The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-21
OHIO NEWS LETTER.
OHIO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE.

rev. .. VI. Dunnam, CHAIRMAN or the
Executive Committee of the Ministerial
Association, informs us that arrange
ments for the mid year meeting are ap-
preaching completion. The meeting will
be held in Columbus, the last week in
October. In accordance with action of
the last meeting of the Association, in
vitations have been extended to promin-
emit ministers in other churches, to be
present and participate. and the follow
ing have accepted; Revs. Mr.. jennings,
of Toledo, DR.. George Thayer, of Gin
cinnati. and Rev. Miss Burt of Cleve.
land. These are Unitarians. DIR. Phil
lipson, a prominent Jewish Rabbi, of
Cincinnati has also accepted. The pro-
gram will soon be published. Now, if
our ministers will attend, this may be
made very profitable meeting.
CENTRAL OHIO ASSOCIATION.
The Associational meetings held thus
far, with one exception. have been large
ly attended, and all have been enthusi-
astic and practical. and every year they
are becoming more and more profitable
as a part of our church machinery.
These meetings may we'll be called
Junior Conventions" for in all, the
same lines of work are pursued as are
established by the State Convention.
the central organization.
Central Ohio Association was held at
Mount Gilead. September SO, and in
attendance and enthusiasm, reminded
us of the great Convention held there
in 1868.
The following churches were repre-
sented: GAINESVILLE. Columbus. Jersey,
Flint Caledonia and Bellville. Reports
were received from all churches, includ-
ing Reynoldsburg. excepting Newway.
and the facts presented were encourage
ing.
Following reading reports. remarks
were made regarding Associational work
and methods by DIR. Rexford, and the
spirit of unity prevailed.
On Friday morning there was a very
interesting discussion of the question
when was Universalism first taught?"
The introduction of the discussion was
assigned to the State Secretary, but he
was prevented by funeral service from
being present at that hour. Miss M. A.
Bortle made the opening address and
was followed by number of others. We
understand that the leading thought
was that Universalism was taught from
the beginning of the history OF man.
Bro. o. H. Quincy presided until
Saturday morning, when Bro. G.. w.
Ault was elected President. and Miss
Rose Belknap was re elected Secretary,
and Bro. A. j. Merrill Treasurer.
At this meeting a systematic method
of transacting business was agreed upon
and beginning was made during the
meeting for Missionary Fund. Rev.
Mrs. Crosley, indicated Newark and
other places. as offering excellent oppor-
tunities for establishing churches.
On Saturday afternoon. model Sun
QdJ -SChOOA was COuouCtCA1 bAs 4AOh4Oy
presiding. and Bro. G. W. Ault acting
as Superintendent. The lesson for
September s. was used. This was made
a very interesting service.
From p. NJ. the balance of Saturday
was given to the Y. P. G. U. In absence
of the President, Miss Ada ]. Case. from
sickness. Miss Luella q. Rummell. pre-
sided. Interesting reports we're read
from Bellville. Flint. GAINESVILLE and Jer.
sey, and Rev. F. M. Pitkin made verbal
statement of work done by Summit Sta,
ton Union. Miss Rummell delivered an
address, recommending larger amount
Of work in benevolent directions. OF
ficers elected President. Luella z. Rum.
NELL; Vice President. A. M. BEEN; Sec
rotary, Rose Belknap; Treasurer, Miss
Maggie Ebert; Missionary Committee
The President. Miss Grace linn, and
B. M. Partridge.