks of preach
ing as Jonathan Edwards did" he re-
marked.
DR.. Hanson, as the father of the Wood
lawn society, was called upon by the
chairman. He had been swallowing cap
sules all day and his mouth was so
puckery he feared he could not articu
late, nevertheless he made an excellent
address full of good advice to the parish
and pastor.
The Baptist pastor was seen to enter
the church while this syeech was being
made, and at it's conclusion was called
upon to say word. This he did in
very cordial and fraternal manner, with
many wise observations and witty refer.
ences. He gladly welcomed every la
borer for truth and righteousness in
Woodlawn. Hs did not believe in de-
structive labor. He believed in con-
structive Christian work.
A row of tables in the Sunday school
room in full view to the audience. and
covered with snowy linen. revealed the
pleasing fact that refreshments were in
waiting, which were promptly served
After delightful social hour the friends
and guests departed with pleasant men,
cries of the occasion.
Oak Park-The Ladies' Social Union
of Unity church recently gave a very
successful Harvest Supper; net proceeds
about $50. Sunday. October IA, Mrs.
Fletcher Howard, of Sheldon. Iowa, was
received into the membership of the
church, at her request, no liberal church
existing in her city.
MICHIGAN.-Bay City.-This parish
has called to its vacant pastorate Rev.
Charles E. Tucker, of Bradford, Pa. Bro.
Tucker has not been engaged in the
work of the ministry for several years
but his early love has always dominated
in his heart and kept him true. He is
an able preacher and gentleman of
good social gifts. The Bay City friends
will find him very satisfactory preacher
and an excellent pastor. Prosperity will
attend, unlessall signs fail, the new rela-
ton. Bro. Tucker is already at work,
having entered upon his pastorate, Sun
day, October IA.