The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-12-14

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the Kent Union on Thursday evening.
Mr.. 0. G. Cole, of Akron, conducted a
devotional meeting at $50 A. NJ; topic:
"Why Thanksgiving to God?" Rev. II.
X. Riegel delivered an address of vel
come to delegates and visitors. He was
in favor of these Conventions as means
for advancement. They afford deeper
insight into the work and arouse greater
conservation. The President, Mr.. A. l.
Spanton responded in a very happy
manner. He said: 1.-THE more civilized
man becomes, the more prone to mingle
with his fellow men. Rough corners are
thus worn off. Local unions are apt to
get into ruts. General discussion of
methods greatly facilitates local work"
Rev. Andrew Wilson gave a verbal
report of last meeting. Mr.. E. Mumford
of Akron, and Miss Babcock, of Ravenna
read papers, entitled. "Home from Bos-
ton; what it has done. and will do for
u.s." The papers we're followed by re-
marks from those who were present at
the great Convention. They urged that
we continue to enforce plans there sug-
gested, especially the 1.-Two. Cents a
Week for Missions" An informal con-
sideration was had of the Devotional,
Social. Post Office Mission and Lookout
Breaches of the movement
The afternoon session was opened by
a paper by James La Du. of Brimfeld,
who urged the necessity of counsel and
interchange of ideas. Worldlnees of
motives and indifference of individuals
are the greatest hindrances to the work.
and manifestation of interest by the in
dividual is necessary. Let thy deeds
be thy prayer to thy Cod" He urged
better attendance at the Sunday even
ipgs. and made evident the helpfulness
derived from the same.
An interesting discussion of the paper
and the utility of Lookout Committees
followed. The prevalent opinion was
that they are needed.
Remarks were made by Rev. Mr..
Smedley, pastor of the Lutheran church,
and Rev. Jesse Bunker, of Brimfield.
Misses Woodland and Myers, of Kent,
read interesting papers. Encouraging
reports we're presented by the different
Unions, and with vote of thanks for
hospitality the very interesting meeting
closed.
MANCHESTER AND CENTERFIELD.
On December 1, Rev. o. G. Colegrove
and Mrs. Sara L. Stoner exchanged pull
pits. Mrs. Stoner reports large con-
gregations at Manchester. The Sun.
day-school is fourishing, under care Of
Bro. Eberly D. Smith. The Y. P. G. U.
has about twenty members. A Ju-
nior Union meets every two weeks. Bro.
Colegrove also reports good meetings at
Centerfield. He held song service be-
fore the sermon in the evening, which
was much enjoyed by the young people,
large number of whom we're present.
MISSIONARY WORK.
Mrs. Sara L. Stoner preached Sunday
afternoon, November TO- at Zion School
House. short distance from Spring
field, the first Universalist sermon in
that vicinity. Her subject was "What
is Universalism?" A large congregation
was present, nearly all being Orthodox"
At close OF sermon many expressed
themselves pleased with the sermon.
In the vicinity of every established
church there are places where such
work as this can be done with profit.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Rev. r. N. John will preach at Mount Car
mel, Ind. Sunday, December 30.
The Japan Mission Appeal has net been
largely responded to by our Ohio churches.
Why not take collection for that grand work in
connection with Christmas services?
Rev. Abbie E. Danforth, Alliance Missionary,
assisted Rev. j. R. Carpenter in holding Good
News" meetings at McConnellsville and First
Belpre. and Rev. G. W. Brainard at series
held al Little Hooking.
Rev. B. G. Carpenter was to deliver lect-
ure on Bacteriology. at the Preble County
Teachers Association, at Eaton, on Saturday of
this week. During Thanksgiving week he lect-
ured to the Students of the Normal University
at Lebanon.
AT his last visit to Mount Carmel. o.. Rev.
R. N. join received at the morning service.
Prof. Sloppy, a prominent teacher In Clermont
county. into the church. In the evening Bro.
John delivered lecture on Japan" to a large
congregation,
Rev. Henrietta G. Moore preached in the
Church of Our Father Washington, d. c..
December /. On the afternoon previous she de-
livered an address in the lecture hail. in the
Luther Place Memorial Church.
DIR. G. L. Demarest. Secretary of the Uni
yersallst General Convention, informs us that
the following persons were present as dele
gates from the Ohio Convention, at the recent
session at Meriden, Connecticut:-Rey Harry
l.. Canteld, Rev. o. Cone, DID,. Rev. L. d.
Crosley, Mrs. Emma L. James. Miss NJ. A. Bor-
tie, o. f. Haymaker, and Miss Clara Putnam.
GENERAL CONVENTION.