The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-24

he was taken sick, and to prevepb us
appointment, he sent his brother, Rev.
j. R. Carpenter, to fill his place. Since
then Bro. B. G. Carpenter has concluded
to enter a theological school in order to
be better prepared for work. A cores
pondent from McConnellsville, informs
us that they were we'll pleased with Rev.
John r. Carpenter, and will endeavor to
secure his services. If this arrangement
is made it is more than probable that
he will also serve the First Belpre church
as Rev. r. N. John will close his services
there in February. McConnellsville and
First Belpre will furnish an excellent
field for work and at the same time Dud-
ley, WATERFOWL, and Fairfield will give
opportunity for extra labor, on week
nights and fifth Sundays.
sHARONvILLE.
For many years we have had a church
at Sharonville, Hamilton county: and at
times it has had it's seasons of prosperity
and exerted large influence for good,
but the heavy losses by removals, and
the deaths Of some Of it's faithful work
ers, has SO reduced it's strength that
| those who remain feel unable to main
tain services. We recently visited Shar
onville, and after consultation, acqui-
esced in the opinion that the best course
to pursue, was to sell the property, while
| it was in a condition to command a fair
price, and therefore have instructed the
trustees in the steps necessary to take.
We reached this conclusion very reluct-
antly, for during pastorate covering
about twelve years, we enjoyed many
happy meetings. When sold the money
will be placed in the custody of the State
Convention, in accordance with the laws
governing such matters.
THE EXCURSION SOCIAL"
The first report of the Excursion So
Gals being held by the Y. P. G. Unions
for the benefit of the State Union, comes
to us from Leroy. The social was held
on the evening of October %, and though
not quite as successful as the wish bone
social for the same purpose last year.
was still very encouraging to the faithful
band of young people, who are deter
mined that the Leroy church shall live.
The receipts were S16.50 and the net
proceeds were about S11.00. The Union
has only fifteen members. If all other
Unions do as we'll, the four hundred dol
lars voted by the State Union to be
raised this Convention year, will be Sc
cured.
OUR COLLEGE is PROSPERING.
Miss Luella z. Rummell, of Bellville,
one of our active workers in the Y. P. @.
u, is now attending course of lectures
at the Cleveland Medical College. She
writes that en- route she made visit to
Buchtel College, her alma mater. She
says: Everything seems to be moving
off nicely at the College. The students
this year are characterized as being very
studious and quiet as general rule.
The social parties are almost failures"
THE SECRETARY'S DUTY.
By vote of the Convention at Ravenna,
last June, the duties of Superintendent
of Churches and Sunday Schools we're
placed upon the Secretary, and we are
endeavoring to perform the task to the
best of our ability; but we wish minis
ters and churches to understand, that,
in our efforts to supply churches with
pastors and to assist ministers to pasto-
rates, we claim no authority, beyond
that of recommendation, according to
our best judgment, in regard to fitness
and usefulness. Our duty ends when we
have recommended minister to church,
or church or churches to minister.
After that the responsibility rests upon
the parties interested most directly.
When we learn church is without min
lister, we endeavor to ascertain if pastor
is needed and if our assistance will be of
any value. In some cases, we visit the
place and personally present the matter.
Our work in this direction thus far has
been very pleasant, and we have been in
strumental directly and indirectly, in set
ting three ministers at work, or arranging
for them to begin in due time. To min
| listers from other States writing to us for
situations we would say, that there are
very few vacancies now in Ohio, except
small churches, not closely situated; but
there are fields in which consecrated
ministers would work to advantage in
building up churches.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Rev. o. G. Colegrove, of Kent, says: I'VE
are prospering all pulling hard and together to
keep free of debt, while making improve
ments."
Rev. II. N John, assisted by Rev. John r.
Carpenter, will begin series of meetings at
First Belpre Church on the Wednesday evening
before the second Sunday in December.
The young people OF our Blanchester
Church recently gave the Operreta of THE
Gypsy Girl" They were assisted in THE
Brownies" by the Little Busy Bees" The
rendition of the operetta as well as the part
performed by the "BusY Bees" gave great salts
faction, and the "gross receipts" were about
thirty-seven dollars. The little ones repeated
their part, with the addition of a drill, recita-
ton and music last Saturday evening.