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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-03-23

'Letter to the Philadelphia Church
Standard"-a little confusing in its
phraseology:
Travelling uptown the other day
we passed a Universalist place of
worship called by the strange name
of Church of the Eternal Hope
We know what hope in the eternal is,
but since we have always been taught
that neither faith nor hope is eternal,
since the one is to be lost in sight
and the other is to end in fruition,
we are at loss to know what this
doctrine of eternal hope really is.
Certainly it is dreary prospect"
And yet the author of the above
could have had no doubt, whatever
speculative reason he cunningly dis
covered for a slight change in the
form of that title, that it applied only
to a Universalist place of worship.
DIR. Bolles, who, with eminent ability,
breaches in this church the doctrine
of eternal Hope" or of Eternal and
Universal Salvation, would, if things
were what they should be, be preach
ing it in one of the largest churches
and to one of the largest congrega-
tions in the city.
Of DIR. Bolles' pulpit powers l need
not write. His rare gift in extern
poraneous speaking, his wonderful
command and felicitous use of Ian
guage, his fine word-painting, were
common subjects of remark among
Universalists, in New England par
ticularly, quarter of century and
more ago.
l intended to give brief account of
his sermon, to bring here a single
brick at least from that fine edifce;
but | have thrust so much of myself
into this letter, that what would have
interested the reader more is excluded
from the want of space. Those who
know DIR. Bolles may imagine the
substance of his able and stimulating
effort, by this text: "Let him that is
taught in the word communicate un-
to him that teacheth in all good
things" (Gal. vi. 6.
j. HI. FUTILE.
NEW YORK CITY, March 10.
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THE MINISTER'S MEETING.

The Ministers Meeting on Monday
was of more than usual interest and
profit to participants. In the absence
of DIR. Straub. Rev. James Gorton pre-
sided and devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. w. Brigham. After
the transaction of some items of bust
ness. Rev. L. j. Dinsmore, of the Church
of Our Father presented the subject as
signed at the last NEE ting, "The Minis
ter and His Times" in an address of
twenty minutes.
The address was plea for the conse-
Grafton of the pulpit to the higher
themes of the Gospel as against secu-
lar and sensational style of pulpit work.
The ministerial function was that of
teacher Of the eternal laws of righteous
ness, based upon principles which are
enduring throughout the ages. He is a
prophet of the kingdom of God which
Christianity proposes to establish on the
earth. While secular themes may be
taken into the pulpit, they should be
discussed from the standpoint of the
prophet and teacher of God, and the
principles of the divine kingdom. The
address made the necessary distinctions.
and was careful and suggestive treat
ment, notwithstanding brevity, of the
subject.
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PERSONAL.

Rev. l.. j. Dinsmore of the Church of
Our Father, will preach at Hamilton,
o.. next Sunday.
Rev. L. H. Squires, of jamestown, N.
Y, is announced as the probable sue
cessor OF Rev. DIR. Asa SAKE in the pas.
torate OF the First Universalist Church,
Rochester, N. Y.
Friends at Springfield. Mo-, are ex-
pecting visit from General Missionary
Shinn. He has notified them that he
will be in Springfield on or about April
IA and the friends are making arrange
ments to give him good reception.
Rev. J. B. SAKE, Of Fort Scott, Kan,
made this Office brief call on Monday.
He was on his way East to visit his
brother, DR.. Asa SAKE, of Rochester, and
other relatives. Bro. SAKE has lived in
Kansas for twenty-five years. He is hale
and hearty although he has reached the
Scriptural three score and ten years.
Lho GuitOT VI LIE ONlVERSALIST
preached at Woodlawn last Sunday
morning. 1t was expected that Rev. r.
F. Johonnot, OF Oak Park would preach
in the evening. but through some mis-
understanding, the notice did not reach
him. Bro. Johonnot greatly regrets the
disappointment to the congregation and
hopes to be able at another time to ill
an engagement when he has been duly
notified.
Mrs. Lydia Bradley, of Peoria, on
March 16, decided to the Park Board of
that city, lao acres of land to be hence
forth known as the Laura Bradley
Park" in memorial of deceased daugh.
ter. Mrs. Bradley is a member of the
Universalist Church in Peoria, Rev.
Frank McAlpine pastor. The elegant
church edifice in that city was erected
as memorial to her husband and is
known as the Bradley Memorial
Church" Mrs. Bradley is lady of
great wealth and of benevolent DISPOSE
ton. Her money flows into many chan.
nels Of benefcence for the city and
people of her home.
Hon. Newton Talbot, on Saturday,
March 81 rounded out full four score
his years on that day numbering eighty.
A member of theBoston Club. meeting
was held on the natal day especially in
his honor, and paper was elected from
him in which he gave his reasons for
distrusting the expediency of either SUBJ
way or elevated way, for the electric rail
or carriage. Mr.. Talbot, as Treasurer of
Tufts College. does the full work of a
younger man at his Office in the Publish
ing House. AS for the Universalist
interests with which he has been actively
Identified, it would take less space to
name those with which he has had no
connection, says the Leader of last
week.
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A Lost Soul,

What is it to be lost in the Bible
sense? Rev. w. F. Crispin gave the
Universalist idea in a recent sermon
at the City Hall in Warren, o. TIE
sermon was reported in the Warren
Chronicle of March II. In substance
Mr.. Crispin said, following the usual
Universalist line of argument, that
Jesus came to save the lost, but these
lost people or lost souls are here in
this life. All are lost to the extent of
their ignorance and sins. All who
give loose rein to their feshly appel
ties and passions, instead of setting
their affections on things above, are
lost. Jesus came to save from sin, or
from the evils of this present world,
and not from any danger we are ex-
posed to in the next world. The
commercial or insurance idea of re-
ligion degrades it and is unscriptural
and unreasonable. Religion, Chris
tianity, is adapted to mans nature
and should be applied in daily life,
and not merely held as scheme to
escape an endless hell and get to
heaven. Jesus wants us to live
brotherly and righteously here with
out being influenced by fear or bribe.
The speaker said his church does not
teach the "death and glory" theory
sometimes charged to it. Those who
do not reform in this life must re-
form in the next. 1t is Gods plan
and purpose to educate and de-
velop the spiritual faculties of each
soul until it is reformed and lives in
accord with his laws. And punish
ment is one of the agencies through
which God works out good to man
and He will by no means clear the
guilty. Life is a school, and if it's
lessons are not all learned here we
go into the next life conditioned"
and those conditions must be made
up in that great university beyond.
This means success on the part of
God and Christ in redeeming all
souls. But the speaker asked his
hearers to begin now to be better and
to help make this a better world to
live in, and called attention to the
inequalities among men and the suf-
ferings of large classes which the
Christian church should alleviate.
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particular person is using the prestige
of Universalist fellowship to further
ends hostile to Universalism, let the
tribunal alone determine; we accept the
decree, whatever it may prove to be.
But when it comes TO the principle OF
marching under one banner and yet
serving the interests of another banner
and this without regard to what some
body has done or has not done-any
person has the right OF opinion and the
right of assertingit. 1t may not be easy
in some instances to draw the line, but
when the line of demarcation is unmis-
taxable, let the "jury" do its work; and
let others, as they may elect. do the
wholly different work. In this comment
we are not making, nor will any dispas-
Tomato reader fancy that we are making
or seeking to get the effect of making
the slightest modification of the para
graph from THE UNIvERsALIsT: that
paragraph is sound in every word. When
UNCONVENTIONAL papers attempt to disci-
pline in particular cases. we simply
have in principle lynch-law pure and
simple"
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CALIFORNIA.
CHURCH EXTENSION AT SANTA PAULA.

The Third Church Extension meeting
under the auspices of the California
Woman's Association was held during
eight days from Sunday March 5, to
Sunday II, at Santa Paula. Mre. III. B.
Manford. President, presided and by
her constant tact, suavity, and executive
ability, the meetings were made very in
teresting and profitable.
Pastor Andrews launched the move
ment Sunday morning with stirring
sermon, and Sunday evening the Young
Peoples meeting was very successfully
conducted. Mrs. DR.. Mott gave very
able paper, which was supplemented by
Mrs. Manford, who spoke with admira-
BILE effect Monday at 2 p. NJ. Mrs. Man
ford presented paper that gave great
satisfaction, and in the evening Rev. Mr..
Rice of Los Angeles preached fine SER
m On, which was followed by remarks by
Rev. Amanda M. Deyo.
Tuesday afternoon able papers were
given by Messrs. Reece and LIE Roy and as
Mr.. Rice was to leave next day, he occu-
pied the pulpit in the evening. His SER
mon was followed by remarks from
others.
Wednesday afternoon fine paper was
read by lone Haugh. and in the evening
Mrs. Deyo preached to an interested con-
gregation.
Thursday afternoon papers were read
and remarks made by several, and in the
evening Mrs. Deyo again preached. fol-
lowed by an address by Dr.. ]. w. Han
son, who arrived in the afternoon.
Friday afternoon conference was
held at which several spoke. and in the
evening DR.. Hanson preached and Mrs.
Deyo followed with remarks. Saturday
afternoon Mrs. Andrews opened the
meeting and Mrs. Manford conducted
devotional exercises. Several spoke on
the topic-Pi ayei-and deep interest was
manifested. In the evening Mr.. An
drews gave an excellent sermon, which
was followed by an address by DIR. Han
son.
Sunday morning large congregation
filled the church. and DIR. Hanson occu-
pied the pulpit. Two beautiful child
rem were baptized and dedicated, Messrs.
Andrews and Hanson officiating. In the
evening Mr.. Andrews preached before
the Young People and otherf. and this
closing service was fitting conclusion
to one of the best series of meetings ever
held in the State. Twelve members
were added to the Santa Paula church,
and four children were baptized, and the
hearts OF the people seemed warmed and
animated by new zeal.
Bro. Andrews has had phenomenal
success in Santa Paula His untiring
zeal and unfiagging energy, REINFORCED
by the co operation OF a choice company
OF men and women and noble band of
young people. have built up compact
Christian congregation, and placed our
cause on high and commanding ground,
in this beautifully located and enter
prising city. in one of the loveliest val
leys in all the world-the Santa Clara
Valley of the South. J.wH.
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A. w. 0RANTHAM.

Any of our parishes wishing the SER
vices of an active and young preacher,
one devoted to the work of our church,
will find such an one in A. w. GRAN.
THAN.
Bro. Grantham has just been licensed
to preach for one year his purpose being
to enter into full fellowship at the ex.
piration of his term of license. His ad-
dress is pit West Madison St., Chicago.
BENZ. f. MONROE.
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THERE is something
Deausy anu Oe repulsive and hateful
pravity. associated bv a dread
fatality with every approach to sin
something that has the color of dark
ness and the odor of death. While on
the one hand God has associated beauty
in a greater or less degree with earth,
and sea. and sky. and put glory every
where to that which is great and good,
we never think of saying of sinful act
or thought, "How beautiful How
lovely!" Think for a moment what
would be the painful surprise with which
we would behold, we're it possible, a
black spot, or a deep stain on an angels
garment that told US that there, where
we looked for beauty and innocence.
purity and life, we should see fallen
one; and that rottenress and death were
there doing their work. Something like
this do we realize, and that with an
inexpressible pain, when we see personal
beauty in man or woman associated
with sin and depravity. 1t twas this that
originated in ancient mythology the idea
of the Syrens and Harpies; and gave to
Milton the outlines of his phantoms sit
ting at the gates of hell.
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After the address the usual discussion
followed. There was little dissent from
the main positions Of the speaker.
Eight members were present and two
visitors. The topic for the next meeting
is 1.-THE Minister in His Social Relations
with his People,"
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The Christian Leader
The Principle In ranrints the recent
volved. ronorLs % Tyv TTv,
vERsALIsT on Fellowship Committees to
heartily endorse our position, and at the
same time to note "a distinction which
is Enthusiastically difference" Our as.
sociate in the Boston paper says;
"Any act of discipline that is based ex-
clusively on matters of conviction and
polity must involve the difference be.
tween the facts on which the disciplin-
airy act is based-which are wholly the
finding of the tribunal. and the prin-
ciples involyed-which are, and OF right
ought to be. open for the discussion of
any person or party. Whether or not
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-03-23

We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old
and New Testaments contain revelation of the
character of God, and of the duty, interest and
final destination Of mankind.
II.
We believe that there is one God, whose
nature is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus
Christ, by one Holy Spirit of Grace, who will
finally restore the whole family of mankind to
holiness and happiness.
III.
We believe that holiness and true happiness
are inseparably connected, and that believers
ought to be car eful to maintain order, and
practice good wo rks, for these things are good
and profitable I'm to men.
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FIELD Ao. MT, T. I. MOORE.

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clip on the paper each week shows the expira-
ton of the subscriI ton. Make all checks, money
and express orders payable to A. NJ. JOHNSON,
Cashier, or UniverS alist Publishing House, West
ern Branch.
~ Do not trust currency in the mails. Remit
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check, or by postal or express order, payable as
above.
UNIvERsALIsT PROFESSION OF FAITH.
ADOPTED 1908.
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FIND nothing so singular in life as this, that
everything opposing appears to lose sub
stance the moment one actually grapples with
it.-Hawthorne.
hOrt.-0IhellO.
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Wniversaltst
j. S. CANT ELL, D. D., EDITOR.

THE EDITOR is assisted by able writer's
in all department S. The Interior and Western
States are repre- ented by regular correspond.
ents. News from the churches solicited and
always welcome.
s*.All articles il tended for The UNIvERs ALIsT
should be adore sed Editor of The Univer.
salist, Chicago, IL
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postage paid. Sal lple copies to any address free
on application
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"wHo is stronger than thou?" asked
Brahma; and Force replied. Address Victor
Hugo.
NOTHING can bring you peace but the trl
umph of prinelples.-Emerson.
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BLESSED are the missionaries of eheerfulness.
Lydia Maria Child.
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SATURDAY, MARCH %.
EDITORIAL.

THE miracle of Christ
The Miracle OF is the miracle of the
Inc onrlst ages. Whatever 9TH
or miracles are questioned this is one sus-
tanned, unquestioned, spiritual miracle
which stands clearest and most securely
against all the assaults of scepticism. 1t
is a miracle inseparable from the person
of Jesus and the same Jesus that is re-
vealed in the narratives of the evangel-
lists. DIR. Marcus Dods, Of Edinburgh,
says of this spiritual miracle of jesus
Here is one who stands alone in the
history of mankind, who has also intro
duced and maintained new life and the
highest conceivable type of humanity.
By his three years of manifestation
he lifted the world once for all out OF
darkness into light, and has become the
source of light eternal to the race. This
at any rate, is certain, that it is in his
person we most surely find God. 1t is
here God speaks to us most plainly
manifests himself most Individually.
Whatever difficulties remain concerning
Christs person, concerning the nature OF
God and his relation to the world and to
Christ, it remains certain that in him
we meet God, and God whom we can
reverence, worship and serve. Where
the intellect gropes, stumbles and fall
ters, conscience leads straight on.
Great harm may be done by misconceiv-
ing the person of Christ; but the great
est harm-the only unmitigated HARM
is done when we deny that somehowGod
is in him and in him most of ALL"
~ THIS is the age OF the
The Prison Con- Congress- In for
gress IN Paris mer times conven-
ton was convention, a conference was
a conference and meeting was simply
a meeting. Now, more pretentious
and scholastic term is used and many OF
these assemblies are called Congresses.
There is to be held an assembly of ex-
perts in penology in Paris in June next.
This is styled the international Prison
Congress" President Cleveland, on the
part of the United States, has made sew
eral excellent appointments for this Con-
gress. Among those appointed are r.
w. McClaughry, ex-superintendent of
police of Chicago and now at the Pom
tiac Reformatory; F. III. Wines, of
Springfield, who writes the article on
criminal statistics which The UNIvER-
sAL1sT prints this week; Judge j. W.
Wallis, of st. Paul. and j. w. Apple, of
Denver. Among the special topics to
be discussed at the congress will be cap
ital punishment, the social evil, and the
return of fugitives from one country to
another. Every nation in the world will
be represented. 1t will be a very i'm
portant gathering.
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Rev. L. j. Dinsmore of the Church of
Our Father, will preach at Hamilton,
o.. next Sunday.
The record-union., 1895-07-09
Critic Club Entertainments.

AS has been The custom of the family
for several years, G. Z. Massey and
daughters Sunday night entertained the
Critic Club on its last meeting of the
season. The residence is located, quar-
ter Of milo south OF the city limits, and
the guests drove to there in a large car
ryatl and i'll buggies. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. Weinstock, Pro-
fessor w. ii. V. Raymond, DR.. and Mrs.
j. r. Lame, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wood
son, DR.. and Miss Pyburn, DIR. and Mrs.
w. b. Briggs, Miss Duggan. Mrs. Smith.
+. q. Smith, Miss Smith, Mrs. Sumner
Johnson OF San Francisco, Miss Francis
of Oakland, ID. A. Lindley and wife, vi rs.
Hurd, Mr.. Beck with, Mr.. Flint, Mrs.
Parsons, Miss emma Felter, Mrs How
ard, Mrs. Mary Ross, Il. I. Cohn, II. A.
Kidder. the Misses Weinstock, Mrs. c.
y. \ eale, Mr.. Massey and two daughters.
The essay OF the evening was by D. A.
Lindley and was a comprehensive re-
view of the currency question. Then
followed season OF song. Mrs. Neale
presided at the piano, and songs and duos
were given by Mr.. Cohn, Mrs. Ross,
Mrs. Howard, Miss Felter. Choice re-
freshments were served, and profitable
and pleasant social reunion proceeded
with. 1t was hall an hour after mid
night before the guests. who had been
entertained with fine hospitality, de-
parted for the city.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The Clunie Opera-h house was reopened
last night to a good Monday night audi
ence-one unusally large for a first night
The company is a clever one. 1t was a bit
fearful last night, but will feel its position
safe from this time on. for it was we'll re-
ceived and every number WAS encored.
The leader of the company, Charles j.
Spry-Palner, is a good actor and pleas
ing tenor. He has sweet, clear tones. not
very strong, but marked by dramatic
quality. sir. Sedley and Mir. McGrath
are the comedians of the troupe. The
chief singer is Miss Mabel Casedy, well
known here. Her soprano has lost none
of its sweetness and effectiveness. There
is good contralto also. and fair support
by Otner singers, four Oh whom are
women. Miss Hattie Ross is with the
troupe. She is well known here and fills
a leading part IN the play acceptabiy.
Albert HoSmer Is also OF the COMPANY
and had warm reception from friends.
he being well known here. There is one
very sprightly aud novel dancer and
high La Petite Rose is the iuve-
nile member OF the company. and does
some very clever song and Imitation
acts. The piece played is musical
iarce-comedy. 1t has something of a
plot. and is therefore better than the
ordinary run or farce comedies. 1t is n
lively and extravagant piece, full of mer-
riment, and In TWO acts. The last act
drags, however. Its action needs to be
much quickened. The singing is the
chief attraction of the piece together
with the absurdities of The comedians
Sedley and McGrath. First nights the
audience at the Clunie. as a rule. is cold
and irresponsiye, but last night was an
exception. and this warrants the belief
that the company will make the farce
"During the BalP' run well. It is not
roaring farce by any means. nor is it
weak. 1t is clever, sprighlly. musical.
The company is unusually strong in one
respect, and that is in having as an ac-
com panist one Of the most accomplished
pianists of the day. K. Fletcher Tilton,
whose accompanying and solo playing is
a treat. During the BalP' will be given
every night this week aud for Saturday
matinee.
The sittings sale for the Treble Clef
Quartet concert of the 11th inst. opened
at Neale Eilers Il Co.'s music store yes-
terday, and promises well. The concert
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes
terday: John Rex, Chicago; Frank w.
Thompson, II. Levy, New York; Ii. W.
WiIman and wife, Hueneme; j. X. Car
Isle. wife and daughter, Detroit; Mrs. I.
Il. Lowe, Woodland; :. f. Jenkins. san
Jose; j. III. Porterfield, Los Angeles; f.
b. Castlen, Irving Lockwood. c. Il.
Clarke, A {. Rosendale, q. l.. McCand-
less, NJ. :. Bernstein, c. a. Thurston, H
Il. Orman, j. W. Mcdonald, l.. c. Veg
oner, San tranclscO.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday:
George A. Smith, Courtland: Hyn Wolf,
San Francisco: Miss Gertrude Johnson.
Orovillt; /. Lock wood, Ad. Barrie, San
Francisco; j. Huley Wheeler and vile,
Penryn; b. Ross, San Francisco; Sol
Kunyon, Courtland: James Whitaker,
Gait; John Ciendening, Truckee; W. d.
Long, Nevada City; II. L. Rinco. San
Francisco; }. +. Prewett, Auburn j. w.
Frost, San Francisco.