The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-05-25

on Thursday evening, and will probably
be in attendance during part Of Scioto
Association. He reports plenty OF work
opening before him.
RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS.
The railroad arrangements for the
coming session of the Ohio Universalist
Convention, have already been published
but circumstances have developed which
prompt US to urge upon all Of our peo-
pie to strictly comply with them, in
order that similar privileges may be
obtained in the future. The Ohio State
Sunday School Convention, composed of
delegates from Partialist churches,
meets, unfortunately for us, in Cleveland
at the same time, and because the an
nual attendance is very large, some
what lower rate has been obtained. than
is given to smaller bodies. like our Con-
ventions. We have already had inquir-
les, in regard to the propriety OF our peo-
pie taking advantage of the lesser rate.
Our replies have been: Do not do any
such thing, for several reasons. First: To
obtain the rate granted to the Sunday
School Convention, composed as it is of
Partialists, you must say you are going
to attend that meeting, and we trust no
Universalist will. for the sake of saving
few cents, prevaricate, in such a
manner. Second: By accepting the
lower rate. you will probably cause those
who adhere to the terms made for us. to
pay full fare returning. for very few
by taking rates made for the Partialist
Convention, may reduce the number
of certificates below the one hundred
required. Third, and last: "A general
abandonment of arrangements made for
the Ohio Universalist Convention, will
probably cause our Convention to be
placed on the BLACK List" of the Gen.
trail Traffic Association. and forever
debar us from obtaining reduced rates,
when the Convention meets in places
where no other convention is held,
which because Of large attendance Sc
cures little lower rate. We trust that
all who expect to attend our Convention,
will heed our advice. and thus prevent
serious injury in the future. In conclu-
sion we suggest that all who expect to
attend, should call on their Ticket
Agents, and see il they are supplied
with the necessary certificates. And it
would be we'll for ministers to go on the
certificate plan. to assist in making up
the required number.
KENT.
In accordance with arrangements
made, Rev. H. X. Riegel, of Webster, N.
Y, visited Kent and held services in our
church on May 5 and IL. At the close
Of morning services on the second Sun
day, the church and congregation gave
him unanimous CALL He promised
his decision in a few days, and we will
be much disappointed, if we do not have
the privilege of reporting his acceptance.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Rev. Carl F. Henry. our Cleveland pastor
| preached Sunday evening, May 5, at South
Brooklyn, to congregation of about sixty. But
| few of the number ever heard aUniversalst ser
| mon before.
DR.. E. L. Rexford, our Columbus pastor, is
! suffering from renewal of lameness. DR.. w. ii.
Scott. of the Ohio State University supplied the
pulpit for two Sundays, and on May 5, DR.. Rex
ford delivered his sermon while sitting Our
last information was that there was some i'm
provement.
The ladies of our Manchester church realized
twenty-three dollars. from strawberry and ice
cream festival, on the chilly evening of May IL.
Considering the weather this was a great sue
cess.
Rev. R. N. John reports good congregation
at Mount Carmel May IL. when he began his
pastoral work. Over sixty were present. at
Sunday-school. Delegates were elected to the
Convention and money raised to meet expenses.
Rev. Mrs. Danforth was there May 5, and her
visit and sermon we're much enjoyed.