The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-03-23
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TEXAS. -fiico. We are expecting
that Rev. Q. H. Shinn will be with us at
our mid-year State Convention, which
will be held in Meridian, April SIS. Bro.
Shinn's coming will be notable event,
and we trust good may result from it.
We have found it important to hold
two State Conventions each year; from
fact that our friends are 80 widely scat
tered in this large State, they cannot
get together at any central point, on &C.
count Of the distance, and the lack Of
pecuniary means to defray expenses Of
long journeys. 1t is also necessary to
hold these meetings in places where we
have church organizations, and many of
these are widely apart.
Bro. Billings is again in the field. this
time for three weeks trip. Our thanks
to the Western Branch for generous
packages of THE UNIvERsALIsT which
we take pleasure in distributing. The
Hico church is prospecting under the
administrations of Bro Clark. Bro. X.
Strain has begun his work in Comanche,
where we have few excellent families
loyal to our faith.
MlSSOURl.-La Plata.-At recent
parish meeting of the La Plata church
it was voted to deed all property to the
General Convention. A committee was
appointed to frame a constitution and
complete the organization of the church.
Lyndersville. - The young church
recently organized at this point is thriv-
ing. The friends have but recently
raised money for an organ which will
be in it's place before the 9Th Sunday in
March, the next regular appointment.
La Crosse.-At a parish meeting of
recent date an entire new board of offic-
ers was elected. the Clerk and Treas
urer being chosen from the membership
of the Y.P. G.. U. These two young
men but recently united with our church
yet already are assuming their share Of
the pleasant work and responsibility. In
such ways has the Y.P.C. U. proved
itself.
The missionary of this district has re-
Gently moved into the parsonage which
stands by the side of the La Crosse
church and it is proper at this time tc
say word about a person to whom the
denomination is greatly indebted. Mr.
George Hastings about three years age
built the La Crosse church as memoir.
ial of his young son, whom the Father
had called away. Shortly afterwards he
built the parsonage. giving both to his
church without cost of cent to anyone
but himself. At that time Universal
ism was without house of its own in
all the country. That act of generosity
put new life into our cause, the local
church had a wonderful growth. be-
coming easily the largest in the State
1t is the parent and patron of the La
Plata, Elmer, and La Monte churches
none of which could have heen built but
for the mother church. Since building
the church Bro. Hastings has bought q
library for the Sunday school. paid fol-
fuel and lights and janitor's fees. He
has also given over two hundred dollars
to the La Plata, nearly two hundred tc
Elmer, churches. suppose you think
"'Vell, he is a rich man." Nothing Of
kind, not wealthy as wealth is counted
these days. He does not accord himself
any of the luxuries of modern life. He
lives a plain life for the apparent pur
pose of giving to his church. If he in
dulged in the luxuries of travel, five resi-
dence, equipage ETC., he could not afforc
to give very literally to his church anc
thereby become like many others. Dur
ing the recent debate he purchased
twenty of DIR. Hanson's books for distri
button. He gives twice as much as any
body else of minister's salary. Univer
salism has cost him $1,000 and more, il
the last three years. He certainly gives
the tenth. Others in the section, of less
means, are actuated by like spirit
OoPOOiuiiy tAO IuCDdtltt
Nancy, Asa and William. These love
their God and love to serve him, count
ing sacrifice Joy.
We are publishing a State paper a
this parish. 1t does not aim to take the
place Of our larger denominations
papers. contenting itself with being {
purveyor of local news and hoping at the
most to be link to unite and strength
en- our forces for State work. We cal
it THE Missouri Universalist." Sub
scription price % cents per annum
Address La Crosse, or La Plata.
Rev. G. L. Ball. who is missionary Of
this northeast district of Missouri, il
compelled to seek a warmer climate. he
being afflicted with rheumatism. This
field should not wait an hour for a sue,
cessor.