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

struction in the theological schools,
should be: young men and women
strive to be place makers-do not content
yourselves, with merely seeking to fill
places already prepared by the persever-
ance and self-denial of others. Seek
places where you can do the most good
in building up the church, and in the
salvation of mankindw We are in favor
of thoroughly prepared ministers; but
we do not consider the preparation COM
plete, until they are willing to go and
preach the Gospel wherever there is the
open door of opportunity Let us have
more of the apostolic missionary spirit
that did not wait for "call' but went!
FIRST BELPRE BUDGET.
Our faithful correspondent at First
Belpre writes: "Our church is moving
along very pleasantly under the leader
ship Of our pastor, Rev. John r. Carpen-
ter, though at present we have services
but once month. On Sunday morning
February "a, we had beautiful and i'm
pressive service, the theme being, 1.-THE
Sweet By and By" and was carried,
out by sermon, songs and hymns, and
responsive readings, all bearing on the
theme. In the evening of the same day
the Y. P. G. U. observed Young Peoples
Day; there were recitations, readings,
essays, songs, and prayers, and collec-
ton was taken for the National Union.
We had large congregation and every
one was happy. The Woman's Alliance
recently gave Missionary tea. The
occasion was made especially pleasant,
by the presence of our former pastor,
Rev. Carrie W. Brainard, and our pres
emit pastor. The Alliance recently held
social for its benefit, which was very
enjoyable although unfavorable weather
prevented large attendance. Our Sun
day school has maintained good inter
est during the winter, and we are now
beginning to think about Easter and
Children's Sunday"
SPRINGFIELD.
Rev. j. A. Stoner began his work at
Springfield, March 10, under favorable
auspices. Good congregations were
present at both services. 1t is probable
that arrangements will be made soon,
for formal installation service. On his
last Sunday at Seneca, Kansas, he re-
ceived five members into the church;
one of them was daughter of Metho-
dist minister. We cordially welcome
Bro. Stoner and wife to Ohio, feeling
assured that they are loyal to all inter
ests of the church.
ALL SOULS CHURCH, CLEVELAND.
Rev. Carl F. Henry informs us that
parish paper will be published in the
near future. On March 10, the Sunday
school numbered only one less than a
hundred. the highest number reached
to that date. Bro. Henry says: 1.-THE
Rosemary Club is helping the School
splendidly, and would urge upon all
schools, the value of Saturday afternoon
socials, as often as once month. This
is what the children like An entertain.
ment is being arranged for older ones to
which all unchurched and non attend
ant upon Sunday schools young men
and women who can be found. will be
invited free of charge. Admission will
be by ticket only. The program will be
attractive, and will be followed by light
refreshments. Bro. Henry adds: "The
Y. P. G. U. is doing splendid work among
the destitute. Through the Relief Com
mittee. 1t is young SalvationArmy' and
has carried food and clothes, money. and
good cheer into many homes. The capa-
city of the chapel is being severely test
ed every week, and there is some talk
of enlarging our building. and beginning
work. along institutional-or as DR..
Perrin would say. every day linesv"
THE QUOTAS.
Miss Lena A. Coe, clerk of loyal old
Olmstead church, has RENTED $500,
the full amount requested from that
church. The money was paid by the
Ladies' Sewing Society. But few
weeks remain until our books will have
to be presented to the auditing COM
mittee, and we hope to hear from all
churches in time to include an annual
report for present financial year.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Rev. F. NJ. Pitkin will preach at Summit
Station on Sunday. March 81.
Rev. Lolita ID. Crosley preached at Jefferson
vile on the evenings of March and s.
DIR. II. l.. Garfield has arranged to preach
at Havana twice month. We are glad to note
this fact.
Rev. DR.. Tucker. of Camden, began series
of meetings. to last ten days. at Westville, Sun
day, March 10.
Rev. Abbie E. Danforth, the Missionary of
the Alliance. is again in the field. She was at
Margaretta recently.
Our church at Mount Gil cad contemplates a
basement under their house of worship. which
can be used for various purposes.
are expected to assist in meetings in connection
with the dedication of the new church at Wood
stock.
Mrs. Charles II. Stephens, of Cincinnati has
made her mother-in-law. Mrs. Elizabeth Steph-
ems, life member of the Missionary Alliance.