The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-12

State.
Saturday was given up largely to
discussions. The State work was
considered in all its phases and the
conclusion reached to do all that
is possible toward placing Super
intendent in the field. The aid of
the General Convention is to be in
voked to this end. The importance
of having representative from Kan
sas on the floor of the Meriden Con-
vention was urged by the Editor;
and at his suggestion, a special col
lection was taken to pay two thirds of
the expenses of such representative.
Rev. G. L. Ball was subsequently ap-
pointed clerical delegate to Meriden.
The affairs of the Hutchinson
church occupied a large share of at
tention. Rev. Miss Brant, the former
pastor of that parish, recited its
mournful history and the compiled
tons attending the onerous church
debt. 1t was stated that pledges had
been made made which had not been
fulfilled. The Convention appointed
a special committee to urge the full
fillment of these pledges and to hold
the party making them to rigid re-
sponsibility. The Convention was
unanimous in it's decision to this end.
During the afternoon session the
Junior Union of the Seneca parish
entertained the congregation with
some pleasing Rotations and sing
ing, and Miss Elsie Wells read the
paper which is printed in another
column.
Mr.. Head, of Topeka, also pre-
scented paper or Martyrs" which
he had read at the Weirs meeting.
This production lent additional in
terest to the session.
Saturday evening the Editor of
The UNIvERsALIsT gave the sermon,
and at the close the Convention was
again called to order and Hon. Abijah
Wells presented resolution consti-
tuting our venerable brother, Rev.
Josiah Davis, now in his SD year but
still fresh and vigorous, the pastor
of the Convention church, not only
for 1895, but also, as Mr.. Wells said,
'as long as he remains with U.S."
This unusual compliment was re-
sponded to with much emotion by
the beloved Father in the Kansas
Israel. Loving expressions of regard
for Father Davis followed from Presi-
dent Wilder and Rev. Mrs. Barnes.
Whoever is Superintendent of the
Kansas churches, Father Davis will
remain in charge of the isolated be-
levers whose names are recorded as
members of the Convention church.
He will make pastoral visits from
time to time as health and strength
permits.
The State law requires that the
Executive Board appoint the officers
of the Convention. The incumbent
Trustees were reelected and as soon as
meeting of the Board can be held,
the officers will be named. There is
no doubt that Hon. A. P. Wilder will
be named as President, and Capt. G.
H. Trott, of junction City, Vice Pres
ident.
The Convention elected Rev. Leon
P. Jones as Secretary and re-appoint-
ed the Fellowship Committee. DIR.
Cantwell and Rev. DR.. Augusta Cha
pin spoke for Lombard University,
and urged that it receive the patron
age of the Kansas Universalists.
Sunday morning the Sunday-school
of the Seneca parish held it's session
at the usual hour, and was addressed
by Rev. DR.. Chaplin and other visitors,
and at IL o'clock, DR.. Cantwell
preached by request "doctrinal
sermon" The afternoon was devoted
to the communion service, Rev. Jo-
siah Davis delivering the sermon, and
the Convention closed on Sunday
night, large congregation listening
with delight to a sermon from the
Rev. DR.. Augusta Chaplin, of Omaha.
The following ministers were pres
ent: Kansas, Rev. Leon p. Jones,
Martha D. Jones, Josiah Davis, Mrs.
S. M. Barnes, Miss Frances E. Brant,
Clarence L. Ball. Visitors: Rev. E.
H. Chaplin, Lincoln, Neb.; Augusta
J. Chaplin, Omaha; j. S. Cantwell,
Chicago.
The hospitality of the Seneca par
ish was delightfully."- exercised and the
visitors and delegates were splendid
ly entertained. The parish is in
most prosperous condition under the
care of Rev L. P. Jones and his de-
voted wife, who is also an ordained
minister. Their work is appreciated